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Show mum how you really feel with this simple, pretty, heart-shaped arrangement. The flowers last beautifully, and your gift will linger in memory long after standard bouquets have faded. This project would work with many small blooms, such as roses, but we love classic chrysanthemums.

You will need: Heart-shaped florist foam with plastic base (available from florists); one bunch each of pale pink and dark pink chrysanthemums; scissors.

To make:

1. Place the heart-shaped foam in the sink and gently pour water over the foam until it is completely saturated. Drain any excess water that collects in the base.


2. Trim the stems of the flowers, leaving about 3cm of stem attached to the flower head. Starting at the centre of the top, insert the dark pink flowers around the perimeter and the sides to create a border.


3. Starting at the same point, fill the centre of the heart with the... read on below advertisment
   
   
   
   pale pink blooms.