A boxed flower arrangement can be used as an alternative to a vase.They are easy to make and can be used for both fresh and synthetic flowers.You can gift a boxed rose arrangement or use it as a centerpiece.
Step 1: Pick a color scheme for the roses.
Pick colors that correspond to where the rose box will be placed.The box and roses will be easier to choose if you choose a color scheme early.Match the arrangement to the official colors if the rose box is for a specific event.If you are giving a gift, you may want to ask the recipient what their favorite rose colors are.Match the color scheme of the room it will be placed in if it is to be used as a home centerpiece.
Step 2: You can reuse an old box for a different color scheme.
If you already have a box, you can use it for the rose arrangement.The box needs to be strong and intact.Clean out the box if there are any holes or sagging areas.A box can be used as a basis for a color scheme.
Step 3: You can decorate the box to your liking.
You can either decorate a plain box or purchase a box that is already decorated.You can decorate a sturdy box with wrapping paper, ribbons, labels, poster board, and other accents.The best way to make sure the box is exactly how you want it is to use a new box.
Step 4: Choose between fresh or synthetic roses.
Fresh roses smell great and provide a nice smell to a room, but they need to be maintained and can oxidize over time.Synthetic roses are often used for long-term arrangements.Synthetic roses can be used as a substitute for real flowers.
Step 5: Purchase roses that match your color scheme.
Pick the roses that best fit the color scheme.Make sure you purchase enough to cover the entire box.You can purchase accent flowers to complement the roses.If you want a more soothing look, use analogous colors to create vibrant arrangements.White and cream flowers will make the roses stand out because they are bold in color.
Step 6: The box should be lined with a sheet of cellophane.
Cellophane is a thin, transparent wrapping material that protects the box from water damage and helps contain the flowers.The sides of the box need to be higher than the cellophane sheet.You may skip this step if you are using synthetic flowers.
Step 7: For 60 seconds, soak the floral foam.
If you want to use fresh roses, you will need to soak your floral foam brick in water for 60 seconds.If you force-soak the brick, you will create dry patches in the foam and cause the flowers to die.You can skip this step if you are using synthetic flowers.
Step 8: Use a butter knife to cut the floral foam.
It's easy to cut floral foam with a butter knife.Cut the box in half.To cover the entire area of the box, you may need to cut the foam bricks in different sizes.To measure where to cut the foam, place a foam brick over the edges of the box and press down for 5 seconds.This will create a small hole in the foam that is the same width as the inside of the box.Take the brick and place it inside the box.Until the box is filled, repeat this step.
Step 9: The foam should be inside the box.
Place the floral foam inside the box on top of the sheet.Use smaller sizes to fill in any gaps in the larger pieces of foam.The foam should be placed on top of the sheet that is higher than the box.
Step 10: The height of the box should be cut from the cellophane sheet.
To cut the exposed cellophane, use scissors.The sheet should be higher than the foam to prevent future water damage to the box.
Step 11: Remove the leaves from the roses to expose the stem.
You can easily stick the flowers into the floral foam if you remove the leaves.The stems should not be damaged if you use scissors instead of your fingers.
Step 12: For a bouquet rose arrangement, cut the stems in three different lengths.
If you want your rose box to look like a flower bouquet, you should cut the rose stems into at least three different sizes.The arrangement will be large and round.You can use more flowers in a bouquet arrangement.The flowers will soak up water from the floral foam if the stems are cut at 45 degrees.
Step 13: A single-layer rose box requires the stems to be cut the same length.
Cut all of the stems the same length if you want your roses to be in a flat layer.A single layer arrangement uses less flowers and is easier to organize.Measure the rose against the box and cut the stem.The stem should be above the box.
Step 14: The longer roses should be placed in the center of the bouquet.
The roses should be stuck in the center of the foam.The roses should be placed in layers around the box perimeter.To cover the entire box, you may need to place the outer rose layers at different angles.The arrangement will look like a bouquet.
Step 15: A single-layer rose box can be made using roses of the same size.
You can arrange the roses in horizontal or diagonal lines.It is important to cover as much of the box as possible.
Step 16: There are gaps that expose the floral foam.
Make sure the roses don't see the floral foam.If there are still gaps, add more flowers.accent flowers can be used to cover floral foam gaps.If you don't use accent flowers, fluff the rose petals to make them bigger.
Step 17: Any final decorations should be added.
The arrangement can be finished with any ribbons, bows, or card placement holders.Place the lid on the box carefully to avoid damaging the flowers.