Keep reading for detailed tutorials on basic flower arrangements. Release your artistic side and put a personal touch to every floral design you make!
Vase arrangements are more common than you think they are. Shallow bowls, rectangular containers, or the odd bucket - you got it.
From centerpieces to home décor, this timeless arrangement brings life to any space. Here's how to create a simple but elegant arrangement in vases.
Select and prepare your container, flowers and greens. Start off by cutting the ends of the stems at a 45-degree angle. Put a floral foam in the base for more efficient water absorption and sturdier arrangements.
Insert the foliage and main flowers. Secure them in the floral foam and repeat 2-3 times as you want.
Place the accent flowers in. Turn the vase around as you put in the smaller flowers and secure them in the foam as well. Keep the arrangement steady in form and color. Awesome!
Hand-tied bouquets have always been a winner in the romance department. Dates? Anniversaries? Wedding proposals? The inevitable "I'm Sorry" bouquets? Whatever it is, you won't go wrong with a hand-tied bouquet. Its hand-picked blossoms and delicate arrangement makes any bouquet precious for every recipient.
To get that perfect hand-tied bunch, follow these simple steps.
Choose and prep your flowers and foliage. Start your arrangement by laying out your flowers. Try to arrange them in differing sizes and lengths with 4-5 different types for the best results. Like we discussed in our last article, pick your colors first to base your flowers and foliage off of. Trim the ends of the stems at a 45-degree angle. Then take away excess leaves and thorns for easy handling.
Take a stem of foliage and place your main flower flush against it.
Place your accent flowers and angle them towards the center. Turn the arrangement and repeat until all sides have accents. Add the other accents in according to their types and colors and balance out as needed.
Tie the top of the stems with string and ribbon. Trim the ends at the same length to let the bouquet stand on its own. Perfect!
Creating corsages is a valuable skill that helps you improve your floristry skills. You can use it for baby showers, a mom-to-be, or your children' prom night!
Here's a step by step guide to crafting corsages:.
Select and prepare your flowers. Like any arrangement, keep your stems fresh and snip off the ends at a 45-degree angle at 2 inches long.
Make a bundle in any style. Let your creative juices flow and design your own bunch.
Secure the arrangement. Tie your flower bunch with green floral tape and again with a ribbon around the stems.