Saturday, January 8, 2011

Pretty Pretty Peony


The Perfect DIY project for you Spring and Summer brides- A Peony Bouquet.
These marvelous flowers are in bloom between April and June, they make an amazing addition to any wedding.
You will need: Flower Clippers, 5 yards of ribbon, string, Peonies (10 stems and 5 in 2 colors)

Steps:
1. re-cut stems, and place in cold water overnight- keep away from food, fruit and drafts
2. remove most of the leaves, keep the ones that are towards the top stem, near the flower
3. take a few peonies and place in your hand (place in left hand if you are right handed
4. as you add groups of flowers (about 3 stems each) turn the bouquet to the left
5. you will start to see the stems spiral
6. secure the bouquet with the string
7. wrap the ribbons over the string and stems of the bouquet



images: photography/instructions by chelsea of frolic! via delightfully engaged

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