Depending on your mood and the flowers you pick, you can make this arrangement whimsical or elegant, so gather what you need and let's get started!
Supplies:
<ul><li>Store bought heart shaped basket (about 4 inches deep)</li> <li>Florist foam</li> <li>Plastic lining</li> <li>Flowers - at least two varieties</li> <li>Larger flowers (all same color) such as carnations or roses for center and filler flowers for accent</li></ul>
Follow these simple steps to create your own Valentine's Day Centerpiece:
<li>Line heart shaped basket with heavy plastic</li> <li>Cut a piece of florist foam in the shape of a heart~ foam should fill up entire basket</li> <li>Soak foam in water and place it in the basket</li> <li>Cut center flowers (carnations or roses) the same depth as the basket or slightly longer</li> <li>Stick these flowers into the foam in the shape of a heart~fill with enough flowers so no foam is showing</li> <li>Cut accent flowers to the same length and fill in around the heart shaped flowers until the basket is completely filled and no foam is showing</li> <li>Flowers should be flush with the top of the basket or slightly higher</li>
Create this centerpiece for yourself or make one for someone you care about. It will be sure to bring a smile to their face because they will know it was made with love!
Happy Valentine's Day!
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? 2005, Candee Stark and Flowers&Garden.com
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