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At ditsy flowers, I love creating products that will help bring a little piece of nature into your home while adding a bit of ethereal, dreamy flowers to your wedding, bridal, or baby shower, or your never-ending DIY craft lists.
I have fallen in love with pressed flowers, but these Flower Frogs are my new favorite way to showcase fresh flowers in my home. Flower frogs are versatile tools that can be used in various containers and arrangements. They provide stability and support for your floral creations, allowing you to achieve the desired look with ease.
"THE MOON IS OFTEN HIDDEN BY A CLOUD;
FLOWERS ARE OFTEN SCATTERED BY THE WIND."
月に叢雲花に風
Elevate Your Floral Artistry
With our Flower Frogs, you can effortlessly create captivating Spring centerpieces. Secure seasonal foliage, colorful leaves, and vibrant flowers to infuse warmth and charm into your home. These versatile tools ensure your arrangements stay in place, whether you're crafting wreaths, table centerpieces, or decorative displays. Elevate your Spring decor this season with the help of our Flower Frogs, now available on Amazon. Get ready to capture the beauty of nature in your living spaces.
What is a flower frog?
In simple terms, a Flower Frog, also known as a Kenzan or Ikebana, is a device used in flower arranging to hold and stabilize stems in place. Dating back to the 14th century, Flower Frogs were used in Japan to arrange flowers. These frogs came in many different materials including various kinds of pottery, glass, and metal, and were designed to help arrange your delicate blooms in an attractive and easy-to-present manner.
If you love to feature flowers, but they never seem to fall like the influencer or bridal shop that you follow on Instagram, these are for you. They make arranging flowers in a vase or just by themselves a breeze. The flower frog is easy to use and can help create unique stunning works of art with your favorite flowers.
Sustainability
There is nothing more that I love than picking and choosing items that are good for the environment. Flower Frogs can be used over and over again, making them the sustainable alternative over floral foam and floral netting.
How to Use Your Ditsy Flower Flower Frogs
Select Your Container
Choose a shallow container for your flower arrangement. It could be a vase, bowl, or any suitable vessel and the mouth opening should be at least 3" wide.
Prepare Your Flower Frog
Place the flower frog at the base of the container. The pointed metal or plastic pins should be facing upward.
Add Water
Pour water into the container, ensuring that the flower frog and stems are completely submerged. This will keep your flowers fresh.
Cut and Prepare Stems:
Trim the flower stems to the desired length and remove any excess foliage or thorns that might be submerged in water.
Insert Stems
Hold each stem above the kenzan and gently press the stem onto the metal pins. The pins will secure the stems in place.
Arrange Flowers
Start with the focal flowers or larger blooms, inserting them into the kenzan to create the basic structure of your arrangement.
Add Foliage and Fillers
Place leaves, foliage, and smaller flowers to fill in the gaps and create a balanced look.
Create Depth:
Vary the heights of the stems by inserting them at different depths into the kenzan, giving your arrangement depth and dimension.
Adjust as Needed
Step back and assess your arrangement's overall shape and balance. Make any necessary adjustments by adding or repositioning stems.
How to use your flower frogs effectively to create beautiful and well-balanced floral arrangements with ease:
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Choose the Right Size: Select a flower frog that fits well within your chosen container. It should sit comfortably at the base without being too large or too small. A proper fit ensures stability for your arrangement.
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Create a Stable Base: Place the flower frog on a flat and even surface at the bottom of the container. This foundation will provide stability and prevent the arrangement from tipping over.
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Strategic Stem Placement: When inserting stems, position them at different angles and depths. This creates a natural and dynamic look while also ensuring that the arrangement stays securely anchored to the flower frog.
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Start with Structure: Begin by inserting the larger, sturdier stems to establish the arrangement's basic shape and structure. These stems provide a framework upon which you can build the rest of the arrangement.
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Balanced Distribution: Distribute the weight of the stems evenly across the flower frog. This prevents overloading one area and maintains stability. As you add stems, step back periodically to assess balance and make adjustments.
My Favorite Flower Frog Vases
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