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Hello my guests. It’s interesting to know what you give to your loved ones and friends for the holidays. I suggest trying a new option - a bouquet of fruits with your own hands. A delicious craft and an unusual bouquet – two in one. 10 step-by-step master classes with photographs are waiting for you. The surprise will attract the attention of guests and will be able to surprise the birthday boy with its original performance.
Delicious, isn't it? Such beauty is achieved thanks to the materials from which the bouquet is made. The main products will be fresh, bright fruits. One bouquet combines pleasant emotions and beneficial properties of ingredients. After all, who among us would not be happy to treat ourselves to a fragrant tangerine or a bright juicy pomegranate? Especially on New Year's Eve. A fruit bouquet is not only a gift. Also a table decoration. Place the bouquet in an empty, stable vase and enjoy the vibrant colors.
What makes unusual bouquets unique?
A fruit, vegetable, meat or sweet bouquet is suitable as a gift for anyone. Depends on the components. For a girl or child, it is better to take fruits, dried fruits, nuts, chocolates, and candies as a basis. According to the harmony of the composition, flowers and herbs are included in the bouquet. The bouquet for a man includes cheeses, a bottle of alcohol, small sausages, and red chili peppers. Each cheese or sausage product should be packaged in cling film. This way the goodies will not lose their presentation. It is interesting to use wicker baskets and decorative boxes for food bouquets. The gift will be sustainable.
Additional accessories
Collecting an exquisite bouquet is a pleasure; nothing restrains the creator’s imagination. In addition to any fruits, the composition can be supplemented with:
- Vegetables: cucumbers, carrots, eggplants, beets, garlic, red peppers.
- Herbs: mint, parsley, basil, dill.
- Spicy spices: cinnamon, bay.
- Sweets: marshmallows, candies, marshmallows.
- Nuts.
- Mushrooms.
- Real or artificial, dry plants.
To collect a non-trivial attribute, any style is applicable, a variety of seasonal vegetation, bunches of rowan and viburnum, physalis, cotton.
It is important that all ingredients combine harmoniously, acting as a single whole.
What can you use when creating a composition?
When creating delicious bouquets, it is customary to use all available vegetables and fruits. Seasonal, tropical. Fortunately, now ripe fruits are on the shelves all year round. Plus other edibles:
- Vegetables: broccoli, cauliflower, peppers, small beets and turnips, carrots, radishes, cucumbers. And also heads of garlic, onions, cut corn on the cob.
- Berries: large grapes or whole bunches of small grapes, strawberries.
- Fresh spicy herbs: lettuce, dill, parsley. And also rosemary, thyme, celery, spinach, mint, oregano.
- Spices: cinnamon sticks and star anise are often tied to fruits with twine.
- Nuts: Mainly shelled walnuts or pecans.
- Mushrooms: fresh champignons look great in a general vegetable bouquet.
- Sweets: chocolates, candies, marshmallows, marmalade, meringues, molded chocolate or chocolate figures. And also sucking lollipops.
- Fresh flowers or dried flowers.
- Decorative elements: artificial branches, berries on sticks, homemade paper flowers.
Wooden skewers and bamboo sticks are used to fasten the parts. Scotch tape - ordinary transparent or construction paper - will help to connect the bouquet into one whole. It may also be useful:
- floral sponge or foam;
- vases, baskets, boxes;
- foil, packaging paper;
- decorative ribbons, wire, twine.
Interesting examples
A large basket filled with exotic fruits will look great at a large, respectable celebration with many guests: an anniversary, a celebration. Or it can be presented to the women's team in gratitude for their worthy work.
A small elegant basket of green fruits, decorated with yellow orchids, looks no less attractive. A very warm and gentle gift for a person dear to your heart.
Classic fruit basket with roses. Simple and elegant.
Idea for a romantic date. In the basket: strawberries, champagne, chocolate and even glasses. The composition is completed by a rose and two heart-shaped lollipops.
Delicious ideas for bouquets that are easy to implement with your own hands.
A word from the fruit bouquet designer
To create a beautiful and neat fruit bouquet, you will have to follow a number of mandatory rules:
- Ingredients must be fresh. The fruits are not spoiled, the greens are not dull or limp. If cheeses and sausages are used, check the expiration date.
- Before collecting a bouquet, fruits must be washed and thoroughly wiped from moisture. To be sure, keep them in the air for 10-15 minutes. Only then start creating a gift.
- Have you decided to cut fruits or vegetables? Use sharp knives and shaped molds. The cut must be neat.
- Apples are used as whole fruits. It is not recommended to cut them. The cut quickly becomes dull and unappetizing.
- It is not recommended to use overripe fruits. Firstly, they don't last long. Secondly, when slicing, they release a lot of juice and lose their shape.
- The cut fruits are covered with cling film. It will be invisible from the outside. And the bouquet will not spoil and will not stain your clothes with fruit juice.
- It is acceptable to use gelatin-based chocolate glaze. Some fruits can be completely covered with glaze, others can be applied in stripes. It is better to dip the berries in the glaze and let them harden.
An interesting solution is alcohol in fruits. Prick oranges and tangerines with a syringe with a small amount of cognac or dessert wine. Of course, such bouquets are suitable for people over 18. Alcohol impregnation will preserve your gift for a longer period and give the surprise a special aroma.
DIY fruit bouquet: a simple master class
A fruit bouquet is a budget gift. When creating a surprise, you can only use the various components available and your imagination. The main thing is to choose colorful seasonal fruits. Multi-colored fruits and bright wrappers will make the gift more unusual.
Choose small fruits, since the finished bouquet will already be quite weighty. In the summer season, strawberries, grapes, cherries, apples, peaches, pears, plums, and apricots are suitable for a bouquet. In colder periods, use bananas, oranges, tangerines, kiwis, lemons, pomegranates, and grapefruits. The function of stems in a bouquet of fruits will be performed by wooden skewers. On the front side you will see citrus slices and whole fruits.
To make a bouquet you will need:
- lemon, orange, kiwi, pomegranate;
- wooden skewers;
- scotch;
- scissors;
- cling film;
- cinnamon stick;
- wrapping paper.
First, prepare your future “flowers”. To do this, cut the citrus fruit in half. It is good to use whole fruits in the composition; they will retain their appearance longer. The larger and more varied the components of the bouquet are, the brighter it will turn out. It is better to peel the pomegranate at the top and make a “window” so that the bright red seeds are visible. It is not recommended to cut off the top of the pomegranate as it will release a lot of juice.
Add some zest to the bouquet. Use a cinnamon stick. Use twine to attach the stick to the top of the apple. Wrap the twine around the apple several times and tie it in a bow.
Place each fruit or half on skewers. Depending on the weight of the fruit, use 3-4 skewers per tasty specimen.
Insert skewers evenly into the base to balance the finished product. Now wrap the cut fruits in cling film. Wrap and secure the film near the place where the skewer is inserted. The cut is covered with a film, this will help preserve the appearance of the fruit, they will not weather or darken.
It is best to collect a bouquet symmetrically. For example, place a pomegranate in the center, around it place a couple of lemon halves, two apples, tangerines, kiwi, etc. If desired, add several fresh flowers or green leaves to the composition. For example, spicy sprigs of lavender, rosemary or thyme. After each fruit is connected to a skewer, fold the pieces tightly. Connect and secure with tape. Trim the ends of the skewers with scissors or wire cutters.
To give the bouquet a finished look, wrap the stem and sides with gift paper. The skewers should be completely covered with paper and not show through. The paper can be bright or crafted with a newspaper pattern. It is advisable to tie the stem of the bouquet with a beautiful ribbon and tie a bow.
Are you planning to make such a bouquet as a gift? Make it as close to the holiday as possible so that the bouquet looks fresh. Better right on the day of the celebration. The bouquet in the photo has a classic shape and needs to be placed in a vase. Look how delicious he is.
Such edible compositions can be made in baskets or boxes, then oasis or foam is used for the base. A fragrant and tasty gift will not leave any guest indifferent at your holiday.
Bouquet of fruits in yellow-orange tones
To create your own bouquet, choose fresh fruits in yellow and orange colors. Oranges, tangerines, apples, quinces, grapefruits, bananas, pomelo are suitable. Rinse the fruit. Dry with paper towels.
Other materials for work:
- wooden skewers 25-30 cm long;
- strong scissors;
- twine;
- tape (construction paper can be used);
- gift paper or regular baking paper;
- knife;
- cling film.
If desired, add candies, dried fruits, themed decorations, and flowers to the bouquet. Don't forget about the color scheme. Complete the bouquet with yellow or orange ingredients. A bouquet made in clear colors looks presentable.
Progress:
- Cut off the tops of pomelo and orange. Cover with cling film. Secure the film at the bottom.
- Place fruit on skewers. If the fruit is small, one skewer will be enough. Place large fruits on 2, 3 or 4 pieces.
- Think about what the composition will look like. Place the fruit on the table with the skewers facing up. Gather the skewers in your palms. Secure with tape. Glue so that not a single skewer falls out.
- If you wish, add something to your bouquet to suit your taste. For example, sprigs of spicy herbs or several bunches of grapes with 3-4 berries each. Glue the grape sprig to the skewer. Wrap with green tape. Walnuts also harmonize well in a fruit composition. Each nut has a soft place where a skewer can easily enter. When assembling the composition, keep in mind that the largest fruit is located in the center. Smaller ones around him. Place small parts where gaps between the fruits are visible. Sprigs of greenery and flowers cover the skewers.
- Keep track of the length of skewers you need. Cut off the excess skewers sticking out in all directions from the bottom with scissors.
- The next stage is packaging. Use regular baking paper or special gift paper. Advice for you. Bright fruit arrangements look great on plain paper or with the color of newspaper clippings.
- Tie the bouquet at the bottom with twine. Of course, you can also use tape. Make sure it matches the color.
Fresh ideas
Having assembled the bouquet, the lower ends of the swords are trimmed and twisted using wire, which is then continued in an arc, representing a handle. Treats can include bottles of alcoholic drinks, cute toys, and photographs.
An interesting version with certain types of cookies. A thin wire is threaded through a hole made in the product and attached to a skewer. The rest of the algorithm of actions does not change. Looks very impressive. Sometimes the pallet is successfully replaced with a pot of pumpkin or a head of cabbage, cut in half and placed in a container.
Fruit bouquet with strawberries: MK with instructions
Next up is a fruit bouquet with strawberries. The main shades for work are red, yellow, green. Therefore, the following products are taken:
- large strawberries;
- a pineapple;
- grape;
- curly cabbage leaves.
In addition to this list, you will need a vase or flower pot, a floral sponge, and bamboo skewers.
Step-by-step instruction:
Do not remove the sepals from the berries. Place the berries on skewers as shown in the photo. Two pieces per skewer.
Place a floral sponge wrapped in cling film into the vase. Stick skewers into it.
Peel the pineapple. Cut into slices. Place on wooden sticks. Stick it between the strawberry branches into the sponge.
Remove large grapes from the bunch. Place the berries on skewers. Insert into bouquet. Decorate with curly greenery. Remember, strawberry bouquets have a very short shelf life. Punctured berries will soon yield juice. Therefore, do not delay with the gift.
Berry and candy pleasure
To make a bouquet for a sweet tooth you will need:
- main components - strawberries, blueberries, Raffaello candies or similar ones;
- auxiliary components - a round foam mold with a diameter of 18 centimeters, felt, skewers about 30 centimeters long, toothpicks, hot glue, twine;
- necessary tools - gloves, stapler.
The following actions are performed while wearing rubber gloves:
- Skewers (10-15 pieces) are inserted into the center of the prepared form. Hot glue is applied along the edge of the circle to secure the felt. Then a layer of glue is applied to the skewers. They are also covered with prepared material. The leg is wrapped in two strips no more than 5 centimeters wide. Fixed with hot glue. The base is ready.
- Clean and well-dried strawberries should be placed over the entire surface. It is strung on toothpicks.
- The edges are decorated with candies. You can also use a lightweight mesh fabric called tulle.
- Now everything is wrapped in the same felt. You will need three sheets (50x50 centimeters). Two of them are folded in half asymmetrically, so that the corners protrude. One of the edges is folded up. Everything is secured with a stapler. The bottom is tied with twine. The third sheet is used to hide the handle.
- The actions from the previous paragraph are performed with white felt. A large satin ribbon is tied at the end.
- Finally it’s the turn of the blueberries. Using the same principle, it fills the free spaces of the bouquet.
Looking at the result, it’s hard to resist the temptation to eat this splendor, so it’s better not to delay presenting the bouquet.
How to make a fruit bouquet with flowers
A spectacular bouquet of fruits and flowers will be remembered by the hero of the occasion for a long time. The bright colors of a gift lift your spirits. It's both beautiful and smells amazing. The aroma of citrus mixed with floral flows through the room.
Materials for work:
- one large pomegranate;
- apples;
- small oranges;
- lemons;
- kiwi;
- large grapes;
- chrysanthemums.
Plus to the list are skewers, tape, scissors, knife, vase.
Progress:
Rinse the fruit. Wipe with paper towels until dry. Cut the tops off oranges and lemons. Remove a small part from the top of the pomegranate. Make shallow cuts on the sides of the pomegranate. Carefully open the fruit.
Cut the kiwi with a knife. One fruit produces 2 unique flowers. The incision can also be made straight - whatever you wish.
Place the fruit on skewers. Also plant grapes, 3-4 pieces per stick.
Gradually assemble the composition into your hand. There will be a pomegranate in the center. Along the edges are smaller fruits and berries. Glue the skewers with tape. Stick short-stemmed chrysanthemums into the spaces between the fruits.
Component Selection
In order for the creation to have an advantageous appearance, they use ripe fruits that are dense in structure. First, the samples are washed and dried. Often the tops are cut off to reveal the attractive flesh. To prevent exposed parts from losing freshness, they are wrapped using cling film.
The samples are cut into slices, circles, cubes, using a knife or specialized molds, to obtain realistic outlines of the petals. Some tropical varieties have an unusual appearance; they themselves appear as decoration and can cause an unexpected effect.
Strawberries are similar to flower buds; tangerines will appear as an open flower if you separate the peel with petals and open them into slices. With their sweetness and size, cherry tomatoes will fit well into the list of “participants” in the assortment.
If you plan to cut natural gifts, you should not do the manufacturing in advance.
Multi-colored edible bouquet of whole fruits
To maximize the beauty of the gift, it is recommended to use whole fruits. But then choose smaller fruits. They are easy to work with, there is no need to stick in a lot of wooden sticks.
Take apples, tangerines, one orange, large grapes and a couple of limes. Rinse everything in water. Dry thoroughly. To be on the safe side, expose the edible materials to air for a few minutes. Prick each fruit with a long skewer. It is better to stick 2-3 pieces into apples.
Gather the skewers together. Secure with tape.
Spectacular do-it-yourself fruit bouquet
It’s not a shame to give an appetizing bouquet of shiny fruits with cinnamon sticks for an anniversary or a major family holiday. The manufacturing principle does not differ from previous options. Fruits are taken whole, without cuts. In addition, take green twigs and a few freshly cut flowers.
Materials for work: green and yellow fruits. Choose lemons, limes, a large green apple, a pear, one orange. Place each fruit on wooden skewers.
Tie 2 cinnamon sticks together with green thread.
Take a vase with a straight bottom. Insert skewers into it. This way you can create an approximate composition. At this stage it is easy to change the arrangement of parts of the bouquet. Put something in the background, leave something in the middle. In addition, the bottom of the vase allows you to determine the height of the sticks.
Insert green branches and flowers into the gaps. Tie in cinnamon. Secure the sticks with tape in the middle of the length. Shorten if necessary. Wrap the bouquet with suitable paper. Decorate with ribbon.
Vegetable miracle
Vegetarians, thrifty ladies, and summer residents will definitely like this gift and remember it for a long time.
- Ingredients include carrots, beets, cucumbers, broccoli, bell peppers, and garlic.
- This composition will be decorated with basil and arugula; it is not forbidden to use spices like laurel and cinnamon.
- The mushroom components champignons and oyster mushrooms fit perfectly into this picture, and multi-colored cherry tomatoes and corn cobs will enliven the set.
Bouquet of large fruits: manufacturing secrets
We are happy to reveal the secrets of making a bouquet of large fruits. And with the same joy, prepare your gift compositions. By the way, there is a color meditation effect here. You are looking at different delicious rich colors. Your mood gradually improves and your appetite increases. Just don't eat the craft materials. Otherwise there won't be enough fruit.
The focus is on one large pomegranate, several red apples, and a branch of grapes. Plus decorative branches with artificial berries. Start with grapes. Divide the bunch into fragments. Glue each one together with a skewer. It would be nice to secure it with tape, it will be stronger.
Cut off the top of the pomegranate. Gently wipe the cut with a paper towel to remove excess juice. Pierce the pomegranate and apples with skewers. Place on the table to create a smooth top line.
Gather the skewers in your hand. Secure with tape. Insert decorative elements here. Cover with wrapping paper. Decorate with ribbon or colored wire.
Making a fruit bouquet: step-by-step instructions for beginners
Even a child can make a small bouquet of fruits and candy. For example, on September 1st for a gift for a teacher. It is better for parents to monitor the creative process and correct inaccuracies. The best option for a child’s development is creative work with mom or dad.
So, take 2 green apples, one lime, 3 candies in shiny wrapper. It would be nice to wrap the candies in corrugated paper. Place fruit and candy onto skewers. For apples, take 3 sticks. The lime will hold on to one. Insert the sticks shallowly into the candies and secure with tape.
Collect a bouquet. Secure the middle with duct tape. Wrap in a small piece of matching gift paper and tie with ribbon.
Packaging secrets
To package the resulting masterpiece, paper sheets are cut into rectangles in the amount of 5-7 pieces, folded diagonally. Next, they are applied in a circle, making cuts at the bottom for a better fit and strengthening with tape. The leg is closed in the same way or simply covered with a square sheet. Defects will be hidden under a tied bow.
For packaging, use foil, fiber, corrugated or kraft paper, and mesh.
How to make a fruit bouquet with your own hands in 15 minutes
A fruit bouquet is a great opportunity to please your mother on March 8th. Handmade gifts are always dearer to the heart. Fortunately, florists and folk craftsmen have come up with a lot of possibilities for new surprises. Here are instructions on how to make a delicious bouquet in 15 minutes. Time has passed.
- Wipe the lemon, kiwi, grapefruit and 3 apples with a damp paper towel. Dry with a kitchen towel.
- Cut the top off the grapefruit. Cut the lemon and kiwi in half. Pack each cut in cling film. So, 7 minutes have passed.
- Place the fruit on long skewers. It is better for the fruit to be on the table. Apples and grapefruit will contain 3 sticks each, lemons and kiwis will contain 2 sticks.
- Gather the sticks in your hand. Secure with tape. Basically, you've almost done it.
- Pack in gift paper. Stick flowers and green twigs into the empty spaces. Phew, we made it.
Carving
Making such a gift yourself is not easy. There are specialists involved in carving, that is, cutting fruit into shapes. By contacting them and voicing your desire, you will get one hundred percent results.
Today, in every big city there are such masters, and there are quite a lot of them. They can offer you a whole range to choose from: for the New Year, for example, a gift in the form of a snowman and a Christmas tree. If this is not possible, just imagine. For example, sweet berries and fruits neatly folded in a heart-shaped gift box will mean “I am delighted, I am in love.”
As an accompanying speech, you can use congratulations and a wish to remain as blooming, fresh, beautiful as the bouquet presented.
A bouquet of berries in chocolate glaze is a hit for March 8
A person who loves fruit aromas and positive emotions will be delighted with such a gift. Bouquet with berries in chocolate glaze. You can enjoy the pieces both by sight and by taste. We’ll tell you in more detail how to make such beauty.
Edible craft materials:
- a pineapple;
- apple;
- orange;
- strawberry;
- parsley sprigs;
- grape;
- milk and white chocolate.
Melt milk and white chocolate separately in a double boiler. Place strawberries on skewers. Dip in milk chocolate. Place on a baking sheet. Cool in the refrigerator until the chocolate sets.
Use a spoon to dribble white milk chocolate over it. Make a pattern in the form of drops or stripes. Let it harden.
Cut the orange into slices, do not peel the fruit. Pierce the grapes with skewers. Cut the pineapple into slices. Use the notches to cut out the shapes. Use skewers for fastening.
Collect a bouquet. Secure the skewers together with tape. Place it in a vase.
Adding sweets
Strawberries go great with candy. You can take Raffaello or similar elegant specimens. Ready-made candies can be replaced with strawberry frosting. To do this, the prepared chilled berries are dipped halfway into melted chocolate.
You can take several vessels with different types of sweetness. The top of the glazed berries can be sprinkled with coconut flakes and colorful edible decorations. The bouquet is formed, secured, and packaged.
Photo gallery of homemade bouquets
Here you will see successful options for homemade bouquets. It's based on simple products and a little creativity. Skillful hands will create a delicious surprise themselves. See ideas for inspiration.
Colored bouquets consisting entirely of chopped fruits and berries look impressive. Here you have melon, strawberries, grapes, oranges, pineapple. Since the products are sliced, it is inconvenient to wrap them in film separately. It is better to cover the entire basket with transparent gift wrap.
Strawberries and parsley. Who would have thought that the combination was successful? However, it looks delicious in the photo. The berries are cut in the form of roses. And curly parsley does double duty. This is both a decoration and an opportunity to hide wooden skewers.
A successful combination of colors. Green and white. Green apples, broccoli, greenish and white flowers. The aromatic note is a sprig of rosemary in the center.
Composition in red and white colors. In the center are tomatoes, different varieties of red pepper. Plus a head of garlic and pasta. Yes Yes. Dry noodle nests look gorgeous. Just a sketch of a still life. The color shade is diluted by green. A little green pepper from the stalks and bay leaves.
A bouquet in red and green tones would be an excellent gift. Suitable for decorating the center of the table. At one glance, your appetite immediately breaks out. The composition contains red roses, hot peppers, strawberries, broccoli.
It’s easy to make a bouquet of fruits with your own hands. Follow the recommendations from the article. This hit of the season will decorate a holiday table or a bedside table in a cozy bedroom. Original ideas from master classes will help you choose ingredients and guide you in the process. See you soon, friends.
Complex mix
A fruit bouquet of pomegranate and apples can be additionally decorated with strawberries, cherries, and plums. The presence of red roses and other flowers corresponding to the style is possible. It is acceptable to include popular multi-layer cookies with bright colors in the bouquet.
We must not forget that each additional ingredient of the ensemble requires special attention. Complex compositions are more suitable for professional performers.
An excellent decoration for a red pomegranate-apple fantasy will be green leaves. Sprigs of greenery will refresh and diversify an easily created chic look.
Making fruit bouquets with your own hands is not difficult. It is enough to study the general rules for working with typical components and strictly follow the step-by-step instructions.
As you gain mastery, instructions for beginners will become unnecessary. Gastronomic floristry professionals can easily navigate by pictures and create unique products using their own imagination.