Pomanders became popular a few years back as an alternative to flower girl and bridesmaid bouquets. Now they are used as decor for every aspect of the wedding. From dressing up the aisle to centerpieces, you can even hang pomanders to give your wedding a little something extra for the reception.
Also know as kissing balls, these floral (or non-floral) balls are easy to make and are perfect for any wedding, reception, bridal shower, or Holiday party. They are easy to make and can be done in 4 easy steps!
Supplies:
- Floral Foam Balls {the ones with the mesh wrapper give you a handle!}
- Wholesale Flowers- such as roses, spray roses, sunflowers, daisies, carnations, or any sturdy flower!
- Floral Wire {20 gauge}, Shears, and Ribbon
Directions:
1. Soak foam ball in water, let sink on it’s own, don’t dunk. This will ensure ball is soaked and flowers will have plenty of water to “drink”!
2. Prep flowers by trimming the stems at an angle, leaving about an inch or two beneath the head. If the flower stems are week, you can support them with the wire. Trim wire to 4 inch pieces to support the stem from the flower head.
3. Add flowers! Start adding in a straight row, making a ring around the ball, then fill in each half overlapping petals to fill in all gaps.
4. Add Ribbon and Decorate. Slip ribbon through the loop and then tie a bow or knot. If you prefer a clean look, tie a tight knot, then take the wire to help push your knot into the top of the ball and out of sight!
If you use artificial flowers or a non-floral material the pomanders can make a great keepsake after the wedding or you can sell them!
Happy Crafting! 🙂
DIY tutorial courtesy of Fifty Flowers. Photos courtesy of Two Pair Photography via Bloomed to Last, flowerpowerdecor.com.
