The most iconic symbol of Valentine’s Day, besides red roses, is a heart. There are infinite ways to DIY hearts to elevate your Valentine’s Day bouquets and decor. These ideas will help you craft the most unique heart-themed floral designs this season.
1. Valentine’s Floral Foam Hearts
A floral foam is a great option because of its versatility in structure, you can create many unique and outstanding heart designs.
Steps to Create the Perfect Design:
Order floral foam and shape to your liking or order an already made heart. (Click here and ask for our options)
Soak the floral foam heart in water until fully saturated.
Secure the heart to a base or tray using floral wire.
Trim flower stems to about 1-2 inches in length.
Insert them carefully into the foam, make sure to start from the center and work outward.
Fill in any gaps with greenery and smaller flowers like baby’s breath.
Incorporation Ideas:
Centerpieces for dinner tables
Statement pieces for room or lobby decorations
Wreaths for hanging on entrances or hallways
Pro Tip: Once you stick a stem in the foam, do not take out and reinsert other stems. Otherwise the foam will not be sturdy enough to hold the flowers in place, reducing the quality of your arrangement. Remember that practice makes perfect, so you can practice on extra foam pieces before you move on to the final piece.
2. Valentine’s Heart Shaped Flat Bouquets
Arrange greenery in a heart shape.
Layer flowers over the greenery, following the heart’s outline.
Secure the arrangement with zip ties or wire as needed.
Add wrapping paper and ribbons to decorate
Pro Tip: Layering and/or folding wrapping paper will give your Valentine's Bouquet more volume and texture.
A heart-themed design is sure to be a delight, by adding hearts into your bouquets and decor, you will create an unforgettable Valentine’s Day.
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