Design: Box-O-Flowers + My First Dupe!

Updated: May 21, 2020

Box flowers are a great option for many reasons!

1) Cheaper than vases, but equal impact

2) Your recipient has enough vases lying around, or

3) For the ultra lazy (like me)... when the flowers wilt, you don't have to a wash a vase!

Step 1: Line your box with plastic wrap to prevent water damage.

Boxes: I used these from Amazon.

Step 2: Fit a paper plate on the bottom to hold your foam. If your plate is too large, snip in 4 corners and shove it in like a bowl. Use any old plate because it'll be completely hidden!

Step 3: Soak your foam and place on top.

Don't forget to use a turntable to ensure the design looks good from all angles!

Step 4: Start with greenery. I used leaves from my camelia bush.

Step 5: "Feature flowers" - insert low and tight for good coverage.

Step 6: "Filler flowers" - tulips for me.

Step 7: Since the flowers are similar in color, I separated and highlighted them with greenery.

Greenery Technique:

I used tulip stems to create a "bow-loop" look since this boxed arrangement already resembles a present to me.

Cut the top really short - right where the leaf peels off so the cut-head is hidden.

I love this "hack" because you don't have to obtain additional greenery, you're using stems that would normally go to waste!

Tie a bow around your box! Instant smiles!

BONUS Instructional!

I feel a little silly sharing this one because it's so simple, but if it saves someone money then it's worth it!

I see these advertised all over instagram for hundreds of dollars. The designer-brands state the flowers last a long time which is great, but if you want to impress someone with a similar effect, you can at a fraction of the price!

Step 1: Line your box with plastic (this box was from a lotion set - use anything!)

Step 2: Cut your foam thin to line the bottom.

Step 3: Insert roses in rows.