One thing I have learned about floral design is that you can really use anything as a vessel to create an arrangement. And one of my favorites for the fall is a pumpkin. There are two types of pumpkin that you can use to make this: a foam pumpkin or a craft pumpkin. A craft pumpkin is awesome for carving because it is a hollow inside. They are usually more expensive. For this pumpkin, you cut a small hole on top, insert a plastic cup/container, then add flowers. A foam pumpkin is filled with foam. So when you cut off the top, all you have to do is stick the flower stems into the foam and they will stay in place. For this pumpkin arrangement, I am using a foam pumpkin. Below you will find a video and a link to youtube to see how I made this: https://youtube.com/shorts/PdDfUrcD6Ic?si=HPYAo6hpbeqLCRwV For this flower arrangement, I used a variety of sunflowers, berries, boxwood, and autumn fillers. One of the most important things to do is to...
Everyone always thinks flowers, but did you know that greenery is just as important, especially when making a wreath or floral arrangement? When I first starting making wreaths, greenery was my weak point. I never really knew much about greenery except for the leaves that were on the flowers. Today I am going to tell you some of my favorite greeneries I use and the purposes they serve. I will also include pictures on the bottom to show you what they look like! Boston Fern: This type of Boston Fern is perfect for whimsical, full, wildflower types of wreaths. This fern kind of goes with the flow and you can position it in a wild way to give your wreath a fuller effect. Boston Fern: This type of Boston Fern gives your wreaths and arrangements a dramatic look. Often, the leaves are quite dark, long, and bold. Eucalyptus Bush: This is a smaller, more condensed eucalyptus. I use this when I am making a full wreath. Long Leaf Eucalyptus: This s...