Corsage and Coordinating Boutonnière |
06-18-2004, 09:12 PM
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| Steps:
1. Cut all roses and buds from Large stem but leaving each on their own stem of approx 2"-3" long.
2. Tape together 2 of the open roses and buds to each other staggering by about 1-1/2"
3. Cut the 3 lily of the valley stems from the main stem. Discard the leaves.
4. Add 2 of the lily of the valley stems on each side of the roses, secure with floral tape.
5. Add small looped bow, secure with floral tape to the corsage cluster.
6. Lay the cluster in the center of the wristlet band. Fold over each of the 4 prongs to secure corsage to the wristlet.
7. Additional leaves, rose buds, and Lily of the Valley can be hot glued to the lower part of the corsage to cover any of the metal base that may show. These may also be hot glued amongst the ribbon loops.
Boutonniere
Steps:
1. Secure 2 Lily of the valley stems to the mini rose and bud with floral tape.
2. Place 2 medium rose leaves behind flower cluster.
3. Add the 3rd rose leaf to the front of the cluster, secure with floral tape
4. Slightly bend the front leaf for a natural appearance |