Books and flowers - they're classics for showing someone you care. What if you put them together? A flower book bouquet is a cool way to mix a few books with some pretty flowers. It's perfect if you want to do something romantic for someone who loves reading, give a cool birthday gift, or say thanks to a teacher or librarian. This kind of bouquet really sticks with you.
This guide shows you book bouquet diy ideas, from what you'll need to how to do it. You'll get ideas and tips to try yourself.. Let’s get started!
Here's What You'll Need
Making your own book bouquet? You don't need fancy tools, just some creativity and a few things:
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3–4 small or medium books
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Wooden sticks
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Strong tape or a hot glue gun
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Wrapping paper or kraft paper
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Clear cellophane
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Scissors and ribbon or twine
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Real or fake flowers to decorate
Extra touches you can add: bookmarks, notes, dried flowers, confetti, or little charms.
How to Make a Book Flower Bouquet (Easy Steps!)
Here’s how to make a book flower bouquet that looks great. These are easy enough for anyone to do, but you can still make them your own.
Step 1: Pick Your Books
Grab 3 to 4 books. Paperbacks or light hardcovers work best. Pick books that mean something, are funny, have good messages, or have a theme (like poems, trips, or love stories). Make sure they look good since you'll be seeing them.
Stack them like a bouquet: two in the back, one in front. You can stand them up or angle them out.
Step 2: Get Your Stuff Ready
Clear your table and get everything you need. Plug in your glue gun if you're using one. Put the books together and figure out how they'll stand up. Wood sticks taped or glued to the backs will help them stay put.
Step 3: Add Support
Carefully stick a wooden stick to the back of each book with hot glue or strong tape. This makes a stem to hold the books together. Let the glue dry or the tape stick. Angle the books with the sticks a bit, like a flower arrangement.
Step 4: Make the Base
Wrap the bottom of the books with clear cellophane or kraft paper. This looks nice and helps hold them. Use a rubber band or ribbon to keep them tight. Fix it so the books stand up straight in the bouquet.
Step 5: Add Flowers
Now it's time for the fun part – adding flowers! Stick real or fake flowers between the books or right onto the sticks. You can use floral foam or sticky dots to help them stay put.
Pick flowers that look good with the books: pink roses for romance, yellow sunflowers for happiness, or lavender for a classy look. Put the flowers around the sides, between the books, and on top to make the bouquet look full.
Step 6: Wrap It Up
After your books and flowers are set, wrap the whole thing with kraft paper and ribbon, just like a flower shop would. Fold the paper in flaps to make it look nice. Tie it all together with a string or a pretty bow.
Add little things like a bookmark, a note, or dried flower pieces to make a flower book bouquet special.
Make It Your Way
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Pick books that fit the event: love stories for anniversaries, thrillers for birthdays, or inspirational books for graduations.
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Try matching colors: pick flowers that are the same color as the book covers.
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Add stuff like charms, pins, or tiny lights to make it fun.
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Use dried flowers or herbs like eucalyptus, lavender, or wheat for a rustic style.
Where to Find Flowers
Want your book bouquets to look really good? Stop by ART Flowers LA for flowers or fake ones. You can even join our flower classes to learn how to make one with help from experts.
Do It Yourself or Let Us Help
Want to make one yourself? Whether you are feeling creative or want to have us make it, we're here for you. You can order flowers or the whole bouquet of books from our site, or come to our store. We can deliver it today and make it just how you want it – great for any gift!
