Prune Bouquet

Everyone has seen those wonderful candy bouquets, this project takes it to another level. An "Over-the-Hill" Birthday party needs a centerpiece- well, this is it!

Do you know someone who is about to turn fifty years old? Can they take a joke? Well, here you go! This is the perfect "Over-the-Hill" gag gift for them. It only takes about an hour or so to make and gets loads of laughs!

You will need:

5" Styrofoam ball (cut in half)

piece of fabric, cut into a 10" circle

48 oz bottle of prune juice

12 oz package of individually wrapped prunes

glue gun and glue sticks

curling ribbon

measuring tape

scissors

sharp knife

Using the sharp knife, carefully cut the Styrofoam ball in half. Heat the glue gun on low. Cover one half of styrofoam ball with the fabric circle.

Carve out a circle, about 1/2" deep, in the center of the flat side of Styrofoam. (the size of the lid on the prune juice bottle.)

Cut several pieces of curling ribbon about 12" long and curl with the blade of the scissors. I used black and white but any color combination will work.

Place a nickel sized amount of hot glue on top of the juice bottle. Quickly place the foam onto the lid and press.

Starting at the bottom edge of the foam, glue the individually wrapped prunes around the bottom edge of foam. With your glue gun on low-temp, place a small amount of hot glue onto the bottom edge of fabric covered foam. Press the top sealed side of a wrapped prune onto the foam. Press until glue dries, about 10 seconds. Glue a piece of curled ribbon onto the foam in between each wrapped prune. Glue the next layer around the foam about 1/2" above the first row. Glue more curled ribbon onto foam. Continue to glue the prunes and ribbon onto the foam. Make a bow with several long pieces of ribbon. Glue the bow onto the top of the foam.

The prunes can really be eaten, just cut the bottom seal off and a prune will slide right out of the packaging!