FLOWER FRIDAY – FROM CENTERPIECE TO BOUQUET

Hi Guys….it’s such a cold day in Richmond, VA today so I thought I would share a quick and easy floral DIY with you….this is my ‘DIY Centerpiece to Bouquet’….which was recently featured on Project Wedding…..trust me, it doesn’t get any easier than this…and with only two floral ingredients!!  My sweet friend Carrie of Carrie Coleman Photography came to my house one fine Saturday morning and captured all the steps for me.  I love working with Carrie…she’s a total sweetheart and so talented.  Enjoy y’all and thanks so much for stopping by the cafe….have a wonderful weekend…xoxo

JANIE MEDLEY FLORA DESIGN

JANIE MEDLEY FLORA DESIGN, TULIPS

JANIE MEDLEY FLORA DESIGN, TULIP BOUQUET, SILK AND WILLOW RIBBON

Ingredients:

Parrot Tulips – 1 bunch from Whole Foods
Camellia (I foraged from my backyard)
Ribbon
Floral Tape
Scissors

DIY TULIP BOUQUET, JANIE MEDLEY FLORA DESIGN

JANIE MEDLEY FLORA DESIGN, CAMELLIA BOUQUET

How To’s:

Step 1:

Simply start by gathering the stems from the camellia bush and intertwine the stems of the parrot tulips.  Keep the look simple and loose, just as if you picked the flowers right from the garden.

JANIE MEDLEY FLORA DESIGN, TULIP BOUQUET

JANIE MEDLEY FLORA DESIGN, DIY TULIP BOUQUET

Step 2:

Tape the stems with the floral tape.

JANIE MEDLEY FLORA DESIGN, TULIP BOUQUET

Step 3:

Add the ribbon of your choice and there you have it!  Super Easy and remember you can design with the flowers of your choice!!

JANIE MEDLEY FLORA DESIGN, TULIP BOUQUET