Original beautiful autumn bouquets are created from dried flowers, leaves, berries and fruits. The photos demonstrate compositions that are given on Teacher's Day or any other holiday. Bright colors of autumn will help to make natural masterpieces from accessible and simple materials.
What can you make an autumn bouquet from, color scheme
The following components are suitable for decorating autumn collections made from natural materials:
- various seasonal inflorescences, among which the most popular are marigolds, asters, rudbeckia, dahlias, chrysanthemums and decorative sunflowers;
- berry clusters, among which it is worth highlighting red or black chokeberry, rose hips, and viburnum;
- large spruce cones or small pine fruits;
- large acorns;
- nuts;
- cereal ears;
- dried flowers, celosia, gypsophila or physalis;
- vegetable and fruit products;
- branches and twigs of bushes and trees;
- leaves of various shades and configurations.
Florists recommend choosing a color palette according to the season, these are natural tones of autumn:
- crimson;
- yellow;
- shades of orange;
- terracotta;
- purple;
- red.
They make both monochromatic selections and multicolored motley mixes. Autumn natural sets are optionally diluted with greenery, its contrast with the yellow-red range looks impressive. Compositions are made in both cold and warm shades. The main condition is that the bouquet should look natural and fresh.
Autumn bouquets of leaves
A beautiful autumn bouquet (photos clearly show floral selections) is formed from foliage.
List of kits:
- A bunch of roses is made from maple leaves. To form 1 inflorescence, 10 dried leaves are required. You should start with a small detail by bending the ends towards you. Then, from 1 side, roll the workpiece into a roll in the form of a bud.
Repeat the steps with the remaining elements in a similar manner, each subsequent one should be larger than the previous part. Finally, create stems from the twigs and attach buds to them.
- The combination of leaves of different shapes and colors looks original; if desired, green branches can be added.
- A unique bunch can be made from leaves twisted into a tube.
- It is also recommended to gather leaves of different colors in an armful and tie it with an openwork bright ribbon. Such a masterpiece is also made in one color scheme.
- Weave a circle from the branches, tie it with a decorative mesh ribbon, then randomly stick maple leaves in red and orange colors into the craft.
- Place the floral foam in a small colorful stand, then attach foliage of various shapes and shades to it.
- To make a topiary, you need to prepare a flower pot, a wooden stick for the trunk and a foam ball for the crown. Assemble the structure, and stick dried autumn leaves into the upper round part.
From flowers
Bouquets of autumn flowers will be a good addition to the main gift and will help decorate any interior.
The following types of plants are suitable for their creation:
- dahlias will be the accent of any floral arrangement;
- Seasonal soft pink or white anemones will add sophistication to the overall ensemble. They are combined with roses, multi-colored leaves, as well as branches and berries;
- Asters look spectacular, especially in lilac, red, lemon or blue juicy shades;
- calla lilies are suitable for mono bouquets, without combination with other components;
- bright astilbe inflorescences add splendor to the bunch. It is worth paying attention to purple, pink and red tones;
- various chrysanthemums look good in combination with colored leaves and berries;
- It is recommended to add green splashes to flower arrangements for contrast or as a complement to the buds;
- a popular combination is bright decorative sunflowers surrounded by greenery;
- a complex selection is made from small inflorescences, with the addition of autumn leaves and berries;
- several branches of dahlia or physalis placed in a regular container look exquisite without any decoration;
- an original bunch will be made from phlox, asters and rudbeckia;
- sunny ikebana is made up of bright marigolds and small sunflowers;
- Slightly yellowed leaves are added to any color composition;
- Cereal ears add charm to the combination of celosia and large caps of echinacea;
- Dry inflorescences will delight throughout the winter. These include physalis, nigella, lunaria and gypsophila.
From vegetables and fruits
A beautiful autumn bouquet (the photo shows options) is made from garden and orchard fruits. The main condition is to select small, even and neat specimens.
Variations of crafts:
- thread the tangerines onto shashlik skewers and secure them with tape. Insert rowan berry bunches between them and secure;
- Put red and green apples on wooden sticks, then insert them into a stand made of birch bark. Decorate the fruit with asters and rowan caps. Coniferous branches will add splendor to the product;
- paint the apples silver, attach pine cones and grain ears between them. Wrap the surprise in wrapping paper;
- take hot red dried pepper, place heads of garlic around it, fix them on a suitable base. Cover translucent areas with viburnum or rowan;
- small heads of ornamental cabbage alternate with succulents. Insert the craft into a small glass vase or goblet;
- A stand for bouquets is made from a pumpkin. To do this, remove the core and place a damp floral sponge inside. Then, any components should be stuck into it. These can be fruits, fir branches, flowers, berries or leaves.
From berries
Many attractive berries are used in autumn decor:
- Snowberry is a deciduous bush with a spherical drupe, colored snow-white, black or red;
- Pyracantha is a shrub with jagged green leaves. It has red fruits with yellow hues. The bright colors appear in early autumn and last until the end of winter;
- aquifolium mahonia (class of barberry plants) has hard and prickly leaves. Flowering brushes in September turn into dark blue fruits, which retain their decorative effect in winter;
- bright red rose hips and bunches of viburnum;
- common or black chokeberry.
When forming bouquets, thorns located on the branches are removed, and if the brushes are heavy, it is recommended to attach them in floral foam or fix them with plaster mortar.
For convenience, it is advisable to create several small blanks from various fruits, and then combine them together by tying them with wire. Berry compositions are decorated with yellowed leaves, ears of cereal plants, spruce branches or small inflorescences.
Made from natural material
A beautiful autumn bouquet (photos illustrate options in detail) is made from various natural materials:
- If unopened cones are placed in water, they will absorb moisture and open up. The opened things are attached to wooden sticks, skewers or long toothpicks.
To create a round panorama, use foam plastic floral balls. They are made from polyurethane foam of different diameters. Any natural materials (branches, inflorescences, leaves, bunches) are stuck into such blanks. An original composition will come out if the cones are turned with their ends forward. The ends are decorated with rhinestones, beads and ribbons. They are glued with hot glue.
The fruits of coniferous trees are painted with spray paint or gouache, then the finished ikebana is designed. The saturation of the color depends on the number of layers. You can make the center of the craft from one large specimen.
- Other forest gifts are used to create original bouquets. Branches, acorns, chestnuts, and dried grass panicles are used for decoration.
- Flower petals are created from pumpkin seeds. To make an inflorescence, you need to insert dried pumpkin seeds in rows into a plasticine ball.
- Daisies are made from peanut shells. They are either made from plasticine or attached to a floral ball with hot glue.
- Dried flowers will complement any natural composition. They use everything - ears of corn, leaves, dry grass, and paint them if desired. As an option, ikebana is decorated with cotton inflorescences, branches, and dried roses.
How to arrange a bouquet
Florists recommend arranging autumn bouquets in the following ways:
| Option | Peculiarities |
| Basket | An elegant autumn craft can be made from containers of various sizes and shapes, and such a base can withstand any weight. |
| Hat box | Luxurious and practical packaging will help to emphasize the femininity and sophistication of the gift. A moistened sponge installed at the bottom will keep the components fresh for a long time. |
| Paper or twine | Warm-toned packaging material will highlight the autumn theme. |
| Transparent mesh | It is advisable to choose a finish in gold or silver tones. |
| Jug or ceramic containers | There are country elements present, which harmonize with natural berries, branches and leaves. |
| Bottle or jar | It is better to choose a transparent glass container to put the main emphasis on the bouquet. |
| Brass or gilded vase | It will allow the composition to “shine” and give it a festive look. |
| Branches wrapped in yarn | This “warm” idea will appeal to knitting fans. |
| Knitted Vase Covers |
For Birthday
Options for decorating autumn bouquets for a birthday:
- In Victorian style. Here, orange and cream roses are selected, decorated with smooth yellowed leaves and bunches of red berries. Finally, tie the bunch with silk ribbons and decorate with pearls. It is advisable to ensure that the overall tone of the ensemble is not bright.
Taking into account the character of the person for whom the natural bouquet is intended, it is complemented with a bow or decorative napkins, and small candles are also attached.
- Natural style. You need to put a pine cone on a sharp wooden stick, put rowan branches around it. Fix the structure with tape. Then attach the ears of corn, lay a row of pine cones again and again a line of ears of corn. Fix all the elements with adhesive tape.
- Cut out 5 white and 4 colored rectangular pieces from shiny wrapping paper. Fold the paper pieces one by one so that their corners are facing up, attach with tape. Wrap a layer of colored paper on top, fasten it with glue.
- Cut off some pretty branches with yellowed leaves from a dwarf maple and place them in a wide, transparent vase.
- A simple ikebana can be made from miniature scarlet roses, wheat ears and green umbrella branches made from berries.
For Teacher's Day
The photo shows beautiful autumn bouquets prepared for Teacher's Day.
They are designed in the following ways:
- The composition can be made from simple seasonal inflorescences, giving it a finished look. Geranium or thuja, as well as a branch of asparagus or palm are suitable for decoration. The best variation is a small round ikebana, with bright and large inflorescences in the middle and small ones at the edges.
- An interesting option would be a floral selection, which includes flowers of the same color, but different shades. It is advisable to use no more than 3 varieties of plants.
- Take any fruits, put them on skewers and wrap the craft in colorful gift paper to look like a real bouquet.
- Gather leaves of various warm shades into a bunch, decorate them with red berries and ears of corn, and build a vase from colored pencils.
- Make a vase out of a pumpkin, place a floral foam in it, stick in it in random order blooming buds of dwarf roses, an apple, seasonal berries and leaves.
- Select a variety of garden vegetables and form a lush composition from them, then wrap them in wrapping paper. Parsley or small green leaves are suitable as decoration.
Other options
Some original variations of making autumn floral arrangements:
- Autumn is the time for weddings, and seasonal compositions are created as a bridal bouquet. They are designed in combination with the wedding dress or taking into account the preferences of the future wife. Pastel delicate colors are combined with decorative sunflowers, original dried flowers, golden oak leaves, miniature wild apples, rose hips and rowan clusters.
- Place heavy fruit branches of hawthorn, barberry, rowan and rose hips along the lower tier of the ikebana, and insert small blue flowers in the upper part. Decorate the craft with leafy branches of trees or bushes.
- Wash the carrot roots and place them in a transparent vase together with the tops. Stick tall dried flowers and cereal ears in the center, and arrange rich, bright foliage and inflorescences on the lower edge.
- A stylish design can be achieved by taking an opaque vase painted in a rich blue color. Then insert wire sticks into it, on which 6 small wire circles are made at the top - 1 in the center and 5 on the sides. Place acorn caps upside down in these blanks, and put a long acorn in the center. Also put several crimson maple leaves in the container.
A bright and beautiful autumn bouquet will help to lift your spirits in dull cloudy weather, the photos prove it. Handicraft lovers should use their imagination and create excellent berry, vegetable, flower arrangements on their own or together with children.
Video about creating bouquets
Beautiful autumn bouquet. Photos and video of creation: