How to Easily Arrange Flowers in Any Flower Vase

Flower arranging does not have to be difficult. With a couple common items you likely have already laying around your household, you can get any variety of flowers to stay exactly where you want them. No longer will you search for a flower vase depending on the flowers you have to display. In this article, you will learn three different methods of displaying your flower bouquets so that your flowers are positioned exactly where you want them. These are fabulous solutions for your home, office or events where you need beautiful flower arrangements - even making wedding flower arrangements easy!

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Flower Vase
• Flowers
• Marbles
• Plastic Canvas
• Electrical Tape

1. Marble Method -
   
   Fill the bottom of your flower vase with marbles. You can then stick your flowers into the marbles and they will stand. Rice can be substituted with silk flower bouquets.
   Decorative fish aquarium gravel, rocks or glass marbles make an impressive display for the marble method.

2. Plastic Canvas Method -
   
   Simply cut a piece of plastic canvas that will fit down inside of your flower vase and you can magically thread your flowers down through the holes in the plastic and your flower arrangement will stay in place. Transparent plastic canvas is ideal for clear glass flower vases.

3. Tape Method -
   
   Electrical tape can be used to create a grid pattern at the top of your flower vase. You choose how many and how large the holes of the grid are depending on the type and number of flowers you wish to display. Being that the electrical tape is so dark, your flower arrangements will look best if you tuck in pieces of greenery to help disguise your flower arrangement secret.

Tips & Warnings

• Add a tiny bit of bleach to your water to prevent your flowers or vase from getting slimy.
• Change water and trim ends of your flower stems every couple days to extend the life of your flower arrangements.
• Avoid using marbles if you have very young children around as they may pose a chocking hazard.
• If you have children or pets, determine if the flowers you wish to use are safe as many varieties are toxic.

Resources

• Create Your Own Wedding Flowers. Step-by-step Guide To Creating Fantastic Wedding Flowers.

[karileighk]

on 7/9/2009 The marble method is very beautiful.

[MyJB]

on 7/6/2009 I love arranging flowers. Thanks for the new tips. 5*