Home DIY Cabbage Flower Centerpiece By Southern Living Editors Updated on March 10, 2017 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Laurey W. Glenn Adorn your dining room table this Mother's Day with our naturally beautiful centerpiece. 01 of 04 Materials Photo: Laurey W. Glenn -1 large cabbage with pretty outer leaves -1 small Mason jar or glass -Paring knife -3 bunches of flowers in shades of pink (we used: tulips, hyacinth, spray roses) -Rubber bands -Greenery from the yard 02 of 04 Steps 1-5 Photo: Laurey W. Glenn 1. Remove some of the outer leaves of the cabbage.2. Trim the bottom of your cabbage to create a flat base.3. Cut a hole the size of your Mason jar in the center of the cabbage.4. Remove the cabbage insides with knife to make room for the jar.5. Place the jar inside the cabbage, making sure the jar top is level with the sides of the cabbage. 03 of 04 Steps 6-8 Photo: Laurey W. Glenn 6. Bundle 5 stems of similar flowers with rubber bands.7. Place cabbage on a tray or platter and fill the jar with water.8. Arrange the flower bundles in the jar of water to cover all sides. 04 of 04 Step 9 Laurey W. Glenn Add greenery as filler and to conceal the rubber banded stems. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit