How to beautifully pack a bouquet of flowers in corrugated, kraft paper, film, mesh. Step-by-step master classes

Creating bouquets has become a real art. What to put together a beautiful composition from and how to pack it - these are the main tasks of florists and those who want to learn how to make flower sets themselves.

Variety of materials for packaging bouquets

The beauty and organicity of the created bouquet depends not only on the quantity, quality and variety of floral elements, but also on the packaging of the composition itself.

There may be many options:

• film. This is the most common and cheapest type of packaging. However, the huge number of colors and textures makes this material popular and relevant. For festive occasions, it is better to choose bright and cheerful films, for more restrained and official occasions - laconic (colorless, white or gray);
• net. It is a colored mesh material, the size of the holes of which can be of different sizes and shapes. Often, bouquet creators make interesting combinations of packaging, combining delicate mesh with thick velvet or craft paper;
• organza. This material is most often used in wedding compositions, due to its festive and shiny appearance. The trend of the 2019 season is wrapping the bouquet with light organza and decorating it with pearl elements;
  
• felt material. Soft and velvety fabric is very often used as packaging for bouquets. In addition to single-color options, today florists prefer complex compositions using printed and multi-colored felts. For flowers with long stems, the current beige or gray material is perfect;
• sisal. This is a new type of packaging, which is a natural fiber produced from a certain type of plant. It is extracted from the stem and is not subjected to additional processing. For short stems and laconic bouquets, sisal will be a wonderful finish to a flower arrangement;
• jute mesh - a coarse fiber reminiscent of burlap. This is a fairly rare and expensive material that is used in status compositions;
• craft paper. This is a type of paper obtained in an environmentally friendly way. Often it is artificially crumpled packaging. It is considered a fashionable and relevant option for competition and exhibition samples.

You can learn how to beautifully pack a bouquet without weighing it down with excessive decor and too bright packaging at special floristry courses dedicated to the design and technique of this area.

Design rules

When composing flower arrangements, it is necessary to follow several basic rules. A sense of taste and measure is cultivated through experience. Rarely is such a sense innate. Therefore, the profession of a florist, like any other, requires education and constant professional development. After all, fashion does not stand still even in the art of creating bouquets.

The main rules for creating compositions include:

• divide the components of the bouquet into central and secondary parts. It is necessary to highlight the main mass of plants that will stand out and attract all the attention, they are usually placed in the center. The rest are on the sides as decorations and additions;

  

• determine the color scheme of the bouquet. This is usually done according to seasonal preferences. In the fall, golden or orange-red bouquets will look good. In the spring-summer season, fresh and rich colors (green, lemon) will perfectly decorate the composition. Particular attention is also paid to the compatibility of shades. Pastel colors can become invisible against the background of bright colors. It is better to combine them with gentle and calm ones;
• decide on the size of the bouquet. If the composition will consist of plants and flowers with stems of different lengths, it is necessary to take this into account and arrange all the components in ascending order, or trim everything to the same length;
• leave room for greenery and branches, which serve as a magnificent addition and make the flower arrangement complete and collected;
• take into account the gender of the person to whom the bouquet will be presented. Ethics dictates certain rules: female compositions are usually assembled in a rounded, lush form, for men, as a rule, elongated and strict samples are made;
• In order for the bouquet to please for a long time, it is necessary to form it from closed and half-closed buds.

Step-by-step instructions for making flower bouquets

How to beautifully wrap a bouquet is a question that especially concerns those who want to stand out and do not like standard gifts.

The main stages of this process are presented in the table:

Stage of bouquet design	Actions	Necessary materials
Selecting a topic	Selecting the shape of the bouquet, color scheme, and main style	—
Organization of the central part	Assembling the main buds and flowers, trimming and cutting the stems diagonally, arranging them relative to each other	Buds, flowers, plants
Organization of the surrounding area	Decorating with herbs, branches, greenery. Placing them around and inside the main part of the bouquet.	Herbaceous stems, branches, greenery
Bouquet packaging	Combining a bouquet into a single whole using packaging	Packaging material (film, kraft paper, fiber), tape or ribbon
Bouquet decor	Decorating with fancy elements	Butterflies, bird figures, hairpins, clips, glitter, tinsel

To properly assemble a festive bouquet, it is better to use step-by-step instructions. This will reduce the risk of errors and prevent the organization of an inconspicuous and unattractive composition.

Basic packaging of flowers in film

The film can be presented as a regular roll sheet, or as a package with 2 holes. Beginners are better off choosing the package type. The roll type requires special skills in proper organization.

To pack a bouquet in film, you need to follow these step-by-step steps:

1. Assemble a bouquet according to the main theme and color scheme.
2. Decorate the composition with greenery.
3. Place the bouquet in a plastic bag and close it tightly at the base.
4. Tie the base of the bouquet with braid, elastic or ribbon.
5. Straighten the gathered film.
   
6. Decorate with whatever you wish (bears, hearts, birds).

Flower packaging made of kraft paper and vinyl

Flowers wrapped with vinyl and craft paper look very unusual and interesting.

Therefore, lovers of non-standard solutions should try the following steps:

1. Collect flowers into a bouquet according to the theme and color scheme.
2. Place the craft paper with the corner facing up.
3. Place a sheet of vinyl on top. The vinyl sheet should be smaller in size than the paper.
4. Place a flower arrangement slightly above the center.
5. Use tape to secure the vinyl backing.
6. Fold 1 corner of the craft paper and staple it.
7. Repeat the same with the 2nd corner.
8. Tie the base of the bouquet with multi-colored ribbon that matches the color of the bouquet itself.
9. For a more elegant look of the composition, you can stick a double-sided square piece of tape to the outside of the package in the color of the vinyl material.
10. The corners of the packaging must be straightened.

Simple flower packaging in kraft paper

Kraft paper is one of the fashionable packaging materials not only for flower bouquets, but also for any other gift wrapping. Since it is a fairly dense material, you need to work with it carefully and skillfully, because accidentally formed creases can unfavorably emphasize the bouquet.

Step by step instructions:

1. Gather flowers and greenery into a tight bouquet and tie them with ribbon.
2. Take a sheet of craft paper and place it with the corner facing up (diamond).
3. Place the bouquet in the center.
4. Fold 1 corner and secure with a stapler.
5. Fold the other corner and secure it in the same way.
6. Tie the base of the bouquet with a decorative ribbon.
7. The edges of the craft paper can be slightly opened and bent.

Packaging for a spiral bouquet

Spiral bouquets are often found in wedding arrangements. Usually, white or pink roses are used as flowers.

In order to collect and pack such a bouquet, you need to perform the following steps in sequence:

1. Place 2 flowers together, holding them by the buds.
2. Place each new flower alternately, first on the left, then on the right. The angle of the stem should increase each time (the axis of the flower is positioned diagonally).
   
3. Adjust the height of the buds to create a round and lush bouquet.
4. When using greenery and other decor, arrange these elements in a spiral in a similar manner.
5. After assembling the flowers, secure the stems with tape and trim the long remaining stems diagonally.
6. It is best to wrap a spiral composition with either film or mesh. Kraft paper will also be appropriate when wrapping a not very large bouquet. The wrapping should be secured with a satin or openwork ribbon. It is good to put small cards with compliments or wishes in spiral bouquets.

Packaging of indoor flower

Both regular flowers and indoor plants can be packaged beautifully and stylishly.

If paper or film are most often chosen for bouquets, then for a flower in a pot you can choose several other options:

• openwork ribbons;
• lace "stocking";
• multi-colored foil;
• applique made of stickers, glitter or rhinestones.

Instructions for packing indoor flowers in burlap (this material has gained popularity this season):

1. Take a piece of burlap that is approximately 2 times the size of the pot.
2. Place it with the corner facing up.
3. Place a houseplant in the middle.
4. Fold each corner of the burlap in turn and secure it to the wall of the pot with double-sided tape.
5. Tie a fancy satin ribbon on top. Tie a bow.

Cone for packing a bouquet of flowers

A cone for packing flowers is the simplest, but original solution. To implement such an idea, you will not need much effort, time and skill. It is enough to buy a cone of a suitable color. It is desirable to choose flowers with small buds, but with long stems.

How to pack:

1. Secure the arranged bouquet firmly with a ribbon at the bottom at the base of the stems. This will make it easier to place it inside the cone.
2. Carefully push the bouquet into the cone, holding the buds.
3. Adjust the height of the stems so that the buds are slightly above the edge of the cone. Trim off excess diagonally.

Cascade Flower Bouquet Packaging

Cascade bouquets are flower arrangements in several steps, located relative to each other. To create them, you need a portbouquet holder with a sponge.

Instructions for creating and packing a cascade bouquet:

1. Decorate the handle of the portbouquet holder as desired (ribbons, rhinestones, velvet). Use hot glue to fix it. This step should be done in advance, since it is not very convenient to decorate the handle with flowers.
2. Fill the floral foam with water.
3. Place the resulting composition in a stable place (vase or holder).
4. Place flowers in the sponge one by one, following the cascade: first the longest, then the shortest. For this, it is convenient to divide the entire volume of flowers into sections along the length of the stems.
5. Decorate leaves and buds with figures of butterflies and birds.

How to pack flowers in a hat box

Every professional florist knows how to beautifully pack a bouquet. But there are creative individuals who like to present original gifts made with their own hands. For them, a great idea would be to pack flowers in a hat box.

How to do:

1. Arrange the bouquet in the desired way.
2. Trim the stems to the size of the hat box so that the buds are almost flush with the edge.
3. Place the composition inside the box, securing the ends of the stems in a floral foam filled with water.
4. If there is not enough splendor and elasticity, the flowers may fall apart inside the box. It is necessary to put sponges on the sides, or add a few additional flowers.
   
5. Tie a satin ribbon around the box in the same color as the main buds.

Packing roses in acrylic box

A completely new direction in bouquet packaging is a composition of flowers (most often roses) located in a transparent plastic box. It is an acrylic cube with 3 sections. The bottom part contains water to maintain the freshness of the flowers. The middle part is for supporting the stems. The buds are fixed in the upper part.

How to pack flowers in an acrylic box yourself:

1. Trim roses with large enough buds to fit the length of the acrylic box.
2. Pour some water into the lower part. Close the lower section with a partition.
3. Place one rose at a time into the special holes in the upper partition.
4. Align the stems with the holes in the bottom partition.
5. Close the lid of the acrylic box.
6. You can insert a postcard or note into a special side compartment.

Simple mesh packaging for a cascading flower bouquet

In order not to distract too much from the beauty of the flowers themselves, sometimes it is enough to choose the simplest packaging made of film or mesh.

Instructions for creation:

1. Assemble a cascade bouquet according to the instructions above.
2. Place it on a piece of mesh with its longest part.
3. Fold each corner of the mesh, securing with a stapler.
4. Tie the stems of the bouquet together with the net with multi-colored ribbon.

Packaging in holographic paper-film

Holographic materials look very festive. Such packaging should be chosen for festive and cheerful occasions, such as New Year or Birthday.

How to create holographic bouquet packaging:

1. Assemble a bouquet of selected flowers.
2. Place it on a cardboard backing (the film will not be able to hold the bouquet in place).
3. Wrap the bouquet with the backing in holographic film, securing it with a stapler along the way.
4. Secure the composition with ribbon or tape.

How to wrap a bouquet with felt

Felt is one of the most popular materials. In addition to the fact that it looks quite expensive and interesting, it also has good density. Therefore, in such packaging, the bouquet will be whole and collected, will not fall apart and will not lose shape during the celebration.

Instructions for making felt packaging:

1. Cut a piece of felt into a square shape.
2. Place with the corner facing up (diamond-shaped).
3. Place a bouquet in the middle of the felt.
4. Fold the corners of the felt fabric diagonally and secure with a stapler.
5. Tie a satin ribbon at the base of the bouquet.

Making bouquets of fruits and berries

You can learn how to beautifully pack a bouquet from special training videos. But the most original solution is to create not only a nice composition, but also a tasty one.

For this purpose the following are used:

• fruits;
• berries;
• chocolate;
• candies.

An example of a bouquet made of fruits and berries:

1. Wash and dry ripe fruits and berries.
2. Place each element on a wooden skewer.
3. Connect the bouquet of sticks and secure at the base with tape.
4. Wrap the bouquet in film or mesh.
5. Secure with a ribbon and bow.
6. Pieces of wrapped chocolate or candy can be placed in the spaces between the fruits.

For a more original decoration of such bouquets, confetti and chocolate glaze are used.

Design and assembly of men's bouquets

As you know, the way to a man is through his stomach. Therefore, a classic flower bouquet will please a young man, but will not surprise him. But an edible gift of cheeses, sausages and all sorts of snacks will be very appropriate. Often a bottle of good wine or champagne is placed in the center.

How to assemble such a bouquet:

1. Prepare and buy the necessary ingredients: cheeses, several types of thin sausages, hot dogs, smoked meats. Cherry tomatoes and rosemary branches are suitable for decoration.
2. Place a sheet of thick wrapping paper in a diamond shape.
3. Place a bottle of your chosen alcohol in the center.
4. Form a bouquet of ingredients around the bottle. For more secure fixation, choose a strong rope.
5. Fold the corners of the paper and staple them together.
6. Garnish with tomatoes and branches.

For more secure packaging, you can place all the ingredients in a gift box and wrap the paper around it.

Wedding bouquet design

Wedding bouquets amaze the imagination with their diversity. First of all, when choosing a formal flower arrangement, you need to focus on the style of the celebration and the bride's dress. It is with it that the bouquet should ideally match.

The color scheme is usually chosen:

• pastel colors;
• pink;
• sky blue;
• white.

The classic bridal bouquet is a round, lush composition of short stems with small, delicate buds, tied with a satin or silk ribbon.

Sometimes they break the rules and pack flowers in an unusual way:

• light felt;
• silk scarf;
• natural fiber;
• white mesh.

The arrangement of the bouquet can be varied - from a universal form to spirals and cascades.

Making and designing boutonnieres

A boutonniere is a flower bud or a small floral arrangement with a special fastening for the lapel of a jacket or breast pocket. Today, this accessory can only be seen at wedding ceremonies, but in the past it was a mandatory attribute at every formal reception.

Instructions for making a rose boutonniere:

1. Take 1 rose with a medium bud and cut the stem to a length of 7-8 cm
2. Place grass stems around the rose and secure them with thread in the same color as the stem.
3. Wrap the stems in a spiral with coarse linen thread.
4. Stick a English needle into the stem for fastening.

There are many options for decorating boutonnieres; you can use almost any flowers to make them. The main thing is to match the overall style of the celebration and the bride's bouquet.

The key to a beautiful and appropriate bouquet for a celebration is not only fresh and neat flowers, but also high-quality and appropriate packaging. Once all these components are taken into account, the composition will be memorable and original.

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