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{DIY Floral Arrangement}

January 21, 2013 Comments : 7

I recently began subscribing to Joss & Main…which is a blessing and a curse. A blessing because I get so many inspiring decor ideas…and a curse because I can feel my bank account evaporating just by looking at all of the pretty home accents! I saw this floral arrangement on the site recently, and I absolutely loved it. I had even found the perfect spot on our coffee table (which I’m working on styling), and then I realized that this little (fake) floral arrangement was $100! Now, I’m all for quality over quantity, and I will spend my hard-earned money on high-quality clothing, accessories, and home decor. However, there was nothing I could do to convince myself that $100 for a small vase with fake flowers was worth the cost. 

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So, channeling my inner Martha Stewart, I decided I was going to DIY this little project. Here’s my inspiration:

How I did it:
I ended up finding all of my DIY supplies at Garden Ridge, but I’m sure you could find what you need at a large craft store like Michael’s or AC Moore. I purchased a silver metallic candle holder/vase, a small block of green floral foam, and an assortment of pink silk flowers. 
First, I cut the foam into the correct size for the vase – it’s always best if it’s a snug fit – then put the foam into the vase. I trimmed the silk flowers to the appropriate length (FYI: it’s best to use scissors made for cutting wire, or pliers…I learned the hard way). Then, I began arranging the floral stems by sticking them into the floral foam, and I continued to add flowers and greenery until the arrangement looked “full” and had no noticeable gaps. This little project was incredibly easy and took all of 15 minutes from start to finish…and I even did two of them! Here’s what mine looks like:

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  1. Samantha says

    January 22, 2013 at 12:02 am

    Beautiful arrangement, Brittany. I love the vibrant colors of the flowers. 🙂

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    • Brittany says

      January 22, 2013 at 8:08 pm

      Thank you, Samantha! I wasn't sure I loved the bright flowers when I chose them, but it all came together nicely! 🙂

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