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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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  3. Theresa

    I’d probably go to Hobby Lobby and I love arrangements with mixed greenery and dried twigs and just a little splash of color.
    Thanks for the chance

  5. Sarah Hans

    Hobby Lobby. They have a great glass and ribbon selection. I think for the bouquet itself I would like to do Daisies with a few branches of Rosemary (I have TONS) and slices of small oranges or tangerines and limes, as a twist on this arrangement.

  6. Sandy

    JoAnn’s. It’s really close to my house. Tulips have always been my favorite. My daughter can help me with the display.

  9. Mj Nelson

    I’d choose Hobby Lobby (since it’s the most convenient to me) to make this beautiful flower arrangement! What could be more cheerful than sunny yellow tulips and lemons : )? It coordinates with my kitchen beautifully–thanks for the inspiration!

  13. Melissa Hansson

    I would love a Michael’s card. I’ve got plans to make an exotic piece in honor of the beginning of tiki season!

  25. Mindy Ranck

    I would get my craft supplies at michaels. We don’t have any of the other stores around here.

  27. Brenda D.

    I would go to Hobby Lobby. I would also make an arrangement out of tulips. I think tulips are pretty in a vase or a metal bucket, and add a couple hydrangeas heads in with them. I thought putting the lemons in the water was a very ingenious idea