Spring has arrived with Apple Blossoms!
Oh I wish this were true but alas it is still cold and windy here in CO. I have decided that if Spring won't come outside I can help it come inside the house at least!
Doesn't this look so realistic - not at all like the silk flowers that they are!
Want to know how I did it?
Ever since I found and featured Susie's realistic Cherry blossoms I knew I had to try this idea.
First find your urn or vase you will use. I used this urn that I had given a face lift lift awhile back-
and some branches around the yard. I used the same branches that I used for my fall mantel (I forgot to take a picture of them before adding the apple blossoms
Place a piece of florist oasis in the urn- if a clear vase just stick the dead branches in the vase.
I used 3 sprays of apple blossoms for 2 matching urns so cut the 3rd spray into 2 equal sprays.
Take off a dozen or so of the apple blossoms from the sprays and set aside.
Spread out the individual branches and insert the Apple blossoms into the urn or vase.
My branches had little knobs or tiny stems so I could simply gently push the individual blossom
on the dead branches. You could also use a little hot glue if you need to
Simple as that !
I love my touch of Spring and am moving these pretties all over the house.
Would love to see how you are bringing Spring to your home!
My hubby and I are looking at going to Portland for a conference in the near future and I am wondering about great little shops, secret treasure sites, you know, places that you would love to see.
I would be SSSSOOOOO grateful if you could give me a heads up.
We seldom go places and I would love to fully experience the wonders of Portland and area!
Several have reminded me about Monticello and The Barn- Thank you!!
We love old architecture and historic sites too- any great sites along that line?
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52 comments:
That looks beautiful. I am so not ready fro spring yet. I'm your newest follower. I would love it if you linked your project up to my link party.
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What a great idea Mary!
I love these arrangements and I may have to borrow your idea.
Thanks for sharing!
Cindy
This is great!
Thanks for the how to.
blessings
barbara jean
simple as it may seem, but elegance at its finest!
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Hi Mary,
Your simple arrangement sure adds a lot of beautiful impact to your home. What a great idea! So pretty.
hugs
Sissie
I love this idea!!! It's so pretty and does look real. Hmmm, add another project to the list for me!!!! Thanks for the inspiration!!
Mary,
Adore this faux idea for Spring! You are one creative, cleaver lady. Just beginning to "feather the nest" this week with a china cabinet make~over. Will be a future post! Thank you for your visit and sweet comment On Crooked Creek. Do you have a blog site for your booth? Thank you for this inspiring post today and thoughts of Spring!
Fondly,
Pat
Morning girl...love that arrangement...years ago a friend of mine cut down a small dead tree from her yard put it in a huge pot in her den and covered it with silk dogwood blossoms...I never will forget how beautiful it was...hey Bill cut down several of our trees...maybe I need to go look in that trash pile! lol Hope you have a great week sweetie....Picket
OH MY GOODNESS, we must both of us be brilliant, bc I just did this yesterday with Cherry Blossoms! LOL! Don't you love it?? I will be posting my Cherry Blossom project on Wednesday on my blog. I've just posted some Crepe Paper Rose topiaries, too. Stop by if you have a chance! :o)
I'll be following your blog with interest! Thanks!
~Terry
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So beautiful, Mary Ellen! Bring on Spring!
Be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)
This is beautiful!
Looks great Mary! You reminded me that I have some fun blossom branches too, it's time to bring them out:@)
Hi Mary,
Your apple blossoms look wonderful! You know, I did that same thing a few years ago and you've inspired me to do it again! Funny how we forget some fun ideas over the years. I'm glad you shared your blossoms and I'm sure others will adopt your idea into their own decorating schemes. Hope you're having a wonderful week.
Blessings,
Sandi
Hi Mary, if you had not told me I would had thought them real. Very well done and I love the urn. I have forsythia blooming now at my blog. hugs♥O
Those are so pretty!! Makes me wish springtime were closer.
Stopping by from TCB. These are so pretty. Pretty blooms just like what we are starting to get here in the South. Thanks for sharing.
Jen
Scissors & Spatulas
Beautiful and looks so real! Great idea!
Hi I am your newest follower I found you at Tip Junkie. This is absolutely beautiful. I am so ready for spring....
Sincerely
Rachel
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Love for you to stop by and visit us ♥
Mary! This is fantastic - truly looks like you forced these branches or brought them in in full bloom! Terrific way to bring Spring into your home! Thank you for joining A Return to Loveliness - you've made it all the more special!
Kathy
So lovely to hear from you dearest, and your flowers in the urn, simply beautiful. I have always thought that the silk flowers looked so nice, but the stem are awful, your trick solved that, didn't it? I will have to try this myself, 'cus I could sure use a bit of Spring right now. While Spring is coming, we won't see green grass until mid-April. I can't wait. Blessings ~ Eileen @ Stars Fault
Oh, the apple blossoms make such a beautiful centerpiece. It's like a breath of fresh spring air!
Love this idea and the buffet and doilie are beautiful!
Leann
I love how easy this is. So pretty! Thanks so much for letting me know about this, I'll be linking in Wednesday's Daily DIY.
Lovely! I'm your newest follower. http://moogieland.blogspot.com/
Hi Mary, This looks so pretty and I Love the urn. Spring cannot come to soon for me.
Hugs,
Sherry
Very Pretty!! Love the urn. Martina
Such a soothing and uplifting vignette Mary Ellen. So sorry you are having such a long, cold winter. I hope you see spring very soon and get that gorgeous garden of yours blooming!
Love,
Tracey
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Soooo PRETTY and thanks for sharing it at NTT!
Blessings,
Linda
This looks lovely and very realistic! Thanks for sharing
Like you I'm a long way from spring too at this point and so wanting something to perk up the house. This is a great little project, thanks so much for sharing.
Mary ~ love your urn of blossoms. I saw that somewhere else too and wanted to try it, but the blossoms I wanted to use were already bought up when I went last night. Yours are just lovely!
Cindy
This is such a beautiful craft! Like you I have been trying to ignore the cold outside and bring spring into my home. This is a great idea to do that. :)
Humble Homemaking
Your Spring arrangement is so pretty!! Nothing like beautiful dainty flowers to make you think of Spring! Thanks so much for your visit!!
Hugs,
Debbie
I love this idea. Your blossoms look so real. I saw it on Susie's site too. She is amazing. I need to go find some twigs in the yard and get busy.
I stopped by from Get Your Craft On at TCB.
Ruth
This is beautiful!
Mary, they look gorgeous! Thanks for the springtime inspiration! laurie
Beautiful - come on spring! :)
Thanks so much for sharing in the DIY Project Parade! ;)
Roeshel
Now this is above and beyond the best glimpse of spring that I have seen. You are blessed.
this is stunning!
such a great idea!
thanks for linking up to the SPRING FLING!
HAPPY MARCH.
kellie
What a lovely idea! Thank you for sharing! I live in the Portland area! Have you been to the Pittock Mansion? I think you'd enjoy it! Camas Antiques is a wonderful mall just 20 minutes from PDX (I have a little space there!) Enjoy your visit!
Best Wishes and Blessings,
Amanda - One Girl in Pink
Simply Beautiful!
Jodie
I really like this spring look!!!!!!
I really like this spring look!!!!!!
Beautiful spring display. It is 40 degrees and the wind blowing here, we need a touch of spring inside to keep us hoping for spring. ~~Sherry~~
Mary, this is such a great idea. Give nature a little help!
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Hi Mary,
Thank you so much for your sweet visit. I am so honored that you want to share my blog in your Saturday segment! That would be wonderful!
I too see my antique booth as a creative outlet and an excuse to shop! As long as I make enough money to spend a few Saturdays out estate saling and thrift shopping, I am happy! And I have met some truly wonderful friends along the way!
I look forward to following your blog! Thank you once again for featuring me! I am beyond excited!
Best wishes and blessings,
Amanda
Mary this is beautiful! Thank you for the instructions. I would love to try this.
I hope you have a great time in Portland. When I would go visit my parents in OR, we always went to Portland. I can't help you with any great shops though, cause that was ages ago.
sending hugs
Oh such pretty blossoms! Yum Yum! So soft and simple for spring. Love it!
Hugs,
Olivia
Beautiful arrangements! Have a wonderful weekend!
Hi Mary! Thank you so much for joining in for fresh-cut Friday!!! :) I love this idea. What a beautiful centerpiece this would be. SORRY for the delay in coming by to see your post. I am actually out of town right now and had to borrow a computer. I am also sorry that I missed meeting you when you were in Phoenix, I hate it that I have to work. I feel like I miss all the fun!Anyway... Thank you!
~Liz
So beautiful! I love how natural it looks! I will definitely have to try this...
this is gorgeous! I just did something very similar this weekend, only I used an old flagpole stand.
I agree with bringing spring indoors. I can't come soon enough.
Take care,
Lisa
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