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STEP TWO : Make It Rain In order to make your flowers really look wet , let ’ s spray them with some clear high gloss lacquer . I laid my flowers on an old sheet outside and sprayed my little heart out . The more layers you do , the more of a wet look you ’ ll achieve . You can even spray your umbrella . Let dry ( about an hour in the sun ).
STEP FOUR : Everything is better with a bow Snip off a long piece of ribbon and tie neatly around your umbrella , holding everything into place . If your umbrella has a strap , tuck underneath your ribbon . You can secure your ribbon to your umbrella with hot glue if you feel the need .
HAPPY SPRING , Y ’ ALL !
XO
MORGAN
STEP THREE : Arrange I found it very simple to arrange my flowers while my umbrella was already in place ( either hanging on your door or stuck into a pot with soil ). If your umbrella has a tie around the center , unbutton it to give you a larger “ vase ” to work with . Using your scissors , clip off individual flowers and begin to place . Try mixing up your flowers ( if you purchased several different styles ) versus keeping them grouped together . Have fun with this ! Take your time and let the creativity flow . ( By the way , I found my parasol on Amazon , because I was able to find exactly what I wanted . You want to choose an umbrella with a hook and not a looped string .)
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