Patriotic Centerpiece - Dollar Tree Savings

My mind was spinning, "What could I make for 

Debbie Doo's Dollar Tree Summer Linky Party." Speaking of spinning, before I could get to the store, it was pinwheels that came to mind.

Here's my finished design:

As quickly as I entered the store, there they were - pinwheels on display. Ok, I must be on the right track. Pinwheels it is, now what else could I use with them. Here's what I walked out of the store with: bunches of red and white flowers, sparkling bursts, pinwheels and some blue placemats for a tablescape.

Now for the assembly. I needed a container of some sort. Do you remember my hurricane centerpiece used in my "Think Spring Tablescape?"

Now remove the purple flowers and the fun begins.

Start adding the flowers. Some I cut apart and some I left as part of the bunch and just bent them. 

I wasn't sure how I was going to add the sparkling bursts, I couldn't push them in between the votives because their base was too large. Should I cut them off and try to stick them in between the flowers, then I saw they were adhered to a thick wire so decided against that thought.  Oh, how about removing some of the votives and exchanging them for the sparkling bursts. I did leave the glass hurricanes surrounding the votives for stability.

Wow, am I happy, I have a new centerpiece and only spent $12 plus tax. I could use it as a patriotic centerpiece for a Memorial Day tablescape or on a serving table. I could substitute flags for the pinwheels and use it again for the Fourth of July; the Dollar Tree has flags too.

Thanks for having the party Debbie, it was fun.

Linking to the following parties:

Debbiedoo's Dollar Tree Party
Met. Monday at BNOTP

Masterpiece Monday at Boogieboard Cottage 

Make the Scene Monday at Alderberry Hill

Make-It-Pretty Monday's at The Dedicated House

Watch Out Martha

Inspire Me Tuesday  at A Stroll Thru Life on Tuesday 

You’re Gonna Love It at Kathe With An E

Centerpiece Wednesday at the Style Sisters
Wow Us Wednesdays at Savvy Southern Style 

Judy at DIY by Design for Swing Into Spring

Paula and Patti at Ivy and Elephants for What’s It Wednesday

Open House Party at No Minimalist Here on Thursday

Favorite Things Thursday at Katherine’s Corner
Tutorials, Tips, and Tidbits at StoneGable

Home and Garden Thursday at A Delightsome Life

Be Inspired at Common Ground

Feathered Nest Friday at the French Country Cottage

Foody Friday at Rattlebridge Farm

Seasonal Sunday at The Tablescaper