Do you like to give flowers as present, too? Normally, I give them away with some flower pot. Recently, an alternative came to my mind: Just use a Coffee-to-Go cup instead of a flower pot!
Today, I show you how you can make “Roses-to-Go” as Christmas present.
Tools
![](https://www.lena-kate.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/00_tools_diy_rose-1024x1024.jpg)
Here, you see which tools I used: harvest shears, paintbrush, mixing palette, cookie cutter, pen, knife, scissors, hot glue gun and a marker.
Tool | Search on… |
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Harvest shears | |
I use the Japanese harvest shears Okatsune 304 | |
Paintbrush | |
Mixing palette | |
Cookie cutter (star-shaped) | |
Pen | |
Knife | |
Scissors | |
Hot glue gun | |
Hot glue sticks | |
Marker (purple) |
Materials
![](https://www.lena-kate.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/01_material_rose_diy-1024x1024.jpg)
These are the materials that I used: Coffe-to-Go cup, roses in light pink, eucalyptus twigs, floral foam, acrylic paint, evergreen twigs, floral wire, star pendant, natural skewer, self-adhesive glitter paper.
Guide
Step 1: Paint the Coffe-to-Go cup
![](https://www.lena-kate.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/02_colors-1024x1024.jpg)
The first step is to paint the Coffe-to-Go Cup.
![](https://www.lena-kate.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/03_mix_colors_pink_rose_diy-1024x1024.jpg)
In order to get a nice light pink color, I mix white, red and blue acrylic paint on my mixing palette.
![](https://www.lena-kate.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/04_colors_on_cup-1024x1024.jpg)
I painted the cup twice with the paintbrush.
![](https://www.lena-kate.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/05_color_cup_finished-1024x1024.jpg)
Step 2: Prepare the floral foam
![](https://www.lena-kate.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/06_floral_foam_cup-1024x1024.jpg)
Next, we have to cut out a piece of floral foam that fits into the cup. To get the right shape and dimensions, I press the cup gently into the floral foam.
![](https://www.lena-kate.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/07_floral_foam_fixed-1024x1024.jpg)
Step 3: Watering the floral foam
![](https://www.lena-kate.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/08_floral_foam_water-1024x1024.jpg)
Nextm the floral foam must be watered. Just put it into a bowl full of water and wait a few minutes. The floral foam must be fully soaked with water.
![](https://www.lena-kate.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/09_floral_foam_in_cup-1024x1024.jpg)
When the floral foam is full of water, put it into the cup.
Step 4: Add Evergreen to the cup
![](https://www.lena-kate.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/10_floral_wire_on_cup-1024x1024.jpg)
Next, I wrap the evergreen twigs around the cup. With the help of some floral wire, I’m able to fix it tightly.
![](https://www.lena-kate.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/11_cup_deco-1024x1024.jpg)
Next, you can add the star pendants to the evergreen twigs.
![](https://www.lena-kate.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/12_hotgluegun-1024x1024.jpg)
I make use of the hot glue gun, in order to fixate everything.
![](https://www.lena-kate.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/13_star_on_cup-1024x1024.jpg)
Step 5: Cut the flowers
![](https://www.lena-kate.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/14_rose_cut-1024x1024.jpg)
Now, the roses and eucalyptus twigs must be cut to the right length. I chose a length of about 4cm.
![](https://www.lena-kate.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/15_all_rose_cut-1024x1024.jpg)
Step 6: Insert the flowers into the floral foam
![](https://www.lena-kate.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/16_cut_rose-1024x1024.jpg)
The next step is to insert the roses and eucalyptus twigs into the floral foam. You can arrange them as you like most.
![](https://www.lena-kate.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/17_roses-1024x1024.jpg)
Step 7: Make a star-shaped label
![](https://www.lena-kate.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/19_make_star_diy_rose-1024x1024.jpg)
The last step is to make a star-shaped label with some message. I make the stars out of the glitter paper. Therefore, two pieces of stars are required to have them glittering on both sides. I use two pieces of glitter paper and place them on top of each other. Then I use the star-shaped cookie cutter and a pen to draw the star shape. Next, I use the scissors to cut out two stars at the same time.
![](https://www.lena-kate.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/21_merry_christmas-1024x1024.jpg)
Now, you can write down a short message on the glitter stars. I chose “Merry Christmas”.
![](https://www.lena-kate.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/22_star_on_stick-1024x1024.jpg)
Then, the glitter stars are glued on top of the natural skewers. Since I made use of self-adhesive glitter paper, no additional glue is required.
![](https://www.lena-kate.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/23_star_other_side-1024x1024.jpg)
Now you can stick the skewer with the star into the floral foam as well.
![](https://www.lena-kate.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/24_done_diy-1024x1024.jpg)
And you’re done! Now, you made some Roses-to-Go! I hope you enjoyed making this alternative to flower pots when giving away some flowers as present!
![](https://www.lena-kate.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/27_merry_christmas_diy-1024x1024.jpg)
![](https://www.lena-kate.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/28_done_merry_christmas-1024x1024.jpg)
![](https://www.lena-kate.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/29_violett_light_diy_rose-1024x1024.jpg)
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