With Lisianthus, Lavender & Burgundy Scabiosa, Tweedia & Calycina Heather

What you need:

• 1 stem white Lisianthus (large flower cut 3.5 ", unopened flower cut 4.25")

• 1 Lavender Scabiosa (cut 3.5 inches)

• 1 Burgundy Scabiosa (cut 4" & 2.5 inches)

• 2 sprigs Tweedia (cut 5 inches)

• 1 sprig Calycina Heather (cut 5 inches)

• 18.5 inches of 1/2 inch sheer pink ribbon

• floral tape (purchase here)

• 24 gauge green enameled paddle wire (purchase here)

• 1 corsage pin (purchase here)

• Tools:

• small garden shears (purchase here) or regular garden shears (purchase here)

• heavy duty scissors (99 cent store)

• fabric scissors

Steps: 5

Rated: Easy

There are many times when it's really cool to know how to make a corsage.  Whether it is for homecoming, prom, a formal dance, a wedding, or Mother's Day.  Once you learn the techniques, then you can adapt and use your creativity to achieve the look that you want to match the colors you are using.

We can thank the French for the word "corsage".  It sounds French doesn't it?  It means bodice or the upper part of a dress.  In the 15th century, flowers pinned to the middle of the bodice of a dress were called "bouquet de corsage".  The wearing of flowers and fruits at weddings however, was practiced as far back as the Ancient Greeks to ward off evil spirits.  The Greeks wore flowers and herbs either pinned to their clothes or carried.  See: https://www.gardenguides.com/113340-types-flowers-corsages.html

If you have your flowers, ribbon and supplies, let's begin.