DIY: Silk Floral Arrangements

Posted on by Kellie Van

Spring is here and it’s time to play coffee table dress up! What better way to add a bit of freshness, color, and femininity to a space than with some floral arrangements? I know…you were probably thinking of the real deal but wouldn’t you rather have them last forever and ever?! I was never really a huge fan of the ‘fake’ ones, but sometimes when you don’t have the time or energy to replenish your house with fresh flowers, the ‘fake’ ones aren’t so bad.

I was on a mission to find some really nice pre-arranged silk ones. I didn’t ask for much. Just wanted something very simple (same kinds of blooms in one arrangement) in a clear vase with you know that ‘fake’ looking water. Another requirment? I didn’t want to spend an arm and leg for it. Like perhaps, $25 and underrrr? I’m not cheap, I’m practical! A smart lady knows when and where to spend her money. Chanel, please?

Well, lets say I was floored at these ridiculous prices for silk flowers!! Come on, over $80 for one? It’s like, it made no sense. So of course, I had to bring the Martha Stewart out in me. I made my own. It’s really so easy and simple, anyone could do it.

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I got two bunches of silk flowers (white peonies & blush ranunculus) from the Christmas Tree Shop for $5/each. Grabbed the Crystal Clear Resin from AC Moore for $10. This is the stuff that will imitate water and help permanently set the arrangement. And I already had extra clear vases so I was good to go. Here’s how I made my two coffee table floral arrangements in 6 short steps:

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Step 4 is optional. I find that if I arrange the stems in a criss-cross pattern and tie them together, the arrangement comes out nicer. You can skip this step and add the flowers individually directly into the resin mixture.

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Below’s how the resin looks close up- just like water! You don’t need a lot, just enough for the stems to be submerged into the mixture. I used one box for both vases. Once it sets (in 36hrs), it’ll be hard as a rock and help permanently set the arrangement.

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Resist the urge to play around with the flowers once the final adjustments are made. It has to be untouched and let rest for 36hrs.

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And…if you didn’t believe me about the ridiculous prices of the pre-arranged ones, I found these on online- on sale! I gotta say, mine looks just as nice…

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Including the vases, my arrangements probably cost about $15 each plus the cost of labor love. Here are more detailed images of how I styled my coffee table…(because I’m all about pictures!)

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Kickin’ back and enjoying my fruits of labor! Have a wonderful Easter weekend…

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27 thoughts on “DIY: Silk Floral Arrangements”

  5. Thank you for posting! These look amazing…I can’t wait to make them. Also, that coffee table is FAB!

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  10. I live in a basement apartment so keeping real flowers alive is nearly impossible. I cant wait to make these. I saw some of those square vases at the Thrift Store yesterday. I know what I am doing Friday!

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  15. Yeah, I definitely agree that yours look better! There’s a time and a place for real flowers, but when it comes to decorating, I’ll think with flowers that never die. 🙂

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