Simple DIY Rose Centerpieces

Posted: Aug 31, 2016

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These simple DIY Rose Centerpieces are perfect for your next party celebration and they are made with 100% Rainforest sustainable Roses from Kroger.

Did you know that the Rainforest once covered 14% of the earth, but because of deforestation it has dwindled down to cover a meager 6%? This is frightening because experts estimate that we are losing 137 plants, animals and insect species every single day. That equates to 50,000 species a year.

I am honored to be working with Kroger to help spread the word on how important it is for all of us to contribute to a sustainable social, economic and environmental future. Since Kroger is the LARGEST florist in the WORLD, who better to lead the campaign for Rainforest sustainability.

All of Kroger’s roses are Rainforest Alliance certified. Products bearing the Rainforest Alliance seal originate on or contain ingredients sourced from Rainforest Alliance Certified farms or forests. These farms and forests are managed according to rigorous environmental, social and economic criteria designed to conserve wildlife; safeguard soils and waterways; protect workers, their families and local communities; and increase livelihoods.

You can learn more about how Kroger is contributing to the influence of a positive change in sustainability {here}.

To inspire you to grab your roses from Kroger on your next grocery shopping trip, I thought I would share this simple DIY Rose Centerpiece idea. Perfect for the dinner table, or your next party.

What you’ll need—per centerpiece

1 small clear glass vase. Cylindrical and rectangular shapes work best.

12-15 roses {vary colors if you like}

7–10 stalks of your favorite greenery or leaves

Florist’s tape or you can use scotch tape

Gardening shears or sharp scissors

Note: Make sure no leaves from roses or greenery is touching or submerged in water.

How to make simple DIY Rose Flower Centerpieces

Choose a simple vase. Do not fill with water {you will fill when finished designing}
Use florist’s tape to create a grid over the top of the vase; make sure the edge of the tape overhangs the outside of the vase by about 1/2 to 1 inch.
Clip the stems of the roses so that when placed in the vase, the heads sit 2″-3″ inches above the top of the vase.
Place 4 to 5 roses into the grid, using any arrangement you find visually appealing, be creative. I like to put a single rose in each square of the grid. Once this is finished start adding your greenery throughout the grid, making sure to place your greenery lower than your flowers. Again be creative and have fun.
Once your area is full, add a few more roses to any empty area. Turn your vase to observe it from all angles, trying to be consistent.
Once you are happy with your design, add the packet of flower food to the bottom of your vase and fill with cool water. Again make sure no leaves are touching or submerged in water.

I am honored to work with the Kroger company, who earned the Rainforest Alliance Chain award, to help spread the word about their 100% Rainforest Sustainable Roses.

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Kroger Company. The opinions and text are all mine.