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5 minute easy flower arranging {a tutorial}

easy flower arranging

While flipping through an issue of Family Circle yesterday afternoon, I came across a clever and quick way of arranging flowers…one that was so simple, even a flower-arranging novice like myself felt certain of success. And this morning, while watching an episode of Barefoot Contessa (LOVE her!), she showed the exact same technique. It was fate, I needed to try it for myself. I’m happy to say, it was a success! My 5 minute arrangement was quick to put together, and impressive to look at. I’ll show you how it’s done….

Materials:
foam floral ball
mum stems (you can use any flower you want, though)
vase

scissors
skewer

Step 1: Gather your supplies, and soak your floral ball in water. This doesn’t take long, the foam quickly absorbed the water I added to the bowl.

easy flower arranging

Step 2: Trim your flowers, leaving about an inch or so of stem on each flower. I found my mum bushes at Kroger…and they were on sale for $2.99…I bought two, but actually only used one.

easy flower arranging

Step 3: Place your ball into your vase, and start inserting the flowers into the foam. I found that they went in easier if I used a wooden skewer to pre-make the holes. Depending on how thick your stems are, this may not be necessary.

easy flower arranging

easy flower arranging

Keep going….you’re almost there….

easy flower arranging

And you’re done. See how easy that was? I only made one, but wish I had bought the materials for me-this turned out so cute!

easy flower arranging

Thanks for reading all about my easy flower arranging tips! Have a crafty day!

Shannon

Monday 16th of September 2013

This is just beautiful! I need more flowers in my life and I bet I could find a vase like that at a local thrift shop. Thanks for sharing.

burlap+blue

Monday 16th of September 2013

So glad you like it! Yes, I'm sure you can....this particular vase was a thrift store find:)