Don’t Rain on This Spring Floral Bouquet

I don’t like using umbrellas in the rain.

They knock the head of strangers you pass on the street, tie up the use of one hand so you can’t hold anything else (you dog walkers know what I’m talking about) and after it stops raining, you’re stuck with a dripping mess. Give me a baseball cap and a raincoat any day.

I do like this springtime umbrella floral bouquet, though. It hangs on a front door to give visitors a cheery welcome. And because the umbrella is closed, it won’t poke anyone’s eye out.

What you’ll need:
Umbrella
Artificial flowers
Ribbon

1. Find a small umbrella, preferably with a hook handle. Children’s umbrellas are ideal for this arrangement because they come in bright colors and their size is more suitable for a front door.

2. In the fabric flaps between the spokes of the umbrella, insert bunches of artificial flowers. I bought the ones in this example from a 99 Cents Only store.

3. Tie a ribbon around the umbrella to close it. The ribbon also secures the stems of the flowers so they won’t fall out. Then hang it on the door with a nail or a removable 3M Command hook that won’t damage the paint.