Make a Cabbage Vase Fast — Try This Now

 

Supplies Needed: Make a DIY Cabbage Vase Fast

• A paring knife
• Large head of cabbage
• Fresh tulips or assorted flower stems
• Cutting Board
• Plastic wrap - the sticky product you "press to seal."
• Floral pins
• Small Glass jar, small mason jar, 4 oz. or 6 oz. - Dollar Tree, Dollar store, or Hobby Lobby
• Wet paper towel 
• Garden pruners 
• Floral preservative packets - free at the grocery store

Step 1: Selecting Cabbage and Flowers for Your Cabbage Arrangement

Choose green or red cabbage, fresh tulips, or your favorite flowers. Choose the color scheme that works with your spring table. For this floral arrangement, I chose fresh tulips in multiple colors. I'm happy red cabbage wasn't available for this easy DIY cabbage vase. The combination of colors would have been overpowering. As I mentioned above, selecting a large head of cabbage is best; however, for practice, I'm using a small cabbage for my floral centerpiece.  Cindy's Pro Tip: Imagine a red cabbage filled with cut hydrangeas and assorted green and pink grocery store flowers. This color combination would make this the main star of the show for any gathering!

Quick Overview: Cabbage Vase Floral Centerpiece:

• Hollow out a cabbage for a natural spring flower arrangement vase
• Add fresh bunches of flowers like tulips or cut hydrangeas for a beautiful centerpiece
• Optional: Place a terracotta pot inside the cabbage for a rustic look
• Perfect for any spring or summer table

Step 2: Prepare the Bottom of Your Cabbage for a Stable Floral Centerpiece

Remove the outer loose leaves from the bottom of the cabbage. Save these to add to the bottom of your cabbage with floral pins. Adding the outer loose leaves with pins will give the bottom of the cabbage.

Step 3: Precision Crafting: Cut the Top of the Cabbage for Your Spring Flower Arrangement

Next, use a Sharpie to trace the bottom outside edge of the glass mason jar on the top of the cabbage. Using a sharp knife, cut the top of the cabbage at a 45-degree angle. Begin to hollow it out. Cut around the edge of the cabbage with a paring knife to get to the center. Removing the center of the cabbage, a small piece at a time, works best. I used a fork to remove small pieces from the center of the cabbage and put them in a dish. Of course, as I did this, I ate the cabbage. I love raw cabbage! Cindy's Pro Tip. As I removed the center of the cabbage, I tested the width with the jar on top of the cabbage. After measuring the top of the cabbage, continue cutting until the width is correct for the glass jar to fit the center of your hollowed cabbage.

Step 4: Cut Tulips for Your Floral Centerpiece

Using garden shears, I cut the flower stems at a 45-degree angle to the appropriate length. Next, I added the small mason jar and flower pot to the center. For the mason jar, I used a wet paper towel to wipe the jar. This makes it easy to push the glass jar through to the bottom. Add a little water and a bit of the floral preservative packets to the small mason jar. Place tulips or other spring flowers to make a beautiful cabbage arrangement for your Easter tablescape.  Cindy's Pro Tip: Add a little for a damp paper towel. Wet the outside of the small mason jar. Carefully push it through the center of the cabbage.

 

 

Step 5: Adding Floral Pins to Attach Outer Leaves

In the photos, I'm showing how to add the outer loose leaves. I did this to my cabbage and didn't like how it made my finished DIY centerpiece. So, I draped the outer leaves over the edge of my dough bowl. I felt the outer loose leaves attached to my cabbage took away from the floral arrangement. Feel free to play around with your finished centerpiece and do what works best for your Easter table. Cindy's Pro Tip: You can add wet floral foam instead of a glass jar to the center of the cabbage. Wet the floral foam before adding it to your cabbage. This may be easier if you don't want to worry about the water line going down in the jar. These can be found at the Dollar Store or Hobby Lobby. 

 

Terracotta Pot Method

Supplies are the same as above. Add a small terracotta pot and plastic wrap. Follow steps two and three, and you will have a beautiful flower vase. After the cabbage is hollowed out, tear off the sticky plastic wrap. Wrap the base of the terracotta flower pot and press it well. This helps the water from leaking through the small hole in the bottom of the flowerpot. Add a little water and a bit from the floral preservatives. Read my note below regarding important information on using a flower pot and potential seepage. IMPORTANT NOTE: If you choose to use a terracotta pot for your DIY cabbage vase, I recommend using it on the day of your event. Terracotta is porous, and water slowly seeps through the flowerpot. Also, be sure to place a dish underneath the cabbage to prevent any damage to furniture or wood. I had mine for three days. There was only a little water. But it's IMPORTANT to know about the seepage. This is my favorite look!