Here is the second project for my flower & gift class at St. Luke's. I had fun creating this fast and friendly project!
Materials:
- Chinese take out container
- Floral Foam
- Chopsticks
- Raffia
- Baby's Breath
- Mini Carnations or any other flower you like
Instructions:
1) Prepare floral foam.
Cut floral foam to fit inside take out box. Follow the directions on the package and make sure you purchase floral foam designed for fresh flowers (not dried). Place floral foam, with the holes-side face down, in a bucket of water. Let soak until it floats. Remove and let it sit out until excess water drains.
2) Prepare take out box.
Tuck the flaps inside the box. Wrap the bottom of the floral foam with wax paper (helps to prevent water leakage), and insert foam into box. Tie a raffia bow on the metal handle and slide it close to the box.
3) Insert flowers and chopsticks.
Insert baby's breath into the floral foam evenly to create a "muffin top" shape. Then insert carnations/flowers evenly throughout. Finish the design by inserting the chopsticks.
4) Give to someone special!
i think what you're doing is great! love this. so cute. i have to take this idea for a baby shower or bridal shower.
Posted by: maritessb | Mar 13, 2009 at 08:19 AM
This piece is amazing. Love it! Love your blog!
Posted by: Silkfair | Mar 14, 2009 at 07:31 AM
So cute--what a nice gift.
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Posted by: Steven | Jul 06, 2010 at 05:18 AM
The flowers definitely look nice. It's a creative gift, too. The chopsticks are unusual but nice. And who would have thought that the take-out box would make a gift look good? It adds a creative touch to the whole gift.
Posted by: Cyrus Summy | Sep 06, 2011 at 10:50 AM