Decorative Vase

Prep time:
120 minutes
Difficulty: Medium
Tools
  • Ribbon, colour of your choice (0.5-1cm wide)
  • Scissors
  • Flower stem wrap (optional)
  • Sugar (optional)
  • Seasonal flowers of your choice

Steps

  1. 01

    Wash and dry your empty Moccona jar

  2. 02

    Measure and cut 60cm ribbon

  3. 03

    Centre jar neck along ribbon and wrap ribbon around jar neck 3 x to fully cover neck with ribbon

  4. 04

    Tie bow in centre with remaining length and trim tails on a diagonal angle, as desired

  5. 05

    Fill jar with 2/3 full with cool water with half a teaspoon of sugar to keep your blooms fresh (optional)

  6. 06

    Measure your flower stems to approx. 20-30cm high, with varying lengths (higher to the back and lower to the front) and trim to size

  7. 07

    Ensure foliage is removed from stems below the waterline

  8. 08

    Shape bouquet as desired, and use stem wrap or string to tie in shape

  9. 09

    Pop your flowers into the jar and display for a beautiful little reminder of the little things we can do to make a difference at home!