Peace Lily in Lattice Work Basket

"...the beauty of each blossom speaks silently of God's love..."  

   Materials/Tools needed:  

• Toothpicks (5 nos.)
• White crepe paper
• Green crepe paper
• Green florist tape
• Green florist wire
• Yellow acrylic paint
• Clear drying glue
• Brown clay or fimo
• Matchsticks (16 sticks)
• Scissors
• Punches (diamond shaped and leave shaped) - optional

    STEP 1: Dip pointed end of toothpick in yellow acrylic paint and let it dry.

STEP 2: Punch 5 diamond shaped petals from white crepe paper or draw it free hand and cut it out. Glue each petal (with the pointed end facing up) around the toothpick stamen you have made. Cover stem with green florist tape. Make a total of 5 peace lilies.  Once it dries, slightly tilt the top of the petal down for a natural effect.

STEP 3: Punch or cut 10 long leave shaped ones (see picture above). Cut about 10 pieces of wire with varying heights (max height of 6cm). Glue each wire in the center of each leaf. Fold the leaves into 2 (while the glue is still drying) to make a spine
                                                                                 in the center.

    STEP 4: For the lattice work basket, cut the matchstick end away. Stack and glue 4 matchsticks 
    (2 below and 2 above) to form a square. Repeat steps until you have stacked and glued all 16 
    matchsticks. If you prefer, paint the lattice work basket. Let the basket dry.  

    STEP 5: Push brown clay in the center of the basket (clay gives a sturdy base so that your plant 
    does not topple). Arrange the 5 peace lilies (turn 1 or 2 lilies  facing back of arrangement and let a 
    few turn sideways for a realistic effect). Arrange all your leaves into place. Once the clay dries, pull 
    some of the leaves down.  

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