Step 1

Add Support to the Shaft of the Boot

Add Support to the Shaft of the Boot

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Brian Patrick Flynn

Reinforce Interior

Shape a vinyl placemat into a conical shape, then place inside of boot. This will reinforce the sides of the boot and hold it open enough for a vase to fit inside.

Step 2

Add Support to the Shaft of the Boot

Add Support to the Shaft of the Boot

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Brian Patrick Flynn

Perfect Fit

Measure the boot to ensure the vinyl placemat is small enough to fit inside without showing through at the top.

Step 3

Insert a Vase into the Shaft of the Boot

Insert a Vase into the Shaft of the Boot

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Brian Patrick Flynn

Insert Vase

With vinyl placemat holding boot firmly in place and water already added, insert cylindrical vase down into bottom.

Step 4

Add Flowers to the Shaft of the Boot

Add Flowers to the Shaft of the Boot

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Brian Patrick Flynn

Place Flowers in Vase

Cut the flowers to size then place inside the vase.

Step 5

Equestrian Boots are Transformed into a Vase

Equestrian Boots are Transformed into a Vase

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Brian Patrick Flynn

All Finished

With just a little creativity, your once-plain flower arrangement just earn a blue ribbon!