The 6 Elements of Floral Design: Bits Pieces Are The Finishing Touch

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Small stems can make a HUGE difference in a flower arrangement. In this video, I’m sharing one of my favorite elements of floral design: bits and pieces—small blooms, grasses, pods, and textured elements that add curiosity, personality, color, and interest to an arrangement.

In my Six Elements of Floral Design approach, every stem has a purpose. Bits and pieces are the finishing touch, added at the very end—like the icing on the cake. They may seem insignificant on their own, but the right small detail can transform an ordinary flower arrangement into something truly unique.

🌿 In this video, I’ll show you:

What “bits and pieces” are and why they matter in floral design
How to use small stems as a finishing touch
Why you should make these elements visible rather than hiding them
My favorite bits and pieces, including explosion grass, fennel, craspedia, poppy pods, strawflower, and echinops
How small amounts of color and texture can completely change an arrangement
How to use locally grown flowers and unusual elements to make your floral designs stand out
How to dry bits and pieces so you can use them throughout the year
How to combine dried elements with fresh flowers

One of my favorite things about bits and pieces is that many of them come from local flower farmers and aren't commonly found in conventional floral designs. For florists and designers working with locally grown flowers, these unusual elements can be a great way to create distinctive arrangements and stand out in a crowded marketplace.

I’ll also show you my simple method for air drying flowers and botanical elements so you can build a collection of bits and pieces that will last for months or even years.

Your arrangement isn't finished until you add that final little detail. 🌸

CHAPTERS
00:00 The small stems that make a big impact
00:55 What are “bits and pieces”?
01:21 How to use explosion grass
02:03 Fennel, craspedia and poppy pods
02:50 Using strawflower for texture
03:19 Adding color with echinops
03:53 Using bits and pieces in a color palette
04:26 Why local flowers are perfect for this
05:00 How to have bits and pieces year-round
05:25 How to dry bits and pieces
06:06 Air drying flowers: the simple method
06:30 Using dried flowers in fresh arrangements
07:04 The finishing touch that makes people look twice
07:33 Don't skip your bits and pieces!