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Red Amaryllis Topiary
Designed by: Diane Flowers

Typical Project Completion Time: 1 hour

Materials Needed
Red Amaryllis Topiary

STYROFOAM™ Brand Foam:
Cube, 5"

Other Materials:
Red silk double-blossom amaryllis stems, three
Bright green tissue paper, one sheet
Sheer metallic red striped ribbon, 2-1/2" x 2-1/4 yds.
Floral shears or wire cutters
Scissors
Double-sided tape

Instructions
1. Wrap foam cube with tissue paper like wrapping a package; secure edges with double-sided tape.

2. Cut two 20" ribbon lengths. Cross ribbon lengths at center and place cube on top. Bring ribbon ends up to top of cube and secure with double-sided tape. Trim ribbon ends, leaving cube center uncovered.

3. Use floral shears to cut flower stems to 12" long. Insert stems into top of cube.
4. Cut two 18" ribbon lengths. Tie each length into bow around base of flower stems. Position bows on opposite sides of cube; trim ribbon ends as desired.
 
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