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Create Vintage Tin Flower Arrangements

Create Vintage Tin Flower Arrangements
March 2009


Spring’s abundance of greenery needn’t be confined to your stock of everyday vases. An old tin—dug from kitchen cabinets or turned up at a secondhand shop—makes a cheerful match for a monochromatic bouquet. To avoid rust and leaking, fit a watertight container inside the tin or line it with foil. Squat tins will require you to cut stems short; hold them in place with floral foam soaked in water overnight. For taller containers, simply tie a handful of stems together and drop them in. Here are a few pairings we love: 1. Green spider mums make a bright companion for the cool hues of an oyster tin. 2. Fralinger’s saltwater taffy logo brings the formality of red roses down a notch. 3. A coffee tin saves spray roses from appearing too dainty. 4. Candy cane stripes call attention to the touchable texture of sweet William ‘Green Trick.’

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