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Make a Romantic Blooming Heart Centerpiece in 6 Easy StepsThis Valentine’s Day, create a romantic ambiance at home with a heart-shaped floral centerpiece that you can make in minutes.
This lovely low-profile arrangement is called a pavé. It’s made with carnations, roses, mums,baby’s breath, and berries that have had their stems cut short to create the effect of a surface paved with flowers.
It’s easy to make and perfect for a Valentine’s Day table for two.
Read on to learn how to make your own!
Romantic Blooming HeartFloral Materials6 stems of red mini carnations, for approximately 36 blossomsMini carnations have multiple small flowers per stem, as opposed to full-size carnations with one large flower per stem.
2 stems of pink spray roses, for approximately 12 blossomsSpray roses, or miniature roses, have multiple small blossoms per stem – unlike full-size roses with one blossom per stem.
3 stems of green button mums, for approximately 18 blossomsMums come in an array of sizes and colors. These chartreuse chrysanthemums have multiple small, compact flowers per stem. They are also known as Kermit mums or pompons.
1 stem of baby’s breath, for an ample supplyThis delicate multi-floral white flower is officially called gypsophilia, but is commonly known as baby’s breath, a traditional filler in bridal bouquets.
1 stem of red hypericum berries, for about 12 berriesMultiple berries grow on a single stem. Hypericum berries in a variety of colors, including green and pink.
Non-Floral Supplies9-inch floral foam heart with plastic backing Small towel 30 x 2-inch burlap strip or ribbon 30 x 1.5-inch decorative ribbon Hot glue sticks and glue gun Garden shears or floral scissors To Make Your Arrangement:1. Assemble MaterialsSet up your
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