DIY Flowers Bouquets

A simple single-flower arrangement is not difficult to make. You should Be sure to stick to hardier flowers like roses, which are easier to arrange and can endure a little manhandling. To make a bridal bouquet about 8 inches in diameter, just follow the instructions below. This bouquet takes between 30 and 60 minutes to construct, and about 30 to 60 stems.

Requirements:

1.     40 to 60 stems of a hardy flower like the rose

2.     Bucket

3.     Paper towels

4.     Ribbon  

5.     Stem cutter or very sharp knife

6.     Straight pins or pearl-tipped corsage pins

1.     First of all prepare the Flowers for arrangement. Use your hands to remove excess foliage and thorn. Fill a sink or bucket with water, and holding the stems underwater use the stem cutter or knife to cut the stems at an angle about 2 inches from the bottom. Allow the flowers to drink for a few seconds with the stem ends underwater, then place the stems in a bucket filled halfway with cool water until you are ready to use them.

2.     Now ready to assemble the Flowers Take one stem at a time with one hand, and use your other hand to hold the flowers in place. Assemble four flowers at an even height in a square shape -- these will be at the center of the dome. Arrange the other flowers one by one around the center flowers to create a dome shape.

3.      Use a rubber band or floral tape to bind the stems at the spot where they naturally join (about 3 to 4 inches below the flower

4.     To Finish the Handle Cut the stem ends so they are all the same length, about 7 to 8 inches long. Dry off the stems with a paper towel. Cut a length of ribbon about three times as long as the length of the stems. If you'd like a bow, cut a separate length of ribbon and tie it just beneath the flower heads.

5.      It is always better to make your arrangement 2 or 3 hours before the party.

6.      Wrap the bouquet in tissue. Store it in the refrigerator until you are ready to leave for the ceremony.