Follow the basic steps listed below to create a simple triangle arrangement
Primary Flowers: Carnations, Chrysanthemums, Gerbera Daisy, Iris and Roses can be use.
Secondary Flowers: Alstroemeria, Asters, Mini Carnations, Cornflowers, Pompon Muns, and daisies can be used.
Filler Flowers: Statice, Heather, Gypsophila, are often used
Foliage: Eucalyptus, Fern, Leatherleaf, are often used
1. Cut soaked floral foam to fit snugly into the container, leaving approximately 1 inch of foam above the rim of the container.
2. Anchor foam to container with waterproof tape. Add water.
3. Pre-green the Container:
• Take 2 stems of foliage. (leatherleaf ) Cut each in half.
• Place the top half of both stems back to back. This will form a vertical cone.
• Place foliage towards the back of the container.
• Insert remaining halves in floral foam to create a triangular outline for the arrangement.
• Fill in lightly with foliage to cover any exposed floral foam.
4. Place primary flowers into the container to establish height and width. The
First flower should be approximately 1 1/2 times the height of the container. The next primary flowers should be placed to establish the width and triangular shape.
5. Place remaining primary flowers into the container. They should be placed for maximum visibility as they help form the focal point of the arrangement.
6. Place secondary flowers into the arrangement. These will form the boundaries of the triangle and complete the arrangement.
7. If desired, place filler flowers into the arrangement to fill space and help shape design into the desired form. Filler flowers should not extend above the top flowers and should be concentrated into the body of the arrangement. Do Not overstuff the arrangement.
8. Evaluate the design: adjust as needed to make a triangular
9. Take small bear attach to 6” wired floral pick and insert into floral foam as shown.
10. Take 2 pre-inflated 4” It’s a Boy foils with cup-n-stick attached and place in foam as shown.
11. Helium fill the 36” It’s a Boy foil, attach ribbon, add bows and attach to the arrangement.
Material List
DL3 Baby Block Container
FAM2322 Bear/Dog Set
WJC06 6” Wired Floral Picks
BW0703 Blue Ribbon
PRECS10CLR 10" Clear Cup & Sticks
MD10122 4” It’s a Boy Foil
MD10125 36” It’s a Boy Foil
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