Tuesday, August 30, 2011

~~Walmart Sunflowers~~


Silk flowers can get very pricey~~but, you can make a gorgeous indoor or exterior bouquet under budget by doing this:

Check out the florals at Walmart~~example~~I spotted the big bouquet of sunflowers that looked "generic"~~but, taking each stem apart from the bundle will allow you to create a pretty bouquet.

Got me thinking about the big white ceramic container I could use to fill up the entryway table; I chose ~3~ different bouquets to work with;


For under $12.00~~I decided on the sunflowers, orange spikey flowers and a bag of Eucalyptus in fall colors~~


I started with the Euca. first~~this creates your height and width~~and oohhh the aroma is wonderful from the Euca.!~~Cut apart the sunflowers at the far base for separate stems~~filling in with the spikey orange flowers.  I used some leftover pinecones and spanish moss around the rim of my container at the very last.

   

Above~~my antique mansion print I recently purchased ($2.00) looks perfectly spooky here!




~~For under $12.00 made this huge bouquet that makes me happy!!~~but,wait~~
Then I decided a big white platter was needed~~it lightens up all the dark woods of the table and mirror.  I'm sending my bouquet over to these fun parties:

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12 comments:

  1. Teresa@1800 Farmhouse RdAugust 30, 2011 at 12:52 PM

    I think it looks better than okay. I love it! I actually picked up some sunflowers at wal-mart this morning, but put them back down thinking I don't have time to do this right now. I love it, and I also love the arrangement you have done around your spooky mansion. Actually, I just love fall, and all of the fall colors and decor. Great job!

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  2. Pinky at Designs by PinkyAugust 30, 2011 at 12:58 PM

    I am so ready to "do" Fall too! I love your arrangement! I am a floral designer....GREAT job!!!! XO, Pinky

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  3. UnknownAugust 30, 2011 at 1:32 PM

    Wow! Do you know how much this beautiful arragement would cost you to buy it? You have a true winner here. It looks lovely and I admired that mansion print..very nice..Cant wait to see your wreath! Enjoy the day and working in your yard..

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  4. UnknownAugust 30, 2011 at 4:50 PM

    Oh wow! What a beautiful arrangement! Excellent colors. It is lovely against your painting...love it! Have a good eve and week. Hugs!

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  5. AmesAugust 30, 2011 at 5:15 PM

    That's lovely. You've inspired me to make a trip to Wal Mart.~Ames

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  6. Linda@Coastal CharmAugust 30, 2011 at 6:25 PM

    Great deals over at Wally World...stop by and share you pretty new Fall decor at my party.

    Blessings,
    Linda

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  7. AnonymousAugust 30, 2011 at 8:15 PM

    what a beautiful fall display, the platter really makes it sparkle for sure, I'm your newest follower, thankyou for visiting me tonight.

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  8. AnonymousAugust 30, 2011 at 8:38 PM

    I'm on my way to Wal-Mart! I love these sunflowers! I also love your spooky mansion! This all looks great! Thanks for such an inspiring post!

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  9. SueAugust 31, 2011 at 6:48 AM

    It pays to look beyond using something in the obvious way. Taking that floral apart was definitely the right choice to help create a pretty arrangement! I'm so looking forward to fall. Today, I started rearranging with my kitchen hutch with some color. :-) Sue

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  10. AnonymousAugust 31, 2011 at 4:30 PM

    Fall is happening all over blogland. I love what you did especially using the platter as a base. I was at Walmart yesterday looking at the Fall decor. Just bought some small pumpkins to spray white.

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  11. Pink Roses and TeacupsAugust 31, 2011 at 5:39 PM

    Wow, what a pretty arrangement! You did a great job, and so inexpensive to boot! Thanks for sharing! I love fall.

    Debbie

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  12. LisaMarch 21, 2013 at 9:57 AM

    I love the flowers in the last picture.

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