How to Make a Valentine Bud Vase Arrangement
Perhaps you'd like to give your Valentine something a bit more personal than a dozen roses picked up at the local grocery store, or you want brighten up her apartment when you surprise her with dinner. Bud vases let you purchase smaller bouquets you can separate to create a simple and elegant arrangement or feature a single fresh-cut flower from the garden.
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Things You'll Need
- Bud vase or small vessel
- Flowers
- Pebbles or marbles (optional)
- Ribbon
- Tag or note card
Instructions
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Select a vessel for your bud vase. Purchase an actual bud vase, or use a small container for a handmade, chic touch. Vintage bottles, sea glass containers, tiny juice bottles, vintage tins and antique teacups, or china vessels work well.
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Purchase or cut the flowers for your bud vase. Bud vases typically hold one large blossom, or two or three smaller flowers at most. Choose a large red rose for a classic arrangement, or use a color that contrasts with the vase color. For instance, offset a clear blue vase with a bold orange poppy blossom. Pair the single stem with a flower in a second accent color, such as lime green button mums. Pink and red work especially well for Valentine's day.
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Place pebbles or marbles in the bud vase, if desired. This works to spruce up clear, simple bud vases. Flower petals also work, or arrange a bunch of green stems in a swirling pattern. Cover a plastic vase with contact paper or decals, or hand-paint the vase to decorate it.
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Place the flowers inside the vase. Add cool water, and leave an inch or two of space at the top of the vase. Arrange the flowers for a balanced look. Use flowers cut at various heights and with a variety of texture.
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Tie a ribbon around the bottle's neck. Use a thick satin ribbon, thin velvet or twine for a rustic look. If the vase is small, leave the vase as is for a simple and classy arrangement.
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Attach a handwritten tag or note card in a color or pattern that complements the arrangement. Add a stamp, tiny hand-drawn lovebird or other detail.
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