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Looking for ideas to freshen up your home and save money too? \u00a0Check out these easy DIY ideas for arranging inexpensive grocery store flowers with favorite vintage vessels! \u00a0You’re going to add pretty touches around your home in no time with these budget-friendly and simple ideas!<\/em><\/p>\n

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With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, pretty flowers are probably on your mind too! \u00a0But here’s the real question…would you rather receive an expensive, already-made arrangement or a bouquet with which you can inexpensively arrange grocery store flowers in your favorite vintage vessel…or maybe splurge on a pretty vase that you can keep and enjoy?!<\/strong><\/p>\n

You probably already guessed my answer!<\/p>\n

It’s the perfect excuse to pull out some favorite vintage vessels and take some time to be creative! \u00a0Plus, I love that some fresh flowers sprinkled throughout our home gives us a little touch of that early spring decor too!<\/p>\n

If your answer was to create your own unique flower arrangements with budget-friendly grocery store flowers too, then you’re in luck today. \u00a0I’m sharing my favorite simple tips throughout this post. \u00a0<\/p>\n

At the same time, you’ll also find ideas that you can use throughout the spring season too!<\/p>\n

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Is it cheaper to make your own flower arrangements?<\/em><\/h3>\n

I give a 500% YES answer to this question!<\/strong> \u00a0If you go to a grocery store that carries a nice selection of cut flowers, you should be able to put together a lovely arrangement for much less money than you’d spend at a florist.<\/p>\n

For me, the real cost is in the vessels I use. \u00a0Over time, I have invested in vintage and new vessels that I truly love. \u00a0Even though they may not have been cheap, they pay for themselves many times over in the long run.<\/p>\n

Plus, the combination of pretty flowers\u00a0and<\/em> an amazing vessel or container can create a true statement piece that adds to the character and warmth of your home.<\/p>\n

Pro Tip: When you find vases, containers, or vessels that you really love, they are usually worth your investment. \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

You can use them for many years and throughout every season.<\/p>\n

At the same time, you may come across your favorite piece ever for a great deal at a thrift store or flea market. \u00a0I’m always keeping an eye out for pretty vessels and containers for floral arranging!<\/strong><\/p>\n

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How do you make a flower arrangement on a budget?\u00a0<\/em><\/h3>\n

Use grocery store flowers!<\/strong><\/h3>\n

We are going to look at some of these ideas in more detail in this post, but here are some general ideas to consider for arranging inexpensive grocery store flowers:<\/p>\n

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  1. Use a small bowl<\/strong> to create a low, table top arrangement.<\/li>\n
  2. Cut fresh greenery from your yard to save on the arrangement cost.<\/li>\n
  3. Thrift<\/strong> for pretty vessels and containers for flowers.<\/li>\n
  4. Make a statement arrangement by choosing a vessel with a lot of patina and character.<\/li>\n
  5. Break up a bouquet to make several smaller arrangements<\/strong>. \u00a0Grouped together, they can make a big statement or add simple, subtle touches throughout a room.<\/li>\n
  6. Incorporate fresh fruit or other fresh produce.<\/li>\n
  7. Create a beautiful arrangement with just greenery (this could be a totally free option!)<\/li>\n
  8. Make pretty arrangements using only the cheap filler flowers, also referred to as stock bunches.<\/li>\n
  9. Cut bare branches from the yard<\/strong> and add in the center to create height for a larger arrangement.<\/li>\n
  10. Mix realistic faux flowers and fresh greenery to create an arrangement that will trick everyone!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    What are some key tips when arranging flowers?<\/em><\/h3>\n
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    1. Remember to cut the stems at an angle<\/strong>. \u00a0(My Memaw said to always cut them under running water, so I do!)<\/li>\n
    2. Clip off greenery that will be below the water line in the vase.<\/li>\n
    3. Refresh the water often, daily if needed. \u00a0This also depends on the kind of florals you are using.<\/li>\n
    4. Use fresh, local flowers when possible.<\/li>\n
    5. Consider the balance and height rule. \u00a0The best arrangements are usually when the flower height is one and a half times the height of the container.<\/strong> \u00a0However, I don’t always follow this. \u00a0For example, you’ll see an arrangement in this post where I did exactly the opposite. \u00a0(Obviously, I think it worked. Haha!)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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      How to Arrange Inexpensive Grocery Store Flowers with Vintage Vessels<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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      Grocery Store Flowers Idea #1:<\/strong><\/h3>\n

      Make Beautiful Grocery Store Flower Arrangements with Small Bowls.<\/em><\/h4>\n

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      My current obsession with vintage ironstone jelly molds<\/strong><\/span><\/a> made me want to see how I could create a small flower arrangement with some Trader Joe’s roses and my newest jelly mold find<\/strong><\/span>!<\/a><\/p>\n

      At the same time, you could easily use any favorite, smaller-sized bowl or dish that you already have on hand!<\/p>\n

      Also, while the roses were a great price for the bouquet, you could make a similar low, tabletop arrangement with a bowl and other stems that have a more open bloom. \u00a0For example, hydrangeas or sunflowers work great in a bowl like this too.<\/p>\n

      Pro Tip: Before going to buy flowers, decide what bowl you want to use. \u00a0Take it with you to the store so you can see how many flowers you need.<\/strong><\/p>\n

      If you don’t want to take the actual bowl, at least have a pretty good idea of the size.<\/p>\n

      (I speak from experience because I did NOT decide ahead of time. \u00a0Haha! \u00a0In full transparency, I would love this arrangement more if I would have had about 4-5 more rose stems!)<\/p>\n

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      How do you arrange roses in a grocery store?<\/em><\/h3>\n

      Step One for grocery store flowers:<\/strong><\/h3>\n

      I used clear scotch tape to create a grid across my ironstone. \u00a0Since I was using smaller roses, I made the grid pretty tight<\/strong>. \u00a0If you are using larger blooms, make the grid squares larger so there is enough room for the blooms to open after a day or so<\/p>\n

      Pro Tip: This tape technique also works great for large arrangements in wide vessels, such as a crock, wide glass hurricane, or bucket.<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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      Step Two for grocery store flowers:<\/strong><\/h3>\n

      I added water\u00a0after<\/strong> creating my grid. \u00a0Trust me; you’ll save yourself a mess. ???? I did fill my jelly mold pretty full since my flower stems will be so short. \u00a0You’ll want to add water each day, too, so the cut flowers are getting enough water!<\/p>\n

      Especially since the bowl is short and the rose stems had to be cut short, they drink up the water very quickly. \u00a0Try setting an alarm to help you remember to add water. \u00a0Your roses can last for quite a few days if you keep the water fresh!<\/p>\n

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      Step Three for grocery store flowers:<\/strong><\/h3>\n

      The next step is the fun part! \u00a0I clipped my flowers to about 4 inch stems.<\/strong> \u00a0Short enough to fit in my ironstone dish but long enough to support the bloom. \u00a0Then just fill each grid square with a single flower! \u00a0So simple but looks so pretty!<\/p>\n

      Pro Tip: Measure the height of your bowl so\u00a0you know how\u00a0short to\u00a0cut the stems. \u00a0If they are too short, the stem won’t support the weight of the bloom. \u00a0So, make them as long as possible.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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      (In full disclosure, I would have loved to have 3 more roses, but I made do with what I had and spaced them out just a tad. \u00a0It still worked great and made a really pretty little arrangement.)<\/p>\n

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      Grocery Store Flowers Idea #2:<\/strong><\/h3>\n

      How to make grocery store flowers look expensive?<\/em><\/h3>\n

      Arrange inexpensive flowers in an amazing vintage vessel or pretty vase to create a statement piece on a budget.<\/em><\/h3>\n

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      This chippy bucket is undoubtedly one of my favorite home decor accessories! \u00a0Best I understand, it is a vintage <\/span>wooden sap<\/span> bucket<\/span> and the dealer I purchased it from got it from France.<\/p>\n

      Vintage + chippy + French<\/strong><\/span><\/a> is a pretty exciting find!<\/p>\n

      Even though this bucket isn’t French, I love the color and patina!<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

      You can find some other pretty, vintage bucket with lots of patina:<\/p>\n