Making something with boxwood greenery had been on my list forever, so long, in fact, that I bought it and promptly pulled it off the stems. Then I had no idea what to do with it. I tried a million things, but in the end the only thing I did with it was pile it all into a bag and put it into storage bin. But then, a crazy idea came to my mind... what if I put it into a vintage cheese box?
Of course, I didn't have any floral foam. That's what most folks use when making arrangements, but I never seem to have any of it on hand. Yeah, I know I could have bought some... but then I really didn't want to change out of my PJs. So, instead, I just stuffed some tissue paper into the bottom of the box, then tucked all the greenery right on top.
Is it secure? Yep! But then I don't have little hands trying to pluck it out, either. Just tucking it into the box worked perfect for me - while I was in my PJs, of course! I'm always about trying to make things work with what I've got... because who wants to go shopping for floral foam? You neither? Yeah.... that's what I thought.
Have you used what you have lately?
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This is beautiful!!! I bet it will look so festive tucked into a bookshelf or on a table!!!! I love that something so simple can make a big statement!
ReplyDeleteI love it, what a great idea!
ReplyDeleteI'm with ya - I never have floral foam on had either. tissue paper works for me! :) Great idea BTW
ReplyDeleteThis is so pretty. What a great idea!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea and I have several boxwoods around the garden. I know I must have a cheese box somewhere!!
ReplyDeleteGina - How sweet that looks!! Isn't it amazing what you can do with what you have on hand when you have to?
ReplyDeleteJudy
Brilliant idea, and love the cheese box:)
ReplyDeleteI love it. I've been looking for boxwood, where did you get it?
ReplyDeleteThat is so cute!And looks real too!Hmmm lets see I have used newspaper when no other paper is around.Or styrofoam works too.
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Anne
This is such a simple idea,yet looks stunning* I love your ideas.(I have also have had ideas that cannot wait for me to dress* so like you I have worked many times in my 'PJ's')**** '-D
ReplyDeleteClever! And super cute.....I have lots of pinecones and acorns around that I've glittered and can see them put amongst your boxwood, thanks for the great idea :)
ReplyDeleteso cute! I've had a beautiful old cheese box for a while just sitting and waiting on something wonderful to happen. Now I need to find a boxwood... hum....
ReplyDeleteI found mine at Hobby Lobby - but I think most craft stores would have it. I think there was two "batches" of it in that bag.
DeleteLove the old cheese box and the boxwood looks so cute in it...but I don't know where to find it either??!! I have an old thread box that this would look cute in too...thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteOh Gina, I love that someone likes to stay in there PJs like I do! LOL! I think your boxwood is so beautiful - you know why it's so beautiful? Because of that fabulous cheese box. Oh what I could do with that! Love it. Love the boxwood too!
ReplyDeleteP.S. My goal is to meet you at one of those fun blog conferences (I've never been) - we could hang out in our PJs after dinner while you teach me all you know about becoming a blog sensation - or at least until it was time for me to go back to my own room - what do you think?
Oh how fun! I'd love to! I'll be at Snap & Haven next year... but that's about as much travelling as I can fathom. After my whirlwind year this year, I'm just tired :)
DeleteLooks great...now if you could just teach us how to make a FAUX cheese box, we'd all be set : ) !!
ReplyDeleteHmmm... that's an awesome idea! Let me see what I can come up with!
DeleteSo Cute!!! I've also used Target bags as filler... recycling at it's best. :)
ReplyDeleteSo pretty! I love vintage boxes and that is a great one.
ReplyDeleteSweet idea! I have been wanting to do one of those too, and I just love the vintage cheese box!
ReplyDeleteBlessings, Grace
Love it Gina..I'm all for using what you have..and working in my jammies..lol
ReplyDeleteAhh, that is the cutest thing ever!! I LOVE boxwood and I always get boxwood wreaths for our door this time of year.
ReplyDeleteI used what I had on hand for today's blog post and I'll tell ya, there is nothing better than getting something for free when you use what you pilfer from your own "home store!"