I’ve got another fun DIY project that’s perfect for this time of the year. This cute pumpkin arrangement will look super cute on the front step when trick or treaters come, and it’s also a great centerpiece for Holiday gatherings!
Here’s what you’ll need to make this:
Pumpkin from the produce department, hollowed out
Enough wet floral foam to fill the pumpkin
One package of cash and carry Fall Floral Mum
One stem of baby’s breath
Mixed Greens
Hyacinth stake to hold pumpkin top on the bouquet
Scissors or floral knife
Have fun mixing all your favorite fall colors to make this project your own. The possibilities are endless! Have a great Halloween!
Summer is in full bloom and there are so many great flowers available this time of year. If you’ve ever wanted to try your hand at designing your own floral centerpiece, this watermelon bouquet is a great place to start!
You’ll need:
1/2 Watermelon, scooped out
Floral Foam, presoaked in water
Floral Tape or Skinny Duct Tape
Floral Knife or Shears
Floral Greenery – I used Leather Leaf and Salal (Lemon Leaf) in my arrangement!
1 Dozen Red Roses
5 Pink Carnations
5 Stems Kermit Button Mums
3-5 Stems Baby’s Breath
You can use any colors of the flowers that you prefer, make it your own and have fun with it! Here’s a few tips to keep in mind as you’re creating your masterpiece.
Determine where the front of your centerpiece will be. Although you’ll push the stems into the center of the foam, you’ll want to angle the leaves or flowers slightly towards the front of the design to get the best view.
When you’re putting the stems in the foam, remember it’s not very forgiving! So once you stick it in, leave it there. Be mindful of where you’re putting it beforehand.
Strip away the extra leaves on the stems of the flowers. Those tend to die off first and grow bacteria making them mushy. By removing them you’ll allow for more air flow and your design will last much longer!
If you have extra baby’s breath left over, you can put that in a vase with water and they’ll stay good for a long time so you could use them in a future arrangement as well.
You can also use any left over items by creating a second, smaller version of your bouquet! Repeat the same process using a green pepper, just use much smaller pieces of greenery and the smallest mum buds so it’s proportional to the pepper.
I hope these tips will help you succeed with your DIY floral projects! They’re the perfect addition to summertime parties and will get you LOTS of compliments from your friends and family!
American Tulip Day is just around the corner and nothing says Spring quite like a bouquet of fresh Tulips! We visited our friends at Len Busch Roses, which is located in Plymouth, Minnesota, to go behind the scenes to learn how they grow their beautiful tulips! Continue reading →
Can’t decide between getting your sweetheart flowers or a delicious dessert? Here’s an idea that brings them together, an arrangement of cupcake roses! With a turn table you can make these unique looking rose cupcakes, and bonus, it’s a fun technique to try!
