Are you looking for an inexpensive home decor idea? Consider a paper wrapped silk roses bouquet. This throwback to Victorian times is an easy decorating project that can be done in less than an hour and will add an instant touch of color and old world charm to a room. Follow these simple steps for creating your own silk roses bouquet.
Supplies:
Silk Roses
Secondary Flower
Floral Tape
Paper (Wrapping or Large Scrapbook Sheet)
Glue
Ribbon
1. Select your flowers. Silk roses come in many varieties and colors. You can select full open blooms or tight rosebuds. The color choices vary from natural tones to colors designed to specifically match your décor. To create a more pleasing bouquet, select a few smaller flowers as well or use a floral bush that has filler such as baby's breath in it.
2. Arrange your roses. If you are using a silk bush, cut the flowers away from the bush. Lay the individual stems out on a table and begin placing them in a pleasing bouquet. You want the longer stems on the bottom and the shorter ones on the top. Once you are pleased with the effect, secure your bouquet with floral tape.
3. Fold wrapping paper or a large sheet of scrapbook paper into a triangle. Place your taped bouquet on the paper with the blooms over the wide edge, creating a diaper effect and secure with a small drop of glue. For added appeal, tie a ribbon around the small end of the bouquet.
This easy project creates an instant Victorian arrangement that is unlike most available on the market today and since you are making it yourself, you can make it as unique as you want. This is perfect for mantels and shelves. Now that you know how easy this project can be, why not get started on your own silk roses bouquet today?
