Hello dear friends! We interrupt the series on my travels to France to celebrate Sweet Guy who turns 17 this Sunday. He had his official Eagle Scout ceremony on August 25th. I thought I would share a step by step process of How To Create Rustic Eagle Scout Centerpieces.
The goal was to create centerpieces that felt “masculine” since this ceremony was for my son. I began with a plan to create something rustic which to me translated into wood, twine, and other outdoor elements.
Twelve Points of the Scout Law
There was also the aspiration to include the 12 Points of the Scout Law into the centerpieces. Our hope was that everyone attending would know and cherish these traits in their own hearts and apply the principles in their lives.
A Scout is:
A Selection of Centerpieces
A few days before the party I made up three different centerpieces. They were then presented to the Scout to make the final selection.
The first featured a burlap scrapbook sheet (Hobby Lobby), old Scouting books (eBay), a fairly non-floral floral arrangement and other elements of Scouting.
The second choice was a corrugated cardboard scrapbook sheet (Hobby Lobby), pinecone and twig sprinkles, the Scout law tied to the jar with raffia, and a few more flowers.
The final selection incorporated a patriotic theme. An eagle figurine (Michaels), red lantern jar (Dollar Store) and red, white and blue flowers.
After viewing each grouping the Scout pulled out the elements he liked best from each display.
- Corrugated cardboard
- Twig and pinecone sprinkles
- Scout law wood slices tied on with twine
- Eagle Figurine
- Old books
- The red, white and blue flowers plus the yellow sunflowers because he “thinks they’re happy”.
How To Create Rustic Eagle Scout Centerpieces
Miniature pine cones were hot glued to the end of twine wrapped around clear glass mason jars. Each law was handwritten onto small wood slices.
The final centerpiece looked like this for each of the tables at the ceremony itself.
Another similar display was also set up at home.
Tomorrow I will feature the handcrafted gifts made for our Scout. Sunday will cover the ceremony itself.
Laura
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I enjoy these posts. My son just made Life Scout, and is planning his project with Hornaday in mind.
This is so thoughtful and wonderful. I’m looking forward to the next chapters in the story.
Amalia
xo
I would say your scout is artistic and talented like his Mom! I chuckled at the part where he took the different elements from each arrangement and created another display. Too cute!
Love the vintage images with the Scout laws. Lots of great ideas and inspiration right there!
Thanks for sharing! 🙂
Congrats to your son! It’s an amazing accomplishment. Thanks for sharing with SYC.
hugs,
Jann
Wow, you must b so proud, Laura! Congrats. Your centerpiece is spot-on. He has great taste! xo Kathleen|Our Hopeful Home
I love everything about this post. First of all, congratulations to your son–what an achievement! And congratulations to you, Laura: I know you and your husband must be so proud.
The centerpiece you created is just beautiful and so full of meaning. You absolutely rock, you know that?
Thanks so much for sharing this at the Grace at Home party. I’m featuring you this week–I think people will love this inspiration. And it occurred to me that your ideas could be used for any Boy Scout gathering, and they could be adapted for a special Girl Scout gathering, too.
Every blessing to you!