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 Glass
Cruets
Simple oil cruets (or dashing perfume bottles) make voluptuous vases
for flowers. Create a stunning monochromatic effect by adding colored
water and matching blossoms. These arrangements look the most vivid when
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Materials:
 | Assorted glass cruets or
perfume bottles
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| Food coloring
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| Small or miniature
blossoms in bright vibrant colors, 1-5 stems per cruet
(i.e., yellow mini daffodils, roses, mums, gerbera daisies, etc. )
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| Sharp knife or flower
cutters |
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Instructions:
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1. | | Thoroughly
clean all cruets, making sure not to leave any soap residue as it
will shorten flower’s life.
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2. | | Fill
containers 3/4 full with water, adding a few drops of chlorine
bleach to keep water fresh. Remove any leaves or foliage that will
be below water line.
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3. | | Measure stem
length next to cruet to see where stems should be cut. The flowers
should top-off at about 1/2 the height of the container.
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4. | | Cut stems on
a 45-degree angle for better water absorption.
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5. | | Before
putting flowers in cruets, add food coloring drop by drop until you
reach the desired hue and intensity of blossom.
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6. | | Place stems
in cruet. |
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