I ♥ tulips.
But they have flimsy stems and they need a little help so I created a natural looking frog.
I used my 40% off coupon at HL and bought a large plastic branch.
Yes, I could use one from the yard…
but I thought water and the branch may get a little yucky.
I grabbed an old fish bowl from the attic.
Did a little tree surgery ;), rolled the limbs into a ball and filled up the fish bowl.
Added water and trimmed the tulips.
They are standing tall with their heads held high.
They are happy and so am I!
Sharing here:
A Simply Klassic Home
Marty@A Stroll Thru Life says
January 24, 2012 at 2:00 pmGorgeous. What a creative idea. Thanks for the tutorial. Thanks also for joining TTT. Hugs, Marty
Ann says
January 23, 2012 at 10:46 pmI can’t resist anything that reads, “Flower Frog,” as I collect the vintage kind. Your natural frog is very clever and looks wonderful. Nice work.
Kim @ Cheap Chic Home says
January 23, 2012 at 9:34 pmWhat a great solution. You’re right, a lot better than a stick from the outdoors.
Kristin says
January 23, 2012 at 2:40 pmSuch a great idea! It adds a nice natural element to the bowl!
Thanks for sharing at Simply Klassic Home!
Rusty Hinge says
January 23, 2012 at 9:54 amI came over from the Simply Klassic Sundays Link Party. What a great idea! I might have to borrow this one!!! Oh and I collect magazines too. I can never let them go (and for good reason!!) I can’t wait to see what you post next. I am your newser follower!!!!
Maria
http://www.rustyhinge.blogspot.com
Rusty Hinge says
January 23, 2012 at 8:36 amI came over from the Simply Klassic Sundays Link Party. What a great idea! I might have to borrow this one!!! Oh and I collect magazines too. I can never let them go (and for good reason!!) I can’t wait to see what you post next.
Maria
http://www.rustyhinge.blogspot.com
Pamela says
January 23, 2012 at 7:45 amPerfection DEbbie! Tulips use to be my all time have also but now I am drawn more towards Peonies.
Paula says
January 21, 2012 at 8:06 amThis is a really good idea! It looks pretty in your vase and is functional.
Kelly @ Eclectically Vintage says
January 20, 2012 at 4:11 pmGreat idea – and I adore tulips too!
Kelly
Emily says
January 20, 2012 at 3:11 pmI love this arrangement!! What a great idea! I wish I had it in my house right now :). Fresh flowers are instant mood lifters!
Thanks SO much for sharing at my party!! I love your blog.
Michelle says
January 20, 2012 at 10:55 amThose are beautiful, I love tulips too and I love the idea with the branches, very pretty!!
xoxo
Jan @SouthernJunkin' says
January 20, 2012 at 11:34 amLove it!! A very cute, practical flower frog!! I love to collect the old flower frogs!!
Linda@Coastal Charm says
January 20, 2012 at 10:37 amDebbie,
LOVE this thrifty flower frog…so very neat!!!
Blessings,
Linda
Katie @ Wildwood Creek says
January 20, 2012 at 10:34 amLove this idea!
Barb says
January 20, 2012 at 10:34 amI love the look of the branches through the glass. A great way to make a flower frog.
Beautiful arrangement.
kim says
January 20, 2012 at 9:55 amThat is such a good idea and I love the look through the glass.
Christine @ Stonehouse Living says
January 20, 2012 at 9:20 amHi Debbie,
What a great arrangement…love the flower frog! Awesome idea!
Those tulips are gorgeous!
Have a great weekend…
All the Best,
Christine
Martina says
January 20, 2012 at 9:15 amLove this idea!! Tulips are my favorite!!
Debbie says
January 20, 2012 at 8:33 amThat looks soooo inviting right now! What a wonderful idea ;D
Anne says
January 20, 2012 at 8:20 amSooo pretty! I love tulips. 🙂
Gail says
January 20, 2012 at 8:09 amO’how pretty Debbie! I heart tulips too!!!! Enjoy your weekend, Gail
Gina says
January 20, 2012 at 8:04 amSuper idea! They look so pretty. Tulips are my all-time favorite flowers.