HOW TO MAKE a $15 Flower Arrangement with *only* TRADER JOES FLOWERS!

I went to Trader Joe's and bought $15 worth of flowers to make this arrangement. Showing you how to do the same, and how easy it is to pair grocery store flowers with yard clippings for a gorgeous centerpiece for your home, event or party!
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[@helenr.2184]

I love Trader Joes flowers. Our TJ's donates their leftover bouquets to a local nursing home. One day I brought a friend to TJ's, who has some mobility problems. I was helping her shop, but then an employee stepped up and offered to assist her, allowing me to do my own shopping.. Before we left, the employee gifted Shirley with a bouquet of flowers! Thank you for this really good tutorial. I am now a subscriber (and sharing this).

[@jacquelynjefferson1245]

Awesome employee

[@catherineclinton911]

WOW! Makes me tear up. What a sweet story! I hope your friend felt really special. Good for TJ's. I had 4 surgeries on my leg due to an ankle break & staph, and I was truly amazed how many very good ppl there are in the world; they went out of their way to help me, give tips & sometimes tell me their own story. That said, I can't imagine how hard it must be to have permanent mobility problems. I'll pray for her. ❤🙏

[@AbiCroCro]

❤

[@marygraham2155]

Never heard of Trader Joes? Where are they located.

[@c.espinoza9903]

LOVE THE ARRANGEMENT AND THE VIDEO THANK U

[@buttersquash4762]

It looks very beautiful well done you 👍🌟🌟🌟🌟👍🌹

[@Bucketlistretreats]

Thank you SO much for this beautiful video. I need to run to TJ's! I am hosting a BIG event and can't find anyone who does this style of arrangements that I can afford & I have a ton of washi tape! XO Kelly

[@lovedoingcraft2266]

Hi. .I just love the way you make it. .its beautifully presented. Thank you for sharing. You have a new subscriber now..Cheers Bridget. ..

[@ashlyncartervlog]

Love Doing Craft thank you so much for the kind words Bridget! 🤗

[@dallastaylor5479]

Pretty display. I tried this a couple months ago. It turned out well but it bothered me. I usually use flowers from my garden. Then the light bulb went off. I started thinking about the cost and carbon expended to bring flowers from columbia and just the blatant consumerism. Um, I'll stay with flowers from my own yard.

[@cindyscott1984]

if you strip the leaves off the stems of your greens before placing them in the water, it helps to keep bacteria from forming in your water that then shortens the life of your flowers... beautiful arrangement!!!

[@ddencour5054]

Thank you

[@dianalifeisgood]

I was taught that in a flower arrangement class!

[@ibkizzle]

Didn't know this! Thanks!

[@briannasanchez2480]

I am a local florist, that is the first thing that came to mind! Completely agree if not flowers at least the greenery.

[@jc1864]

I also just learned that a drop of bleach helps keep the bacteria down to help flowers last longer

[@MsLaBajo]

I literally learned more than paying for a class. Love love love this video! Thank you so much. I get flowers every Sunday from the farmers market and just pop them in a vase but now I can do so much more! Thank you!

[@nancyboes6953]

While this was a great instructive video, please don’t encourage people to go to public spaces and randomly cut branches from bushes! I’ve seen beautiful old holly bushes destroyed by a woman repeatedly whacking branches for her personal use! She insisted that they were “public bushes” and she had every right to cut as much as she wanted:(

[@nicolettegiannantonio5871]

😂 I was thinking that. Omg

[@doreenmangru3490]

So pretty, thanks for sharing

[@rawsunnata829]

She said that she cut greenery from her own yard, not public place.

[@ajrlima2659]

What are you talking about ?? Is a problem that she cut some greenery from her yard??? 🤔🤔🤔

[@ajrlima2659]

@@rawsunnata829 it’s weird how people understand things Isn’t her backyard is her property her land and her business

[@DM-lm5pi]

Such a beautiful arrangement. I liked that your video was clear and easy to follow. Only thing I would suggest is to lower the volume of the musical breaks a bit. The level goes up too high. Otherwise great job! 💖

[@jazziered142]

I love Carnation's... I remember sometimes, with my babysitting money I would go buy my mom a carnation with baby breath and Greenery. She would put it in a Bud vase in the middle of the table. That was in the seventies.

[@pollypockets508]

Jazzie Red that's so sweet of you

[@samanthagarner2926]

Loving the "tape grid" method. I always struggle with "filling" a big bowl and this is a perfect method!

[@fanbrenda8201]

Your design is very beautiful

[@juicylechuga]

I love your centerpiece this is exactly what I wanted to make for my sister's wedding thank you!!

[@sumairachowdhury1416]

floral arrangement begins at around 5:00 minutes! super long intro but gorgeous flowers

[@candier]

Please make more floral videos!! 🌸 i love them!

[@ashlyncartervlog]

candier I will!!

[@djtanner4472]

OMG THANK YOU!!!!!!!!! I was quoted $8000 for the floral arrangements and this is going to save us sooo much.

[@happypenguin25]

Oh my God I'm also planning a... wait, you're planning a wedding right? Anyway $8000?! GAH! I read somewhere that wholesale flowers are cool..?

[@djtanner4472]

@@happypenguin25 Yeah, the price of a florist for your wedding is pretty insane.

[@karmathephoenix2474]

I love flowers! The irregular lengths of the stems and different textures of greenery, makes for a beautiful arrangement. Thank you.

[@carolineramos2992]

Hi! I'm new to your channel and already a fan! I'm getting married next year and looking to make my own flower arrangements. I have a huge backyard and was thinking of planting some greenery that I could use next year. I love the ones you picked from your garden! What are they called and do they last till the fall? I'm in New England by the way. Thank you so much for posting this video!

[@lindanerstad9928]

Planting greenery with arrangements in mind really makes this personal and fun!

[@oliviastanyer3233]

I have been watching your videos over the past couple of weeks and I'm addicted to your channel. I can relate so much to you, I love your gentle and lighthearted approach to the tasks at hand. I am a budding florist and that's how I stumbled across your channel. Thank you for sharing your 15 minute cleaning routine, it's worked wonders in our home. This arrangement is divine, bless you Ashlyn

[@happypenguin25]

I realize you say you miss planning for weddings, and I realize that I'm not paying you directly, but you have no idea how much videos like yours are helping me right now. Most of my fianceé's family is overseas, and it's going to be really expensive to fly people out. For what it's worth, this tutorial makes me feel like I have a chance at saving money on my wedding day, and it gives me hope. You have my deepest of gratitude.

[@ashlyncartervlog]

Love that. Thank you and wishing you the best!!

[@heidibastawros8722]

ONG! You’re paying for their tickets. That’s so nice of you!

[@karengerber8390]

Will you please share the names of the plants that were harvested from your yard?

[@karengerber8390]

I would have been interested in what you designed with your "leftover" flowers.

[@darcyferrigno]

Really looks like a $100 arrangement! I am just starting to dabble in the art of flower arrangement and I love this!

[@viviaskou603]

same

[@lordsdaughterjordan]

Thanks for the great tip! You've inspired me to create my own bridal bouquet from TJoe's :)

[@danielhughes441]

You cannot randomly cut plants in a public area. Not only is it unethical, but can be against the law depending on the location.

[@yourspaceforgrowth]

Wow, such a helpful tutorial, I feel like I just took an intro to flower arranging class. I never knew about that grid technique and will definitely try it. This type of arrangement is exactly what I’m looking for for DIY affordable centerpieces for my wedding and can’t wait to re-create! Thanks again.

[@minarose3193]

This was a great tutorial I always buy flowers from TJ and just stick them in a vase now I'll be more creative! I just have to watch out for the Lili and some other ones that are toxic to cats

[@lindanerstad9928]

No more sticking bouquets from the store in a tall vase....thanks!

[@stardustgirl2904]

🌷🌹🌷🌻🌺🌻🌷🌹🌷👱‍♀️Not all TraderJoe's are created equal, we are in California and we don't a large flower section like this! This is so PRETTY!!!!

[@menomama3419]

Good job! Thanks for sharing! Putting together flower arrangements is really therapeutic! Enjoyed your video. Have a great day your self! 😄

[@shin1979flower]

Wonderful 👏 From a friend in Japan

[@romantiica12]

Your arrangement with the greenery looked so beautiful! I loved it! Thanks for making this! I was wondering where did you get your vases?

[@valeriepeterman2024]

Can skip to 6:00 don't need to hear sweaty workout OMG but ty for a new way to arrange flowers. Trader Joe's has the best price and last a week ., Thanks again

[@rebeccaloera6122]

Loved your video!!! I’m totally make my mom a flower a arrangement this year for Mother’s Day! 💐

[@NoraRahl]

I found your channel when I was searching for floral arranging videos, back in April. I'm so glad that I did! I love these videos!!! You make it look so easy :)

[@ashlyncartervlog]

NoraRahl so glad to hear Nora!

[@reachtrita]

This was so pleasant to watch. Thank you for sharing this useful and therapeutic DIY!

[@annritter2061]

Putting your vase on a lazy Susan allows you to spin your arrangement around as you are working on it. I bought mine at IKEA. Thanks for this video.

[@bebitamira3054]

Helpful! Thanks.

[@sweetoneloves6811]

I decided today from watching TV, that I would like to add a new hobby in my life, and I chose Flower Arrangement. Your channel was the first channel I came to. I am so amazed at how you arranged those flowers. So beautiful, I will subscribe to your channel.

[@Valentina_Salas18]

This is so beautiful!! Love your voice btw 😊 I just found your channel and subscribed. I love your stile!!! Thanks for sharing this. I want to make the flower arrangements for my wedding and need some ideas! 😊

[@sharianderson8739]

Love your effortless approach to producing a lovely arrangement. Yes! Continue on with your DIYs with TJoes' flowers! That's where I shop and I used to arrange some flowers at home for the fun and beauty of creating a gathering of beauties! Thanks for the encouragement to 'have at it' again! Flowers add so much to heart, health and home! Thx!

[@keyovangsta12]

Can you tell me where you got that vase from?

[@TeriGigi]

I've been watching your videos for a few months now but I'm terrible about not commenting. You have a beautiful spirit and I know God is using you to reach young women with truth and light. I've been married 36 years and I try to share some of the same type thoughts and ideas with older women here on You Tube. I love your transparency....oh~ and I love this flower arranging video too. So relaxing and peaceful to watch...and full of great tips. Love you Ashlyn...you are making a difference :)

[@ashlyncartervlog]

TeriGigi thank you so much for the sweetest comment Teri! I really appreciate your kind words and affirmation. Watched your magnolia video...you are darling! Keep up the good work. ❤️

[@TeriGigi]

ashlyn carter I'm so honored you watched one of my videos. I know how busy you are with those beautiful children of yours :) Have an awesome day!

[@nanidefreitas6355]

ashlyn carter

[@stephaniemcelvanna3581]

TeriGigi .

[@chellyherrera4493]

there's something about you that i just had to subscribe! i'm using this tutorial for my wedding table arrangements.. :D God bless you !

[@T.Pink.]

Chelly Herrera Yep- same here! I just discovered Ashlyn- this is m first video. Can't wait to decorate for my daughters wedding next year!

[@gchaudhry1]

This is so pretty. Love how you explained it thoroughly in details.

[@munirasultana2313]

Loved the Video 💟 A new Subscriber here 👍

[@misslovely1319]

Title needs to be adjusted to the 2024 inflated costs 😩

[@ashlyncartervlog]

@@misslovely1319 so sad and true 😏😣

[@AndreaWorley]

I love this, so beautiful. I love when you do flowers and you do a great job of sharing how to make it easy!

[@ashlyncartervlog]

Andrea Worley thank you Andrea!

[@claireashley427]

So beautiful and so cheap! I am using Trader Joe's flowers for my wedding and diying them! Going to practice ahead of time so I know exactly what I want and then the day before we can just put them all together and be good to go! Oh and adding pampas grass to my centerpieces!! Love your videos! Thanks for the tips!

[@MoniqueAesthetics]

Beautiful just what I was looking for for my mom's birthday party table arrangements 👍😍

[@frimmygoldstein6357]

I absolutely love your videos!! especially the ones featuring easy at home creative stuff for moms! been watching you abd yoir family for a while now and am hooked! I'm also a mom if three so I know it's hard to find the time to do these kinda stuff but it definitely is rejuvenating and therapeutic so thanks again for posting and keep them coming!!

[@tulipo6907]

Nice..but design a bit flat. Foam base would allow a larger appearing piece. Percieved value. Taping is never used. It means wrong design for container.

[@heatherfabulous4961]

I love when you do these types of videos, you have taught me a lot! Thank you.

[@ashlyncartervlog]

Heather Fabulous thank you. Love that heather!

[@kathystout8126]

Lovely and inspiring. Yes, make more florals!!! 🌷

[@beatriztattan3146]

I notice some stems going inside the bowl with leaves, and I agree with the comment below that these leaves will create bacteria in the water, decreasing the life of the flowers, otherwise a beautiful arrangement. You can also use frog pin to do this arrangement.

[@betsysunny4434]

Gorgeous

[@gardenfunwithjane4897]

That is so gorgeous! I love your style. Soft creamy pink with peach white and green. Love this palette. Simple elegance for sure.

[@kristaslye6351]

TJ's is my fav & this is so helpful! Have you ever done a floating candle bowl arrangement? Could really use some guidance!

[@lisaruggere]

I am getting ready to host a baby shower (my first grand baby) for my daughter. The colors are blue, soft brown and white with accents of gold. Any help on specific flowers would be so appreciated. So happy I found you and learn from your talent!

[@TheHolisticLove]

This is a really great video! I’m always so scared to buy flowers, because they die right away. How do you keep the flowers alive for a really long time?

[@catherineclinton911]

Using the pkg that sometimes comes w flowers, removing all leaves that would be under water, & changing water almost daily helps prolong their life. If flowers look the least bit wilted, I recut the stems bc it's the angular cut that really helps them drink the water - therefore, you can make the cuts close to the previous stems. By the time they look shorter, I just change to a smaller container.

[@moniqueradford9486]

Just gorgeous Ashlyn and I loved how you made two arrangements. I would love to snatch you away to New Zealand and have you come and demonstrate your lovely creativity at our next church ladies event. You have such a lovely encouraging spirit!

[@ashlyncartervlog]

ha! Okay just send a jet for me and I'll be there!!! ;) Thank you monique.

[@denisethrondsen3399]

I love this! Very gorgeous! My favorite is when you do home decor and videos like today. I still remember when you stenciled your fireplace!🌺

[@ashlyncartervlog]

Denise Throndsen yep! Still love it too :)

[@tabithajoy2815]

Ashley I miss your wisdom, Words of Encouragement videos, through them I found you here on you tube 😘😘😘 be blessed abundantly beautiful lady

[@ubetchaslots]

Newly subbed gr8 vid ima make one for my mom and her mom my nana next visit. I tried buyin 3 clearance faux twig n flowered wreaths for$10each n they were a tadd too cheap lookin so i returnd np, I'll spend the few more bucks to do this. O ya and I'll make 1 for me also, absolutely beautiful. Thank u

[@reviewquran5050]

Oh my God! Sometimes I think people are going to think I am crazy looking for "filler" in my backyard. I guess it's a thing.

[@vickiesh]

Please more Trader Joe’s flower videos! Floral arrangement is my new hobby but I don’t want to go to them downtown flower mart, too much work. TJ is much more accessible.

[@katiedc8239]

You should strip the leaves so the water doesn't get slimy and the arrangement lasts longer! Beautiful colors and arrangement though!

[@Seaskunk]

This looks nice but I don't agree with the tip of cutting greenery from public areas. You don't own that, it's for everyone to enjoy, not harvest.

[@ellencurrey3635]

Ashlyn you are very gifted with floral design!! Love your spirit, and these videos!

[@ashlyncartervlog]

so glad to hear. I will do more!

[@solmassages9732]

This is SO INSPIRING!!! I have been turned off by most of the floral design videos because they say to start out with 5 gallon buckets of 10 different kinds of expensive flowers! I can’t afford that but your video is a perfect combination of cheap flowers and natural greenery from the forest! 🌺👏💐💖

[@ashlyncartervlog]

Sol Massages so glad you enjoyed this!

[@e.m.3060]

Beautiful! What are the greenery bushes called that you picked from your yard? I’d love to plant them in my yard too! 😍

[@janetwagner5726]

Thank you for sharing your amazing talent with us! Beautiful arrangement you made. Can you tell me what type of tape you used?

[@kerrilou8435]

This is a very gorgeous arrangement and I thank you so much for sharing your talent with us! I can’t wait to attempt to make my own arrangement now!! Thank you again for showing me how!!

[@epabomemoryfoampillow3921]

We don't have Trader Joe's here. The nearest one is about 40 miles away...Need find a cheap flower market.

[@iLuvMarlenyNunez]

So great my favorites types of arrangements i love it I’am going to create one of these with faux flowers but it’s going to be a challenge

[@ThuyNguyen-bf8bm]

I thank you for sharing i am very interested you did good job and teach the way simple easy to learn it is so beautiful design flowers I love it Thank you very much to sharing

[@julievanerem9578]

You are giving the stems a fresh cut but there is no water in the vessel.... the ends will close up within 2 minutes and water can not be absorbed well after that, Fresh cut ends need to go straight into water. Keep your stems clean under the water. The arrangement will last much longer with these simple things. Have been a florist for more than 30 years. The basics are important.

[@kardorable]

When I put flowers in a vase, I usually cut the bottoms every few days to stay fresh and change the water. What do you do to keep the water from getting stagnant with an arrangement like this?

[@bonniebranch6083]

My sister, This was such a blessing to find your video! I have always dreamed of learning the art of flower arranging but always figured it would be unobtainable until I either grew my own or had the time and money to invest in taking classes. This is so affordable and you make it seem so accessible and stress free! I’m definitely giving it a go! One question, you mentioned browning petals. Is there a reason not to just pluck them out of the flowers? Also your organic, free style is my favorite. He made the world a playground for us to enjoy and admire so celebrating it’s natural beauty through free, organic floral arrangements is so fun. I love Kiana Underwood of Tulipina in SF. Her style and use of leveling and texture is gorgeous. More arranging videos please ;D

[@ashlyncartervlog]

Bonnie Belle Branch pluck out the brown petals! And you're in luck. Another video coming at you tomorrow. 😘 thanks for the sweet words!

[@vicccm93333]

Where do you get your scissors and tape from? Love your videos, so inspired! Starting my floral journey 😁

[@samanthamichelle2094]

Their flowers are unusually affordable & good quality 🤔

[@Queencard853]

I love the way you speak. Your voice and speech is really beautiful. Thanks so much for this. My good friend just lost her husband, and I’d like to make her a special arrangement with a card and gift. I’m so nervous, but I want to do this!

[@bethnielsen4732]

Gorgeous, Ashlyn! Can you tell me what shrubs or plants your greenery from your yard came from?

[@lisahadden1321]

Beautiful. Can I ask what color are your walls.

[@ashlyncartervlog]

lisa hadden - fine grain by Dunn Edwards :)

[@agnesvs9263]

Very nice. Where do you live that you have such beautiful greenery in your back yard? What is the thick green white stems called?

[@tychul]

Love the redbone playing in the back! Lol glad I discovered this channel!

[@franciscanishagomes3944]

Nice arrangement. It would look better if you had to put some dark coloured flowers in between.

[@kathleenhall6346]

I would suggest removing leaves from the lower part of the stems. The water gets grubby if you don’t.

[@leavesongrass]

Which TJs are you showing? I’m in SoCal and mine have 1/3 that many flowers.

[@herohour6496]

I don't wanna be negative but how long do the arrangement last? I'm a newb in flowers and I'd like to start. but after trader joe's, cutting their stems for length, and then putting in a vase, how long do i got to enjoy them b4 they die ? sorry to be a joyless bum

[@audreynichols9212]

Making florial arrangement are a lot of fun I speak as a florist myself you can do it less then that put all the flowers together in that bowl with greeny or just the flowers to around on the middle of the flowers together small rubber band place in vase its beautiful too tall or small cut

[@HildeAzul]

Aghhh so jealous. My TJ’s floral section is like 5 feet by 2 feet…

[@yufanghuang2011]

How do you change the water with such a complex arrangement and the tape ? Thnks 😊

[@christalynjoyromero8316]

You're so creative. So beautiful and lovely creation of yours. Thanks for your inspiring ideas.

[@venuscloud_2207]

Thank you!! I love flowers but the arrangements are so pricey!

[@EllenMarkey]

Wow!! I agree that your video was spectacular and so much better than an astronomically priced flower arranging class! Please keep them coming.... simple and easy... not fancy. Just beautiful and fresh flowers. Thanks you!!

[@elainehavemann1722]

HOW CAN I REACH YOU , ABLE OR NOT , YOU WERE SHOWING US HOW MAKING OUR OWN FLOWER ARRANGEMENT AND HOW SHOPPING THE REAL ROSES . ARE YOU AVAILABL CONTACT OR NOT , PLEASELET ME KNOW ONLY TWO MAGIC WORDS IN LIVEN WHEN WE SAY YES OR NO , AND NEVER FORGET SAYING THANKYOU SOOOOOOOOOOOOO VERY MUCH MY FRIEND , ASHLYN YOUR FRIEND ELAINEHAVEMANN,

[@barbaramarsala3900]

You talk too much. Bye

[@marjoleint3592]

Wow beautiful!! I like these flowerarrangement video's Ashlyn 😍

[@EcouragingGodStories]

Very informative. Thanks much for your video and expertise.

[@PhantasticJess]

Do you have any recommendations on where a non-florist could buy deep vases? The ones I bought from Michael’s are way too shallow.

[@thomasralfenson2684]

I bought plans from Woodglut and did it very quickly.

[@AnnieCappuccino]

This vase is available on amazon for about $20 in a wide variety of colors and finishes, if anybody's looking for one like it.

[@vkhachannel244]

Love it, Thank-you for share. I'll try to do for my brother Anniversary coming.