DIY Fall Bouquet with Fresh & Dried Flowers
Ever wonder if you can mix dried and fresh flowers in a bouquet? Why yes, yes you can! Actually, the finished creation is quite striking! This combination of fall colors and textures makes for a floral arrangement perfect for any Thanksgiving gathering! It’s a perfect accent for your entryway, serving buffet, or kitchen island. For a dining room centerpiece, choose a more shallow rectangular vessel so your guests can still see one another across the table.
What fresh and dried floral combinations have you tried?
TO MAKE THIS CRAFT YOU WILL NEED
vase
fresh seasonal flowers
greenery
scissors or clippers
spinny thing (optional)
DIRECTIONS
Gather supplies.
Place greenery in vase.
Fold chicken wire into a pillow shape and place in vase.
Fill the vase halfway full with water.
Place large, accent flowers in first, arranging them low and facing out.
Put in the lotus pods, trimming stems to stagger height.
Place remaining flowers, keeping the height varied.
Add greenery between the flowers and around the base.
Alternate adding tall flowers and greenery to fill in any gaps.
Trim 3-5 cattails to the height of the tallest flowers.
Add dried wheat last to fill in the mid-height range.
Adjust flowers and fill holes to create a pleasing shape.
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