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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!

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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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  1. nancy

    Would love ro make an arrangement to be displayed at work so that my coworker and i could enjoy! Would use tulips to as they are her favorite flower and i love the colors!

  2. Margizie

    I would like Michael’s or Hobby Lobby. My daughter is getting married next year and this would allow us to practice making a centerpiece with purple or blue flowers.

  5. deb

    I would choose Joann Fabrics only because on their proximity to my area…I love crafting …I always have something on my table as a centerpiece…usually fresh flowers that may be in season.

  6. Joanna

    I love JoAnne Fabrics. I would love to make an arrangement that I could use as a template for my upcoming wedding. Redskins/Steelers themed, so flowers with those colors.

  10. Darla

    I would love to have a gift card to use at Michaels for my daughter’s wedding. Tulips would be lovely!

  11. Kathy

    I would go to hobby lobby and probably put together an assortment of spring colored flowers.

  17. Naomie

    I would choose Michaels, they have a little bit of everything, and they’re closest to where I live.

  23. Lucy

    I love peonies and annuals, but those flowers pictures are gorgeous in that display! Michaels or Joannes is my fave!

  25. Brynne

    Michael’s. I’d make a similar arrangement for my engagement party. Tulips are so pretty!

  26. cwaltz

    I would choose Micheals. I’d love to make an arrangement for our porch area. I have a retro yellow glider and splashes of red. I’m thinking geraniums in a yellow vase maybe.

  29. Jessica

    I would go to Hobby Lobby and use tulips and maybe some others in there…
    I can’t believe you took those pictures–they look like they are from a magazine! You go girl!