Do You Like the Look of a Vase on a Table in Your Home Filled with Tall Forced Flowering Branches?
Don’t have any to bring in from your yard? Then make your own with this easy faux blooming branches DIY. These pretty branches can be made in less than an hour and will look like the real thing with only one difference… no watering needed. When I decorate my living room console table, I need to go big, so that whatever I place on it looks in harmony with the oversize Roman numeral clock I made that is hanging on the wall. Small items end up looking like clutter. So when deciding how to GO BIG for spring, I decided to make my own faux flowering branches using branches from a tree in my yard and artificial flower petals that I had in my decor stash.
Why Faux Blooming Branches Are a Great DIY Project
Faux blooming branches are a great DIY project for several reasons. Firstly, they are easy to make and can be completed in under an hour. Secondly, they are a cost-effective way to decorate your home for spring or any season. And thirdly, they are low-maintenance, meaning you won’t have to worry about watering or pruning them.
Supplies Needed
To make faux blooming branches, you will need the following supplies:
- Branches from trees/shrubs in your yard or from the craft store’s floral department
- Faux flowers – 2 – 3 heads – I used purple hydrangeas
- Hot glue gun and glue sticks
- Scissors
- River Rocks – optional
Step-by-Step Instructions
Find Branches
In your yard, look for tall branches from trees or shrubs that have a nice shape or line to them. Use snipping pruners to cut one or more to fill a vase or planter.
Add Styrofoam to Vase
Stuff vase with pieces of Styrofoam saved from packaging or from the craft store. Fill the rest with bunched up plastic grocery style bags.
Cut the branch to the height desired and push ends into the Styrofoam to secure them in vase.
Fill Top of Vase
Instead of using moss, use river rocks to cover the Styrofoam.
Remove Petals From Faux Flowers
Depending on how they are made, use a pair of scissors to snip the flowers from a faux flower head or simply pull them off. When cutting them off, make sure to take a little bit of the back stem on each petal. Doing this will keep each bloom together.
Add Hot Glue
Place the petals face down on work surface and place a dot or two of hot glue on the back side of a flower petal. Attach to Branches
Press the flower petal on a branch. Repeat this process until you fill the branches with blooms to get the look you want. You can place two or more blooms together to create size variations along the branches. Make sure to space the various colors evenly around the branches to create color balance.
Tips and Variations
- Use different colors and types of faux flowers to create a unique and personalized look.
- Experiment with different branch shapes and sizes to create a more natural look.
- Add some greenery, such as eucalyptus or ferns, to add some texture and depth to your arrangement.
- Use a hot glue gun to attach the branches to a base or a vase for a more secure hold.
The Benefits of Faux Blooming Branches
The nice thing about making your own faux forced blooming branches is that they won’t wilt or need a green thumb to keep them alive. They are also a great way to add some color and texture to your home decor without the need for maintenance. Plus, they can be reused and rearranged to create a new look.
Conclusion
Making faux blooming branches is a fun and easy DIY project that can add some beauty and personality to your home decor. With just a few simple supplies and some basic crafting skills, you can create a stunning arrangement that will last all season long. So why not give it a try? With these simple steps and tips, you’ll be on your way to creating your own faux blooming branches in no time.
