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Simple Tobacco Basket Floral Design
Quick and easy floral design project using a tobacco basket.
Equipment
1
scissors
Wire or stem cutter
Materials
1
roll
1.5" wired ribbon
1
Tobacco basket
1
Hydrangea pick
1
Lemon pick
Zip ties
Instructions
Fluff out floral stems. Bend elements out leaving a little space at the main stem.
Repeat with the lemon pick.
Trim excess length from the main stem.
Combine the 2 stems together and start incorporating the elements together.
Secure together with a zip tie.
Manipulate the greenery, florals, and other elements to your liking to add volume and texture.
Attach to the tobacco basket using a zip tie.
Create a bow
Using the 1.5" wired ribbon, create a 12" tail and pinch.
Create 2 - 7" loops on each side making sure the loops are even.
Add 1 center loop.
Close it off with a pipe cleaner.
Attach the bow on top of the floral picks, fishing the pipe cleaner around to the back of the tobacco basket.
Fluff out your stems to incorporate everything together.
Dovetail the ends of the tails.
Give the tails a little curl.
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