Welcome! I recently found the coolest Test Tube vases on Amazon. I originally intended it for plant propagation, but on my latest Trader Joe’s run, I stumbled upon some gorgeous garden roses. While searching the house for a vase, I remembered my test tube vase set, and the arrangement turned out so pretty, I just had to share how to DIY a flower arrangement in test tube vases.
Today, I’m kicking off a (mostly) weekly series called Fresh Flower Fridays! Because, let’s be real, what’s better than celebrating the weekend with fresh blooms? In this series, I’ll be sharing tips and tricks on creating your own arrangements without breaking the bank, easy ways to style your flowers, and how to keep them happy and vibrant for as long as possible. I’ll try to keep the total cost under $25 a week (unless something ahhmazing catches my eye), and my biggest hope for this series is to inspire you to bring the joy of fresh flowers into your own home!
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Fresh Flowers from Trader Joe’s:
Trader Joe’s is my go-to for affordable and beautiful flowers. This week, I picked up a bunch of stunning garden roses in a mix of pinks and creams. They also had a great selection of other blooms, like white tulips, some really lovely spray roses and even some freesia, which I don’t often see there. The best part? These roses (8) were only [7.99]! While I was there I also bought some pretty seeded eucalyptus. For this arrangement, you don’t have to use roses. Feel free to pick your favorites.
Test Tube Vases:
I found my test tube vases on Amazon. They come in a set with a wooden stand, and they’re perfect for creating a modern and minimalist floral display. They’re also great for propagating plants, so it’s a win-win! You can find similar sets online or even at craft stores. If you don’t have test tubes, don’t worry! You can use small jars, bottles, or even shot glasses for a similar effect.
How to Arrange Your Flowers:
Prepping your roses:
Remove the outermost guard petals. Guard petals are the outermost petals of a rose, designed to protect the inner, more delicate petals. They might look a little rough or damaged, no worries it’s normal—it just means they’ve done their job of protecting the rose during growth and transport.
Trim off any leaves that will be below the water line of your vases. Using a sharp pair of scissors, cut your roses at a 45-degree angle so that the stem will be able to maximize water intake.
Arranging your flowers:
Arranging flowers in the test tubes is super easy.
- Fill each tube with fresh warm water- use flower preservative of your choice.
- Trim your roses to just twice the height of the test tubes.
- Add your greenery- I am using seeded eucalyptus.
- Don’t be afraid to play around with the arrangement until you’re happy with it.
Once you have your test tube completed, add it to the stand and continue with the remaining vases.
When all the tubes are done, I like to step back and add some extra greenery to fill in any gaps. Since the seeded eucalyptus drapes beautifully, I am adding it to the ends to help balance out the shape of the rectangle.
Embrace minimalist style with this simple and elegant test tube flower arrangement. Perfect for small spaces. #MinimalistDecor #FlowerArrangement #SimpleDIY
That’s it! How easy was that?
Keeping Your Flowers Fresh:
Change the water in the test tubes every day or two to keep your flowers fresher longer. Trim the stems slightly each time you change the water to help them absorb water better. Also, keep your flowers away from direct sunlight and heat. With a little TLC, your arrangement should last a week or more!
So there you have it—a simple DIY flower arrangement using test tube vases and beautiful blooms from Trader Joe’s. I hope you enjoyed this first installment of Fresh Flower Fridays!
You can shop some of my other Flower Favorites on my Amazon Storefront.
I’d love to see your arrangements! Share your photos on social media and tag me using #FreshFlowerFridays. What kind of floral fun should we explore next? Tell me in the comments!
Until next time,
-Libbie
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