Do you have a pretty bowl, basket, plate, container or whatever laying around unused? One that you often think... "I wish I could do something with this... it's too pretty to sit in the cupboard"?
I felt that way too! I had a beautiful large oyster shell bowl that sat in my basement and was only used when I made a low country boil.
I found an easy, no-brainer way to display my oyster bowl so I can enjoy it everyday!
It took 10 minutes to make this stately orchid display. I found an amazing little secret for keep the orchids standing upright and very secure in the shallow bowl... everyone should know about this...
I'll show you how I did it...
ORCHIDS IN A SHELL DIY
Materials:
a shallow container
Styrofoam round
florist clay (I got mine from AC Moore and it came on a tape)
3 orchid stems
1 orchid leaf stem
Spanish or green moss
1. Cut 3 pieces of florist clay to fit the top surface of the styrofoam round, keeping the tape on the clay.
2. Firmly press the clay side of the tape into the Styrofoam. Peal off the tape backing.
3. Stick the Styrofoam to the dish. Press it firmly to secure.
This florist clay is AMAZING! It looks unassuming but boy, does it work! This is a product I won't be without!!!!! That is my amazing little secret!
4. Position the orchid leaves in the middle of the Styrofoam.
5. Add the three orchid stalks. Make sure to position them so they look natural.
6. Add moss.
TA DA!
It's that easy!
Orchids are a classic and look great with every decor!
Instead of buying an expensive live orchid that you have to take care of... for a whole lot less money you can make an arrangement that will look great for a long long time.
Now dig out that bowl, basket or whatever you have that would make a fabulous home to some faux orchids and get busy!!!!
Remember to
What a nice complement to the vignette on that attractive chest! I have considered purchasing one of the large clam shells but they are so expensive - on the hunt for a good bargain.
ReplyDeleteThat looks so good, Yvonne. See you very soon!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the great tutorial....gonna try it soon! Been thinking about your son and say a prayer or two here and there, hope he is doing well!
ReplyDeleteAnd, of course, you found the perfect spot for your creation! Hope all continues to go well for your son.
ReplyDeleteAt first, I thought you had done this with real orchids and was wondering about the growing medium in such a shallow bowl. Love that the faux orchids look so good that we can do something like this. Thanks for the tips.
ReplyDeleteLove your orchid!!! I thought it was real until I read how you did it. Looks so lovely where you have it. I have one question - I saw that you used reindeer moss which is so pretty. The one and only time I used it, it smelled so bad and so strong, it make me sick. I had to put it out in the garage because it made me nauseous. Do you think it smells, or maybe I just had a bad batch. I never bought it again, but I love it's texture.
ReplyDeleteCindy
I thought it was "live" looks so real, this is so pretty.
ReplyDeleteHere I thought everyone knew about florist clay! Your bowl is beautiful and the arrangement looks great!
ReplyDeletePS, that fluffy, green moss that you used is called "deer moss".
ReplyDeleteI love this idea, it looks so pretty. Great job.
ReplyDeleteHow is your son doing????
ReplyDeleteI'm lovin' this... clam shell, orchids...so classic!
ReplyDeleteI am so doing this!!! I have had no luck with orchids......but this idea is great! and I love the shell.....a little bit of modern in that gorgeous dining room of yours! now, share the info on that amazing painting on the wall behind the Orchid!
ReplyDeleteLois
Pretty - but durn! I thought it was a live plant. No silks for me. Orchids are easy peasy and I can find one for around $10.
ReplyDeletetina
Surprise to me ! I thought it was real. I will try it and place it on a shelf where I wouldn't put a live plant. Thanks. So easy !!!!
ReplyDeleteI'm so with you on the faux flowers and am so glad they are starting to come back. If you pay for quality they look fantastic. Love the arrangement.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous idea Yvonne! Looks so pretty. Thanks for the tutorial.
ReplyDeleteWow, I assumed it was a real orchid until I saw it was faux! Wish I had that shell bowl. I may try this with a vintage tureen I just picked up at a thrift shop. It was sans lid and my husband was like, well, what are you going to do with this? I knew I wanted to fill it with something pretty. Maybe this!
ReplyDeletexo Kathleen
Looks great. Always enjoy your projects, Yvonne. Where did you find the faux orchid leaves?
ReplyDeleteThis is one of my favorite tutorials I've seen in a very long time. Your vignette, chest, and orchid are all so lovely…..Thanks for posting, and I will try this in the very near future!
ReplyDeletexo,
RJ
Just lovely and thank you for your tutorial!
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