26 comments Make This: Colorful (Budget-Friendly) Mini Bouquets for Spring
by papernstitch | 26 comments
02/20/13
It’s no secret that I love DIYs, but did you know that I am also kind of a flower freak? It’s true. I am obsessed with flowers. Always have been, really. For some reason though, I haven’t shared any floral DIYs here on Paper & Stitch, only on Project Wedding. But all of that is going to change today…
Since spring is right around the corner, I thought it would be fun to make some colorful, mini bouquets for the upcoming season. These are so easy to make, but the best part is the price! I bought about $15 worth of flowers and had enough to easily make 5 mini arrangements, so the total cost of one bouquet was around $3! I don’t think it gets any cheaper than that…I mean there are ranunculus in this bouquet.
Supplies: Small blooms (I used Ranunculus, Acacia, Stock, and Spider Mums) // Scissors // Washi Tape
Step by Step Instructions: This how-to is easier to understand through photos, as opposed to written instructions. I do have a couple of tips before you get started though… 1) It’s easy to over do it. The charm of this arrangement is mainly in it’s size. So, you really don’t need many stems for this floral DIY. 2) While constructing your bouquet, try not to touch the flowers themselves with your fingers (certain delicate blooms are sensitive to the skin’s oils and can turn the petals brown). 3) Keeping tip number 2 in mind, as you add more stems to your mini bouquet, move your hand further up (closer to the top, where the blooms start) to help keep everything in place.
Additional ideas: I love giving flowers as gifts, and if you do too, you’ll just need to add a gift tag and you’re good to go. Deliver a few bundles to friends and family to say thanks for being so awesome. And if you want to make it extra special you could wrap each tiny bouquet in kraft or newspaper. OR include a miniature vase with your floral gift as an added bonus.
Concept, styling, and photography by Brittni Mehlhoff for Paper & Stitch
This entry is filed under budget friendly, diy, floral, flowers, how to, mini bouquet, mini floral arrangement, quick and easy, spring, spring diy bouquet, spring flowers, tutorial.
Beautiful! Flowers make such a big impact with so little.
Laurel (@abubblylife) commented on February 20th, 2013 at 11:05 amLaurel (@abubblylife) recently posted..DIY Confetti Party Backdrop
I want Spring to get here!- Colorful (Budget-Friendly) Mini Bouquets for Spring http://t.co/HMEf78ZA via @papernstitch
Laurel (@abubblylife) commented on February 20th, 2013 at 11:06 amThanks Laurel. I totally agree – flowers always make a big impact (at the very least on other flower lovers, right?). Haha.
papernstitch commented on February 20th, 2013 at 11:08 am-B
Simply lovely arrangement…looking forward to spring..
BabsProjects commented on February 20th, 2013 at 11:11 amBabsProjects recently posted..This Guy T-Shirts from Economy Grocery
Could not be more thrilled to see this lovely, fresh bouquet DIY on @papernstitch! http://t.co/HMD2FdaT
sheri silver (@sheri_silver) commented on February 20th, 2013 at 11:20 amI adore these! Thank you so much for sharing. Gets me anxious for spring blooms:)
Anna @ IHOD commented on February 20th, 2013 at 11:23 amAw, thank you Anna. I’m always a little nervous sharing a new (for Paper & Stitch) category of DIY. This makes me smile.
papernstitch commented on February 20th, 2013 at 11:36 amP.S. Babs – I cannot wait until spring…clearly.
This is so sweet Britt, I love the colors!
Kelly @ Studio DIY commented on February 20th, 2013 at 12:19 pmKelly @ Studio DIY recently posted..DIY “When You Were…” Birthday Surprise
Thanks Kelly.
papernstitch commented on February 20th, 2013 at 12:24 pmI love adding simple little flowers to the dining room table. It just adds so much freshness and color. This one looks so pretty and simple, I love it.
Tanya commented on February 20th, 2013 at 12:50 pmTanya recently posted..The Best WordPress Anti-Spam Plugins for 2012-2013
Aw, these are super cute! The colors are great and the washi tape really sets them off. Great photos, too.
Casey commented on February 20th, 2013 at 2:28 pmCasey recently posted..Painting is painful.
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@MrsScoops commented on February 20th, 2013 at 5:01 pmThanks for the sweet comments ladies.
papernstitch commented on February 20th, 2013 at 5:18 pmFlowers ARE so fun! I too am a flower freak and I love what you’ve done with them. Some of my favorites too!
Dusty commented on February 20th, 2013 at 5:25 pmDusty recently posted..I am just SO anxious!
Awww. these are so cute and beautiful! I love ranunculus… I don’t even know where I could buy those types of flowers around these parts… might have to try to figure it out, though.
I’d be thrilled if you’d link up at this week’s Off the Hook!
Lauren commented on February 20th, 2013 at 7:14 pmLauren recently posted..Off The Hook {Week 4}
I had to go to 3 different flower shops to round up all the flowers Lauren (Jacksonville doesn’t have a great selection), so I feel your pain. You can really create a spring bouquet with any type of flowers you find though – as long as they have the right colors in them. Good luck!
papernstitch commented on February 20th, 2013 at 7:29 pmit’s gorgeous !
emilie commented on February 20th, 2013 at 7:34 pmemilie recently posted..Work in progress
These are so beautiful…I am inspired. I have never bought and made my own bouquets before and I am always disappointed when I buy a bunch from the grocery store. This gives me some great ideas, Thank you!
Jenn V commented on February 20th, 2013 at 8:50 pmJenn V recently posted..Madeleines
Let me know how it turns out Jenn. I bet you’ll find that it’s easier than you think to make your own.
papernstitch commented on February 20th, 2013 at 10:07 pmHow beautiful! This would look amazing in a bud vase. Love the colors and the flower choice. So Cute.
Mere // Not Merely Living commented on February 20th, 2013 at 11:45 pmMere // Not Merely Living recently posted..Creole Jambalaya
Totally Meredith..and actually, I took a few leftovers from this project and put them in tiniest of bud vases the other day….sitting on my desk right now.
papernstitch commented on February 21st, 2013 at 12:04 amThese are so so pretty and the photography is beautiful, too! Good job, Brittni
Brianne commented on February 21st, 2013 at 1:54 amBrianne recently posted..Northwest Sparkle Engagement Party
Aw, thanks Brianne.
papernstitch commented on February 21st, 2013 at 9:58 amLOVE this idea! def doing this for friends and cowokers. So cute!
Brandy commented on February 21st, 2013 at 11:50 amMake This: Colorful (Budget-Friendly) Mini Bouquets for Spring http://t.co/StykD3Q0OR via @sharethis
Miriam Kercado (@EshanasCraft) commented on February 21st, 2013 at 1:40 pmSimple & Nice Mini Bouquets for Spring… going to make some soon!
Jenny commented on February 22nd, 2013 at 5:45 amJenny recently posted..Craft Kits For Girls