Join me, Joette from the Bowdabra Design Team, as I guide you in creating a stunning bridal bouquet inspired by a picture from the bride! This custom design is perfect for crafty brides looking to save money without compromising on style. Let the Bowdabra hold everything in place while you freely bring your floral vision to life with just a few simple steps and materials. Let’s get started!
6 – Lambs Ear picks
2 – Ficus Branch Stems
3 – Linear Floral Stems
1 – Ranunculus Stems
Bush of Poppy Flowers (Cut apart)
5 – 6 Stems of open Peonies or Garden Rose Blooms
3.5 yards of 1.6” wide wired Ribbon
Pearl Head corsage pins
Large Bowdabra
Bowdabra Bow Wire
First, cut a length of Bowdabra bow wire, fold it in half, and place it in the Bowdabra.
Place some lamb’s ear green leaves all around for the collar. Add two ficus bunches.
Next lay in the linear and focal flowers in the Bowdabra. Place some other florals in as well for color variation. Now lay in some lamb’s ear leaves.
Now, thread the loose bow wires through the loop and pull tight. Remove from the Bowdabra, turn to the back, and tie several knots.
Now, clip the floral ends so that they are even across with some wire cutters.
Next, lay a piece of ribbon fold it in half, and lay it down even with the stems with one tail a few inches longer. Then take another piece of ribbon and crisscross and twist and turn to the back going up the stem length. Continue this twisting and pulling up the stem. Thread the end through the first loop and pull tight.
Place a corsage pin in every twisted area up the stem. Fluff and shape the florals and the collar. How simple it is to make a clutch-style bouquet!
What an easy way to make a stunning bridal bouquet. Use this technique to make bouquets for the bridesmaids, and boutonnièrs as well.
