How to Create a Teacup Floral Arrangement

Select a tea cup and saucer with an appealing pattern or color scheme. If making the arrangement as a gift or for a specific season/holiday, choose a cup and saucer that fits the theme. They may even be a mismatched pair as long as the general color and/or patterns complement each other.

Prepare the round foam ball (available in craft stores) to fit inside the cup. To do this, rub the bottom back and forth several times against a tabletop until a flat base is formed. This helps the ball sit level and sturdy.

Add a nickel-sized bead of hot glue onto the center of the flattened base. Firmly press and hold the foam ball in place inside the tea cup for about 20 seconds until it is set.

Lay out the floral stems on a table. If you are using a bunch/spray, cut individual stems with wire cutters or garden shears. The exposed stem length should be about 3 to 5 inches to start and you will need approximately 6 to 10 stems, depending on the blossom size. You can always shorten any later if needed.

Place 1 to 3 of the boldest/tallest stems into the foam ball center to serve as the foundation for your arrangement. (Note: if you are using dried flowers, you may want to attach a section of florist wire to the stem, winding the top and bottom securely to make the stems easier to poke into the foam).

Place three smaller stems of one kind around the centerpieces at diagonal angles, like spokes on a clock. Place them at the 1 o’clock, 5 o’clock, and 9 o’clock positions.

Fill in the remaining open spaces with 3 to 5 additional stems and/or beaded picks until the arrangement looks full and balanced but not overcrowded.

Fill in around the flowers with as much artificial moss as needed to cover the foam ball. You will most likely only need a handful.

Attach the ribbon around the cup handle and tie into a bow facing front. If adding a small silver spoon, place it into the bow or rest along the saucer rim. Shake the spray can of glitter for 20 seconds and then lightly spray glitter over the flowers, if desired, holding the can 8 to 10 inches away from the project.