Simple Pen Bouquet

     ** This is a simple project and great gift idea **     

List of Materials:

Silk Flowers (either a bouquet or single stem)
Ink pens  (not retractable)
 Floral Tape
 Needle Nose Pliers
 Glass Bowl or Short Vase
 Bag of Glass Beads (color of your choice)

** The number of pens/flowers needed depends on how many flowers you want in your bouquet

 

1. Separate each flower that you need from the bouquet with the pliers – place the flower stem at the back of the “jaws” of the pliers and squeeze closed to break the wire in the stem.

** You can skip this step if you are using single stem flowers **

2. Trim your flower stem with pliers – you will need a couple of inches of stem in order to secure the flower to the pen.

** The length of your flower will depend on how long your pens are and how deep/tall your chosen bowl or vase is. **

3. Attach the stem of the flower to the pen by wrapping the floral tape around the flower stem and the pen:

•  “Anchor” the tape on the flower stem first by wrapping the tape around the bottom of the stem a few times.

• Wrap both pen and stem with the tape, starting at the bottom and working your way up.

4. Cover the entire flower stem/pen with floral tape:

• Add a few layers of the tape to ensure the two pieces are properly bonded.

• Press your fingers firmly over the taped pen/flower a few times to ensure the tape bonds to itself and will not come off.

5. Repeat the instructions with as many pens as you want for your bouquet.

      
6. Pour the glass beads into the bowl/vase and arrange your pens as you like.


** The last picture shows your finished "bouquet"!