Intro/reflection: This arrangement is slightly different compared to other ones as we also arranged products and fruits in the basket. We learnt how to incorporate our floral arrangements into different gifts that can be used in real life. This gift is very suitable for neighbours or relatives during events like Christmas or Thanksgiving.
Plants/materials used:
Gerbera
Pom pom
Carnation
Murraya
Rumohra
Golden Phoenix
Statice
Plastic wrapping (clear)
Ribbons
Plastic fruits, products
Pink floral rice paper
Basket
Double-sided tape
Skills used:
Design measurement
Triangle floral arrangement
Trimming
French ribbon
Curling of ribbon ends
Fruit arrangement
Staking
Hole-punching
Process:
Cut the ribbon into multiple pieces and twist them around the basket handle.Tape the edges of the basket with normal PVC tape then double-sided tape. Cover the basket with floral paper. Arrange the product and fruits until desired arrangement. Then, tuck the floral paper into the basket. Punch holes then fold clear plastic sheet and cover the fruits and products. Stick this sheet to the double-sided tape around basket's edge. Wrap a ribbon around the basket's edge by sticking it to another layer of double-sided tape.
Next, place the floral foam beside the fruits in the basket and cover the foam in Rumohra. Then, insert the Gerbera as shown in the pictures. Afterwards, insert the Carnations and Pom poms amongst the Gerbera. Fill up the gaps with the Statice, Golden Phoenix and Murraya.
Finally, add French ribbons around the arrangements to complete the look.
Gerbera - innocence/purity
Yellow pompom - (many meanings) neglected love/sorrow
Carnation - deep affection, love
There were a lot of colours used in this arrangement, which makes me feel more upbeat and happy. The pink Gerberas and carnations compliment each other, while the Yellow Pom pom adds contrast to them both. The purple Statice creates the 'water drop' effect, while its long-shaped flowers add detail to the arrangement, amongst the mostly round-shaped flowers. The Murraya and Golden Phoenix prevents the top of the arrangement from appearing too bare, camouflaging the stems of the other flowers. The Rumohra that flows out from the basket allows the arrangement to look more natural and wild, at the same time, it covers up the sponge.
This arrangement represents care and love. It is considered a hamper and hence, can be used as an gift to neighbours or family friends during any events. Depending on the festive, you can give other products instead of fruits to them.