STYROFOAM brand foam crafts

Elegant White Rose Centerpiece

A foam sphere cut in half and covered with rich textured paper makes an ideal 'vase' for luxurious faux blooms. Surround it with candles for evening ambience.
   Completion Time - 
1 hour
   Designer - 
Diane Flowers

Materials

STYROFOAM Brand Foam
  • Balls, one each: 6"; 5"
Other Materials
  • Cream ranunculus, 35
  • Textured/embossed 12" x 12" decorative paper, one sheet

Tools

  • Serrated knife
  • Candle stub or paraffin
  • Ruler
  • Wooden skewers, 4", four
  • Scissors
  • Floral shears
  • Low-temp glue gun and glue sticks
  • Thick, white craft glue
  • Paper glue

Instructions

  • 1. Wax serrated knife with candle stub or paraffin. Cut bothfoam balls in half; set aside one half of each ball. Presscurved bottom of remaining 6" half-ball against work surfaceto create flat base.

  • 2. Tear decorative paper into pieces and using paper glue,adhere paper to curved sides of 6" half-ball; let dry.

  • 3. Insert skewers halfway into flat side of paper-coveredhalf-ball. Apply hot glue to exposed ends and firmly push 5"half-ball down onto skewers, flat side down.

  • 4. Using floral shears, trim flower stems to 2" and insertinto top of 5" half-ball. When pleased with arrangement, remove stemsone at a time, apply glue to end and re-insert into hole.If you enjoyed this project, look here for more inspiring ideas:[removed link][removed link][removed link]