Fill a shallow dish that fits within your basket with water.
Using clear floral tape, make a grid, securing the tape to the edges of your basket.
Remove the lower leaves of your yellow tulips, leaving the upper leaves for a little added greenery. Divide blooms into large, medium and small {usually yet to open}.
To make your flower basket, start in the center, working your way out, measure each tulip from the bottom of the dish to where you want the bloom, cut the stem at an angle and insert into the grid. Start with the dozen of tulips with the largest blooms.
Next, fill in with your medium blooms, turning the basket to ensure it's full.
Fill in any nooks with your smallest blooms and enjoy!
Notes
You can find fresh tulips year round at stores like Trader Joe's, Whole Foods, your local grocer and of course, any florist near you.
While they are available year round, they are least expensive in the spring.
Look for fresh, closed tulips with no signs of darkening (age) at the tips of the petals so your tulips last longer!