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07.06.2023 Floral Centerpiece

Instructions

  • Prep your base
  • Take 3x3x4 foam square and cut to size for the 2 ½ ribbon that will be used
  • Cut and hot glue felt to smooth cut bottom of foam base; cut felt off around the base
  • Add 2 ½ ribbon around the sides of the foam base secure with u-pin
  • Add a thin bead of glue on the bottom between ribbon and foam
  • Next do the same for the top of the foam block
  • Remove the u-pin and layer the 1-½” ribbon on top for the previous ribbon; hold and smooth all around
  • Add a thin bead of glue to the seam and around the edges of the ribbon
  • Prep flowers and fillers / greenery
  • Cut flowers and fillers/greenery off stems at an angle
  • Starting in center and first floral with hot glue for your focal point
  • Add smaller flowers to your centerpiece in a triangular form
  • Add larger blooms also in triangle formation in  between the first layer
  • Continue filling in with the greenery and other smaller floral elements in a triangle formation
  • Make Bows
  • Using 1-½” ribbon, make a tail, make a 5” loop, pinch, twist, and make a second loop, cut a tail and dovetail
  • With a u-pin, add bow to the corner of the base with hot glue
  • Spread out loops and tails and continue in each corner
  • Optional: add small signs