Yield: 1 Arrangement
How to Make A Dried Flower Arrangement with Foraged Flowers
Learn how to create a beautiful dried flower arrangement using free foraged blooms with this step-by-step guide.
Equipment
- Clippers
- Floral pins
- Glue Gun
Materials
- One flower vase of your choice
- A flower frog or some styrofoam to hold the flowers in place
- Dried flowers of your choice
- Dried branches or curly willow
- Dried leaves
- Moss
Instructions
- Choose your flower container—I used an old vase I picked up at a yard sale, but there are plenty of options you can use that you probably have at home.
- Create a base to hold your flowers -If your container allows for the use of a flower frog, feel free to use one. Since my container had a narrow neck, I started by placing a piece of styrofoam on top of it to support the arrangement.
- Create a base structure- Add dried curly willow and eucalyptus to your container to create height and structure for your arrangement. These elements provide a sturdy base and a natural framework, giving you a shape to build around. The curly willow adds interesting texture and movement with its twisting branches, while the eucalyptus adds a fresh, earthy scent. Together, they create a balanced foundation, allowing you to layer in other dried flowers and foliage to complete your arrangement with depth and dimension.
- Add other tall foliage- I selected a bunch of dried red eucalyptus leaves and incorporated them into the arrangement. Their vibrant hue added a striking contrast of color, bringing a pop of excitement to the arrangement.
- Filler flowers—Cudweed is a beautiful dried flower native to California that resembles baby's breath. It's easy to find along the roadside and simple to cut. With its soft, delicate texture and small size, Cudweed makes an excellent arrangement filler. I like to start with a base, add my large flowers, and return to add more.
- Add large flowers- I incorporated a few dried sunflowers to create a striking contrast of texture and color. Then, I added several large, dried hydrangeas, their muted tones beautifully capturing the essence of the fall season.
- Final details- I added a bit more Cudweed and some California buckwheat, which gives the arrangement a beautiful rusty red color and delicate texture, perfect for the fall season.