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Sympathy Cross - Meghan

Equipment

  • Foam cross sku C182G1PCUHL from Hobby Lobby 
  • 1.9”x11.9”x17.79” White roses approx about 3 bushes sku 185876 from Hobby Lobby
  • Small red roses 1 bush sku 914721 from Hobby Lobby
  • Ribbon 1.5” faux navy burlap RC5003 from Deco Exchange

Instructions

  • Using a foam cross
  • Cut floral heads off the stems at an angle
  • Start adding to each end of the cross to add length
  • Begin adding some of the heads in a zig-zag pattern down the cross
  • Be mindful of the transition points for the direction of the florals
  • On the ends round them out by adding florals to the corners
  • Go back through and fill in any spaces that may need filling
  • Using 1-½ “ ribbon, make a long tail, pinch, make loops about 7” x9; making the loops a little smaller for each row
  • Attach with a u-pin and hot glue; push into the center of the cross and flowers
  • Fluff loops and put tails behind the florals so they drape down each side
  • Cut small florals off the stems in pieces and place in a diagonal direction across the bow
  • Cut a few greenery pieces and add in between the florals
  • The  greenery pieces can be added throughout the cross and bow
  • Curl the ribbon tails