How to Make a Hatbox Flower Arrangement

Surprise a loved one with a hatbox full of their favorite blooms.

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Hatbox Flower Arrangement

Hatbox Flower Arrangement

Create a gorgeous flower arrangement for any occasion.

Photo by: Rennai Hoefer, Ten22 Studio

Rennai Hoefer, Ten22 Studio

Looking for a creative way to give flowers to someone special? With our easy step-by-step tutorial and free printable labels, you can create a gorgeous flower arrangement for any occasion. They say that presentation is everything, and these darling hat boxes are sure to delight.

The other good news is that this tutorial works for any budget. All types of flowers look beautiful in these simple containers. Simply choose your favorite blooms, from carnations to garden roses or peonies and follow the instructions to create a beautiful arrangement.

Materials

  • hatbox
  • white wrapping paper (if desired)
  • ruler
  • pencil
  • scissors
  • tape
  • fresh floral foam
  • glass vase (fit inside hatbox)
  • flowers/greenery
  • printable labels

Step 1: Gather all necessary supplies

Hatbox Flower Arrangement

Hatbox Flower Arrangement

Materials needed to make a hatbox flower arrangement.

Photo by: Rennai Hoefer, Ten22 Studio

Rennai Hoefer, Ten22 Studio

Step 2: Download, print and cut box labels.

Hatbox Flower Arrangement

Hatbox Flower Arrangement

Download, print and cut box labels.

Photo by: Rennai Hoefer, Ten22 Studio

Rennai Hoefer, Ten22 Studio

Step 3: Use a ruler to measure the height of the hatbox.

Hatbox Flower Arrangement

Hatbox Flower Arrangement

Use a ruler to measure the height of the hatbox.

Photo by: Rennai Hoefer, Ten22 Studio

Rennai Hoefer, Ten22 Studio

Step 4: Use the measurement to cut a strip of wrapping paper long enough to fit around the hatbox.

Hatbox Flower Arrangement

Hatbox Flower Arrangement

Use the measurement of the hatbox to cut a strip of wrapping paper long enough to fit around it.

Photo by: Rennai Hoefer, Ten22 Studio

Rennai Hoefer, Ten22 Studio

Step 5: Cut wrapping paper.

Hatbox Flower Arrangement

Hatbox Flower Arrangement

Cut wrapping paper.

Photo by: Rennai Hoefer, Ten22 Studio

Rennai Hoefer, Ten22 Studio

Step 6: Attach wrapping paper to hatbox using tape.

Hatbox Flower Arrangement

Hatbox Flower Arrangement

Attach wrapping paper to hatbox using tape.

Photo by: Rennai Hoefer, Ten22 Studio

Rennai Hoefer, Ten22 Studio

Step 7: Use tape to attach the printable label to the front of the wrapped hatbox.

Hatbox Flower Arrangement

Hatbox Flower Arrangement

Use tape to attach the printable label to the front of the wrapped hatbox.

Photo by: Rennai Hoefer, Ten22 Studio

Rennai Hoefer, Ten22 Studio

Your hatbox is complete and ready for your arrangement.

To make the arrangement, first place glass vase and fresh floral foam into the hatbox.

Note: For longer flower life, soak floral foam in water for 10-15 minutes before inserting into a vase.

Add your choice of flowers and greenery, cutting each stem at an angle and at the same length, then inserting into the floral foam.

Hatbox Flower Arrangement

Hatbox Flower Arrangement

A hatbox flower arrangement for Mother's Day.

Photo by: Rennai Hoefer, Ten22 Studio

Rennai Hoefer, Ten22 Studio

Hatbox Flower Arrangement

Hatbox Flower Arrangement

All types of flowers look beautiful in these simple containers.

Photo by: Rennai Hoefer, Ten22 Studio

Rennai Hoefer, Ten22 Studio

Hatbox Flower Arrangement

Hatbox Flower Arrangement

Add your choice of flowers and greenery to your hatbox arrangement.

Photo by: Rennai Hoefer, Ten22 Studio

Rennai Hoefer, Ten22 Studio

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