While I was in Kyoto late last year with my mum (see more on that trip here) I couldn’t help but notice sweet little florists on every corner. Not like the ones you see all over Paris with big buckets overflowing with flowers, but stores with more quaint and delicate wares – little succulents, bonsai plants and in a few places, boxes of flowers. I adored the idea and couldn’t wait to try it! The Japanese are known for a serious attention to detail, and so when I was creating this project I wasn’t sure if I would be able to do justice the perfection of the ones I saw there. However even though I kind of guessed how it was done, I’m happy to report that these are really very easy to make, and don’t take teeny tiny fingers and 25 years of florist training to look good. Winning!
Oh and given it’s so close to Valentine’s you could do these as a last minute tribute to a loved one, topped off with some of last year’s lovely printable cards! Or use them as a table decoration at your next party (don’t be surprised when they go home with people!).
DIY Boxed Flowers
You need:
- Flowers (we used my favourite ranunculus!)
- Scissors
- A small box with a lid
- Plastic or glad wrap
- Tape
- Florist’s oasis (the green spongy stuff)
How to:
1. Take your plastic and cut the fit inside the box. Use your tape to affix it to the inside of the box.
2. Cut your oasis to fit into the box, with at least 2.5 cm (1 inch) room before the top end of the box. Then add water so the oasis is soaked.
3. Start trimming your flowers so they have 2.5cm (1 inch) stems.
4. Push the flower stems into the oasis. Make sure to push them down so the top of the flowers are below the lip of the box so you can put the top on.
5. Add the rest of your flowers, and if you want to add a little more water parting the middle flowers and pouring some in.
Voila!
Photos by Nicola Lemmon
Check out another easy flower DIY here.
That looks so cute!
xx Mira
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Thanks Mira! 🙂
Beautiful! Great idea for centerpieces!
these are adorable! I hope my wife reads this and makes me a little box of flowers!
Raquel
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How beautiful!
Hannie at // CHAPTERS LIKE THIS //
Such a simple but beautiful gift. I can’t wait to make it!
Btw, do you know how long they last for? Will I need to rewater them or change the oasis to prolong its life?
Yvonne
Dear Sunny
Such an wonderful idea. I love it and will definitely try this soon.
Beautiful blog!!!
Xx Maike
How cute! I love how simple and delicate, yet detailed these are!
This is so adorable, you could even add a bottle of perfume and have it surrounded by roses as a beautiful gift! It’s especially lovely to open it up and see all this!
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Very cute idea for vday or for centerpieces as you mentioned. I’ll have to keep this in mind next time I’m planning a dinner party.
So so pretty! I love this – I wish I didn’t live in a winter wonderland during this time of year..
Warm Regards,
Alexandra
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what a sweet idea!
How lovely x
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This looks so cute! x http://www.justsavxnnah.com
Wow, I love this idea! Looks so pretty! <3
xx
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These are such a cute idea! Definitely saving this away for later 😀
Beca xxx
Oh this makes me happy. These are perfect for any occasion, but I’m saving it for teachers’ gifts!
This is one of those gifts you can give all year around. Not only Valentine.
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Lovely idea! I think I’ll make one for mother’s day! ♡
Such a nice idea! It’s so creative and beautiful!
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This is so beautiful! I can’t wait to try it out myself 🙂
Wow! I admire you and every idea which is on the blog! I truly get inspiret by you! <3
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Absolument charmant! Très inspiré !
Its a Nice presentation to express love to closed ones..love it 🙂
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Love this idea!!! 🙂 Definitely going to do something similar!!! 🙂
Best regards,
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Gorgeous!!! this would make such a wonderful gift.
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Awe, how I would love to send a box of these to my Grandma (who is all alone this Valentine’s Day) who lives across the country. So pretty!
Xo, Alison
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Oh my, so sweet! I love it. xo
This is such a lovely project. I would love to open this box on valentine’s day!
-Tara
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I love flowers diy, I love flowers so everything about them. And you did a beautiful work! These boxes are too pretty!
xx Francine
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Wat mooi, heb het meteen op mijn FB gedeeld en ga dit zeker een keertje maken, vb: Verjaardag, super**
Aww looks so beautiful and sweet! It would be a very special present for me jijiji, really really love it!
Love,
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such a nice idea 🙂
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This is so cute and beautiful!
Love the idea ! Very cut
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A marvellous idea! So simple and yet so effective. Keep up the good work 🙂
Lovely idea! So Dainty and Chic!
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There is something so beautiful and simple about this. It will be so perfect for Valentines Day.
Jillian | http://www.jillianeliza.com
I love this DIY so much! It’s so creative and cute <3
Really lovely!
xx, Renaud | renaudew.blogspot.com
These are just beautiful and I know all my girlfriends would love to get one.
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Hi Geneva,
Thank you soooo much for this inspiration! I created some DIY flowers in boxes using artificial flowers, wallpaper samples, and other materials I recycled from past holiday decorations! I’d like to share it with you: http://www.fafafoom.com/diy-flowers-in-boxes-impulsively-romantic/
What do you think? Thank you again for the inspiration; this is fantastic!
Mira Musank
http://www.fafafoom.com
I love this idea! It’s so creative and cute!
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They are so beautiful!
What a cool idea!
xx
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