I'm showing you how to make mini bouquets for V-Day with some super cute patterns that I drew and turned into templates (for you, for free!)
This DIY is a great way to snag one bouquet and create multiple mini's to give out.
Sending Flowers & Love
Did you know? The language of flowers is called "Floriography" and that's where what locked in the rose as the flower of romance and love (more here). "Red roses have stood the test of time across cultures, representing ideals of beauty, love, romance, and even politics."
Each rose traditionally had a different meaning: red for love, pink for appreciation and grace, yellow for friendship and white for innocence. Whether you're sending love to your hubs, boyfriend, girlfriend, mom or even yourself, roses are a timeless and obvious choice.
Here's a little how to for making some adorable mini bouquets:
THEÂ HOW TO:
1. Print the template + Make a cone
I hand drew these templates just for you so your mini's could have a polished but authentic look. The black and white is our fave, but if you want to get crazy you could print them on light pink or even color them in yourself. You can either roll the paper to form a cone and tape it in place, but if its been a while since your elementary craft days, you can check the video above for a easy cone tutorial. If you're following the cone tutorial, use printer paper not cardstock.
2. Measure and trim flowers
Measure some flowers using the long / tall side of the cone and some using the shorter side. This will help your bouquet fit the cone well and also stagger the height of the flowers to add interest. About 3 large flowers and 2-3 fillers like greens or baby's breath are a good recipe for a gorgeous mini bouquet.
3. Place and arrange flowers
The one basic rule for flower arrangements: the same kinds of flowers shouldn't touch. Use greens or little blooms like baby's breath between denser or brighter flowers like roses to add variety. Try mixing and matching til you get it just right.
Optional: Tie with a string bow
Use brown twine for an earthy feel, or opt for a light pink ribbon for a more elegant look.
cara newhart
I'm Cara, the designer & diy queen behind Never Skip Brunch. I'm a color & prints obsessed DIY queen who's here to help you create a beautifully lived-in life through home design advice and chic DIY tutorials
These are so cute and simple to make! Great gift for all your babe friends!
Okay, these are so cute! I have to try making these, although I’m not that crafty at all!
OK seriously these are the cutest thing ever! You make it look so simple!
How cute! I love the idea of using those templates. Just adds a little extra something. Thank you for sharing.
Love this DIY these bouquets are so cute!!! Love the wrapping paper too
These are so cute!! I’m not very crafty but I think I could handle this!
Oh I love how much personal these feel… that and you don’t have to buy an entire bouquet for each person! I love these with the fun printed wrapping, and it looks so simple!
Denise
This is such a cute DIY girl! I will have to try these out sometime!
Kileen
This is such a cute idea!
These are so cute! What a great idea
So cute! 🙂
These mini bouquets are so thoughtful and sweet for Valentine’s Day!
xo,
Suzanne
How flipping cute are these?! I watched the video and they seem super easy too! Such a great Valentine’s (or Galentine’s) gift!
Such a cute idea! Love this!1
xo, Steph
Those flowers are everything!
These are absolutely adorable! They would be perfect for a Galentines Day gift!
Oh these bouquets are SO cute! What a fun and sweet idea!
xo
Sami
Girl! These are genius and refreshing! Love how tiny and cute and easy these are to make 🙂
How cute are these? Would be so fun to give to your girlfriends!
Kyla
Omg! This is the cutest idea ever! I’d totally do something like this for my friends! 🙂
xo, Chloe
Happy Valentines Day! Okay, this is ahhmazing and I am definitely going to be making these for friends. Thanks so much for sharing this post.
xo, Lydia
This is so cute! I love this idea so much 🙂 Perfect for Valentine’s Day
This is a super cute idea!
What a cute idea! I’m sure you could use any color, but I just love the black and white with the pop of color from the flowers.
This is adorable and even looks like something I could do!
OMG this is such a great idea!! I’m pinning this for Valentine’s day next year!
This is so cute! I love getting flowers and giving flowers!
Britt+Whit
What a cute and easy DIY gift– these would be so perfect to give out to friends or co-workers!
Well these are the cutest things I’ve ever seen. SO WELL done! xo
Cathclaire
Oh my goodness, this is so cute and such a great prop idea!
Xo Logan
This is such a cute way to bring happiness into someone’s day! I might do this for my coworkers this year ?
Ohhh, I love these mini bouquets, what an adorable idea! Thanks for the inspo.
Marah
These valentines day bouquets are just the perfect ones to gift your loved ones. I was out of ideas on how to impress my crush this valentines day and I finally got the best way to do that. Thanks a lot.
Oh my gosh, how cute! I love this 🙂 totally giving this a try
I love this, what a sweet little idea for V-Day!
So cute! Love this idea!