Hey y’all! It’s Coach Jordan from The Makers University Creative Coaching Group, and today, we’re making a sleek, modern orchid arrangement that’ll look stunning just about anywhere. Whether you’re sprucing up your bathroom, kitchen, or need a simple yet elegant arrangement for an event, this quick and easy DIY orchid arrangement is for you.
🛒 Supplies You’ll Need
- Floral Foam – I prefer the crunchy green kind
- Black Container – Found at Marshalls, TJ Maxx, or HomeGoods
- Orchids (4 Stems) – SKU #459034 from Michaels
- Large Leaf Bundle – SKU #1396415 from Hobby Lobby
- Fern Picks (6 Pieces) – SKU #763407 from Michaels
- Spongy Moss – SKU #135038 from Michaels
- Hot Glue Sticks
- Wire Cutters
✨ Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Prep Your Container & Foam
Start by placing your floral foam inside your container. This will hold everything in place. If needed, secure it with a little hot glue.
Next, grab your spongy moss and gently place it over the foam. No need to glue this part down just yet—our floral stems will help keep it in place as we go.
2. Add the Orchid Leaves
Take your large leaf bundle, trim it close to where it’s wired, and hot glue it to the center of the foam. This will act as the base for your orchids. Since these leaves are wired, you can shape them to mimic real orchid leaves for that natural, high-end look.
3. Shape & Place Your Orchids
Now for the fun part—the orchids! 🌸
- Grab your four orchid stems and start shaping them by running your fingers along the wire. This helps them curve naturally.
- I like to have three orchids curved differently to add variety.
- Stick the first orchid in the foam as your focal point.
- Trim the second orchid a little shorter and place it at a different height.
- Add the last two orchids, making sure to angle one towards the back for dimension.
The key here is to layer and stagger the heights to create a realistic, natural look.
4. Fill in with Greenery
To finish off the arrangement, add in your fern picks. These will help fill out the base and add a soft, organic feel.
- Take each fern piece, push it up to fluff it out, and glue it around the edges of your arrangement.
- Tuck one under the orchid leaves for extra dimension.
- As you glue, the moss will naturally start to adhere to the foam, securing everything in place.
🌿 Finishing Touches
And just like that, your orchid arrangement is complete! In less than 10 minutes, we took a simple container and turned it into a high-end floral arrangement perfect for:
✅ Everyday home decor
✅ Bathroom, kitchen, or bedroom styling
✅ Wedding centerpieces
✅ Graduation or retirement parties
The best part? This is super customizable—switch up the colors, containers, or florals to match your space!
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Quick DIY Orchid Arrangement
Materials
- Floral Foam – I prefer the crunchy green kind
- Black Container – Found at Marshalls TJ Maxx, or HomeGoods
- Orchids 4 Stems – SKU #459034 from Michaels
- Large Leaf Bundle – SKU #1396415 from Hobby Lobby
- Fern Picks 6 Pieces – SKU #763407 from Michaels
- Spongy Moss – SKU #135038 from Michaels
- Hot Glue Sticks
- Wire Cutters
Instructions
Prep Your Container & Foam
- Start by placing your floral foam inside your container.
- If needed, secure it with a little hot glue.
- Gently place spongy moss over the foam
Add the Orchid Leaves
- Take your large leaf bundle, trim it close to where it’s wired.
- Hot glue it to the center of the foam.
- Shape them to mimic real orchid leaves for that natural, high-end look.
Shape & Place Your Orchids
- Grab your four orchid stems and start shaping them by running your fingers along the wire.
- Stick the first orchid in the foam as your focal point.
- Trim the second orchid a little shorter and place it at a different height.
- Add the last two orchids, making sure to angle one towards the back for dimension.
Fill in with Greenery
- Take each fern piece, push it up to fluff it out.
- Glue it around the edges of your arrangement.
💡 Ready to Try It?
I hope this tutorial inspires you to get creative with floral design! Let me know if you give this a try, and don’t forget to check out the supply list to grab everything you need.
See y’all next time!
– Coach Jordan
