How to Create a Gorgeous Easter Basket with Fresh Flowers

Easter is almost here, and making a flower basket is a fun project anyone can do. You do not need to be an expert to create something pretty for your home or as a gift. Today, we want to share some easy steps to make an Easter basket with fresh flowers that will impress your family and friends. You just need to order easter flowers and start with these steps. 

Pick the Right Basket

First, you need to find a good basket. Look around your house; you might already have one! If not, stores like Walmart or Target sell cheap baskets this time of year. Make sure your basket is not too small, because you will need space for flowers and Easter goodies. A medium-sized basket with a handle works best. The color does not matter much because the flowers will be the main attraction, but natural colors like tan or light brown tend to look nice with spring flowers. 

Get Your Supplies Ready

Before you start, gather everything you need: 

●      Your basket

●      Plastic liner or container that fits inside the basket

●      Floral foam (the green spongy stuff)

●      Fresh flowers from a florist in Wilmington

●      Easter grass or moss

●      Ribbon

●      Small Easter decorations like eggs or bunnies

●      Scissors

●      Water

Prepare Your Basket

Now you need to make your basket ready for flowers. Flowers need water to stay fresh, so you cannot just put them directly in a basket. First, place a plastic container or liner inside your basket. If you do not have a special liner, you can use a plastic bowl or even line the basket with a plastic bag. Then, put your floral foam in this container. Soak the foam in water first until it is completely wet. The foam will hold water and keep your flowers fresh longer. 

Add Easter Grass

After the foam is in place, add some Easter grass or moss around it. This covers the foam and container so they cannot be seen. Plus, it makes your basket look very Easter-like! You can find Easter grass at dollar stores or any place that sells Easter stuff. Green looks natural, but pastel colors can be fun too. 

Choose and Prepare Your Flowers

Now for the fun part - the flowers! Spring flowers work best for Easter baskets. Some good choices for easter flower delivery in Wilmington are: 

●      Tulips

●      Daffodils

●      Daisies

●      Carnations

●      Baby's breath

You can buy these flowers in Wilmington DE, at grocery stores or flower shops. Before putting them in your basket, cut the stems at an angle with sharp scissors. This helps them drink water better. Make the stems shorter - about 3-5 inches long - so they fit nicely in your basket. 

Arrange the Flowers

Start putting flowers into the foam, starting with the bigger flowers first. Push the stems firmly into the foam so they stay in place. Put taller flowers toward the back or middle, and shorter ones toward the front and sides. Do not bunch all the same flowers together; mix them up for a natural look. Leave some spaces between flowers to add smaller fillers like baby's breath later. Keep stepping back to look at your arrangement from different angles.

Add Easter Decorations

Once your flowers are arranged, add some Easter decorations. Stick small plastic eggs or tiny bunny figures among the flowers. You can attach these to toothpicks or small sticks to help them stay in place. Do not add too many; just a few will make your basket festive without taking attention away from the pretty flowers. 

Finish with a Ribbon

Tie a nice ribbon around the handle of your basket for the final touch. Pastel colors like light pink, baby blue, or lavender look good for Easter. You can make a simple bow or get fancy if you know how to make nice bows.

Making an Easter flower basket is really not hard! It is a nice activity to do by yourself or with kids. Your finished basket will make a wonderful centerpiece for your Easter table or a thoughtful gift for someone special. Just get your same-day flower delivery in Delaware from Dibiaso’s Florist and get started on making your perfect floral arrangement! The best part is that you can feel proud knowing you made something beautiful with your own hands.