First-time projects don't always turn out well, but when they do - it's magic!
Step 1: Create your base.
Typically, you'd use chicken wire. I didn't want to buy an entire $30 roll from Home Depot, so I challenged myself to find something around the house. I even dabbled in potentially using a pasta cauldron haha!
I used this wire basket that usually holds my fruit.
Find something that has lots of holes and can be easily covered.
If you're like me and prefer things to be multi-purposeful, here's a few options of wire baskets that can be used after your arrangement has served it's purpose:
Black Wire Fruit Bowl - $17.99 for 2
Copper Mesh Bowl - $19.99
Geometric Circles Bowl - $12.99 in silver
Step 2: Shape your base.
Soak a piece of foam and create your shape. Remember the entire thing needs to be covered, so don't leave it too big unless you have lots of flowers!
Step 3: Build your height & width.
I used green myrtle which is very sturdy.
Once you get to a comfortable point...
Step 4: Hang it up!
You'll want to hang it early in the process because this should be designed from the perspective most will be viewing. If you keep it on your counter and build, it'll look great from the top and sides, not from below.
Step 5: Add your flowers.
I used white wax flower for more filler, straw flowers (the ones with yellow centers), and English roses.
Don't forget to do the front AND the back! (have lots of flowers!)
Step 6: Weave remaining greenery into the bottom.
Cover all that wire! Additionally, it keeps the arrangement from dripping on your guests since the leaves will soak some of the water.
Optional Step 7: Add additional arrangements underneath to highlight the size and magnitude of your suspended piece.
Enjoy!!
From the back:
We've accepted social distance, and we run with it!
If you can't go out, make home the place to be! :)
-Kelly
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