Happy Valentine season, lovebirds! Are you celebrating this year? We’ve put together a quick and simple little floral project for you, perfect for whipping up if you’ve got a special date or just want to be a little extra festive. And of course we know that boutonnieres are for fellas, but I wouldn’t hesitate to wear this on my own sweater, scarf, or just my bag. These little DIY succulent boutonnieres are fast and easy, so let’s do it.
Supplies –
- small succulent cuttings
- complementary filler florals (freesia goes beautifully with succulents!)
- scissors
- floral tape
- twine or ribbon
- glue gun
- straight pin
Begin by trimming the succulent cuttings and freesia stems so that they’re about 3 inches long, with no greenery along the bottom of the stem.
Choose a succulent and pair it with one or two other stems – maybe another succulent, or some pieces of freesia that frame it nicely. Be creative! Bundle them together and arrange them to your liking; then, wrap the stems together tightly with floral tape. Trim the ends of the stems so that they’re all even and have a fresh cut.
Over the floral tape, wrap twine or ribbon so that it hides the tape. Start at the top end, wrapping around itself so that the top end is held in place.
Continue wrapping all the way to the bottom of the stems. Hide a tiny dot of hot glue on the back of the wrapped stems and sink the tail of the twine or ribbon into the glue. Trim the end.
Attach the boutonniere to a lapel, sweater, or scarf with a straight pin and go out to celebrate! Wishing you lots of love this Valentine’s Day! xoxo
[Photos by Lovely Indeed for The Sweetest Occasion.]
Sources –
Scissors from Pearl River Mart
Twine from Knot and Bow
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Christie Jo Thomas
Saturday 15th of February 2014
What an adorable and fresh idea! LOVE it! Have to share this with some friends of mine that have boys in junior high and high school!
Janet Tacy
Sunday 9th of February 2014
Great idea for a DIY project