Last year I made my own real orchid arrangement – similar to ones you see in all the magazines, social media, etc!
Except, I have a brown thumb. It is also an accomplishment to kill every one of my indoor plants I have ever purchased.
So I got the idea to make a faux orchid arrangement as the ones that are available for purchase are quite pricey!
I purchased this set of Orchid stems– you get a set of 4 for under $20. I ended up doing this project for another vase and bought these orchid stems which were a little more expensive at 2 for $20 – they look a *bit* more real, but really they both look good.
I purchased this set of Orchid leaves – you get 3 plants for under $20.
The blue and white porcelain bowl I purchased at Home Goods for $20. Floral foam was $3.
I took these pictures but then ended up purchasing are these stakes to make the stems a little more upright.
- Take your dry floral foam and cut a piece to wedge into your vase.
- Poke and place your orchid stems into the foam.
- Then place your orchid leaves into the foam.
- Use reindeer moss to cover the foam.
So I suppose project total was $63 – BUT listen… BONUS!! I made *TWO* orchid arrangements with the materials I bought! This one is sitting in my master bathroom! I already had this vase sitting here and had a faux rose that was looking… meh so I put this orchid stem here instead! I LOVE it!
Here is an update – with the slightly more expensive stems attached to the bamboo steak.
Here are some blue and white planters/vases that could work if you aren’t able to find one at Home Goods Or if Home Goods is closed in your area!
Beautiful – and I love all the blue and white!
Shelley