How to wrap a bouquet in corrugated paper?

Corrugated paper is a material from which you can create not only original crafts, but also decorative components for bouquets. From sheets of different colors, you can make very bright and attractive packaging that looks creative and fashionable. In today's article, we will find out how you can wrap a bouquet in beautiful corrugated paper.

The appearance of a bouquet largely depends not only on its main components, but also on the correctly selected decorative packaging. The more aesthetic and brighter the latter looks, the more attractive the whole composition is. Perfect packaging is obtained from corrugated paper. Today this material is very popular because it can be used for many creative and decorative purposes.

Consider the entire list of the main components that will be needed for an attractive bouquet design.

• Corrugated paper. This is the main component that will be needed to decorate the bouquet. It is recommended to buy branded paper issued by foreign brands, for example, Italian ones. You can find high-quality corrugated paper in stores selling creative goods, as well as stationery.

• Scissors. When packing a bouquet in corrugated paper, you cannot do without good scissors. It is recommended to use only such devices that have well-sharpened blades. Blunt scissors should not be used, since they cannot be used to make even cuts.

• Scotch. Adhesive tape may be needed to secure the attractive composition at different stages. Instead, an elastic band or thread of different colors is sometimes used.

• Decorative components. To make the packaging of the bouquet look more impressive and presentable, it can be supplemented with a variety of decorative components. In this matter, a person is not limited by anything, therefore he can choose absolutely any jewelry. Most often, multi-colored satin ribbons, plaits, crystals, pebbles and so on are chosen for the role of such elements.

There are other materials that can be used to wrap a beautiful bouquet. Let's consider their main features.

• Film. The most common material that is inexpensive, but looks aesthetically pleasing and neat. The texture and color of the film can be absolutely any.

• Net. Colored mesh material. The mesh can have holes of any size and shape. Often, this type of packaging is used in combination with other materials - the same crepe paper, film, and so on.

• Organza. An attractive material most often found in fancy wedding arrangements. Organza shines and looks presentable.

• Felt. A popular material for decorating bouquets is felt. The felt is soft, has a velvety texture. Fabrics can be used not only of a monochromatic look, but also original printed options. If the flowers have long stems, then for them you can choose a material of a natural beige or gray shade.

• Sisal. The specified type of packaging is relatively new. Sisal is a natural fiber that is produced from a specific type of plant. Its release occurs from the stem, while the material is not additionally processed in any way. If the bouquet contains flowers with short stems, then sisal will serve as an excellent decoration for the composition.

• Jute mesh. The fiber is rather coarse, much like burlap. Jute mesh is quite expensive and is rare. Most often, this material is used to complete status compositions.

If modern corrugated paper was chosen to decorate the bouquet, then the person will need to be very careful about the selection of its colors. Fortunately, stores today sell attractive packaging materials in a variety of palettes. The buyer can choose both neutral and very variegated shades for decorating the bouquet.

Consider what shades of paper will look especially aesthetically pleasing and attractive together with fresh flowers, collected in a bouquet.

• The popular color of paper for decorating bouquets is green. The positive shade goes very well with most colors. We are talking about roses, and about tulips, and about many other types of plants.

• Pink, soft purple and purple shades of corrugated paper look charming and cute. These types of packaging go well with contrasting shades of decorative ribbons and ties. The listed ranges are ideal if a person has decided to effectively and attractively decorate a gift of fresh flowers.

• Flower bouquets, packed in corrugated paper of a rich yellow hue, look bright. A similar color can be used in one composition with a different contrasting shade (darker).

• Wrapping paper with a deep red hue looks sensual and bright. This option is ideal for a wide variety of flowers, for example, white and red roses, as well as lush chrysanthemums.

• Fashionable and "refreshing" is a mint or light green shade. Such cool tones of corrugated paper will effectively highlight the beauty of white, pink, purple, blue, orange, red, purple, cyan and many other buds of natural flowers.

There are many more attractive shades that are perfect for decorating flower bouquets. Versatile options are white, beige or gray shades. Such packages are perfect for serious formal occasions. They can also be complemented with a variety of decorations for a more informal and formal look.

There are many different ways to decorate flower bouquets using corrugated paper. The methods can be both extremely simple and noticeably complicated. Currently, professional florists use special machines that create beautiful wavy bends on paper. With these ingredients, the packaging becomes brighter and more attractive.

Let's consider how you can form such beautiful curves with your own hands in order to wrap the bouquet as effectively as possible.

• You will need 2 contrasting stripes of corrugated paper (one of them should be wider than the second), which must be processed along the edge line, gently stretching with a blade. A wave-like shape should be achieved.
• The other edges of the paper blank are connected with a stapler, and then attached to the main package at the inner edge located at the top.
• After that, all that remains is to wrap the flower bouquet in paper.

Let's take a look at another detailed master class on self-packing flowers using corrugated paper.

• In the first step, a person will need to trim the flowers so that they acquire the required length. To make the bouquet composition look more attractive and interesting, it can be supplemented with greens, palm twigs, peony leaves. The stems of the plants will need to be carefully tied with a rope or ribbon.
• The next step is to cut off a piece of crepe paper. It should be either square or rectangular. The workpiece is laid out on the work surface. Next, you need to grab the closest edge of the canvas, and then bend it up to the distant edge, slightly shifting the place of the fold. The formed fold line will need to be smoothed well.
• Then the flowers can be laid on the prepared paper "bedding". After that, the corrugated paper will need to be folded like an envelope. An elastic band or other fastening element by means of which the flower bouquet is fixed should be located at the level of the fold of the corrugated paper. Thus, the packaging material will only partially cover the length of the stems.
• Now the structure, which the person undertook to wrap with corrugated paper, will need to be fixed with double-sided tape. Fasteners must be glued in the area of ​​the joint between the edges of the paper, superimposed on each other. If there is no double-sided tape in stock, then instead of it you can use a decorative lace, jute rope or high-quality floral wire.
• At the final stage, you will need to attach an attractive bow or a beautifully colored satin ribbon to the base of the flower bouquet.

There are a huge number of interesting and attractive ideas for decorating flower bouquets with your own hands using corrugated paper. Let's consider several of the most effective and original options.

• The simplest in execution, but very attractive will be the packaging, which uses paper of two colors. In this case, the inner paper layer can be light, and the outer one - dark.The reverse combination is also allowed.

• Corrugated wraps, complemented by bows or ties made of satin ribbons of various colors, look especially attractive and bright. It can be light, dark, golden, silver and many other options for decorative elements.

• The wrapper can consist not only of crepe paper, but also of mesh materials or film. In a single composition, such components look harmonious and aesthetically pleasing. Moreover, their colors can be either the same or contrasting with each other.

Let's take a look at some of the recommendations for decorating bouquets using corrugated paper.

• It should be borne in mind that the packaging of the bouquet should in no case draw absolutely all attention to itself. The wrapper is just an addition to the composition, not the main part of it.
• The color and texture of the wrapper should perform only one of the most important functions - either set off or contrast with the range of colors and decorative greenery.
• It is not recommended to wrap a bouquet of fresh flowers exclusively in corrugated paper or only in film, foil. If you have doubts about the design of the composition, it is better to refuse packaging altogether.
• You should take into account the fact that naturalness and naturalness are in fashion today, so flowers in a bouquet should not be sprayed with varnish or sparkles. Outdated decor techniques are no longer relevant.
• When choosing absolutely any packaging material, it is very important to pay attention to its condition. So, corrugated paper should not have any torn areas or strong ugly creases. If such defects are present, then it is better to replace the wrapper or abandon it altogether.
• Combining fresh flowers in a bouquet with a variety of dried flowers or greens, one must remember that not all plants can seamlessly coexist with each other.
• It is necessary to decide in advance on the design and color combinations of the planned corrugated paper packaging. Materials should overlap with the shades of living plants or contrast attractively with them.
• Additional decor will make the bouquet as elegant and solemn as possible. However, too many different decorations and additives can make the composition ridiculous and frankly overwhelmed. When decorating a bouquet beautifully, a person must observe moderation in everything.
• To pack a bouquet of fresh flowers with high quality and aesthetics, it is necessary to use only high-quality corrugated paper of sufficient density. Too cheap and impractical materials that are too thin are not suitable for packaging. Such parts will not be able to keep the desired shape, will quickly become unusable and will look frankly cheap.
• It is not recommended to use too dark, gloomy and depressive shades of corrugated paper, not diluted with decor, to decorate festive bouquets.

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