DIY: Learn how to make a beautiful bouquet!

To make a bouquet of flowers, you don't need a lot of materials, tools or a lot of manual skill. And best of all, you don't need a lot of money to do this.

Making your own bouquet, as well as other ways of making crafts, offers the possibility of personalizing a gift or decorating your home without spending a lot.

So, let's get straight to the point. Follow these simple steps to create a beautiful floral arrangement:

You will need:

• Fresh Flowers: You can buy them at farmers markets, local markets or even pick them from your own garden.

• Leaves like ferns, eucalyptus or any green plant you have available.

• Scissors or Garden Pliers: To cut flower stems.

• Floral Ribbon or String: To tie the bouquet.

• Wrapping Paper: Kraft paper, newspaper or any nice paper you have at home.

• Decorative Ribbon: To give a beautiful finish to the bouquet (optional).

Get to work!

Choose and prepare the flowers:

• Select a variety of flowers, preferably in different colors and sizes. The cheapest and most common flowers are daisies, carnations and wildflowers.

• Cut the flower stems diagonally with scissors or pliers. This facilitates water absorption and keeps the flowers fresh for longer.

• Remove any leaves that will be submerged in the water in the vase to prevent rot.

Add the leaves:

• Use leaves to add volume and texture to the bouquet. Foliage such as eucalyptus, rosemary branches or any green plant you have available are great options.

• Intersperse the leaves with the flowers to create a full, balanced base.

Put it all together:

• Start with a central flower and add others around it.

• Rotate the bouquet constantly as you add flowers and leaves, this helps maintain a round, symmetrical shape.

• Mix large and small flowers, as well as different colors and types, for a more interesting look.

• Once you're happy with the appearance of your bouquet, tie the stems with floral tape or twine, about 4 inches below the flowers.

• Squeeze firmly to ensure the flowers are secure but without crushing the stems.

Time to finish it:

• Cut the stems evenly, leaving them all the same length.

• Wrap the bouquet with wrapping paper. You can use kraft paper, tissue paper, newspaper or any decorative paper you have at home.

• Tape the paper down or tie it with decorative ribbon for a pretty finish.

Extra tips:

• Choose Seasonal Flowers: Seasonal flowers are generally cheaper and fresher.

• Use Repurposed Vases and Jars: Containers you already have at home can serve as beautiful vases.

• Creativity with Greens: Don’t underestimate the impact of foliage; they can really transform your bouquet.

• Care with Water: Keep flowers fresh by changing the water in the vase every two days and cutting the stems again.

With these simple steps, you can create a beautiful, personalized and economical bouquet of flowers. In addition to being a pleasurable activity, putting together your own bouquet allows you to experiment with different combinations and discover new artistic talents!