I’ve written about carnations before because I think carnations deserve more respect then they usually get. Carnations have been given a bad rap over the years because they are so common and cheap but the fact is that carnations can be wonderful!  Yes – they are a common flower but there are so many fabulous ways you can use that without breaking your budget in the mean time!

Here’s another great idea I found earlier this week from Beginning To End that would make a simple DIY project, very affordable, and absolutely gorgeous!

Most wedding decor rental companies will carry vases similar to these that will be fairly inexpensive. The bottom could be filled with glass pebbles, rocks, sand, coffee beans, etc. Some rental companies will carry pebbles you can rent by the cup full as well. You would then need carnations and a little ribbon – and viola. Gorgeous!