DIY Christmas Arrangement Using Scraps You Already Have!
It’s time to dig out your scrap bin – learn how to make a cute upcycled Christmas arrangement using scraps you already have on hand!
Upcycled Christmas arrangement
The savvy crafter lets no material go to waste. And while new materials are exciting, leftover scraps can actually make the best inspiration.
Today, I’m diving into my scrap box to create a fun and festive Christmas arrangement. I’ve pulled together a beautiful and cohesive design using only leftover treasures.
Follow along and make an upcycled Christmas arrangement using scraps from your own collection.
And don’t forget to check out our Simple Christmas Designs workshop, where you’ll learn how to make quick and gorgeous shop fillers to help your business thrive through the holidays!
Supplies for this project
You’ll need:
- 4” clear glass vase
- Green ribbon
- Florist foam
- Moss
- Faux florals
- Red ranunculus
- Yellow-green florals
- Faux greenery
- Cedar
- Norfolk pine
- Fraser fir
- Holly
- Red winter berries
- Pinecone
- Gold glittery leaves
- U-pins
- Wooden floral picks
- Steel picks (optional)
- Florist wire
How to make a Christmas arrangement using scraps
1. Prepare your base
Start with your glass vase, measuring a wide green ribbon around it. Trim the ribbon to size, then slip it inside the vase; this will disguise our stems.
Next, fill the vase with florist foam. Add a piece of duct tape to the bottom of the vase, then hot glue the foam to the tape. This way, you can reuse the vase for future projects.
If you’re working with smaller scraps, you can stack them, securing them together with a wooden floral pick.
2. Add focal florals
For florals, I started with two large yellow-green blooms, inserted on opposite sides of the design and secured with hot glue.
Then, I filled in with red ranunculus of varying sizes. You can complete this step with any coordinating focal florals you have on hand.
3. Include greenery scraps
For visual interest, I use at least three types of greenery in my designs. Start with small clippings of cedar, hot gluing them evenly throughout the arrangement.
If the stems are too short, add florist picks or steel picks for length.
Then, repeat this with Norfolk pine and Fraser fir scraps.
4. Use holiday extras
To add a pinecone to your design, use a piece of florist wire to wrap around the base of the pinecone. Twist the ends for a thicker stem, then trim, leaving 1-2 inches of wire. Add a steel or wooden pick to the wire, then secure it to the side of your design.
For more holiday fun, hot glue small clippings of holly greenery, red winter berries, and gold glittery leaves throughout the arrangement.
5. Finish your Christmas arrangement using scraps
To finish your design, check your shape and fill in with additional scraps. If you see any remaining foam, hot glue scrap leaves to disguise it.
And with that, your holiday arrangement is complete!
Watch the video: How to make a Christmas arrangement using scraps
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