STYROFOAM brand foam crafts

Exotic Floral Spheres

Versatile Floral Spheres look fabulous displayed in a dazzling crystal bowl or decorating a rustic outdoor picnic table.� Wonderful accents for a special occasion; simply vary the colors of the flowers to fit your theme.
   Completion Time - 
1-2 hours for four
   Designer - 
Diane Flowers

Materials

STYROFOAM Brand Foam
  • Balls, 4", four
Other Materials
  • Silk flowers, 30-35 each: pink roses; purple ranunculus;
  • pink, purple carnations

Tools

  • Wire cutters
  • Low-temp glue gun and glue sticks
  • Optional: Ribbon and wooden skewer

Instructions

  • 1. Use wire cutters to trim floral stems to 2" long.

  • 2. For each foam ball, begin inserting one variety of flowerinto center top of ball, working in circular pattern. Fill insides and bottom of ball in same way until completely covered.

  • 3. If hanging spheres are desired, cut 8" ribbon length, knotends together, apply glue to knot and push knot into ballusing wooden skewer. Let dry.If you enjoyed this project, look here for more inspiring ideas:Pink & Green Floral SphereHydrangea Spheres