Christmas Decorating

Gold Christmas Basket – Silk Flower Arrangement

This arrangement is made in a basket, using dri-foam for the mechanics. It is made from dried and artificial materials.

Gold Christmas Basket - Silk Flower Arrangement

Artificial gold fabric leaves give height, and to the right of these, some gold ting-ting has been threaded with gold beads. (See detailed picture below.)

Three gold candles give a festive look, but should not be lit as they are too close to the flammable dried and artificial materials used in the arrangement.

Some white Poinsettia forms the focal area, and cones, artificial grapes, a gold wicker ball, and other artificial materials have been added to give interest.

I have made some gold roses from folded shiny gold paper ribbon, and wired these together to form stems of small flowers. (See detail below.)

Closeups of the gold folded paper roses, and the beads on the ting-ting

About the Author

Chrissie Harten lives in Redditch, Worcestershire, England, with her husband, and her cute dog Toby. Gardening is her passion, and Chrissie loves to describe herself as a plantaholic. When she is not in her garden, Chrissie teaches Flower Arrangements and plays the Saxophone. She is the Secretary and Internet Officer of Bromsgrove and District Flower Arrangement Society, which is affiliated to NAFAS.

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