Those who came to our wedding remember that I made our centerpieces out of silk flowers. While I was planning my wedding, I met with a florist who, rudely (not to mention unprofessionally) told me that I had “champagne tastes on a beer budget!” Champagne tastes, yes. Beer budget, absolutely not!
Sorry sister, you lost a good chunk of business!
I took our six month engagement and created silk centerpieces, managing to purchase glass vases that she wanted to rent me for $40 a pop. I bought them for $12 each, and my guests got to keep them as well. How’s that for a beer budget?
A few months ago I made a silk flower arrangement that I’d like to share with you. I chose peonies because they are timeless, and most importantly because the blooms are huge (equals less flowers purchased)
What it cost me:
- Peony bush (40% off Michael’s): $6.59
- Bronze square planter box on clearance: $2.79
- The green foam box inside was about $1.
You’ll also need a glue gun, glue sticks, and wire cutters. Here’s how I did it:
First, make sure that your foam fits snugly inside the planter. I purchased both at Michael’s so this was easy. The last thing you want is to have the entire arrangement slide out of the planter!
I only had to glue two sides of it. Don’t go crazy with the glue. You need just enough so it doesn’t wiggle. After you glue it, give it a minute or two to cool down. You’re done with the glue gun at this point, unless you want to reinforce the stems once inside the foam.
forthehomeblog says
Great tips on how to make your home beautiful :)