If you don't have the perfect flower vase you can create your own. Similar to the perfect picture frame for your favorite photo, the correct container is essential.

Here's a fun and simple way to create your own custom container.

 Covered Can - Recipe by Jill Slater
Courtesy: Flower Promotion Organization

Materials:

·        1 paint pail measuring 7-inches tall x 8-inches in diameter. Or, use an empty can with similar measurements.

·        Approximately 20 to 30 stems of pink or purple larkspur

·        2 large rubber bands from the newspaper

·        Two yards of twine or raffia

·        1 bouquet of fresh cut flowers. Match the flowers to the color of the larkspur selected.

·        Floral preservative

Floral clippers and scissors

Directions:

Step 1 - Slip the two rubber band over the empty container, one high and one low.

Step 2 - Cut the larkspur to even lengths to the height of the container.

Step 3 - Attach the larkspur in a vertical "fencing" pattern all around the container by slipping them underneath the rubber bands.

Step 4 - When the container is completely covered with larkspur, hide the rubber bands by tying raffia or twine around them.

Step 5 - Now fill the larkspur covered container with your favorite fresh cut flowers.

Find out more about July's birth month flower: the Larkspur

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