Flower arranging is an art, but the art is not hard to master whenever you follow quick and easy techniques. This technique, courtesy of wedding fashionable Karen Bussen, uses ranunculus, viburnum and kale and lamb's ears to create an elegant and unforgettable arrangement.

Tools and Materials

Ribbon

Vase

Clippers

Floral food

Floral knife

Very clear rubber groups

Kale

Ranunculus

Viburnum

Lamb's ear

Organizing Flowers How-To

1. Embellish a vase with wide double-silk ribbon. Minimize with pinking shears and secure employing double-sided tape. Wrap a contrasting slim ribbon over first ribbon. Secure using a simple knot and clip stops at facets.

2. Fill a vase with water and add flowery food; set aside. Start with 3 or 4 stalks of kale to make a basic framework. Add clusters of ranunculus and viburnum; protect flowers with rubber music group.

3. Create a collar with lamb's ear therefore it drapes more than vase; safe with rubberized band.

4. Trim stems brief enough to be hidden by ribbon on vase. Location flowers in vase.

Solutions

Ribbon was purchased at masterstrokecanada.com. Bypass clippers were bought through Felco. This set up was created by wedding fashionable Karen Bussen, author of "Straightforward Stunning Wedding ceremonies."