DIY Summer Floral Arrangement
I recently worked with Justine Celina and Rebecca Dawn Design to share with you this amazing floral arranging tutorial!
DIY | HOW TO MAKE A SUMMER FLOWER ARRANGEMENT
INGREDIENTS
Here’s a list of the blooms and branches in this colourful summer flower arrangement!
1. Tulip Varieties | 2. Peonies | 3. Olive Branch | 4. Ranunculus | 5. Nanking Cherry Branch
Just like your favourite recipe, an arrangement also has a list of ingredients. Typically there are primary flowers and secondary flowers — and sometimes tertiary flowers and foliage depending on the complexity of the arrangement. Our DIY summer arrangement features primary flowers, secondary flowers and foliage. Here’s a breakdown of all the ingredients and tools used we used!
Primary Flowers
In this colourful summer arrangement, these gorgeous pink peonies are the star of the show. Typically, the largest flower is considered the primary flower in an arrangement and acts as the focal point. We’re obsessed with pink peonies this month at JustineCelina, so if you’re looking for some free downloadable tech wallpapers with a pink peony theme — you’re in luck! Hop over to our July edition of Digital Blooms to choose from 3 designs.
Secondary Flowers
Secondary flowers compliment the primary flowers in an arrangement. They’re typically smaller and add more interest and diversity in both colour and texture. Our secondary flowers include more of my favourites — tulips, rananculus and craspedia (the little yellow balls, which are also called billy balls!). The tulips in our arrangement aren’t just any tulips — there are a mixture of fringe tulips, double tulips and parrot tulips. If you’d like to learn more about all the different tulip varieties in this arrangement, hop over to our All About Tulips post.
Foliage
Foliage works to round out an arrangement and add the finishing touches — think of it like the arrangement’s accessories! The blossoming branches are actually from a Nanking Cherry Tree in Rebecca’s Mom’s yard. We both like to bring the outside in (learn more about urban foraging or how we used these blossoming branches for a summer solstice inspired dinner party) and I love the organic look they give the arrangement! Lastly, Rebecca also used some olive branches to tie everything together with a natural, leafy note.
Tools
You’ll always find Rebecca with her trusty clippers and floral tape — both of which are flower arranging essentials. Now that we have our ingredients ready, let’s get to arranging!
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Prep Your Flowers
