I took one when I was in high school... They are pretty fun and you learn a lot. They can also be some what expensive but not as much as massage therapy.
Monday, May 11, 2009
Difference between a floral designer and a florist?
I want to work in the floristry industry when I leave school but I don't know what jobs to think about. At the moment I work part-time at a florist, just basic stuff like cleaning, watering, making some bouquets and little arrangements, taking orders, etc.
Difference between a floral designer and a florist?
The US Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics has an online version of their Occupational Outlook Handbook.
They have a section on Floral Designers which provides detail on the industry. http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos292.htm
First section reprinted below, see article for complete information
Nature of the Work
Floral designers, or florists, cut live, dried, or silk flowers and other greenery and arrange them into displays of various sizes and shapes. These workers design these displays by selecting flowers, containers, and ribbons and arranging them into bouquets, corsages, centerpieces of tables, wreaths, and the like for weddings, funerals, holidays, and other special occasions. Some floral designers also use accessories such as balloons, candles, toys, candy, and gift baskets as part of their displays.
Job duties often vary by employment setting. Most floral designers work in small independent floral shops that specialize in custom orders and also handle large orders for weddings, caterers, or interior designers. Floral designers may meet with customers to discuss the arrangement or work from a written order. They note the occasion, the customer’s preferences, the price of the order, the time the floral display or plant is to be ready, and the place to which it is to be delivered. For special occasions, floral designers usually will help set up floral decorations. Floral designers also will prearrange a few displays to have available for walk-in customers or last-minute orders. Some floral designers also assist interior designers in creating live or silk displays for hotels, restaurants, and private residences.
A number of floral designers, also known as florists, work in the floral departments of grocery stores or for Internet florists, which specialize in creating prearranged floral decorations and bouquets. These floral retailers also may fill small custom orders for special occasions and funerals, but some grocery store florists do not deliver to clients or handle large custom orders.
Florists who work for wholesale flower distributors assist in the selection of different types of flowers and greenery to purchase and sell to retail florists. Wholesale floral designers also select flowers for displays that they use as examples for retail florists.
Self-employed floral designers must handle the various aspects of running their own businesses, such as selecting and purchasing flowers, hiring and supervising staff, and maintaining financial records. Self-employed designers also may run gift shops or wedding consultation businesses in addition to providing floral design services. Some conduct design workshops for amateur gardeners or others with an interest in floral design.
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Difference between a floral designer and a florist?
The US Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics has an online version of their Occupational Outlook Handbook.
They have a section on Floral Designers which provides detail on the industry. http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos292.htm
First section reprinted below, see article for complete information
Nature of the Work
Floral designers, or florists, cut live, dried, or silk flowers and other greenery and arrange them into displays of various sizes and shapes. These workers design these displays by selecting flowers, containers, and ribbons and arranging them into bouquets, corsages, centerpieces of tables, wreaths, and the like for weddings, funerals, holidays, and other special occasions. Some floral designers also use accessories such as balloons, candles, toys, candy, and gift baskets as part of their displays.
Job duties often vary by employment setting. Most floral designers work in small independent floral shops that specialize in custom orders and also handle large orders for weddings, caterers, or interior designers. Floral designers may meet with customers to discuss the arrangement or work from a written order. They note the occasion, the customer’s preferences, the price of the order, the time the floral display or plant is to be ready, and the place to which it is to be delivered. For special occasions, floral designers usually will help set up floral decorations. Floral designers also will prearrange a few displays to have available for walk-in customers or last-minute orders. Some floral designers also assist interior designers in creating live or silk displays for hotels, restaurants, and private residences.
A number of floral designers, also known as florists, work in the floral departments of grocery stores or for Internet florists, which specialize in creating prearranged floral decorations and bouquets. These floral retailers also may fill small custom orders for special occasions and funerals, but some grocery store florists do not deliver to clients or handle large custom orders.
Florists who work for wholesale flower distributors assist in the selection of different types of flowers and greenery to purchase and sell to retail florists. Wholesale floral designers also select flowers for displays that they use as examples for retail florists.
Self-employed floral designers must handle the various aspects of running their own businesses, such as selecting and purchasing flowers, hiring and supervising staff, and maintaining financial records. Self-employed designers also may run gift shops or wedding consultation businesses in addition to providing floral design services. Some conduct design workshops for amateur gardeners or others with an interest in floral design.
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What is the difference between a rose and a sweetheart rose?
i'm looking at flowers for my girlfriend for valentines day and one of the floral arrangements i'm looking at has 48 roses (several colors) (at the same price as 12 red or yellow) but it says they're sweetheart roses, does this mean they are smaller and maybe that's why there are so many or are they crappy quality? i would like to get this for her because they're are so many but i don't want to get her something of low quality or cheesy. can anybody help me would you (women only) like this kind of thing vs. the standard 12? (her favorites are yellow and that's what i got her last year was 12 yellow and 1 red, she doesn't really like the reds all that much)
What is the difference between a rose and a sweetheart rose?
sweet heart roses are indeed much smaller. They are very cute though - and 48! I personally would prefer the tradtional size but I love the idea of mixing the colors!
Reply:Get her the Sweetheart roses and make sure she knows that they are Sweetheart roses---mention that in the card you send with the roses...Sounds soooo cute and sweet.DO IT GET THEM.
Reply:Roses are more formal for like you wife or longtime girlfriend ,but sweetheart flowers are for a crush
Reply:One heart felt rose would suffice. The only standards are the ones you personally agree with. Do your thing and be humble and honest. You will both be pleased no matter how many roses she gets. Its the thought not the count. Unless she's extremely shallow...that is another story. Good Luck!
What is the difference between a rose and a sweetheart rose?
sweet heart roses are indeed much smaller. They are very cute though - and 48! I personally would prefer the tradtional size but I love the idea of mixing the colors!
Reply:Get her the Sweetheart roses and make sure she knows that they are Sweetheart roses---mention that in the card you send with the roses...Sounds soooo cute and sweet.DO IT GET THEM.
Reply:Roses are more formal for like you wife or longtime girlfriend ,but sweetheart flowers are for a crush
Reply:One heart felt rose would suffice. The only standards are the ones you personally agree with. Do your thing and be humble and honest. You will both be pleased no matter how many roses she gets. Its the thought not the count. Unless she's extremely shallow...that is another story. Good Luck!
How do I find wholesale distributors to purchase merchandise to resell at flea markets?
I am interested in finding wholesale houses to buy upscale vintage and victorian items to resale at flea markets, antique malls, and eventually I would like to open a quaint little shop.
The items I am most interested in are Victorian floral arrangements, swags, garlands. Vintage and Victorian wall pictures and other decor such as small wall shelves, tea sets, etc. Also, quilts, bedding, and window teatments.
How do I find wholesale distributors to purchase merchandise to resell at flea markets?
To sell these kind of houses and victorian item. I don't think, you'll be prosperous Try the internet!!
Reply:Hi, I'm in Western NY and have the same question and wish to do a similiar thing. Have you found anything that is worth checking out? I have been searching old Victoria Magazines looking for companies that may have gone to the web. So far, no success. I will start calling some of them to see if they are still in business and maybe they will send a wholesale catalog to me. I'll let you know.
Reply:You might way to try these guys:
http://canopy82.salehoo.hop.clickbank.ne...
http://canopy82.dropship.hop.clickbank.n...
Good Luck.
Reply:Go to www.amazon.com or eBay.com other best alternatives are try Yahoo search and write what you are looking for in Yahoo search,Yahoo will bring the results,click the results one by one and see how you satisfied with it.
Reply:Get a vendors license. Try it out in the flea markets, etc., but if you have the time, set yourself up online, too. Take a look at these links. Some are victorian jewery, but they might have links to other items, too. Good luck.
The items I am most interested in are Victorian floral arrangements, swags, garlands. Vintage and Victorian wall pictures and other decor such as small wall shelves, tea sets, etc. Also, quilts, bedding, and window teatments.
How do I find wholesale distributors to purchase merchandise to resell at flea markets?
To sell these kind of houses and victorian item. I don't think, you'll be prosperous Try the internet!!
Reply:Hi, I'm in Western NY and have the same question and wish to do a similiar thing. Have you found anything that is worth checking out? I have been searching old Victoria Magazines looking for companies that may have gone to the web. So far, no success. I will start calling some of them to see if they are still in business and maybe they will send a wholesale catalog to me. I'll let you know.
Reply:You might way to try these guys:
http://canopy82.salehoo.hop.clickbank.ne...
http://canopy82.dropship.hop.clickbank.n...
Good Luck.
Reply:Go to www.amazon.com or eBay.com other best alternatives are try Yahoo search and write what you are looking for in Yahoo search,Yahoo will bring the results,click the results one by one and see how you satisfied with it.
Reply:Get a vendors license. Try it out in the flea markets, etc., but if you have the time, set yourself up online, too. Take a look at these links. Some are victorian jewery, but they might have links to other items, too. Good luck.
Need help planning a classy baby shower brunch for boy. Does anyone know some good websites or have ideas?
looking for websites or pictures of classy showers. Floral arrangements and decorations. Need suggestions for party favors, nothing too cheap or disposable. Creative packaging and visual elements are something I enjoy. I'm trying to create a classy spin on traditional baby showers. Thanks for any suggestions.
Need help planning a classy baby shower brunch for boy. Does anyone know some good websites or have ideas?
If it is nice outside then take the party to the lawn. Rent some round tables and chairs. Tablecloths and even glass dinner plates. You can make it somewhat like an outdoor tea party theme (except boyish). There should be a rental store in your area that would rent you everything. Look at Bridal magazines to get an idea of some classy decor. Go to a wholesale flower shop and buy flowers there (or if there is a Sam's club you can get 2 dozen roses for $14.88). Try light tones like white roses in silver tin buckets (Wal Mart floral/craft section) and tie a baby blue %26amp; white polka dot ribbon glued around the edge of the centerpieces in a bow. You can also use blue tulling or satin to drape accross other tables to bring in more color. Another cute idea would be to dress tables up with baby items (like white baby shoes). This would be very classy and nice. Shop around, you can create an expensive look for less. You can serve food like deli sandwhiches (make them yourself or order from McCalisters), and make a classy cake to tie it all in. Hope this gave you a few ideas!
Reply:www.diapercake.com %26gt;%26gt;%26gt;
a cake made out of panpers ,by rolling the diapers
great gift for the pregger lady
Reply:You could give your guests a packet of wildflower seeds along with tis poem:
Please plants these seeds
And watch them bloom,
Just like Baby(last name)
Who will be here soon!
Or another cute idea is this
Bring a book
As (mother-to-be's name) due date is commin
We're inviting friends and family dear.
To choose a favorite story or fairy tale
That you would like Baby-------- to hear.
Instead of a card, please let ( mother-to-be name) look,
At your special choice of a book,
and then to Baby------ she will read
With all the love a newborn will need.
As for favors one of my favorites is giving a candle with this poem attached:
Here's a candle for you to light,
Once the stork has made its flight.
With a flicker of the flame, Say a prayer in the baby's name.
Need help planning a classy baby shower brunch for boy. Does anyone know some good websites or have ideas?
If it is nice outside then take the party to the lawn. Rent some round tables and chairs. Tablecloths and even glass dinner plates. You can make it somewhat like an outdoor tea party theme (except boyish). There should be a rental store in your area that would rent you everything. Look at Bridal magazines to get an idea of some classy decor. Go to a wholesale flower shop and buy flowers there (or if there is a Sam's club you can get 2 dozen roses for $14.88). Try light tones like white roses in silver tin buckets (Wal Mart floral/craft section) and tie a baby blue %26amp; white polka dot ribbon glued around the edge of the centerpieces in a bow. You can also use blue tulling or satin to drape accross other tables to bring in more color. Another cute idea would be to dress tables up with baby items (like white baby shoes). This would be very classy and nice. Shop around, you can create an expensive look for less. You can serve food like deli sandwhiches (make them yourself or order from McCalisters), and make a classy cake to tie it all in. Hope this gave you a few ideas!
Reply:www.diapercake.com %26gt;%26gt;%26gt;
a cake made out of panpers ,by rolling the diapers
great gift for the pregger lady
Reply:You could give your guests a packet of wildflower seeds along with tis poem:
Please plants these seeds
And watch them bloom,
Just like Baby(last name)
Who will be here soon!
Or another cute idea is this
Bring a book
As (mother-to-be's name) due date is commin
We're inviting friends and family dear.
To choose a favorite story or fairy tale
That you would like Baby-------- to hear.
Instead of a card, please let ( mother-to-be name) look,
At your special choice of a book,
and then to Baby------ she will read
With all the love a newborn will need.
As for favors one of my favorites is giving a candle with this poem attached:
Here's a candle for you to light,
Once the stork has made its flight.
With a flicker of the flame, Say a prayer in the baby's name.
I need to decorate a wire basket, what unique ideas can I use?
I need to decorate a wire basket. My company is having a fundraiser for an employee who was recently diagnosed with breast cancer. To participate in the fundraiser you could purchase a basket for $5 then it was up to you to decorate it, transform it, anything goes. There will be a silent auction of the baskets and they'll be judged. I want to do something unique, but can't think of a thing. I was hoping for ideas other than a gift basket or floral arrangement. I can paint it, cut it, hang things off of it, anything, but my mind draws a blank. My basket is around the size of a hanging basket most often used for flowers. Can anyone help me?
I need to decorate a wire basket, what unique ideas can I use?
Fabric strips! My daughter's art class did this with plastic baskets. They took patterned fabric and cut it into strips about 1" x 3". They tied the strips around each section of the plastic mesh, making the outside of the basket 'fuzzy' or 'fluffy'. (Tie several strips to each section) One child added thick yarn, like we used to wear for hair-bows, randomly through her pattern.
Count on lots of people weaving strips of fabric in and out, so this texture would be more unique.
A cute idea would be to make it shades of pink, and fill it with pink cosmetic items (nail polish, emery boards, lotion, etc.)
Second idea:
Use pink and/or purple tulle (nylon net) for the fabric strips, especially if you can find sparkly stuff. Fill the basket with fairy-princess items (tiara, hair things, sparkly play makeup) for a little girl.
Reply:go to your local craft store and just browse around, look for things you could use and even if you dont get anything it should give you some good ideas
Reply:What I would do is line it with a mossy/staw type material , have pieces poking out in random spots. Attach one or two of those realistic looking birds used for crafts and hot glue them to the top edge. Add a chain link (a thin one) to three spots and make it a hanging basket...add one or two artificial butterflies or bees onto the chain. Get a hook for the top , tie a raffia bow around the bottom of the hook , just for looks. I think it would come out cute...like a birds nest plant hanger...or you can even just use it outdoors as a decorative storage piece , throw your extra packets of seeds , or keep matches for the grill in it , gardening gloves...I know you are not planning on using it , but I think it would be nice to have a story behind your creation if anyone asks what it is used for. Good Luck %26amp; Have Fun!
Reply:I have one on my coffee table. I placed potpourri in it and placed a large jar candle in the middle and used as a center piece
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I need to decorate a wire basket, what unique ideas can I use?
Fabric strips! My daughter's art class did this with plastic baskets. They took patterned fabric and cut it into strips about 1" x 3". They tied the strips around each section of the plastic mesh, making the outside of the basket 'fuzzy' or 'fluffy'. (Tie several strips to each section) One child added thick yarn, like we used to wear for hair-bows, randomly through her pattern.
Count on lots of people weaving strips of fabric in and out, so this texture would be more unique.
A cute idea would be to make it shades of pink, and fill it with pink cosmetic items (nail polish, emery boards, lotion, etc.)
Second idea:
Use pink and/or purple tulle (nylon net) for the fabric strips, especially if you can find sparkly stuff. Fill the basket with fairy-princess items (tiara, hair things, sparkly play makeup) for a little girl.
Reply:go to your local craft store and just browse around, look for things you could use and even if you dont get anything it should give you some good ideas
Reply:What I would do is line it with a mossy/staw type material , have pieces poking out in random spots. Attach one or two of those realistic looking birds used for crafts and hot glue them to the top edge. Add a chain link (a thin one) to three spots and make it a hanging basket...add one or two artificial butterflies or bees onto the chain. Get a hook for the top , tie a raffia bow around the bottom of the hook , just for looks. I think it would come out cute...like a birds nest plant hanger...or you can even just use it outdoors as a decorative storage piece , throw your extra packets of seeds , or keep matches for the grill in it , gardening gloves...I know you are not planning on using it , but I think it would be nice to have a story behind your creation if anyone asks what it is used for. Good Luck %26amp; Have Fun!
Reply:I have one on my coffee table. I placed potpourri in it and placed a large jar candle in the middle and used as a center piece
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Is there any way to remove hardened acrylic water from sterling silver chain?
I have 20 feet of sterling silver chain that I accidentally exposed to acrylic water while making a floral arrangement. I didn't realize it at the time, and now the chain is all crimped and curled. Is there anything I can soak this silver chain in to get rid of the acrylic water? 20 feet of sterling silver snake chain is not cheap these days, and really hate the thought of throwing that money away!
Is there any way to remove hardened acrylic water from sterling silver chain?
Beauticians use acetone (nail varnish remover) to remove acrylic nails by soaking the nails in it.
Could be worth a try with your chain.
Reply:after doing a quick google, i've heard that something called "bar keepers friend" may help, however, this was for a vase and not a chain, and i don't really know a great deal on the topic, just trying to help.
Reply:You could try warm vinegar...
Reply:place it in vinger or take it to a jewlery
Is there any way to remove hardened acrylic water from sterling silver chain?
Beauticians use acetone (nail varnish remover) to remove acrylic nails by soaking the nails in it.
Could be worth a try with your chain.
Reply:after doing a quick google, i've heard that something called "bar keepers friend" may help, however, this was for a vase and not a chain, and i don't really know a great deal on the topic, just trying to help.
Reply:You could try warm vinegar...
Reply:place it in vinger or take it to a jewlery
St. Patrick's Day Floral Picks?
Can anyone please give me the name of a wholesaler who can provide these? I need them, in quantity, for silk floral arrangements. Thanks. Mo779@earthlink.net
St. Patrick's Day Floral Picks?
HELLO,
CHECK OUT WWW.COTTAGECREATIONS.COM
I HAVE USED THEM IN THE PAST.
MANY DESIGNS TO CHOOSE FROM AND THEY WILL DO CUSTOMS
St. Patrick's Day Floral Picks?
HELLO,
CHECK OUT WWW.COTTAGECREATIONS.COM
I HAVE USED THEM IN THE PAST.
MANY DESIGNS TO CHOOSE FROM AND THEY WILL DO CUSTOMS
How do I start a floral design business from home?
I'm young and have enjoyed doing wedding flowers/arrangements for small things, so far. I'd like to get into my own personal business but have no idea as to how to "become" a business at-home and don't know anything about how to get myself noticed. Any tips?
How do I start a floral design business from home?
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Reply:You can take pictures of the work you did at weddings, special events, and create a portfolio. You can have a physical book with your work or better yet create a website. You can also leverage event planners in your area and market your services to them. Also attend bridal showcase events and distribute your business cards, you just never know...
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How do I start a floral design business from home?
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Reply:You can take pictures of the work you did at weddings, special events, and create a portfolio. You can have a physical book with your work or better yet create a website. You can also leverage event planners in your area and market your services to them. Also attend bridal showcase events and distribute your business cards, you just never know...
Ideapreneur
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HOW CAN I HAVE AN EXHIBITION help please?
alright so heres the deal. i live in central arkansas and i'm an artist. i really want to have a show in gallery sometime soon. but unfortunately, there are very few galleries here, and what is here doesn't match my style of art, and i know they would't represent me (our art community is terrible, most of it consists of old people painting landscapes and floral arrangements)
!! so with any gallery here being out of the question, what other ways can i show my art? please help?
HOW CAN I HAVE AN EXHIBITION help please?
You can approach a coffee shop, bank, restaurant, bookstore, library, office, or music club and ask if they will exhibit a selection of your work for a month or so. This is a great way to build a resume of one-person shows. Start by using your contacts - anyone you know who works in one of these places. Be professional when you approach the owners and carry a portfolio with samples of your best work. If one doesn't work out, just thanks them politely for their time and move onto the next place. I'm sure you'll find a place that is happy to show your work and this is a good start. You can approach galleries after you have more exposure. Good luck.
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!! so with any gallery here being out of the question, what other ways can i show my art? please help?
HOW CAN I HAVE AN EXHIBITION help please?
You can approach a coffee shop, bank, restaurant, bookstore, library, office, or music club and ask if they will exhibit a selection of your work for a month or so. This is a great way to build a resume of one-person shows. Start by using your contacts - anyone you know who works in one of these places. Be professional when you approach the owners and carry a portfolio with samples of your best work. If one doesn't work out, just thanks them politely for their time and move onto the next place. I'm sure you'll find a place that is happy to show your work and this is a good start. You can approach galleries after you have more exposure. Good luck.
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What is the cost difference in making your own flowers or getting real ones from a florist?
I am trying to decide whether or not to use fake or real flowers for some of the floral arrangements at my wedding. I definitely want a florist to make the boquets and centerpieces out of real flowers. But, for everything else, I would consider making my own arrangements with fake flowers as long as it is cheaper than getting real flowers.
Some people decide to make their own floral decorations for their wedding with fake flowers and they turn out nice. But, why not just use real flowers? Do real flowers cost signifigantly more than fake ones?
What is the cost difference in making your own flowers or getting real ones from a florist?
Unless you are able to get fresh flowers from a wholesaler (you need a business tax-id #), it will cost a little less than the florist with a lot more headache.
You can get really nice silk/fake flowers from Michael's Carfts, etc..., but make one arrangement as an experiment first. It probably won't turn out like you want. So don't go buying gobs of flowers and supplies until you know exactly what you want.
Reply:real flowers cost much more than doing it yourself. You can get fake flowers from michaels for under a dollar each and then you just buy some ribbon to wrap around. I'll probably make my own flowers to hold! They look just as nice :-) congrats on getting married!
Reply:I just did my own flowers.
I spent 100$ at Hobby Lobby for silks to go in the church and in urns outside the church, they are not close enough to guests for them to tell the difference.
Then I bought 300$ worth of flowers from an online wholesale website. I made 3 bouquets, all the corsages, button holes from the groom and ushers etc, table arrangements and pew arrangments. I may have spent 500$ in total for all flowers silk and live and for the acsessories to assemble them. There are so many ways to save money if you have the ability and time and are willing to do some of the work yourself. By the way the arrangments I made for 500$ would have cost me 3 grand at the florist, I did price it.
Also, getting bridesmaids and moms to help do this makes for a GREAT night of laughter and memories.
Reply:Real flowers can cost between double the price to 10 times the price of silk flowers. I went with silk for my wedding. With silk you know exactly what the arangements will look like since the flowers colors will NOT vary like with realy ones. Plus you can keep them after the wedding if you want and it won't cost you an additional fee to have them dryed.
Reply:Real flowers cost SIGNIFICANTLY more than fake flowers. The average expenditure on real flowers ranges in the 700 to 1500 range, depending on size of your wedding and complexity. Fresh flowers look nice in the wedding, but they wilt and die, and you can't keep them unless you preserve/dry them. Silk flowers will always look as nice as your wedding day, if you keep them out of bright sunlight (they might fade otherwise).
Now, I looked into making my own bouquets/arrangements with silk flowers, but I knew they would not look nearly as professional. So, I went to Ebay and did some "wedding flowers" searches. There are a number of very reputable florists on Ebay that do custom orders of flowers for your wedding. I bought my silk flower arrangements for less than $200 including shipping. That included my bouquet, three bridesmaids, one toss, corsages for the Mothers, bouts for all the guys and 8 pew bows. My flowers look great and they will never wilt. Based on the average cost I mentioned above, I saved at least $500 that I can spend somewhere else. I think that was much better than blowing almost a thousand dollars on fresh flowers for a half hour ceremony and a 5 hour party. I would rather take that saved money and put it towards better quality food, better music, or save it for my honeymoon.
Reply:there are fake flowers that look real. just dont add tacky touches such as fake butterflies to the arrangement, then it looks really tacky. you can save an arm and a leg by going fake, just get good fakes!
Reply:I think fake flowers are tacky and to get really nice ones they cost as much as real flowers. I also depends on the flowers you want.... like roses cost more then mums. I would personally do the opposite- have real flowers for you to hold and for your pictures and use fake flowers on the table if you have to. Fake flowers look terrible in pictures!
Reply:Definitely go with real flowers. For our wedding, we bought 750 roses for around 300 dollars. Try www.globalrose.com. They're relatively inexpensive and will ship them directly to your home. Florists are over priced. I think people use "fake" flowers because they last. That way, you can make them in advance. Personally, I hate fake flowers. They just say cheap to me.
Reply:Hi i am 21 years old and getting married very soon. i made EVERYTHING out of fake flowers cause i think its a lot cheaper and they will last a lot longer then real ones and you don't have to worry about watering them, little kids spilling them, pedals falling off, you know what i mean. my wedding is coming up in a month and my reception is in 2 months cause I'm having a destination wedding. plus if you go with fake ones you don't have to worry about a floweriest!!! i made my own bouquets out of fake flowers myself and have never done it before and it looks professional and only took me about and hour 1/2 to make it!!!! i was surprised. i even made my own boutonnieres. i shopped at discount stores and it costed me i think $20 for enough flowers to make my bouquet, throwing bouquet, and about 15 boutonnieres with flowers left over to use on the cake!!!!! i don't know if i helped but it was worth a shot!
Reply:I found that when looking for good quality fake flowers they do get quite expencive. try your local sams club, I bought beautiful red roses(real) and only paid $15 for bunches of 2 dozen
Reply:real flowers are more expensive plus with the fake flowers you can keep them for much more longer than you can real. for you anniversary you can use the centerpiece for that special anniversary dinner at home.
Reply:Silks are ususally used because they last forever. This way the bride and groom can keep or give away the flowers. However, most silks that look real cost more than real flowers. But you can start preparing your silks way in advance, unlike real flowers that only have a few days. Check with you local florist about your other flowers, but you may want to consider buying fresh and doing them yourself. That would save you alot of money... but you would have to do it the day or two before the wedding.
Reply:my mom is making all of mine. there is a huge difference in the cost- she is using real flowers. it depends on how much you need. but i would think in general silk cost less than fresh
Reply:Fresh flowers are costly. Silk lasts forever, I had everything made of silk, so we could keep them forever. My bridesmaid's and everyone. I gave the centerpieces away at the wedding to friends who had really been there. But it was considerably less for silk. Also, options are endless in silk.
Reply:The cost difference is pretty big. I saved about $600 by combining the two that way you got the look and the smell. I had a summer wedding with Lillies as my main flower. They were real but the rest was silk. Good luck!!!!!
Reply:I made my own from micheal's silk flowers and spent a total of $80 versus the florist wanting to charge $350. It was worth it and a really fun project with my bridesmaids.
Some people decide to make their own floral decorations for their wedding with fake flowers and they turn out nice. But, why not just use real flowers? Do real flowers cost signifigantly more than fake ones?
What is the cost difference in making your own flowers or getting real ones from a florist?
Unless you are able to get fresh flowers from a wholesaler (you need a business tax-id #), it will cost a little less than the florist with a lot more headache.
You can get really nice silk/fake flowers from Michael's Carfts, etc..., but make one arrangement as an experiment first. It probably won't turn out like you want. So don't go buying gobs of flowers and supplies until you know exactly what you want.
Reply:real flowers cost much more than doing it yourself. You can get fake flowers from michaels for under a dollar each and then you just buy some ribbon to wrap around. I'll probably make my own flowers to hold! They look just as nice :-) congrats on getting married!
Reply:I just did my own flowers.
I spent 100$ at Hobby Lobby for silks to go in the church and in urns outside the church, they are not close enough to guests for them to tell the difference.
Then I bought 300$ worth of flowers from an online wholesale website. I made 3 bouquets, all the corsages, button holes from the groom and ushers etc, table arrangements and pew arrangments. I may have spent 500$ in total for all flowers silk and live and for the acsessories to assemble them. There are so many ways to save money if you have the ability and time and are willing to do some of the work yourself. By the way the arrangments I made for 500$ would have cost me 3 grand at the florist, I did price it.
Also, getting bridesmaids and moms to help do this makes for a GREAT night of laughter and memories.
Reply:Real flowers can cost between double the price to 10 times the price of silk flowers. I went with silk for my wedding. With silk you know exactly what the arangements will look like since the flowers colors will NOT vary like with realy ones. Plus you can keep them after the wedding if you want and it won't cost you an additional fee to have them dryed.
Reply:Real flowers cost SIGNIFICANTLY more than fake flowers. The average expenditure on real flowers ranges in the 700 to 1500 range, depending on size of your wedding and complexity. Fresh flowers look nice in the wedding, but they wilt and die, and you can't keep them unless you preserve/dry them. Silk flowers will always look as nice as your wedding day, if you keep them out of bright sunlight (they might fade otherwise).
Now, I looked into making my own bouquets/arrangements with silk flowers, but I knew they would not look nearly as professional. So, I went to Ebay and did some "wedding flowers" searches. There are a number of very reputable florists on Ebay that do custom orders of flowers for your wedding. I bought my silk flower arrangements for less than $200 including shipping. That included my bouquet, three bridesmaids, one toss, corsages for the Mothers, bouts for all the guys and 8 pew bows. My flowers look great and they will never wilt. Based on the average cost I mentioned above, I saved at least $500 that I can spend somewhere else. I think that was much better than blowing almost a thousand dollars on fresh flowers for a half hour ceremony and a 5 hour party. I would rather take that saved money and put it towards better quality food, better music, or save it for my honeymoon.
Reply:there are fake flowers that look real. just dont add tacky touches such as fake butterflies to the arrangement, then it looks really tacky. you can save an arm and a leg by going fake, just get good fakes!
Reply:I think fake flowers are tacky and to get really nice ones they cost as much as real flowers. I also depends on the flowers you want.... like roses cost more then mums. I would personally do the opposite- have real flowers for you to hold and for your pictures and use fake flowers on the table if you have to. Fake flowers look terrible in pictures!
Reply:Definitely go with real flowers. For our wedding, we bought 750 roses for around 300 dollars. Try www.globalrose.com. They're relatively inexpensive and will ship them directly to your home. Florists are over priced. I think people use "fake" flowers because they last. That way, you can make them in advance. Personally, I hate fake flowers. They just say cheap to me.
Reply:Hi i am 21 years old and getting married very soon. i made EVERYTHING out of fake flowers cause i think its a lot cheaper and they will last a lot longer then real ones and you don't have to worry about watering them, little kids spilling them, pedals falling off, you know what i mean. my wedding is coming up in a month and my reception is in 2 months cause I'm having a destination wedding. plus if you go with fake ones you don't have to worry about a floweriest!!! i made my own bouquets out of fake flowers myself and have never done it before and it looks professional and only took me about and hour 1/2 to make it!!!! i was surprised. i even made my own boutonnieres. i shopped at discount stores and it costed me i think $20 for enough flowers to make my bouquet, throwing bouquet, and about 15 boutonnieres with flowers left over to use on the cake!!!!! i don't know if i helped but it was worth a shot!
Reply:I found that when looking for good quality fake flowers they do get quite expencive. try your local sams club, I bought beautiful red roses(real) and only paid $15 for bunches of 2 dozen
Reply:real flowers are more expensive plus with the fake flowers you can keep them for much more longer than you can real. for you anniversary you can use the centerpiece for that special anniversary dinner at home.
Reply:Silks are ususally used because they last forever. This way the bride and groom can keep or give away the flowers. However, most silks that look real cost more than real flowers. But you can start preparing your silks way in advance, unlike real flowers that only have a few days. Check with you local florist about your other flowers, but you may want to consider buying fresh and doing them yourself. That would save you alot of money... but you would have to do it the day or two before the wedding.
Reply:my mom is making all of mine. there is a huge difference in the cost- she is using real flowers. it depends on how much you need. but i would think in general silk cost less than fresh
Reply:Fresh flowers are costly. Silk lasts forever, I had everything made of silk, so we could keep them forever. My bridesmaid's and everyone. I gave the centerpieces away at the wedding to friends who had really been there. But it was considerably less for silk. Also, options are endless in silk.
Reply:The cost difference is pretty big. I saved about $600 by combining the two that way you got the look and the smell. I had a summer wedding with Lillies as my main flower. They were real but the rest was silk. Good luck!!!!!
Reply:I made my own from micheal's silk flowers and spent a total of $80 versus the florist wanting to charge $350. It was worth it and a really fun project with my bridesmaids.
Does anyone know how to write a grant for a small business?
My girlfriend is looking to open up a small business in designing floral arrangements. She is looking to ask the government for money but needs a sample of a proposal to ask for federal money. Can anyone one out there assist us?
Does anyone know how to write a grant for a small business?
It is hard to find grants to start a business. Unlike the myths that some perpetuate, federal government and even private foundations hardly give grant money for a for-profit business.
And yes, grants mean PAPERWORK - lots and lots of it, that is why a cottage industry of grant writers was born. Instead of exerting futile effort in finding for grants and grant writers, I suggest you direct your activities to raising funds from friends, families or bank loans.
Nonetheless, you can go to the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) http://www.cfda.gov and Grants.gov http://www.grants.gov - these are two sites created by the federal government to provide transparency and information on grants. Browse through the listings and see if you can find any grant that would support a for-profit venture.
Even if you buy books on "how to get grants" or list that supposedly has information on grants -- all of them are mere rehash of what CFDA has, albeit packaged differently. But still the info is the same - hardly any grants for starting a for profit business.
Even SBA does NOT give out grants. From the SBA website http://www.sba.gov/expanding/grants.html...
"The U.S. Small Business Administration does not offer grants to start or expand small businesses, although it does offer a wide variety of loan programs. (See http://www.sba.gov/financing for more information) While SBA does offer some grant programs, these are generally designed to expand and enhance organizations that provide small business management, technical, or financial assistance. These grants generally support non-profit organizations, intermediary lending institutions, and state and local governments."
Most of the federal grants are given to specific target groups with specific requirements (e.g. minority business owners involved in transportation related contracts emanating from DOT - Grant#20.905 Disadvantaged Business Enterprises Short Term Lending Program
Grants are also often given to non profit groups or organizations involved in training or other similar activities (grant 59.043 Women's Business Ownership Assistance that are given to those who will create women's business center that will train women entrepreneurs
For private grants, you may want to check the Foundation Center's Foundation Grants for Individuals Online. It's a subscription based website ($9.95 per month) but their opening blurb only says that the database is ideal for "students, artists, academic researchers, libraries and financial aid offices." Entrepreneurs are apparently not one of them, so I take it they also don't have listings of private foundations who give grants to would-be entrepreneurs.
http://www.cfda.gov
http://www.grants.gov
http://gtionline.fdncenter.org
http://www.powerhomebiz.com/vol66/grants...
http://www.sba.gov/expanding/grants.html
Reply:A place to start is to contact your county extension service. Most have access to small business and/or community development specialists that can point you in the right direction. In every state there is a land grant university that administers county extension centers. Check your yellow pages, they should be able and willing to help.
For example, I live in Missouri, the state program is through University of Missouri, so the website I would use to begin with would be:
extension.missouri.edu
Another agency that should help would be the Small Business Administration, which you may be able to find in your yellow pages, or online. (I opened a small business a few years ago.....)
Does anyone know how to write a grant for a small business?
It is hard to find grants to start a business. Unlike the myths that some perpetuate, federal government and even private foundations hardly give grant money for a for-profit business.
And yes, grants mean PAPERWORK - lots and lots of it, that is why a cottage industry of grant writers was born. Instead of exerting futile effort in finding for grants and grant writers, I suggest you direct your activities to raising funds from friends, families or bank loans.
Nonetheless, you can go to the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) http://www.cfda.gov and Grants.gov http://www.grants.gov - these are two sites created by the federal government to provide transparency and information on grants. Browse through the listings and see if you can find any grant that would support a for-profit venture.
Even if you buy books on "how to get grants" or list that supposedly has information on grants -- all of them are mere rehash of what CFDA has, albeit packaged differently. But still the info is the same - hardly any grants for starting a for profit business.
Even SBA does NOT give out grants. From the SBA website http://www.sba.gov/expanding/grants.html...
"The U.S. Small Business Administration does not offer grants to start or expand small businesses, although it does offer a wide variety of loan programs. (See http://www.sba.gov/financing for more information) While SBA does offer some grant programs, these are generally designed to expand and enhance organizations that provide small business management, technical, or financial assistance. These grants generally support non-profit organizations, intermediary lending institutions, and state and local governments."
Most of the federal grants are given to specific target groups with specific requirements (e.g. minority business owners involved in transportation related contracts emanating from DOT - Grant#20.905 Disadvantaged Business Enterprises Short Term Lending Program
Grants are also often given to non profit groups or organizations involved in training or other similar activities (grant 59.043 Women's Business Ownership Assistance that are given to those who will create women's business center that will train women entrepreneurs
For private grants, you may want to check the Foundation Center's Foundation Grants for Individuals Online. It's a subscription based website ($9.95 per month) but their opening blurb only says that the database is ideal for "students, artists, academic researchers, libraries and financial aid offices." Entrepreneurs are apparently not one of them, so I take it they also don't have listings of private foundations who give grants to would-be entrepreneurs.
http://www.cfda.gov
http://www.grants.gov
http://gtionline.fdncenter.org
http://www.powerhomebiz.com/vol66/grants...
http://www.sba.gov/expanding/grants.html
Reply:A place to start is to contact your county extension service. Most have access to small business and/or community development specialists that can point you in the right direction. In every state there is a land grant university that administers county extension centers. Check your yellow pages, they should be able and willing to help.
For example, I live in Missouri, the state program is through University of Missouri, so the website I would use to begin with would be:
extension.missouri.edu
Another agency that should help would be the Small Business Administration, which you may be able to find in your yellow pages, or online. (I opened a small business a few years ago.....)
I have a rather large painting on canvas of a floral arrangement and would like to find out more about it.?
It has the name KENTON on the bottom left corner
I have a rather large painting on canvas of a floral arrangement and would like to find out more about it.?
Did you try a google search on the name?
EBay might have something as well.
I have a rather large painting on canvas of a floral arrangement and would like to find out more about it.?
Did you try a google search on the name?
EBay might have something as well.
What are the different types of flowers and greenery?
What are all of the different types of flowers and the filler greenery for floral arrangements?
What are the different types of flowers and greenery?
That's rather a broad question, I would think, and the only thing that limits you on making your own arrangements is your imagination! Some websites listed below may help...
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What are the different types of flowers and greenery?
That's rather a broad question, I would think, and the only thing that limits you on making your own arrangements is your imagination! Some websites listed below may help...
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Homemade floral arrangement?
To save money I would like to make my own floral arangements for my wedding with the help of my family and bridal party( they voluteered). Does anyone know of any good books or web sites that have how-to instructions?
We are growing most of the flowers our selves. (Hydrangias/ roses/ tulips)
Homemade floral arrangement?
I found a few site for you. If you are using fresh flowers you may want to practice with some cheap bouquets that you can buy at the grocery store. Using fresh is a bit more tricky and using silks.
Good luck!
http://weddingflowers.freeservers.com/
http://www.wedcraft.com/
http://www.superweddings.com/bridalcraft...
http://www.budget-bride.com/make_it_your...
Reply:Try the DIY website. They have a channel on cable and I've seen lots of good ideas on their shows.
Reply:I just made hydrenga floral arrangements for my wedding - I am having 15 tables with 3 height variations. My big ones are 6 inch foam balls, with hydrengas covering them. Then I set the ball on a 2 foot tall vase - it is gorgeous! from far away they look real.
Reply:My mom and I did this for my wedding. We went to Hobby Lobby and bought a book. Everyone at the wedding commented on how lovely they were and wanted to know where we got them. Use a little imagination also, get the basic idea, but do what looks good to you.
Reply:We did them for my niece's wedding last June. The flowers were bought at Costco. It was a lot of fun, just make sure you have a refrigerator to keep them in until you are ready. We ended up putting them in ice chests because the commercial refrigerator we were supposed to get access to wasn't available. The bride's bouquet had to be redone because it fell apart but no one noticed.
We are growing most of the flowers our selves. (Hydrangias/ roses/ tulips)
Homemade floral arrangement?
I found a few site for you. If you are using fresh flowers you may want to practice with some cheap bouquets that you can buy at the grocery store. Using fresh is a bit more tricky and using silks.
Good luck!
http://weddingflowers.freeservers.com/
http://www.wedcraft.com/
http://www.superweddings.com/bridalcraft...
http://www.budget-bride.com/make_it_your...
Reply:Try the DIY website. They have a channel on cable and I've seen lots of good ideas on their shows.
Reply:I just made hydrenga floral arrangements for my wedding - I am having 15 tables with 3 height variations. My big ones are 6 inch foam balls, with hydrengas covering them. Then I set the ball on a 2 foot tall vase - it is gorgeous! from far away they look real.
Reply:My mom and I did this for my wedding. We went to Hobby Lobby and bought a book. Everyone at the wedding commented on how lovely they were and wanted to know where we got them. Use a little imagination also, get the basic idea, but do what looks good to you.
Reply:We did them for my niece's wedding last June. The flowers were bought at Costco. It was a lot of fun, just make sure you have a refrigerator to keep them in until you are ready. We ended up putting them in ice chests because the commercial refrigerator we were supposed to get access to wasn't available. The bride's bouquet had to be redone because it fell apart but no one noticed.
What should I do if I think my cat has been nibbling carnations?
He's always enjoyed munching on plants and floral arrangements we have in the house, but think this time it's made him sick and he's been throwing up a little bit since last night. Are carnations bad for cats?? What should I do? I already threw them away.
What should I do if I think my cat has been nibbling carnations?
Depending on whether it's worth it to you to take him to the vet when it might be nothing, you should just watch him for the next 24 hours or so. If they eat something that's not good for them it's normal for them to throw up, drink a lot of water, and be somewhat lethargic, but if it lasts longer than about a day you should probably take him in.
For any future plant life you plan to have indoors, you might want to get a natural cat repellant. There's one you can buy at Pet Smart that contains lemon grass and a bittering agent and it won't hurt the cat or the plant. If you have the plant inside more than a few days you'll have to respray it to make sure he gets a nice bitter mouthful if he takes a bite. Then after a while he will probably get the idea and leave your flowers alone.
Reply:If you don't know for sure what your cat ate, I'd say take him to the vet pronto. There are a lot of plants and other things that cats can eat to make them very sick. Other symptoms to consider are: is he eating his regular food? Is he drinking a lot of water? Is there diarrhea or some such other ailment? If he's doing better now, then it's probably no big deal. Cats aren't supposed to eat plants, so any plant material is bad for his digestion.
Reply:no, they are not poisonous, but Lily's are......fatal! Animals will vomit if they eat grass and plants. My suggestion, arrange your plants so they are off the ground. Sometimes cats eat plants because they are lacking something in their own diet, the same way a dog will eat his own feces. Also, tylenol is fatal or any other acetominophine derivitive.
What should I do if I think my cat has been nibbling carnations?
Depending on whether it's worth it to you to take him to the vet when it might be nothing, you should just watch him for the next 24 hours or so. If they eat something that's not good for them it's normal for them to throw up, drink a lot of water, and be somewhat lethargic, but if it lasts longer than about a day you should probably take him in.
For any future plant life you plan to have indoors, you might want to get a natural cat repellant. There's one you can buy at Pet Smart that contains lemon grass and a bittering agent and it won't hurt the cat or the plant. If you have the plant inside more than a few days you'll have to respray it to make sure he gets a nice bitter mouthful if he takes a bite. Then after a while he will probably get the idea and leave your flowers alone.
Reply:If you don't know for sure what your cat ate, I'd say take him to the vet pronto. There are a lot of plants and other things that cats can eat to make them very sick. Other symptoms to consider are: is he eating his regular food? Is he drinking a lot of water? Is there diarrhea or some such other ailment? If he's doing better now, then it's probably no big deal. Cats aren't supposed to eat plants, so any plant material is bad for his digestion.
Reply:no, they are not poisonous, but Lily's are......fatal! Animals will vomit if they eat grass and plants. My suggestion, arrange your plants so they are off the ground. Sometimes cats eat plants because they are lacking something in their own diet, the same way a dog will eat his own feces. Also, tylenol is fatal or any other acetominophine derivitive.
How do you remove acrylic water spills from stainless steel and glass surfaces?
I was using the acrylic water to make floral arrangements and spilled some on my glass table and stainless steel refrigerator door. Oops!
How do you remove acrylic water spills from stainless steel and glass surfaces?
You might be able to scrape it off with a butter knife or something. Or you could use a scratch pad and see if that will take it off. I'm not sure if you could use something like turpentine or paint thinner to see if that will loosen it up. I don't know whether or not it will harm the stainless steel or not but I know it wont hurt the glass. You just need to clean it really well after it's done. You could also see if there is a customer service number or website on the back of the bottles to call and see if they have any ideas for getting it off of a surface once it has set up.
How do you remove acrylic water spills from stainless steel and glass surfaces?
You might be able to scrape it off with a butter knife or something. Or you could use a scratch pad and see if that will take it off. I'm not sure if you could use something like turpentine or paint thinner to see if that will loosen it up. I don't know whether or not it will harm the stainless steel or not but I know it wont hurt the glass. You just need to clean it really well after it's done. You could also see if there is a customer service number or website on the back of the bottles to call and see if they have any ideas for getting it off of a surface once it has set up.
I have a silver dollar eucalyptus tree. How do I dry the leaves like the branches you can buy in stores?
I want to dry the branches of my eucalyptus tree to use in floral arrangements; like the branches you can buy at craft stores, but unlike the ones you buy the leaves get crispy and dry up. They also turn an ugly brown and hardly retain any aroma. Any tips would be great.
I have a silver dollar eucalyptus tree. How do I dry the leaves like the branches you can buy in stores?
To air dry, bind a bunch of stems together and hang them upside down in a well-ventilated, dry place.
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I have a silver dollar eucalyptus tree. How do I dry the leaves like the branches you can buy in stores?
To air dry, bind a bunch of stems together and hang them upside down in a well-ventilated, dry place.
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What are some cost effective ways to ship delicate items?
I am going to be shipping floral arrangements. How do I go about obtaining the best rates from the best shippers like UPS, Fed-Ex, etc. Who are the more reliable shippers?
What are some cost effective ways to ship delicate items?
Are your arrangement live or silk?
If silk - go to your local office supply store and purchase some bubble wrap - great for packing and virtually weightless. Wrap well in bubble wrap for protection and then place in box. Tape well and mark fragile. Then go on-line and check the best rates for your destination and weight and time frame for arrival.
If it is live - your local florist can send for you - they have the packing experience for live plants and great rates already established with their shipper.
Reply:Shipping delicate items is never cheap.. if you absolutely have to ship them, use a professional courier company, such as FedEx or DHL.
Reply:i think fed ex is a good place to start and get it insured
Reply:Problem is how your package is handled by each individual employee. Both Fed-Ex and UPS work well. But you have to assume your package will take some mishandling and abuse. Make sure to label "fragile" multiple times, and package well enough to survive mild crushing and drops.
Reply:fed ex
What are some cost effective ways to ship delicate items?
Are your arrangement live or silk?
If silk - go to your local office supply store and purchase some bubble wrap - great for packing and virtually weightless. Wrap well in bubble wrap for protection and then place in box. Tape well and mark fragile. Then go on-line and check the best rates for your destination and weight and time frame for arrival.
If it is live - your local florist can send for you - they have the packing experience for live plants and great rates already established with their shipper.
Reply:Shipping delicate items is never cheap.. if you absolutely have to ship them, use a professional courier company, such as FedEx or DHL.
Reply:i think fed ex is a good place to start and get it insured
Reply:Problem is how your package is handled by each individual employee. Both Fed-Ex and UPS work well. But you have to assume your package will take some mishandling and abuse. Make sure to label "fragile" multiple times, and package well enough to survive mild crushing and drops.
Reply:fed ex
What is the best way to learn how to use a sewing machine?
I want to learn how to use a sewing machine. I want to learn how to make clothes and quilts. I love crafts. I make floral arrangements, wreaths and photo albums. I've sold many of my designs. I want to learn a new skill.
What is the best way to learn how to use a sewing machine?
Learning How to Sew
Great, you want to learn how to sew! Start out with a good foundation. Learn basic stitches by hand first. A good way to start is to use a kit that teaches 12 functional hand stitches. The kit %26amp; materials can be viewed at:
www.ezstitchsampler.com
Lots of people think they should get a pattern and hop on a sewing machine. This is wrong, wrong, wrong! Anyone who sews should understand the mechanics of sewing by using their hands first. After you've mastered the elementary introduction of hand-stitching, take a class at your local community college if it is offered, or from a fabric store. You'll learn how to lay-out a pattern, read the symbols, talk about fabric weaves, and cutting.
A good foundation is better than a shaky one. Starting out blind on a mechanical device beyond your control can be frustrating to say the least. If clothes designing is where you'd like to go, believe me, it will involve knowledge of hand sewing %26amp; machine work. People don't realize the value of hand sewing first. Look at the example of the traditional kimono, why are authentic ones so expensive? Beyond the fact that the fabric is exquisite, it is also completely hand sewn!
Good luck! You can do it.
Reply:Ask a friend who has one to show you how to use it. It's easier to be shown than to learn from a book. Use patterns for the clothes. You can make your own patterns for quilts.
http://www.simplicity.com/
has a sewing basics area.
Reply:Gray Wolf, For me the best way to learn something is to go at it head on. You'll learn better by doing things yourself. That way it's your own personal work that you'll enjoy %26amp; learn from your mistakes.
Reply:You learn best by doing it hands on. Check for a Sewing for Dummies book. Also this site is great. There are a lot of patterns on here and a lot of them are super easy to figure out. Best of all, you can print them off your computer.
www.youcanmakethis.com
Reply:If you have a machine, start with it. Get out the manual and familiarize yourself with the machine and its abilities. Select a project that is do-able for a beginner and jump in. Get a pattern with good directions - maybe starting with a tote bag or pillow pattern. You will need to learn the "lingo" of machines and sewing. Read your manual and just learn what you need to on the project you select. You will discover new things you want to learn to do as you go - each time, look it up in the manual and give it a try. Good Luck.
Reply:Learning how to sew is very easy. Usually the only thing that stops people is the fear of the unknown and making mistakes. All mistakes are a learning process...sometimes mistakes become a new fashion element and/or new creations. In short...dive right in and start sewing.
Sewing patterns are like blue prints...just follow the directions. If you have questions, there are a lot of websites that can help out. For instance this site has projects for beginners, intermediates and advanced as well as an index for anyone who has specific questions: http://sewing.about.com/library/blfeatur...
Another site: http://www.sewing.org/enthusiast/html/e_...
A free online book for beginning sewers: http://craftandfabriclinks.com/sewingboo... You can also check out books in your local library or find some great books at a book store.
Learn to sew classes are usually held at fabric stores or sewing machine dealers and maybe in a community center. They would be a good source as well. Teachers have hints and tricks that make sewing easier that experience has taught them and not necessarily learned from books.
By the way you described yourself, I got the impression that you are someone who can dive right in and learn. Start out with easy projects. Some of the websites I listed have easy projects for your use. Begin with the easy projects and increase the difficulty level as your successes increase. Pattern companies have "easy to sew" patterns for you to choose from that includes clothing.
The most important part of sewing for me is the way I embellish the projects with techniques that I have picked up by attending classes with other sewing enthusiasts and by browsing bookstores. Also, check out the sewing shows on the public broadcasting channels with Nancy Zieman, Sue Hausmann, and Martha Pullen etc. They give out lots of information that you can use to add to your projects that make them truly unique.
Just remember, that sewing is a learning process. Mistakes can and will happen to the best of us. Just be easy on yourself and don’t get overly critical or stressed out. Enjoy the creativity it brings you!
Reply:if you are crafty you can teach yourself,
the newer machines are a lot easier and have a lot of really great features, i'd recommend buying an inexpensive machine, not the cheapest though.
You will want it to be able to do more than straight stitch. Watch for one on sale, you can really save a bunch.
Check the library for books about sewing techniques and beginner projects.
Old sewing books have got great tips and finishing techniques so check thrift stores and such for those old books.
Happy sewing
What is the best way to learn how to use a sewing machine?
Learning How to Sew
Great, you want to learn how to sew! Start out with a good foundation. Learn basic stitches by hand first. A good way to start is to use a kit that teaches 12 functional hand stitches. The kit %26amp; materials can be viewed at:
www.ezstitchsampler.com
Lots of people think they should get a pattern and hop on a sewing machine. This is wrong, wrong, wrong! Anyone who sews should understand the mechanics of sewing by using their hands first. After you've mastered the elementary introduction of hand-stitching, take a class at your local community college if it is offered, or from a fabric store. You'll learn how to lay-out a pattern, read the symbols, talk about fabric weaves, and cutting.
A good foundation is better than a shaky one. Starting out blind on a mechanical device beyond your control can be frustrating to say the least. If clothes designing is where you'd like to go, believe me, it will involve knowledge of hand sewing %26amp; machine work. People don't realize the value of hand sewing first. Look at the example of the traditional kimono, why are authentic ones so expensive? Beyond the fact that the fabric is exquisite, it is also completely hand sewn!
Good luck! You can do it.
Reply:Ask a friend who has one to show you how to use it. It's easier to be shown than to learn from a book. Use patterns for the clothes. You can make your own patterns for quilts.
http://www.simplicity.com/
has a sewing basics area.
Reply:Gray Wolf, For me the best way to learn something is to go at it head on. You'll learn better by doing things yourself. That way it's your own personal work that you'll enjoy %26amp; learn from your mistakes.
Reply:You learn best by doing it hands on. Check for a Sewing for Dummies book. Also this site is great. There are a lot of patterns on here and a lot of them are super easy to figure out. Best of all, you can print them off your computer.
www.youcanmakethis.com
Reply:If you have a machine, start with it. Get out the manual and familiarize yourself with the machine and its abilities. Select a project that is do-able for a beginner and jump in. Get a pattern with good directions - maybe starting with a tote bag or pillow pattern. You will need to learn the "lingo" of machines and sewing. Read your manual and just learn what you need to on the project you select. You will discover new things you want to learn to do as you go - each time, look it up in the manual and give it a try. Good Luck.
Reply:Learning how to sew is very easy. Usually the only thing that stops people is the fear of the unknown and making mistakes. All mistakes are a learning process...sometimes mistakes become a new fashion element and/or new creations. In short...dive right in and start sewing.
Sewing patterns are like blue prints...just follow the directions. If you have questions, there are a lot of websites that can help out. For instance this site has projects for beginners, intermediates and advanced as well as an index for anyone who has specific questions: http://sewing.about.com/library/blfeatur...
Another site: http://www.sewing.org/enthusiast/html/e_...
A free online book for beginning sewers: http://craftandfabriclinks.com/sewingboo... You can also check out books in your local library or find some great books at a book store.
Learn to sew classes are usually held at fabric stores or sewing machine dealers and maybe in a community center. They would be a good source as well. Teachers have hints and tricks that make sewing easier that experience has taught them and not necessarily learned from books.
By the way you described yourself, I got the impression that you are someone who can dive right in and learn. Start out with easy projects. Some of the websites I listed have easy projects for your use. Begin with the easy projects and increase the difficulty level as your successes increase. Pattern companies have "easy to sew" patterns for you to choose from that includes clothing.
The most important part of sewing for me is the way I embellish the projects with techniques that I have picked up by attending classes with other sewing enthusiasts and by browsing bookstores. Also, check out the sewing shows on the public broadcasting channels with Nancy Zieman, Sue Hausmann, and Martha Pullen etc. They give out lots of information that you can use to add to your projects that make them truly unique.
Just remember, that sewing is a learning process. Mistakes can and will happen to the best of us. Just be easy on yourself and don’t get overly critical or stressed out. Enjoy the creativity it brings you!
Reply:if you are crafty you can teach yourself,
the newer machines are a lot easier and have a lot of really great features, i'd recommend buying an inexpensive machine, not the cheapest though.
You will want it to be able to do more than straight stitch. Watch for one on sale, you can really save a bunch.
Check the library for books about sewing techniques and beginner projects.
Old sewing books have got great tips and finishing techniques so check thrift stores and such for those old books.
Happy sewing
What is the best way to clean dried and silk flowers?
Is there a good product or a quick way to clean dried and silk floral arrangements? I have been cleaning out my mothers house, and there are about a million of these things and I have no idea how to get the dust off. I don't want to have to take them all apart to do it. If I had my way, I would throw them all out, however, she wants to keep them. Any ideas?
What is the best way to clean dried and silk flowers?
just spray them with aerosol lysol...any areosol product will clean them...also if they are silk you can wash them like dishes in a dishwasher if you have one... just be gentle...I wash mine in my dishwasher on gentle cycle... and i only have a half million through my diswasher on gentle....it's a breeze and they hold up.....trust it i have done it 3 times...lol 3 times a thousand.....
Reply:Dry methods involve use of a bag with one of a host of dry items. Put silk products inside of a paper bag, and add a couple of cups of uncooked rice before shaking it briskly. This is even effective with dried arrangements or wreaths.
Or, try a few tablespoons of salt inside of a plastic bag—shake, and then make sure all residue is gone. Also effective with dried flowers.
Cornmeal is another dry method for cleaning. Use plenty of shaking, including upside down, to make sure all traces are gone.
Reply:I clean my silk and dried flower bouquet by putting it into a brown paper bag with 1/2-1 cup table salt. Roll the bag down but allow the item room to move then shake shake shake for abut a minute. Open the bag and pull the item out, gently shaking it as you are pulling it out to remove the remaining salt. This gently removes the dust and debris and leaves it in the bag w/ the salt. Reuse the salt several times for this purpose.
Reply:put some common table salt, a 1/4 c should do, in a paper bag, add the flowers a few at a time, close the top and shake. The salt will remove the dust easily. Shake the salt out of the flowers back into the bag and repeat.
Reply:My mom always filled the sink with hot water and added 3 cap fulls of ammonia to the water then wished them around then hung them upside down out side on the clothes line.
Reply:You can try a blow dryer. I have heard of products available to spray on such arrangements. Try Hobby Lobby/Michael's/ JoAnn's...any craft store. They may be able to help you.
Reply:If they're just dusty, use one of those spray air cans that you would use to clean your computer/electronics...or lightly vacuum them with a soft brush attachment on your vacuum cleaner.
Reply:I use my hair dryer on the cool setting to blow the dust of my dried arrangement.
Reply:i would suggest a capful of baby shampoo and then soak them to wash them and hang to dry.
What is the best way to clean dried and silk flowers?
just spray them with aerosol lysol...any areosol product will clean them...also if they are silk you can wash them like dishes in a dishwasher if you have one... just be gentle...I wash mine in my dishwasher on gentle cycle... and i only have a half million through my diswasher on gentle....it's a breeze and they hold up.....trust it i have done it 3 times...lol 3 times a thousand.....
Reply:Dry methods involve use of a bag with one of a host of dry items. Put silk products inside of a paper bag, and add a couple of cups of uncooked rice before shaking it briskly. This is even effective with dried arrangements or wreaths.
Or, try a few tablespoons of salt inside of a plastic bag—shake, and then make sure all residue is gone. Also effective with dried flowers.
Cornmeal is another dry method for cleaning. Use plenty of shaking, including upside down, to make sure all traces are gone.
Reply:I clean my silk and dried flower bouquet by putting it into a brown paper bag with 1/2-1 cup table salt. Roll the bag down but allow the item room to move then shake shake shake for abut a minute. Open the bag and pull the item out, gently shaking it as you are pulling it out to remove the remaining salt. This gently removes the dust and debris and leaves it in the bag w/ the salt. Reuse the salt several times for this purpose.
Reply:put some common table salt, a 1/4 c should do, in a paper bag, add the flowers a few at a time, close the top and shake. The salt will remove the dust easily. Shake the salt out of the flowers back into the bag and repeat.
Reply:My mom always filled the sink with hot water and added 3 cap fulls of ammonia to the water then wished them around then hung them upside down out side on the clothes line.
Reply:You can try a blow dryer. I have heard of products available to spray on such arrangements. Try Hobby Lobby/Michael's/ JoAnn's...any craft store. They may be able to help you.
Reply:If they're just dusty, use one of those spray air cans that you would use to clean your computer/electronics...or lightly vacuum them with a soft brush attachment on your vacuum cleaner.
Reply:I use my hair dryer on the cool setting to blow the dust of my dried arrangement.
Reply:i would suggest a capful of baby shampoo and then soak them to wash them and hang to dry.
A friend wants to give his girlfriend a floral arrangement...but wants a Korean floral arrangement. Any advice
Also would like to know the meaning behind any suggestion offered. Why a certain flower...how does it pertain to Korea...and what is the flower's meaning.
Thanks for any and all help.
A friend wants to give his girlfriend a floral arrangement...but wants a Korean floral arrangement. Any advice
Find out the natural flora in Korea, then try to find these or simular flowers in the US. The two Koreas might have national flowers or something maybe you could research that.
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Thanks for any and all help.
A friend wants to give his girlfriend a floral arrangement...but wants a Korean floral arrangement. Any advice
Find out the natural flora in Korea, then try to find these or simular flowers in the US. The two Koreas might have national flowers or something maybe you could research that.
Nanny Profile
Where can I attend a floral arrangement class in KL or PJ, Malaysia?
I am looking for floral arrangement lesson in Klang Valley, any place to suggest which the fee is reasonable and good teacher. The best is they employed student as part time.
Where can I attend a floral arrangement class in KL or PJ, Malaysia?
Tzu Chi Unoversity Continuing Education Center
LG-01, Lower Ground Floor,
Wisma Bintang,
28, Jalan Bukit Bintang,
55100 Kuala Lumpur,
Malaysia.
Tel: 603-21447781
Fax: 603-78808158
Reply:Hi,
hope this link helps you,
good luck!
http://www.leeflower.com/FloralDesignFAQ...
Where can I attend a floral arrangement class in KL or PJ, Malaysia?
Tzu Chi Unoversity Continuing Education Center
LG-01, Lower Ground Floor,
Wisma Bintang,
28, Jalan Bukit Bintang,
55100 Kuala Lumpur,
Malaysia.
Tel: 603-21447781
Fax: 603-78808158
Reply:Hi,
hope this link helps you,
good luck!
http://www.leeflower.com/FloralDesignFAQ...
Floral design help?
what is the material used in floral tape, and why does it need to be "stretched" to be activated. And also, what is the stuff called you put into silk floral arrangement containers to make it look like water? and whats the texture of that?
Floral design help?
I don't know what the material is that floral tape is made out of, but it responds to the heat of your hands and the stretching of it. The stuff you put into vases to make it look like water is called acrylic water. They have a whole bunch of different brands of it and they sell it at arts %26amp; crafts stores. The texture of it is kind of like mineral oil. The brand that I've used comes with two bottles - one that's a thicker than water substance and the other is like an oil. You mix the two together and it creates the "water". If you use it, make sure not to stir it too fast - do it gentle to reduce the amount of bubbles it creates. Bubbles will dry as bubbles so make sure to pop or get rid of any bubbles in your vase before it sets. Also, when you mix it make sure to use disposable bowls %26amp; utensils - the water will harden on it. It's a great product that completely hardens after it sets and looks like water. The "water" needs to set for something like 1 or 2 days, so make sure to plan ahead.
Floral design help?
I don't know what the material is that floral tape is made out of, but it responds to the heat of your hands and the stretching of it. The stuff you put into vases to make it look like water is called acrylic water. They have a whole bunch of different brands of it and they sell it at arts %26amp; crafts stores. The texture of it is kind of like mineral oil. The brand that I've used comes with two bottles - one that's a thicker than water substance and the other is like an oil. You mix the two together and it creates the "water". If you use it, make sure not to stir it too fast - do it gentle to reduce the amount of bubbles it creates. Bubbles will dry as bubbles so make sure to pop or get rid of any bubbles in your vase before it sets. Also, when you mix it make sure to use disposable bowls %26amp; utensils - the water will harden on it. It's a great product that completely hardens after it sets and looks like water. The "water" needs to set for something like 1 or 2 days, so make sure to plan ahead.
PLEASE Tell me the truth what do you Think Of This Floral Arrangement Decor?
I have been doing A lot of floral arrangements , because I just cant afford them in the store. Not the ones I want , they are like Hundreds of dollars. I like the huge arrangements and the big pretty flowers , and the really nice Pots , or Vas's. So If you could tell me if this is something you would buy , or something that you would see in A hobby store I just want to see if I'm any good. Thanks
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Yes floral arrangements are quite expensive to purchase and hard to find something decent. The fun part is making them and that can also be quite expensive, especially when you are looking for realistic blossoms. I think you are pretty good.
I really like the 3rd one in the box and the mantle pieces. The reason that I like the 3rd one is because it is a little more realistic and a bit lighter. And the placement is good. I think you might want to move it to an area where it is not so squished in though.
The other box with the ivy is pretty, but is general. You are using your creativity with your choices in containers.
Keep working on it. I think they are better than what I have seen lately in hobby stores. So, good luck.
I am not the hugest fan of silk arrangements but if they look real, I will use them in small doses. I also like to fill in a few real ones with some of the silks. Usually for a quick fix in smaller vases. Keep your confidence up. You do good work.
Reply:Hey, they all look pretty good to me.
Reply:I really like the third, and the last ones. I copy everything and do it myself too.
Reply:Not a fan of the ivy, but the others are really nice, especially the last one.
Reply:I buy my arrangements from a person that does the arrangements for FTD Florists, Bert Ford. He is so talented so here goes:
I didn't like the one under the sofa table. It lacked imagination.
They ivy coming out of the basket is common.
I didn't like the glass vase one on the wall.
I loved the other two. You did a nice job and I'd buy them.
I wanted to give you an honest answer and not sugar coat it.
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PLEASE Tell me the truth what do you Think Of This Floral Arrangement Decor?
Yes floral arrangements are quite expensive to purchase and hard to find something decent. The fun part is making them and that can also be quite expensive, especially when you are looking for realistic blossoms. I think you are pretty good.
I really like the 3rd one in the box and the mantle pieces. The reason that I like the 3rd one is because it is a little more realistic and a bit lighter. And the placement is good. I think you might want to move it to an area where it is not so squished in though.
The other box with the ivy is pretty, but is general. You are using your creativity with your choices in containers.
Keep working on it. I think they are better than what I have seen lately in hobby stores. So, good luck.
I am not the hugest fan of silk arrangements but if they look real, I will use them in small doses. I also like to fill in a few real ones with some of the silks. Usually for a quick fix in smaller vases. Keep your confidence up. You do good work.
Reply:Hey, they all look pretty good to me.
Reply:I really like the third, and the last ones. I copy everything and do it myself too.
Reply:Not a fan of the ivy, but the others are really nice, especially the last one.
Reply:I buy my arrangements from a person that does the arrangements for FTD Florists, Bert Ford. He is so talented so here goes:
I didn't like the one under the sofa table. It lacked imagination.
They ivy coming out of the basket is common.
I didn't like the glass vase one on the wall.
I loved the other two. You did a nice job and I'd buy them.
I wanted to give you an honest answer and not sugar coat it.
The floral arrangement I paid to be delivered to my mom, 2000 miles from me, were not sent, what to do????
I went to a local florist in a small town in California to send a mothers day floral arrangement to my mom, who lives in a small town in Ohio. Even though I ordered and paid in cash on Monday they scheduled delivery for the following Saturday, after promising delivery between 8 a.m. and noon at noon they informed me that it might take till six since its a holiday delivery. At around 4 they advised me they would be delivering until 8 pm. My mom is in her 70's and perfers being asleep by 7. I'm so frustrated at this pont my mom has no flowers and the shop in Ohio does not deliver on Motheres Day. Any suggestions??? Oh, by the way this cost about sevanty dollars to expirence. Ideas?????
The floral arrangement I paid to be delivered to my mom, 2000 miles from me, were not sent, what to do????
If they guaranteed delivery, you may have some recourse for a refund...however...in the future , you may find it more benficial , not be mention cheaper to call a florist in Ohio yourself. Do a little research on the web and find one near mom and call them direct, most florists have toll free numbers, then you can find out what they have in stock and if and when they can deliver it:)
Reply:i would sue .. or ask for money back .. BE FORCEFUL!!
Reply:GET A REFUND FROM TH EFLORAL WHERE YOU HAD THE FLOWERS SENT IS THE BEST IDEA I HAVE,SORRY I AM OF NO BETTER HELP
Reply:call them back on Tuesday get your money back and make them send her 2 sets for free . just for the mess they maid. they will do it. ( maybe you should throw in a cry here and there) it might work.
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The floral arrangement I paid to be delivered to my mom, 2000 miles from me, were not sent, what to do????
If they guaranteed delivery, you may have some recourse for a refund...however...in the future , you may find it more benficial , not be mention cheaper to call a florist in Ohio yourself. Do a little research on the web and find one near mom and call them direct, most florists have toll free numbers, then you can find out what they have in stock and if and when they can deliver it:)
Reply:i would sue .. or ask for money back .. BE FORCEFUL!!
Reply:GET A REFUND FROM TH EFLORAL WHERE YOU HAD THE FLOWERS SENT IS THE BEST IDEA I HAVE,SORRY I AM OF NO BETTER HELP
Reply:call them back on Tuesday get your money back and make them send her 2 sets for free . just for the mess they maid. they will do it. ( maybe you should throw in a cry here and there) it might work.
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Give me a concept for onam floral arrangement?
flower arrangement giving a message to public
Give me a concept for onam floral arrangement?
Try an Orchid. Or a bunch of flowers held in a hand. You can use all colours of flowers in plenty to make the bunch and for hand, you have yellow and pink flowers mix.
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Give me a concept for onam floral arrangement?
Try an Orchid. Or a bunch of flowers held in a hand. You can use all colours of flowers in plenty to make the bunch and for hand, you have yellow and pink flowers mix.
Reply:Winter Winds
Do you know websites where i can see wedding themes and floral arrangement for my wedding?
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Procedures in making floral arrangement for all souls day?
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Procedures in making floral arrangement for all souls day?
I like to use dead flowers they seem to last longer
Reply:You don't say how large the arrangement needs to be, if it's to be sat on a table, viewed from a distance, or put on a grave. You have to choose whether you want to use silk, dried, or fresh flowers.
If I was making a fresh flower table arrangement, I would choose a basket or vase which looks pleasing close up and would be opaque to hide the stems.
I would soak a piece of floral foam called "Oasis" in water until it is heavy with water. Sink it in the bottom of the container. You may have to use floral putty to keep it anchored to the bottom.
Choose your color scheme. Autumn rusts, golds, and greens are attractive. Choose a "base" flower like baby's breath, statice, or small chrysanthemums to make a soft lower layer. Next, use a few larger mums, decorative chili peppers, some dried leaves, and perhaps several stalks of wheat to make an upper decorative layer. Arrange the upper decorative flowers so they are not all at the same height.
You can bunch smaller flowers in the upper decorative layer, usually in groups of 3 or 5. Turn the arrangement around as you work so the final product will be pleasing to look at from all directions. Some florists like to use a complimentary ribbon tied around the container or made into a bow and tucked into the flowers. Choose a ribbon pattern and color which ties together the flower colors and the color of the container.
Using silk or dried flowers is a bit different. You'd use a foam called "Sahara" which will not hold water. You can use hot glue to help hold in the different elements of your design.
No matter what the container you use, the principle of making the arrangement interesting by varying the heights of the flowers, placing them in small groups, and not overcrowding the arrangement still apply.
Sounds like a fun project!
Procedures in making floral arrangement for all souls day?
I like to use dead flowers they seem to last longer
Reply:You don't say how large the arrangement needs to be, if it's to be sat on a table, viewed from a distance, or put on a grave. You have to choose whether you want to use silk, dried, or fresh flowers.
If I was making a fresh flower table arrangement, I would choose a basket or vase which looks pleasing close up and would be opaque to hide the stems.
I would soak a piece of floral foam called "Oasis" in water until it is heavy with water. Sink it in the bottom of the container. You may have to use floral putty to keep it anchored to the bottom.
Choose your color scheme. Autumn rusts, golds, and greens are attractive. Choose a "base" flower like baby's breath, statice, or small chrysanthemums to make a soft lower layer. Next, use a few larger mums, decorative chili peppers, some dried leaves, and perhaps several stalks of wheat to make an upper decorative layer. Arrange the upper decorative flowers so they are not all at the same height.
You can bunch smaller flowers in the upper decorative layer, usually in groups of 3 or 5. Turn the arrangement around as you work so the final product will be pleasing to look at from all directions. Some florists like to use a complimentary ribbon tied around the container or made into a bow and tucked into the flowers. Choose a ribbon pattern and color which ties together the flower colors and the color of the container.
Using silk or dried flowers is a bit different. You'd use a foam called "Sahara" which will not hold water. You can use hot glue to help hold in the different elements of your design.
No matter what the container you use, the principle of making the arrangement interesting by varying the heights of the flowers, placing them in small groups, and not overcrowding the arrangement still apply.
Sounds like a fun project!
Need ideas on making a floral arrangement w/vase/accessories???
This will be in my dining room. I would like it to be elegant. Need artifical flowers/silk. Base color is Maroon/cream. Furniture is cherry wood.
Thank you.
Need ideas on making a floral arrangement w/vase/accessories???
Try large cream roses, dendrobium orchids, yellow arunculas, blue irises and pinky/maroon/cream alstramaria...and of course, lots of beautiful foliage.
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Thank you.
Need ideas on making a floral arrangement w/vase/accessories???
Try large cream roses, dendrobium orchids, yellow arunculas, blue irises and pinky/maroon/cream alstramaria...and of course, lots of beautiful foliage.
Bad Breath
Should I be upset if I receive an identical floral arrangement for V-day as for another recent occasion?
I have been dating this man for about about 4 months.
Should I be upset if I receive an identical floral arrangement for V-day as for another recent occasion?
I can understand how you would be - we ladies put tons of thought into things like that. However, the fact that your man remembered V-Day and spent the money to buy you flowers is a lot of thought for a guy. Be glad that you got them - last year my boyfriend had my dad pick up a rose for me, lol!
Reply:I'd just be happy to get flowers.....many men don't even bother....are they carnations? or fake? then maybe I'd be upset
Reply:Nope! It was nice of him to send you flowers and he probably didn't remember that he had sent the same arrangement to you before. Or, maybe he thought you really, really liked that arrangement (like maybe you made a big deal about it the first time you received it), so he sent them to you again.
Reply:Gee, no. It was nice of him to think of you, and that's the thought you should take to heart.
Often I will phone a florist service for a delivery, and I leave the piece up to the discretion of the clerk. I pick a price range, some types of flowers, a card and they take care of it, since I can't see what they've got.
If it's an identical piece, you might politely remark that these must be his favourite flowers, since it's an identical piece. For all you know, he may think he's sending you your FAVOURITE flowers.
As some would say, you are looking a gift horse in the mouth. Be thankful that you found a guy who is this thoughtful in the first place, instead of making a sow's ear out of a silk purse. And while we're at it, what have YOU bought for HIM?? Don't forget that relationships are two-way streets!
Reply:No. You should be happy that he thought enough of you to send anything at all.....its the thought that counts.
Reply:No... first, it's very nice that you received the flowers in the first place... and two, you never know... did you make a big fuss about them... maybe he thought you liked them a lot and wanted to get them for you again... Anyway, no matter the reason... it's an extremely nice jester... just be happy and feel lucky :)
Should I be upset if I receive an identical floral arrangement for V-day as for another recent occasion?
I can understand how you would be - we ladies put tons of thought into things like that. However, the fact that your man remembered V-Day and spent the money to buy you flowers is a lot of thought for a guy. Be glad that you got them - last year my boyfriend had my dad pick up a rose for me, lol!
Reply:I'd just be happy to get flowers.....many men don't even bother....are they carnations? or fake? then maybe I'd be upset
Reply:Nope! It was nice of him to send you flowers and he probably didn't remember that he had sent the same arrangement to you before. Or, maybe he thought you really, really liked that arrangement (like maybe you made a big deal about it the first time you received it), so he sent them to you again.
Reply:Gee, no. It was nice of him to think of you, and that's the thought you should take to heart.
Often I will phone a florist service for a delivery, and I leave the piece up to the discretion of the clerk. I pick a price range, some types of flowers, a card and they take care of it, since I can't see what they've got.
If it's an identical piece, you might politely remark that these must be his favourite flowers, since it's an identical piece. For all you know, he may think he's sending you your FAVOURITE flowers.
As some would say, you are looking a gift horse in the mouth. Be thankful that you found a guy who is this thoughtful in the first place, instead of making a sow's ear out of a silk purse. And while we're at it, what have YOU bought for HIM?? Don't forget that relationships are two-way streets!
Reply:No. You should be happy that he thought enough of you to send anything at all.....its the thought that counts.
Reply:No... first, it's very nice that you received the flowers in the first place... and two, you never know... did you make a big fuss about them... maybe he thought you liked them a lot and wanted to get them for you again... Anyway, no matter the reason... it's an extremely nice jester... just be happy and feel lucky :)
What kind of flowers would you use in an oval floral arrangement?
Most really good arrangements use a variety of flowers, but in this case tall flowers like Iris would be inappropriate.
What kind of flowers would you use in an oval floral arrangement?
oval flowers?
What kind of flowers would you use in an oval floral arrangement?
oval flowers?
What should I put on the message card on the floral arrangement for my grandfathers funeral?
See you soon is out of the question I would hope
What should I put on the message card on the floral arrangement for my grandfathers funeral?
Just have the florists sign with love always, your name. I mean some people write notes like the deceased is going to read them' I will miss you' . doesnt much matter. I am sorry
Reply:Write what he meant to you
What should I put on the message card on the floral arrangement for my grandfathers funeral?
Just have the florists sign with love always, your name. I mean some people write notes like the deceased is going to read them' I will miss you' . doesnt much matter. I am sorry
Reply:Write what he meant to you
Question about a floral arrangement of tulips that I made!!!!?
Hi! I'm very inexperienced in making floral arrangements, but I did one today for the first time (for Mother's Day). Anyway, it's of tulips (all tulips, as that's the only flower she's not allergic to), and I pulled off some of the leaves that were all cruddy and brown. Will that make the flowers die more quickly? I figured that the leaves were already dead, so taking them off wouldn't hurt. Not to mention, it looked horrible with the dead leaves. I also cut the flowers at an angle and put them in a vase. What I'm wondering is, what temperature of water do I put in? Do you put hot water (like a Christmas tree) or cold? Is there anything I should put in the water to make them last longer? Thank you sooooooo much! Immediate help is appreciated because she'll be home in like a half-hour. THANK YOU!
Question about a floral arrangement of tulips that I made!!!!?
Removing dead leaves should benefit the arrangement rather than hurting it. Cutting at an angle is good as well. I believe lukewarm water with half a teaspoon of sugar will help prolong the life of the flowers.
Reply:cold water....not hot it is best if cold water is put in
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Question about a floral arrangement of tulips that I made!!!!?
Removing dead leaves should benefit the arrangement rather than hurting it. Cutting at an angle is good as well. I believe lukewarm water with half a teaspoon of sugar will help prolong the life of the flowers.
Reply:cold water....not hot it is best if cold water is put in
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I have a floral arrangement that needs to secured better in the copper container it is in.....Suggestions?
You could use some floral foam and then you push the stems into it and it will hold the flowers in place better.
I have a floral arrangement that needs to secured better in the copper container it is in.....Suggestions?
Floral Foam :)
It is a wonderful thing. :)
Soak the foam through and through before inserting stems and use the wire anchors to help maximize stability.
If they are faux flowers use a styrofoam ball with wire anchors. You can find both at a local hobby store.
Reply:Caulk the arrangement in place
I have a floral arrangement that needs to secured better in the copper container it is in.....Suggestions?
Floral Foam :)
It is a wonderful thing. :)
Soak the foam through and through before inserting stems and use the wire anchors to help maximize stability.
If they are faux flowers use a styrofoam ball with wire anchors. You can find both at a local hobby store.
Reply:Caulk the arrangement in place
If I add more acrylic water to a floral arrangement, after it hardens, will it mess it up or look funny?
Well, it doesn't exactly look funny, but what happens is that a line develops between the original application of the acrylic water and the addition you put on top of it. It also depends on the time frame between the first pouring and the second. The longer the time between pourings, the more noticeable the line becomes. If it has been a while, be sure to suck out any dust that accumulates on the first layer because I didn't and that was really noticeable. If you want to add more and don't like the line, you can add a ribbon, gimp, and/or a row of ribbon roses, glued to the vase on the outside to hide the problem. That is what I did and you cannot tell where the differential line is now.
Where can I find an opalescent, silver dollar-shaped seed pod and curly bamboo floral arrangement?
Those are called money plants. Im not sure where you could get them at. I have them in my yard, I could send you some seeds!
Do you think Dandelions would make a nice floral arrangement?
I have access to thousands of them right now.
Do you think Dandelions would make a nice floral arrangement?
hmmmmm......
instead of a "dandy" lion I'm thinking you should go with a "stellar" snapdragon.
Reply:Well Dandelions and a few more colors added in.
Add some Babies Breath to make the colors really stand out.
Reply:Dandelions are pretty, but they wilt pretty fast.
Reply:They could
Reply:Yes, they would look great, if you can figure out a way to keep them from wilting.
Reply:they're ok.....i would prefer lavenders and jasmines....they're pretty and have a sweet, spicy fragrance
Reply:Dandelions are lovely. When they wilt, you can just pick more.
Reply:yeah they would make one for me ok
Reply:I do.. I think they are beautiful.
Reply:well dandelions are pretty cheap, but u could add them to roses or something and it may look good.
Reply:it would take an awful "non-picky" recipient not to throw them in your face.
Reply:They make an even better salad. Strangely enough, young dandelion leaves have a mild delicate flavor and can be used in salads. My grandfather used to make dandelion wine. That must have taken a lot of patience and dandelions. As for a floral arrangement, I think it would be a little monochromatic.
Reply:Yes I love dandelions.Just make sure you immerse them in water as your cutting them to keep them fresh and to get rid of any little bugs that might be on them.
Reply:Unfortunately,once they are picked,they die very quickly!
Reply:Sure. And with having so many you will be able to make up several.
Reply:It's the thought that counts. I'd be excited to get them.
Reply:yes, and you can use the leaves for a dandelion salad. Did you know that?
Reply:Find some little purple flowers to contrast with the yellow and put them in a pretty vase.
Reply:no way! they are weeds for crying out loud. What is wrong with you girls?
Reply:I love dandelions, but the don't vase up well. Or at least not that I've seen.
You could always use the greens in salads.
Reply:During the turn of the century dandelions and clover were often used in wedding bouquets....
Reply:when I was a little girl I used to pick wildflowers and give them to my neighbors.
A lady on my street had beautiful gardens, and one day I picked a bouquet of dandelions for her. My mother asked me what I was doing and I told her my plans.
She told me that dandelions are weeds and made me toss them.
That day I decided that dandelions, though technically weeds, were still attractive in a bouquet.
I also decided not to live my life in fear of criticism by the experts (be it gardening or whatever), because if the experts say that dandelions are weeds, then they don't have the common sense of a child!
Reply:For only a few minutes, then they keel over.
Reply:no get roses or orchids. every women loves orchids especially purple.
Reply:make sure that if you are going to give them to anybody, that they aren't allergic to them. They have a high count of pollen. I know some who goes crazy just being around them !!
Reply:I actually love dandelions - especially this time of year when its one of the first things that's green and flowering! I say go for it - but they do wilt fast :-(
Reply:Yes and if I remember a festival in Dover OH. Is held yearly.They are editable if Iam not mistaken. But please look it up to make sure.
Reply:'pends
Reply:yes, but you can't keep a dandelion from wilting.I remember trying everything when I was little.
Reply:its the thought that count and if a person really likes u they should accept it because it's the love and the thought that counts
Reply:no but a fine wine
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Do you think Dandelions would make a nice floral arrangement?
hmmmmm......
instead of a "dandy" lion I'm thinking you should go with a "stellar" snapdragon.
Reply:Well Dandelions and a few more colors added in.
Add some Babies Breath to make the colors really stand out.
Reply:Dandelions are pretty, but they wilt pretty fast.
Reply:They could
Reply:Yes, they would look great, if you can figure out a way to keep them from wilting.
Reply:they're ok.....i would prefer lavenders and jasmines....they're pretty and have a sweet, spicy fragrance
Reply:Dandelions are lovely. When they wilt, you can just pick more.
Reply:yeah they would make one for me ok
Reply:I do.. I think they are beautiful.
Reply:well dandelions are pretty cheap, but u could add them to roses or something and it may look good.
Reply:it would take an awful "non-picky" recipient not to throw them in your face.
Reply:They make an even better salad. Strangely enough, young dandelion leaves have a mild delicate flavor and can be used in salads. My grandfather used to make dandelion wine. That must have taken a lot of patience and dandelions. As for a floral arrangement, I think it would be a little monochromatic.
Reply:Yes I love dandelions.Just make sure you immerse them in water as your cutting them to keep them fresh and to get rid of any little bugs that might be on them.
Reply:Unfortunately,once they are picked,they die very quickly!
Reply:Sure. And with having so many you will be able to make up several.
Reply:It's the thought that counts. I'd be excited to get them.
Reply:yes, and you can use the leaves for a dandelion salad. Did you know that?
Reply:Find some little purple flowers to contrast with the yellow and put them in a pretty vase.
Reply:no way! they are weeds for crying out loud. What is wrong with you girls?
Reply:I love dandelions, but the don't vase up well. Or at least not that I've seen.
You could always use the greens in salads.
Reply:During the turn of the century dandelions and clover were often used in wedding bouquets....
Reply:when I was a little girl I used to pick wildflowers and give them to my neighbors.
A lady on my street had beautiful gardens, and one day I picked a bouquet of dandelions for her. My mother asked me what I was doing and I told her my plans.
She told me that dandelions are weeds and made me toss them.
That day I decided that dandelions, though technically weeds, were still attractive in a bouquet.
I also decided not to live my life in fear of criticism by the experts (be it gardening or whatever), because if the experts say that dandelions are weeds, then they don't have the common sense of a child!
Reply:For only a few minutes, then they keel over.
Reply:no get roses or orchids. every women loves orchids especially purple.
Reply:make sure that if you are going to give them to anybody, that they aren't allergic to them. They have a high count of pollen. I know some who goes crazy just being around them !!
Reply:I actually love dandelions - especially this time of year when its one of the first things that's green and flowering! I say go for it - but they do wilt fast :-(
Reply:Yes and if I remember a festival in Dover OH. Is held yearly.They are editable if Iam not mistaken. But please look it up to make sure.
Reply:'pends
Reply:yes, but you can't keep a dandelion from wilting.I remember trying everything when I was little.
Reply:its the thought that count and if a person really likes u they should accept it because it's the love and the thought that counts
Reply:no but a fine wine
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Are silk or dried flowers better to use in floral arrangements?
dried flowers have a special place in interior floral arrangements. Silk flowers must be selected very carefully, lest your arrangement have a cheap and crass look.
Live potted flowering plants are best as the color and often scent will enhance the decor of any area where placed. Cut flowers are probably the most popular in floral arrangements, they just don't last
Are silk or dried flowers better to use in floral arrangements?
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Reply:you could always combine the two together. I used to pick the dried flowers as a filler and used the selected silk flower as the focal point. I would then lightly scent the flower arrangement with some of my favorite Cologne.
Reply:used to co-own a flower shop and I can tell you that it all depends on what you intend to use the arrangement for (such as an event) and for how long. For long-term, home use, I would recommend a dried arrangement, but keep in mind that some dried flowers attract moths - which can lead to a host of problems. Silk is a nice alternative. You can find lots of silk flowers that look real and have amazing color. If the flowers are for a picnic or get-together, I would go with fresh. An empty coffee can or oversized coffee mug make nice containers.
Reply:i think so fresh flowers are the best but dried flowers stays longer
Reply:I find dried flowers a real pain. If you accidentally knock them or touch them at the wrong place, they break off and you have all kinds of bits and pieces flying around. You never want to have your windows open because even a breeze can send them into oblivion.
If you are going to do an arrangement of artificial flowers, silk is definitely the best way to go. Nowadays they are so real looking you can hardly tell they are artificial.
Live potted flowering plants are best as the color and often scent will enhance the decor of any area where placed. Cut flowers are probably the most popular in floral arrangements, they just don't last
Are silk or dried flowers better to use in floral arrangements?
This page has tips from an expert that may help :)
Floral Design Tips
http://homegarden.expertvillag...
:) Report It
Reply:you could always combine the two together. I used to pick the dried flowers as a filler and used the selected silk flower as the focal point. I would then lightly scent the flower arrangement with some of my favorite Cologne.
Reply:used to co-own a flower shop and I can tell you that it all depends on what you intend to use the arrangement for (such as an event) and for how long. For long-term, home use, I would recommend a dried arrangement, but keep in mind that some dried flowers attract moths - which can lead to a host of problems. Silk is a nice alternative. You can find lots of silk flowers that look real and have amazing color. If the flowers are for a picnic or get-together, I would go with fresh. An empty coffee can or oversized coffee mug make nice containers.
Reply:i think so fresh flowers are the best but dried flowers stays longer
Reply:I find dried flowers a real pain. If you accidentally knock them or touch them at the wrong place, they break off and you have all kinds of bits and pieces flying around. You never want to have your windows open because even a breeze can send them into oblivion.
If you are going to do an arrangement of artificial flowers, silk is definitely the best way to go. Nowadays they are so real looking you can hardly tell they are artificial.
What is the best design or picture to do a floral flower arrangement?
Arrangement has to be colorful.And specify the various flowers to be used.
What is the best design or picture to do a floral flower arrangement?
There is no BEST. It's all about what you like! Look in on-line for flower arrangements at various sites. If you are limited in which flowers you can use determine what will work. Use the basic floral designs and expand. Be creative, have fun.
Perhaps this website will help you get started....
Reply:This page has tips from an expert that may help :)
Floral Design Tips
http://homegarden.expertvillag...
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What is the best design or picture to do a floral flower arrangement?
There is no BEST. It's all about what you like! Look in on-line for flower arrangements at various sites. If you are limited in which flowers you can use determine what will work. Use the basic floral designs and expand. Be creative, have fun.
Perhaps this website will help you get started....
Reply:This page has tips from an expert that may help :)
Floral Design Tips
http://homegarden.expertvillag...
:) Report It
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Is ebay really hard to sell on? I made a floral arrangement and put 40 dollars of my own money to make it and
it wont sell, there is 2 more days left. Does anyone have any ideas on how to sell on ebay?
Is ebay really hard to sell on? I made a floral arrangement and put 40 dollars of my own money to make it and
Many times bidders will wait till the last minute.
Time your auctions so they end in the evenings and weekends so you get more people seeing them as they are close to ending.
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on-line school (free) How to do Business on EBAY."
Answers all your questions.
Reply:You have to make a better presentation than your compeditors.Spice up your site a bit.It will cost a little bit,but in the end I think you will find that the returns are great.
Is ebay really hard to sell on? I made a floral arrangement and put 40 dollars of my own money to make it and
Many times bidders will wait till the last minute.
Time your auctions so they end in the evenings and weekends so you get more people seeing them as they are close to ending.
Reply:www.ebay.com
on-line school (free) How to do Business on EBAY."
Answers all your questions.
Reply:You have to make a better presentation than your compeditors.Spice up your site a bit.It will cost a little bit,but in the end I think you will find that the returns are great.
I am looking for florist website that has chinese orchids in their floral arrangement?
my friend is graduating from college this weekend. she doesnt like roses and her favorite flower is a chinese orchid. i live on the other side of the country. i need to send her flowers from a website. i can not find anything on chinese orchids. does anyone know anything about them or if i can even get them here? i really want to get her something nice because she has worked so hard and means a lot to me. if i can find the chinese orchids she would be greatly surprised and happy.
I am looking for florist website that has chinese orchids in their floral arrangement?
go to www.proflowers.com I order from them all the time and am never disappointed.
Reply:There is a plant called a Chinese Ground Orchid. I am not sure if they can use it in arrangements. I work in at a florist and have never seen it. Orchids in general are unique and elegant, so I think any type of orchid arrangement would be beautiful. You can call a shop directly (find one on the internet) or go to your local florist and they can wire an order (through FTD,Teleflora, etc) for you for a fee.
I am looking for florist website that has chinese orchids in their floral arrangement?
go to www.proflowers.com I order from them all the time and am never disappointed.
Reply:There is a plant called a Chinese Ground Orchid. I am not sure if they can use it in arrangements. I work in at a florist and have never seen it. Orchids in general are unique and elegant, so I think any type of orchid arrangement would be beautiful. You can call a shop directly (find one on the internet) or go to your local florist and they can wire an order (through FTD,Teleflora, etc) for you for a fee.
Where do i look for decorating ideas, e.g. floral arrangements, ribbons for a ribbon cutting ceremony?
You should contact a local florist. Many of them are part of the FTD or 1800 flowers groups. These associations often have books given out to florists of the various floral arrangements that are regularly sold (and which each florist can replicate).
Where do i look for decorating ideas, e.g. floral arrangements, ribbons for a ribbon cutting ceremony?
i would suggest going to dollar tree..i like the one in walnut creek.
Where do i look for decorating ideas, e.g. floral arrangements, ribbons for a ribbon cutting ceremony?
i would suggest going to dollar tree..i like the one in walnut creek.
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