Quick Method for Affordable Flower Gifting
Inspired by Jillian Quint's tutorial on Refinery29, we present a step-by-step guide to creating a burlap-wrapped, upgraded flower bouquet. Please note that this guide offers a general approach, as the specific steps for Jillian Quint's tutorial may be found on the Refinery29 website.
Materials Needed
- Fresh flowers (a mix of blooms and greenery for texture and color variation)
- Burlap fabric (a square large enough to wrap the bouquet)
- Floral tape or string
- Scissors
- Ribbon or twine for finishing the wrap
- Optional: Floral wire or pins to secure burlap, a plastic baggie, a rubber band, a card, and a clothespin
Steps
- Prepare the Flowers: Remove excess leaves and thorns from stems. Trim stems at an angle to desired length to ensure freshness. Arrange flowers in your hand by grouping different textures and heights, creating a loose yet balanced shape.
- Bind the Bouquet: Secure the stems tightly with floral tape or string about 3-4 inches from the bottom of the blooms.
- Wrap with Burlap: Lay the burlap flat on a table. Place the bouquet diagonally on the burlap, with the flower heads towards one corner. Fold the burlap over the stems, tucking and wrapping snugly but attractively around the base of the flowers. Use pins or floral wire if needed to keep the burlap in place.
- Tie the Bouquet: Use a ribbon, twine, or natural jute string to tie around the burlap-wrapped stems. Make a bow or knot to finish, ensuring the wrap is secure but aesthetically pleasing.
- Finishing Touches: Adjust any flowers or greenery to create a more natural, upgraded look. Trim the stem ends evenly. Optionally, spray water on the flowers lightly to keep them fresh.
This approach upgrades a basic flower bouquet by adding rustic burlap wrapping, emphasizing texture and a handmade feel, which is often featured in DIY flower tutorials like Jillian Quint’s on Refinery29. For the exact tutorial steps, we recommend checking Refinery29's website or Jillian Quint's content directly.
In the process of upgrading a flower bouquet, the choice of materials like fresh flowers, burlap fabric, floral tape or string, scissors, ribbon or twine, and optional items such as floral wire or pins, can contribute to a home-and-garden lifestyle that's aesthetically pleasing and reminiscent of DIY projects like Jillian Quint's tutorial on Refinery29. Parenting skills can be applied in this scenario, as arranging flowers skillfully, much like setting a table or decorating a room, can add a sense of warmth and charm to one's living space.
