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Easy-to-Make Patriotic Summer Centerpiece

By Donna Pilato, About.com

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Easy Patriotic Summer Centerpiece

Donna Pilato
Once you have your supplies assembled, it's easy to put together your Patriotic Summer Centerpiece.
  1. Fill the vase with water.
  2. Cut the carnations to the proper height for your vase.
  3. Cut hydrangea stem so that blossom sits above carnations in vase.
  4. Fill vase with carnations. Place hydrangea in the center.
  5. Put large flag next to hydrangea. Place smaller flags among the carnations.
  6. Layer the bandanas, opened flat, in the center of your table or buffet.
  7. Place vase in the center of bandanas.

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