Arrange a Ball of Flowers with an Oasis

This decorative idea is easy to do but extremely effective. It's ideal for conferences, wedding receptions and special event displays.

Steps

Select your Draw a Flower in Microsoft Paint type. This article uses carnations to demonstrate the project. However, you are free to use any full bloomed flower of your choice.
Cut the stems. Cut the stems with your scissors at 3cm. Always cut stems on an angle, to enable maximum water absorption.
Arrange the flowers:
1. Start at the top and push the stem of your first flower into the oasis, ensuring it sinks all the way into the foam base.
2. Continue in a straight line until the ball is ringed with flowers.
3. Make a line halfway around and fill in the quarters.
4. Ensure the flowers are evenly placed with no gaps.
Display the ball. Gently place your ball of carnations in the middle of your table. This should make the perfect decoration for a table.

A ribbon could be gently tied around the ball for added effect.
Experiment with different flower colours, or even with multi-colours to match a theme.
To hang the ball first tie a ribbon around it leaving plenty of ribbon for a bow and to allow it to hang at he desired height.

A damp round ball of floristry foam measuring 20cm (or close to 8 inches) in diameter
50 carnations (or any other full-bloomed flower)
Scissors
Ruler
Ribbon (optional)