Things You'll Need:
- Flowers
- Baby's breath
- Ribbon
- Round foam ball
- Scissors
- Pins
- Measuring tape
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Step 1
Go to a wholesale florist and buy your flowers. Carnations make an easy bouquet. Be sure to buy flowers that are in full bloom. Use any color of flower you wish.
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Step 2
Clear a counter space so you have plenty of room to work.
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Step 3
As soon as you get the flowers home, place them into vases filled with water. They will remain here until you are ready to start the flower pomander.
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Step 4
Use sharp scissors to cut the flower stems. You will want the stems to be around 3 cm long.
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Step 5
Soak the foam ball in water for 30 minutes to 1 hour. This will allow the stems to absorb moisture even after the arrangement has been made.
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Step 6
Use scissors to cut at least four or five pieces of ribbon. The ribbon size should be at least an arm's length. These ribbons will hang from the bottom of the foam ball. Insert a pin through the end of the ribbon into the foam ball. Continue this process until all the ribbon pieces have been inserted with pins into the foam ball. Don't worry about the pins being seen. The flowers will cover them. You also want to make sure to fluff out the bottom ribbons.
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Step 7
Use a measuring tape to determine the proper length for the ribbon that will go on the top of the foam ball. This may vary depending on where you are hanging the pomander. Insert a pin into the end of the ribbon, and then insert both into the top of the foam ball. Use extra pins for security. After you have secured the ribbon into the top of the foam ball, you are ready to begin adding flowers.
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Step 8
Begin at the top of the foam ball and start inserting the flowers. Insert the stems so that their tips extend all the way to the inside of the foam base. Make a straight line of flowers around the foam ball. This will create a ring of flowers. Continue this pattern until the entire foam ball is covered with flowers.
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Step 9
Add baby's breath to the foam ball. To do this, take small batches and insert them between the flowers. You won't need to add a lot of baby's breath. A small batch every four to five flowers will suffice. Use your instinct to decide how much is needed. Some arrangements have a lot of baby's breath, while others simply have small batches. The key is to take a step back and see if there are any small holes in the flowers. These holes are where you want to place the baby's breath.
