Wildflower Burlap Bouquets

First select a bouquet of wildflowers that are all in the same color family. This is key to making the arrangements look imperfect, yet still purposeful. It’s also nice to have some different elements as part of the arrangement, like sharp thistle, which gives them all an unexpected twist. Then trim them so they’re all the same length.

Taking a square of burlap, wrap jars. Make sure to leave an extra 2-3 inches at the top in order for you to have enough room to cover the entire jar. Secure the burlap on the jar with a natural twine, keeping in line with the rustic feel.

Tie the twine in a bow and then take some scissors and cut off some of the excess burlap. Also round all of the points so they don’t look as severe.

Arrange the flowers in each of the jars, making sure they all look full and balanced.

The end result looks rustic and pretty, without being too precious.

Floating Vase

Floating Vase

I decided that a suspended vase (Marble and Lou Lou would knock one over if I put it on the window sill) would add just enough color to brighten up the room.  Here are the simple steps I took to make mine:

1. I bought a piece of wood (approximately 7″ x 6″ x 1/2″) that I sloppily painted white for a worn-in feel.

2. Find a small vase or jar (mine was filled with Maraschino Cherries) that has a lip at the top.   Position it on the wood and drill two holes on either side at the the base of the opening.

3. Wrap steel wire around the lip of the jar a few times and twist it once until it’s secure.  Position the jar so that it’s lined up on the wood and poke the ends through the small holes that you drilled.  Wrap them together in the back and clip any extra wire.

4. Drill two additional holes at the top of the wood and wrap a second piece of steel wire through leaving a large loop at the top.  Twist the ends around the base and clip off the extra wire.

5. Add water, flowers (I like Sweet Peas) and hang!