Various salt and pepper shakers give flavor to a weathered copper tray as a collection of bud vases.

Most salt and pepper shakers are less expensive if you buy them separately, so Sue and Ki culled a variety of styles. Be sure they have twist-off tops. Clean the inside, then add water and flowers. Don’t toss the tops! Save them to make fun place holders. Twist 18-gauge wire around a marker for a perfect circle and slip in place cards.