Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! If you’re like me and prepare everything for the holidays at the last minute, then this is for you.

I tend to buy flowers, change the water a few times, and then leave them dying in the vase. Today this tendency actually proved itself useful when I decided to make fall decorations for Thursday:

You can do this alone or with your kids, up to you.

Supplies:

• A mason jar (or many of different sizes)
• Fresh, dried, or dying flowers
• Optional: coordinating ribbon

Steps:

1. Cut the flower heads off of stems. Discard stems.
2. Pluck the petals from most of the flowers. Leave some intact for variety and dimension. My kids liked this part!
3. Arrange flowers and petals in mason jars. Have fun! Top with a large flower.