Mini Ribbon Flowers

        Materials/Tools Required:

•         small ribbon

•         red plastic stamen ( you can get this in flower craft shops)

•         small bead vase

•         craft wire

•         scissors

•         tacky glue

•         florist wire

•         green florist tape
  

    Just as a variation to mini paper flowers, you can make this really easy mini ribbon flowers in a jiffy. This ribbon flowers
    can also be used filler flowers in flower arrangements or cascading wedding bouquets.

    STEP 1: Hold one plastic stamen in your hand and make 6 small loops of ribbon around the stamen. Ensure that you
    hold it tightly while making the loops and tie each flower securely with a craft wire. Then insert a florist wire for the stem
    and cover with green florist tape. Make about 6 ribbon flowers or more if preferred.

    STEP 2:  For the red filler flowers in the arrangement, gather about 12 red stamens and tie them securely with a florist
    wire. Cut the ends and glue them into the arrangement strategically. You can make as many bunches as you want to insert
    into the arrangement. These bunches can also be used in wreaths or any other flower arrangements that you might like
    to make.

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