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- 1 Teapot
- Approximately 5 stems each - pink alstroemeria and lavender freesia
- Optional- 1 rubberband
- Floral clippers, knife and flower food/preservative
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| Criss-cross Method Directions:
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Step 1 - Fill the teapot with water that has been treated with flower food/preservative.
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Step 2 - Cut the stems about an inch longer than the height of the teapot.
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Step 3 - Remove any leaves/foliage that will be below the water line.
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Step 4 - Criss-cross the stems in the bottom of the teapot. This will make a web to hold the flowers in place.
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| Rubberbanded Bouquet Directions:
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Step 1 - Fill the teapot with water that has been treated with flower food/preservative.
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Step 2 - Remove any leaves/foliage that will be below the water line.
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Step 3 - If you are right handed, hold the flowers in your left hand (vice-versa if you are left handed). Hold the flowers just under their blooms.
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Step 4 - Each flower is added so that the blooms are at the same height. Try to make a round shaped bouquet.
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Step 5 - Rubberband the bouquet together and then cut the stems to the height of the teapot.
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Step 6 - Check the water level daily and add water treated with flower food/preservative, as needed.
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