...sweetheart center piece tutorial

...hello my sweets!

today I will be sharing with you,

a very simple tutorial of an

oh-so-lovely

rose heart center piece!!

with nothing more than a few supplies,

you too, can make one of these rose centerpieces!

So lets get started.

here is a list of what you will need:

* a container ~ I have chosen to use this glass heart,

  

* a ring of floral foam ~ much easier to cut and shape into my heart than the usual blocks

(but make sure it is floral foam and NOT just styrofoam

as the styrofoam will just float and NOT absorb the water!)

((no water = thirsty flowers!))

* a bouquet of flowers that make your heart flutter with joy

I chose these sweetheart, pink blush roses

I purchased the glass heart, floral foam ring and candles from

the Dollar Tree store

* step one: start by cutting your foam with a sharp knife

pieces to fit snuggle-y into your heart 

*step two: add tepid water

with the flower additive powder that you get with your flower bouquet

to your heart.

*step three: start shaping your centerpiece by snipping your flowers down

and pushing the stems into the wet foam

filling in as you go,

until you are pleased with the shape and fullness

and Voila!!

a heart you can truly adore!!

For a lovely centerpiece,

I added the two blush colored candles on each side of my heart,

and tied them with pieces of pink silk 

and embellished them with more vintage earring bling!

placed them all on top of this pretty footed silver tray,

and smiled at the results!!

now all I need are some pretty tasty morsels!!

...I just couldn't resist ~ 

(this next pic is for Rhonda)

I call this

"post card from Paris"

hint, hint

:)

Thanks for stopping by!

I hope you are inspired

to create a sweetheart centerpiece for your very own:)

sharing this with: Faded Charm's White Wednesday

My Shabby Streamside Studio Showcase

here's to sweethearts and blushing roses!