Some more ideas for Valentine's Day decor, this time for your table.
Have you ever wanted to have a heart-shaped flower centerpiece? Try this easy method: First, find a heart-shaped basket. Line it with plastic if it doesn't have a liner, and cut florist's oasis foam to fill the basket. You can cut extra pieces to fill corners and crevices. It's better to push extra in and make it all more stable. Water the oasis foam. Purchase a bunch of fresh flowers, suited in size to your overall basket. (For a 10" basket, flowers should be ideally be about 1".) Cut the stems long enough to rest just above the oasis, and press the stem into the foam. If the stems are too weak, you can use a pencil or similar item to poke a hole into the foam to hold the flower. Keep going until you fill the basket. You can also tuck in a bit of moss between the flowers if you prefer. This makes a lovely centerpiece, in any size and with any type of flower. You can also mix several flower types together, just add each type one at a time, beginning with the largest ones, to get a pleasing overall arrangement.
You can also make the same basket using regular floral foam and silk flowers for a longer-lasting artificial form, if you prefer.
Now, how about a unique candle presentation? Take a clear piece, such as an ivy bowl, "fishbowl," or hurricane chimney. This will be the outer container. Inside of it, place a small clear votive holder. Pour red glass florist's marbles between the outside of the votive holder and the inside wall of the main container, filling deeply enough to hide the votive holder. Place a small candle or tealight inside the votive holder, light, and enjoy the sparkling red glow.
If your outside candleholder has a rim or place to tie something, a length of lace, ribbon, or raffia will add an extra nice touch. You can tuck tiny flowers into the knot. If giving as a gift, attach a card to the ribbon or raffia, and use a scented candle in the votive.
Have you ever wanted to have a heart-shaped flower centerpiece? Try this easy method: First, find a heart-shaped basket. Line it with plastic if it doesn't have a liner, and cut florist's oasis foam to fill the basket. You can cut extra pieces to fill corners and crevices. It's better to push extra in and make it all more stable. Water the oasis foam. Purchase a bunch of fresh flowers, suited in size to your overall basket. (For a 10" basket, flowers should be ideally be about 1".) Cut the stems long enough to rest just above the oasis, and press the stem into the foam. If the stems are too weak, you can use a pencil or similar item to poke a hole into the foam to hold the flower. Keep going until you fill the basket. You can also tuck in a bit of moss between the flowers if you prefer. This makes a lovely centerpiece, in any size and with any type of flower. You can also mix several flower types together, just add each type one at a time, beginning with the largest ones, to get a pleasing overall arrangement.
You can also make the same basket using regular floral foam and silk flowers for a longer-lasting artificial form, if you prefer.
Now, how about a unique candle presentation? Take a clear piece, such as an ivy bowl, "fishbowl," or hurricane chimney. This will be the outer container. Inside of it, place a small clear votive holder. Pour red glass florist's marbles between the outside of the votive holder and the inside wall of the main container, filling deeply enough to hide the votive holder. Place a small candle or tealight inside the votive holder, light, and enjoy the sparkling red glow.
If your outside candleholder has a rim or place to tie something, a length of lace, ribbon, or raffia will add an extra nice touch. You can tuck tiny flowers into the knot. If giving as a gift, attach a card to the ribbon or raffia, and use a scented candle in the votive.
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