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Christmas Small Mug Floral Arrangement

A fun Christmas gift idea is to put a small fresh flower arrangement together in a holiday mug. Use wet floral foam as the base of the design. First cover the foam with leather leaf, none of the floral foam should be showing. Put a few taller pieces towards the back of the mug. Then fill in moving towards the front with smaller pieces of leather, creating a sort of fan shape. The arrangement can either be all the way around or one sided. If it is one sided, you still need to cover the floral foam in the back with the leather leaf.

When no floral foam is showing, begin adding the flowers. Start with three white carnations, all cut at different heights. then add a three white carnations. Use two stems of red pixie carnations. Cut each individual blossom from the stem and insert these in the floral foam around the design. Then add some baby's breath. Again, cut each sprig off the main stem so you have more to work with. Last add some red hypericum berries. You could also add some cedar or other evergreen to the design. Watch this step by step video for complete instructions. This small design is charming and will delight the receiver of such a gift.

Christmas Candle Ring

A candle ring is a very popular floral design piece for the Christmas holidays. A candle ring can be made of several types of greens. Traditionally evergreen, such as pine, is used. But, using a green such as boxwood can be very beautiful. It can be filled out with berries and holly and accented with pine cones. Traditionally a round candle is placed in the center around the ring of evergreen. The candle can either stand alone or be covered with a hurricane glass vase. Of course you can either purchase an artificial candle ring, or purchase a fresh one online, if you do not have time to make one yourself.

Flower Arrangement Ideas for Christmas Gifts


Flowers are a unique and special gift to give for Christmas. There are a variety of floral arrangements available to purchase online, or you can make one yourself. Here are a few ideas: a Christmas centerpiece, small arrangement in a holiday mug or decorative container, gift basket, candle ring, and vase arrangements.

A gift basket is fun to put together and even more fun to give. All you need to do is find a basket or a Christmas container and put a few things in it. This would make a great gift for a coworker, teacher, sibling, or that person who just seems to have everything.

Another fun idea is to put a small arrangement together in a holiday mug. Use floral foam as the base of the design. This small design is charming and will delight the receiver of such a gift.

You could create an arrangement for any size vase, the larger the vase, the more flowers and greens to use. For Christmas time, use red, white and maybe even green flowers (like green button mums). Also choose from a variety of greens and evergreens. Accent a red rose in a bud vase with some baby’s breath and cedar. Deep red alstroemeria are especially beautiful. There are many other fresh flowers that would be perfect to use for Christmas arrangements.

A Christmas centerpiece can be made in several ways. You can either create a simple centerpiece of an arrangement of flowers in a low crystal container or make a long centerpiece in a plastic centerpiece tray with a variety of evergreens. Any of these designs would be perfect to give a friend or family member as a gift or to keep yourself and decorate your home with.

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They have a large variety of centerpieces available to order online. Their selection includes centerpieces made with fresh evergreens, red and white flowers, pine cones, and a variety of shapes, sizes, and number of candles. The gift baskets available range from fruit baskets, to candy and treats. They also have many snowman gifts.

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Christmas Gift Basket with Fresh Flowers

Looking for the perfect Christmas present to give this year? A gift basket is fun and easy to put together. All you need to do is find a basket or a Christmas container and put a few things in it. Make it extra special and beautiful by adding a fresh flower. Some things that you could put in the gift basket in addition to a bud vase with a single flower, (such as a red Gerber daisy, rose, or lily), include: a Christmas movie, a Christmas book, Christmas tree ornaments, holiday cookie cutters, and/or treats. You could also do different themed gift baskets. For different themes you could use include: snowmen, gingerbread men/women, Santa Clause, the Nativity, Christmas trees, or Reindeer.

For a snowman themed basket, include a storybook about a snowman, snowman cookie cutters, and snowman shaped cookies and treats. Decorate the basket with blue and white tissue paper. Include a bud vase with a white flower accented with cedar or pine. Maybe also include snowman ornaments, candles, and/or figurines. A snowglobe would be perfect. Be creative! If you are having trouble filling up your gift basket, just go to a store that sells holiday decorations. The items are usually sorted by theme, so all you have to do is put the items you see in your basket.

To assemble the gift basket, first attach the bud vase in the container with floral clay. Then, if you use a wicker basket, use some festive Christmas tissue paper or other pretty paper to line it. Also, there are lots of square and rectangle wicker baskets available at craft and hobby stores that are lined with holiday cloth. Last arrange the gift items in the basket so it looks pretty and appealing. This would make a great gift for a coworker, teacher, sibling, or that person who just seems to have everything.

Christmas Flower Arrangement in a Crystal Vase

Make a small fresh flower arrangement in a holiday crystal container. Use roses and chrysanthemums, or other red and white flowers. A small arrangement like this will be ideal for a centerpiece for a small table or just as home holiday decor.

There are a few ways to assemble such an arrangement. One way is to create a dutch spiral hand bouquet, and then cut the stems very short so the rest just above the rim of the container. Another way to assemble the arrangement is, after cutting the stems short, to place the flowers in the container, in a criss-cross fashion to hold them in place. Don't forget to clean the stems from thorns and leaves. Any leaves in the water will rot.





Meaning of Christmas Wreaths

"Traditional Christmas wreaths are a symbol of faith. Since wreaths are a circle with no beginning or end, they symbolize God's eternity and mercy during the Christmas season. When Christmas Wreaths are decorated with evergreen leaves and branches they symbolize everlasting life and God's everlasting love. Their green color is a representation of hope and new life."

This quotation from http://www.christmas-decorations-gifts-store.com/decorative_christmas_wreaths.html shares the meaning of Christmas wreaths. Decorate your home with a festive wreath this year to help remind you of the message of hope that comes during the Christmas season. When you are complimented on it by your family and friends, share the traditional meaning of the wreath with them so they too can understand and enjoy the true meaning of Christmas.

Flowers in a Christmas Mug Video

Flowers bring life and color to any room. Make your own flower arrangements for your family and friends to enjoy during the holiday season in your home. An arrangement with white carnations and deep burgundy pixie carnations in a special holiday mug is absolutely delightful. Pick up the flowers today from your local florist or grocery store and get started, you will have a charming arrangement in no time.

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Vase Flower Arrangement for Christmas


Share the gift of flowers this holiday season. This simple flower arrangement is beautiful and fragrant. It includes three stems of white stock, one red rose, and a piece of cedar in a simple bud vase. Just cut the stems of the stock three different lenghts to give the design interest and shape. The red rose adds color and elegance.


It's the perfect gift to give that special someone in your life. Flowers are also a good gift to someone who has reached a goal, to celebrate their success, whether it be at work or school. They are also good to give to someone who has just performed in a concert or music recital.



How to Make a Christmas Centerpiece

A centerpiece made of evergreens, holly, and red and white flowers will be beautiful for the Christmas Holiday Season. Watch this 'how to' video, and you will be able to make your own Christmas Centerpiece.



The flowers and evergreens used to make this festive arrangement include: red roses, red carnations, red and white pixie carnations, white cushion mums, cedar, pine, princess pine and holly.

The supplies used include: a plastic centerpiece tray, floral foam, tapered candles, and candle cups.

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Christmas Flower Arrangement Ideas


Make small floral arrangements to give to your family and friends. These are simple and inexpensive to make, but will leave the reciever impressed with your skill and creativity!

How to Make a Christmas Wreath

Christmas wreaths are a great way to show holiday cheer. They are also simple and fun to make. Watch this short video to learn how to put a wreath together.



The materials used in this design include: a wreath, poinsettia flowers, ornament and berry picks, pine cones, Christmas ribbon, and wired wooden pegs to anchor the pine cones in the design.

Fresh Christmas wreaths can be ordered online as well, just click on an image or link below and it will take you an online florist where you can buy wreaths or browse other holiday flower arrangements.



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Christmas Bouquets






This bouquet includes red roses, star of Bethlehems, and pine or cedar. 

This bouquet includes six red roses, two pieces of white stock and a piece of cedar. 
 The stem is tied off with red satin ribbon.

This arrangement also includes red roses and white stalk. 
 The stems are held together with white satin ribbon and pearl pins.


This bouquet includes cushion mums in addition to the roses and star of Bethlehems.



Christmas Season Centerpiece

Christmas is a great time for centerpieces. Centerpieces can be as simple or as elaborate as you would like. Depending on the flowers and foliage you use, they can also last a long time. The evergreen in your centerpiece will last all month, and you can easily replace the flowers. Remember, you must water your floral foam for your centerpiece to last. This arrangement will look beautiful and smell lovely.


Here are the supplies you will need to make a basic Christmas Holiday centerpiece.

  • Shallow container
  • Floral Foam
  • Floral Tape
  • Evergreens
  • juniper (has small bluish berries)
  • princess pine
  • incense cedar
  • douglas fir
  • ming fern
  • eucalyptus
  • pittosporum
  • Pine cones
  • Holly leaves (Ilex) and berries
  • Hypericum berry, pepper berry

Flowers

  • Red and white carnations and/or roses
  • Spray roses and/or pixie carnations
  • White chrysanthemums, cushion mums (pom pom mums)
  • Starbursts (chrysanthemums)

    Instructions:
    1. First you will want to saturate your floral foam in warm water.
    2. Tape the floral foam into your container using floral tape
    3. Cover the floral foam completely with the greenery
    4. Add your filler flowers, if any
    5. Attach pine cones to the little wooden pegs with wire and insert those into the design
    6. Add focal flowers, like roses or carnations

    Additional ideas for your centerpiece:
  • Use some festive ribbon and make a bow to insert into your design
  • It is also fun to put a candle in your centerpiece
  • Use less expensive flowers during the month and replace these with more expensive flowers for your holiday dinner


    For tips on using floral foam, go to 1-800-FLORALSunder their care of flowers section.

    The following is a list of additional suggestions for Christmas season flowers.

    Christmas Season Flowers and Foliage

    Flowers
  • white pixie/mini carns
  • red pixie/mini carns
  • red, burgundy and white roses
  • red, burgundy and white spray roses
  • white chrysanthemums: button, cushion (star-burst), daisy
  • button mums: green and white
  • red and white gerbera daisies/ mini gerbera
  • tulips: red and white
  • cymbidium orchid
  • Lily: white Asiatic lilies
  • Alstroemeria: white and red
  • star of Bethlehem
  • mini calla lily (wedding bouquet)
  • white stalk

    Foliage/accessories
  • Holly, variegated holly
  • cedar
  • flat cedar
  • juniper
  • Douglas fir
  • pine (princess, white)
  • oregonia
  • pittosporum (variegated)
  • myrtle
  • boxwood
  • hypericum berries
  • pine cones
  • candles
  • ornaments
  • gold spray to spray foliage

    Filler Flowers
  • baby's breath
  • queen Anne's lace