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Easy DIY Tulip Arrangement + Win a $25 Craft GC (2 Winners!)

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While I absolutely love fresh flowers, I have to admit I've never been a big fan of roses. They're over priced (and even more so for holidays), and frankly, I think they're kind of boring. I'd far prefer a dramatic bouquet of cut tulips any day — like this fun, Spring-like arrangement that I made yesterday!

It was really easy to put together — all you need are tulips, a lemon, and a mason jar. I think Le Parfait jars are so pretty, but they can get a little spendy. You can often find just the bottoms at thrift stores when the lids get broken, which is perfect for flower arrangements.

The first thing you'll want to do is trim about an inch off the bottom of each flower to allow them to take in more water so they last longer. Fill your jar with water and arrange the flowers. Then slice up your lemon into 1/4" rounds and tuck them into the jar around the flower stems.

The lemons will have the tendency to float to the top, but the stems should help anchor them into place. I'd just recommend adding them where you plan to display your arrangement so you don't have to move it after you get them placed exactly where you want them.

And that's it — a beautiful arrangement that takes only minutes to put together.

Two lucky Deal Seeking Mom readers will win a $25 gift card to the craft store of their choice — Hobby Lobby, Michael’s or Joanne Fabrics — to put together their own tulip arrangement!

To Win:

Just leave a comment on this post sharing which store you would choose and what kind of arrangement you’d like to do!

This giveaway ends at 11:59 p.m. EST on April 30, 2012 and is open to all U.S. residents 18 years or older. At the end of the Contest Period one entrant will be selected by the Sponsor from the eligible pool of entries. Read the complete official rules. Good luck!

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Comments

  1. Jan

    Tulips > roses for me, too! I would definitely do a tulip arrangement. JoAnn’s is the craft store in my area … I’m always there! lol

  5. Samina

    I’d got to JoAnn with my gift card, but I’d totally copy your tulip arrangement – it sings “summer” to me!

  9. Tara

    I’d choose Michael’s and I think it would be fun to do an arrangement with my daughter using flowers that are growing in our own yard! Daisies and irises right now.

  11. tamber squires

    I would choose Micheal’s I love that store and my mother love tulips and this would be a amazing easy project to do with my kids for her.

  13. Kate

    I’m not a fan of roses, either… my choice would be a Michael’s gc to arrange tulips and daffodils – I love yellow and white flowers in my kitchen!

  14. Valetta Kemp

    I love Tulips, they’re so fresh after a long winter. I would go to Michaels because out of all craft stores, I truly believe their staff is the most helpful!

  19. DONNA

    Tulips, carnations or daisies! Any or all of them would would look great with the lemons. Hobby Lobby is a favorite of mine!

  21. jennifer murphy

    I would go to Michaels, I think Hobby Lobby is a bit expensive. I would cut whatever flowers are available from my property. I have a variety of flowers and bushes to choose from, and it’s free!

  23. Priscilla

    I Live near Michaels but. a Hobby Lobby opened nearby. I would love to go there and find a large vase to make a arrangement with lemons and limes.

  24. Carla Blevins

    I would choose Michael’s or JoAnn Fabrics! I would use tulips as well because they are by far my favorite flowers!

  28. Alison

    I’d choose to go to Michaels and make a beautiful centerpiece of hydrangeas. They are just gorgeous!

  29. Tracy

    Too cute! Love the mason jar idea. A nice bunch of fresh wildflowers would look great, too with the silicon gel beads. I would have to choose Michaels and would use the card to purchase a great jar/vase for the arrangement that you have inspired me to make :)

  30. Sara Z.

    Love the tulips plus the suggestion another commenter made…peonies!

    Oh, and I would probably choose Jo-Ann.