A large design is easy to create by potting individual plants, veggies or foliage.

When the lid is on, it hides the surprise inside.

Place a floral candlering inside the egg container, letting the stems weave over the sides of the egg. Fill with eggs or chocolate for an Easter surprise.

Overview of the paved design in a heart container. Place the largest flowers first to create the pattern and fill in with smaller scale materials (1)

Use leftover flowers and foliage to create a paved design in an interesting container. Cut a piece of foam to fit the shape of the container, providing a complete surface on which to place the materials.

Pre-made designs are easy to enhance. Simply add bunches of faux lavender to this pre-made herb wreath for a great look.

Use pan or fabric glue to attach silk leaves onto a piece of fabric, layering them from the outside to the center. The pattern should radiate from the center of the leaf placement.

Use a leaf covered placemat as a base for a small vignette. Add a few extra flowers to a pre-made nest to create floral interest.

Add moss pads, creating visual interest, texture and a woodsy, garen feel

Sand for weight and mossy branch for background and interest.

Foam a mossy painted terracotta saucer and set on top of the glass vase. Pin lichen covered sticks to the foam and add a bird's nest and foliage

Fill a discarded liquor bottle 1-3 full with sand for balast. Place a garden torchiers in bottle and decorate. A plant saucer turned upside down adds a base to the design

Use the bottle as a centerpiece for a picnic table and make the small designs for hostess gifts, or use three in different sizes around the bottle to make the centerpiece larger

Create a simple design by mixing reindeer lichen and a few small lemons and foliage picked into foam

Create a simple design by mixing reindeer lichen and a few small lemons and foliage picked into foam

Bottles are simple to design in because of their shape and narrow opening. Grouping them allows for a large design without advanced design skills