Dutch Master Floral Design
Queen Anne’s Lace, Thistle, Stock, Alyssum, Campanula, Veronica, Hypericum, Pom-Poms, Statice, Eucalyptus & Fern
Repurposed 5”, 7” or 10” Kitchen Pasta Canister
WHAT TO PURCHASE
Purchased: Trades Joes
1 Seasonal Bouquet: Queen Anne’s Lace, Thistle, Stock, Alyssum, Hypericum Campanula, Rose, Veronica, Statice, Alstromeria, Lisantus & Fern
1 Bunch 10 stems Purple Stock
1 Bunch 3 stems Eucalyptus
1 Bunch 5 stem Thistle
1 Bunch Pink & White Radish
Purchased: Home Depot
Potted Boston Fern Plant 12 stems
DIY Step-by-Step Instructions
and set-up
Kitchen Pasta Canisters 5”, 7”, 10”
Basic Tools & Supplies: ARS floral chipper, floral blade, ½ floral tape,
Submerging Ferns
No water in canister
Roll on fern stem around your hand and place at bottom of canister
Continue placing rolled ferns one on top of the other until canister is filled: note there should be space between fern stems to create a floating effect
Fill with cool water, wipe dry
Tapping Canisters
Two strips of ½” tape each way to form 4 strip box grid: as marked with black line for reference
Fill with cool water
Creating Shape & Line
English Garden in Floating Ferns
Tips & Tricks
Designers please note the fern is tall and light may shift during arranging – adjust as need to keep your original outline created with ferns.
Repurposed Kitchen Canister
Fill taped container with cool water
First insertion one stem of fern directly in the center open square of grid
Second and Third insertion of one fern stem in the open square on grid to right & left side of center
Fourth & fifth insertion of one fern stem in the open square of grid directly in front & back of first center insertion
Continue to fill in with fern stems creating outline of shape
Next
First place one stem hydrangea center front slightly to the left – head resting on the lip of canister
Second and Third place a long stem of thistle following the shape & line to the right back & left back of fern
Fourth place stem of alyssum back right above the hydrangea
Fifth place long stem of Queen Ann Lace high at back just off the the right of hydrangea
Sixth place campanula in center of hydrangea with flower heads touching hydrangea gently
Place stems of thistle in any area that will complement the shape & line
Then
First place several eucalyptus stems directly under left ferns- making sure the design is balanced with the tall queen anne’s lace
Second place one alstromeria stem with all leaves removed next to campanula in hydrangea
Third place one long stem stock at top right hand corner
Fourth place one stock stem bottom right corner
Fifth place one veronica stem left) center
Sixth ill in with stock on right side
Seven place hypericum next to hydrangea above eucalyptus and ferns -creating depth
Designer choice placement of pom-poms to fill-in design creating depth
Designers choice of placement of all remaining flowers & greens
Readjust flowers & greens to create depth & reestablish line & shape if necessary
Fill container with cool water & mist gently
Tip & Trick The most important tip to remember is “ so it is above…so it is below. Meaning the tallest piece of floral material must be balance on the opposite side in length. Look at how tall the Queen Ann Lace is floating on the top right and the sweeping ferns and eucalyptus on lower left-this is balance. No matter how high you place a flower, place the corresponding length of floral material on the bottom. Dutch Master paintings illustrate this technique to perfection.
~ Congrats! You have created flower magic – Enjoy the beauty ~
DIY Floral Design 7” SUMMER MIXED BOUQUET
Tips & Tricks The trick is to keep the heavy material in center and at back so as you filling-in with material so the arrangement remains stable and will not fall forward. Smaller arrangements can be made as the larger arrangement begins faded by removing the fresh looking materials and repurposing. Remember to wash stems with soap and recut for a clean restart. Note how the tall queen anne’s lace is balanced with rose, ferns & eucalyptus on bottom left
See instructions for 5” canister
~ Congrats! Your have created floral magic – Enjoy the beauty ~