A St. Patrick’s Arrangement
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I don’t do a lot of decorating for St. Patrick’s day, but I do like to add a little bit of green here and there for the season, particularly when we have some time between Valentine’s Day and Easter. I thought an “L” shaped arrangement would be perfect on one corner of my mantel this year.
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If you have been with me since St. Patrick’s Day last year, you might remember me using a pair of my grandaughters’ Irish dance shoes on a wreath. If you didn’t see that, you can see it at: A Unique St. Patrick’s Day Wreath.
I used chartreuse reindeer moss to fill the dance shoes.
I have never been to Ireland, but I think of it as very earthy and of course green. I thought this wooden pedestal bowl from Kirkland’s was just the thing to elevate the arrangement on my mantel.
I tucked a couple of pieces of styrofoam in the container and ran a couple of pieces waterproof floral tape over the top of the foam. I added a piece of tpe across the end of each end of the tape for a little extra security.
I used just one package of moss to cover the styrofoam.
Greening pins were used to secure the moss to the foam.
It is okay if some of the styrofoam is still showing. Don’t worry about that.
I did use some spring green reindeer moss to fill in some of those bare spots. I had some of it left from filling in the dance shoes.
Using greening pins over the laces from the dance shoes, secure them to the styrofoam so that they hang the way you want to display them as part of your arrangement.
I wanted my shoes hanging, but not touching the mantel.
I wanted to make an “L” shaped arrangement, so I began with branches loosely forming the shape. Additional flowers will support the shape.
Faux bells of Ireland were used to support the shape and I began using pale cream and light green florals to fill in the arrangement.
Just like that, filled in, your arrangement is done! If you would like yours to be a little more St Patrick’s themed, you can add a few shamrock picks to your arrangement.
Create this arrangement yourself from this shopping list:
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Wood pedestal bowl
Reindeer moss
Floral Tape
Irish dance shoes
Greening pins
Faux Bells of Ireland
Such a pretty mix of floral material in your arrangement Chloe! Love the mix of textures from the moss, twigs and blooms. I’ve always loved Bells of Ireland and I love the addition of your granddaughter’s Irish dance shoes in your arrangement too. So happy to be hopping with you again. ♥
You always manage to make the most unique and creative arrangements for the season, Chloe! And this St Patrick’s theme is no exception! This arrangement is quite fabulous and memorable with the addition of your granddaughter’s dance shoes! I bet family member smile every time they look at it!
Chloe, this is darling! I adore the shoes added to the seasonal bouquet! Pinning! Thanks for hosting–it is a pleasure to join you for another hop. Blessings, Cecilia @My Thrift Store Addiction
Wow, this is gorgeous Chloe! Green is my favourite colour so this arrangement really resonates with me :). Your granddaughter’s Irish dance shoes really make it special and a great nod to St. Patty’s Day!
As always, beautiful. Love your creativity Chloe. Thanks for hosting the fun craft hop.
What an interesting and creative arrangement! I have pinned it!
So unusual and so pretty Chloe! The Irish dance shoes really give it a personality, and capture the spirit of mischievous leprechauns!
Chloe, a combo of moss, twigs and flowers is always a winner in my book.
Your arrangement feels like March, and a breath of fresh air.
RR
P.S. Love the Irish dancing shoes 🙂
I love the Irish dancing shoes. Those are so adorable with moss inside. This turned out great. Where did the moss come from? Did I miss a link? And the wood pedestal bowl where is that from?
I love this arrangement and perfect for St. Patrick’s day.
Pinned!
Cindy
I’m always in awe of your amazing work my friend. I can’t wait to see all your beautiful creations in your home … so very soon
Very cute and creative. Great job.
Thank you Rebecca!
What a beautiful arrangement Chloe! I love the dance shoes – that is totally brilliant! Thanks once again for all the fabulous inspiration!
Thanks so much Barbara!
Do you know of a good source to buy artificial Bells of Ireland that don’t cost an arm and a leg. The only source I have found started at $125.00 for 5 stems in a vase filled with acrilic. I would like them loose so I can make my own arrangement. Any help would be appriciated.
I hope you found them from my email!
Very elegant. The creams and greens are perfect. Just enough green to fit in with St. Patrick’s day and not too much that it can’t be used for spring decor. Beautiful.
I just love that you found another creative way to use your granddaughter’s Irish dancing shoes, Chloe. I loved the wreath that you made with them last year. The floral arrangement in the pedestal bowl is beautiful! The faux flowers look so realistic. I really love the twigs and moss! Pinned 🙂 It’s always fun to hop with you, my friend!
Beautiful arrangement, Chloe! I love the free form design of the florals and, of course, those Irish dance shoes!
Thanks so much Rita! I have now used both of their pairs of shoes, so unless I take those things apart, I have no more shoes to use!
What a gorgeous arrangement, Chloe! I love the combination of flower, moss, and the Irish dance shoes. You are so talented and creative! It was so much fun to hop with you. Pinned!
Thanks Lynne!
Lovely arrangement and post.
Thank you so much Jeanne!
This is one of the most unique centerpieces I’ve ever saw.
Thank you so much Sandra, I can just imagine you partnering this with all kinds of citrus cakes!
Thank you so much for sharing this! Three of my children did Irish Step and I have a box full of ghillies that I couldn’t bear to part with. I never thought of crafting with them. I would love to make this for my home and something on a smaller scale for my girls!
Thank you for your kind words Melissa! It was a treasured way for me to capture those years when my granddaughters were young!