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Flowers can bring so much joy and colour to your home – some of us might even be lucky enough to receive a blooming bunch this Valentine’s Day. But your flowers aren’t just a one-hit wonder. There are many ways you can re-use your bunch after displaying them to keep them feeling evergreen.
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Florals are always in – so why not reuse your flower bunches after displaying them to spruce up your home with a little DIY magic? Here are a few easy craft ideas from Millie Durbak, brand manager at Prestige Flowers, for you to try at home. •For more, please visit: prestigeflowers.co.uk
• Potpourri Perfect for making your home smell like a floral haven, potpourri is super easy to make with your bouquet leftovers and it looks beautiful, too.
1. Remove the petals from the flowers and let them dry completely.
2. Mix the dried petals with spices like cinnamon sticks, cloves and a few drops of your favourite essential oil.
3. Then, place the fragrant mixture in bowls around your home for a natural and long-lasting floral scent.
• Botanical candles
We’re all guilty of splashing out on an expensive candle or two. But did you know there’s an even easier way to recreate your favourite scents at home? They make the perfect gift, too.
1. Dry the petals or small blooms from your leftover bunches – you can even air-dry them.
2. Arrange them inside a heat-resistant mould or jar.
3. Then, place a wick in the centre of the jar and pour melted wax over the dried flowers, making sure it is evenly distributed. You can buy candle wax from most hobby and craft shops.
4. Allow the wax to cool and solidify, resulting in a stunning botanical candle.
• Greeting cards
Spread the love on special occasions with a personalised card. Your leftover flower bunches can add the perfect finishing touch!
1. Carefully press your flowers between the pages of a heavy book to flatten them out.
2. Once they’ve been dried, arrange the flowers on blank cards, securing them with glue.
3. Add your own personalised message in pen and voila!
• Bath sachets
Soak away your stress in a nice warm bath made luxurious with these DIY floral bath sachets.
1. Start by drying the petals from your flower bouquet.
2. Mix the fragrant petals with Epsom salt and a few drops of your preferred essential oils.
3. Spoon the aromatic blend into small fabric pouches or unused tea bags.
4. Then, drop one sachet in your bath for a spa experience.
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