HOW TO CREATE A SIMPLE POSY

Design Tutorial by Ann Barr of the Wellington and Whitby Floral Art Clubs

NB: Whilst Ann has chosen to use carnations, other suitable flowers include: roses, daisies, ranunculus, camellias, chrysanthemums, etc. Suitable leaves include: ivy, beech, Camellia, Heuchera, or other similar shaped leaves. …….

[Click the photo for a closeup view of the design]

REQUIREMENTS:

Plant Material:

• 13-20 round form flowers (number depends on size of flower)
• 25-30 leaves (number also depends on size)
• Small amount of conifer

Other Requirements:

• Cardboard
• Glue
• Paint of your choice - Ann has gilded her leaves (optional)
• Medium guage wire
• Pins or staples
• Decorative ribbon
• Beads (optional)

METHOD:

• Cut two circles of cardboard using a lunch plate for size. Cut hole in centre of each, about 4cm across

• Glue pieces together and paint to match the colour of chosen leaves
• Pin or staple leaves to both sides of the disc, slightly overlapping each leaf, and keeping points equal distance all the way.
• If desired, leaves may be painted or left natural, at this point
• Using two long pieces of medium wire, wire through card to fashion a handle
• Arrange flowers and conifer through the hole in the centre of the cardboard
• Attach decorative ribbon and beads as desired
• Place stems in water.