If you’re looking for an eye-catching spring centerpiece to set on your Easter brunch table or at your next dinner party, this new floral (and vegetable) trend may be your answer. All you need is a bouquet of spring blooms and a bundle of carrots (yes, you heard that right!).
DIYer and furniture flipper Christina Clericuzio (@flipdaddie on Instagram) went viral recently for a DIY spring bouquet hack that instantly got everyone talking. She gathered a classic spring arrangement of white calla lilies, pink ranunculus, and filler—but she didn’t stop there.
How to Make Your Own DIY Floral Carrot Centerpiece
To create the arrangement, Clericuzio drilled holes into the center of each carrot, filled the holes with water, and then placed flowers directly inside. The DIYer specifically chose thick-stemmed flowers (an assortment from Trader Joe’s), giving the impression that the carrots were sprouting blooms instead of leaves.
Varying sizes of carrots were used so the floral arrangement looked full without cutting stems or purchasing floral foam. The result is a vibrant, layered bouquet with an unusual yet creative spring base.
Clericuzio had no problem holding each carrot in her hand as she drilled a hole down the center of them, but those who are a little less experienced with a drill might benefit from placing them on a stand or even in a clamp first. This will help keep the carrot steady without risking any safety mishaps.
Try This Carrot Alternative
While most commenters couldn’t get enough of this hack, some were concerned about using an entire bag of carrots.
“So we’re just wasting food now,” read one comment. “Stop and just eat them,” read another comment.
Fortunately, a few commenters have a solution for those who prefer savoring the carrots. The users highlight the smart idea of making the carrots a craft in itself, as opposed to drilling holes into edible food.
“If anyone doesn’t want to waste food, just make carrots out of clay!” said user @alenxus.
This also makes the spring bouquet reusable and less likely to grow mold or rot. Orange polymer clay is your best bet for a spring carrot DIY; roll the clay into a thick cylinder, taper one end, and use a dowel or skewer to create a large hole down the middle. And don’t forget to bake your creations in the oven once you’re finished shaping. While polymer clay isn’t food-safe, it is waterproof, making it the perfect option for an at-home craft like this one.
Tools for a Successful Carrot Bouquet
If you’re trying this hack yourself, ensure you have a large vase to fit your carrots and look for flowers with thicker stems that match the natural stem of a carrot. You might also want to invest in a pitcher with a thin spout or even a dropper (as shown in the video) to help you add water to the inside of your carrots.
Add scoring marks for texture and a brown and orange paint gradient around the top of the carrot for added realism.
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