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Friday, November 18, 2011
What flowers are in season and available the last week in September in the Detroit, MI area?
I'm getting married Sept. 27, 2008. I want to know my floral arrangement options.
What flowers are in season and available the last week in September in the Detroit, MI area?
I'm getting married Sept. 29, 2007 %26amp; we're having Gerbera Daisies...they are beautiful %26amp; inexpensive! The colors they come in are fantastic! Good Luck!! My bouquet will be mini calla's, which are a little more expensive.
Reply:Roses seem to be available year round and reasonable. We had Horrocks do ours. They are in Lansing and Grand Rapids. Not sure about Detroit, but they do deliver.
Reply:I really don't know that much about which flowers are in season. But I do know a wonderful florist. We use Viviano's all the time for both personal occasion and business occasions. They should be able to provide you with the best options for this time of year. You don't ultimately have to purchase your flowers for them, but most will provide a free initial consultation. At least this way you'll know what to look for. Here is their website: http://www.viviano.com/
Reply:Dear Future Bride,
Greetings from Troy Michigan. September is Homecoming month for most of the area schools. So florist will have a lot of roses, carnations,orchid blossoms,and alstroemeria. My best bet is to go with roses but carnations are a cheaper option. Thrifty florist always does nice wedding flowers. They also offer wedding discounts.
Reply:You have TONS of possibilities. Most flowers will come in those awesome autumn colors, like russet, orange, golden yellow, bronze, aubergine, and deep purples. But a lot of flowers are available year round. Something nice to get this time of year is wheat. Think of harvest time with baskets, arrangements in pumpkins, beautiful leaves and candlelight. Can you tell this is my favorite time of year?
What flowers are in season and available the last week in September in the Detroit, MI area?
I'm getting married Sept. 29, 2007 %26amp; we're having Gerbera Daisies...they are beautiful %26amp; inexpensive! The colors they come in are fantastic! Good Luck!! My bouquet will be mini calla's, which are a little more expensive.
Reply:Roses seem to be available year round and reasonable. We had Horrocks do ours. They are in Lansing and Grand Rapids. Not sure about Detroit, but they do deliver.
Reply:I really don't know that much about which flowers are in season. But I do know a wonderful florist. We use Viviano's all the time for both personal occasion and business occasions. They should be able to provide you with the best options for this time of year. You don't ultimately have to purchase your flowers for them, but most will provide a free initial consultation. At least this way you'll know what to look for. Here is their website: http://www.viviano.com/
Reply:Dear Future Bride,
Greetings from Troy Michigan. September is Homecoming month for most of the area schools. So florist will have a lot of roses, carnations,orchid blossoms,and alstroemeria. My best bet is to go with roses but carnations are a cheaper option. Thrifty florist always does nice wedding flowers. They also offer wedding discounts.
Reply:You have TONS of possibilities. Most flowers will come in those awesome autumn colors, like russet, orange, golden yellow, bronze, aubergine, and deep purples. But a lot of flowers are available year round. Something nice to get this time of year is wheat. Think of harvest time with baskets, arrangements in pumpkins, beautiful leaves and candlelight. Can you tell this is my favorite time of year?
How are the flowers at wholesale places different from the ones at Trader Joe's?
I'd like to buy bulk flowers and make arrangements myself. I've never visited a wholesale floral place before, but when I went to Trader Joe's (or some other supermarkets), they have cheap flowers as well ($10 for a dozen small roses). I was wondering, do they have similar prices at wholesale florals or are the prices similar? Thanks.
How are the flowers at wholesale places different from the ones at Trader Joe's?
Trader Joe is just a middle man he buys from wholesalers also, he just buys so much he gets a break on the price then he makes the $$, if you buy enough the wholesaler should give you a break also, you may need a resale license.
Reply:well i dont speak english really good and so i just wane chat and not answer ur questions so mail me at ------------------------charmedpinkcats@...
Reply:Wholesale florists are going to provide a better bulk selection and will most likely be fresher. Super markets usually get them after the wholesaler, more shipping and waiting time. Why not cut the middle man. There are also excellent web sites with great deals that will send the flowers right to your door, fast, fresh and cheaper. Don't forget to process them after. Alittle sugar in warm water after cutting is good for almost all flowers. (No milky stems).
Reply:Zoe has good advice. Wholesalers get fresh flowers...when they start to turn they "unload them" to high volume retail places at near cost....to keep them longer would mean complete loss of investment.
However, you ordinairly have to operate a business to get access to the wholesale places. That means your local permeits and state resale tax number before they will let you in the door.
Keep in mind you are dealing with a live commoditiy with limited "shelf life". Wholesaler get the cuttings in less than 24 hours. Retailers get theirs in up to 72 hours and what they don't sell goes into the garbage.
Reply:Trader Joe's are the freshest I have ever found. Daffodils last 2 weeks from there.
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How are the flowers at wholesale places different from the ones at Trader Joe's?
Trader Joe is just a middle man he buys from wholesalers also, he just buys so much he gets a break on the price then he makes the $$, if you buy enough the wholesaler should give you a break also, you may need a resale license.
Reply:well i dont speak english really good and so i just wane chat and not answer ur questions so mail me at ------------------------charmedpinkcats@...
Reply:Wholesale florists are going to provide a better bulk selection and will most likely be fresher. Super markets usually get them after the wholesaler, more shipping and waiting time. Why not cut the middle man. There are also excellent web sites with great deals that will send the flowers right to your door, fast, fresh and cheaper. Don't forget to process them after. Alittle sugar in warm water after cutting is good for almost all flowers. (No milky stems).
Reply:Zoe has good advice. Wholesalers get fresh flowers...when they start to turn they "unload them" to high volume retail places at near cost....to keep them longer would mean complete loss of investment.
However, you ordinairly have to operate a business to get access to the wholesale places. That means your local permeits and state resale tax number before they will let you in the door.
Keep in mind you are dealing with a live commoditiy with limited "shelf life". Wholesaler get the cuttings in less than 24 hours. Retailers get theirs in up to 72 hours and what they don't sell goes into the garbage.
Reply:Trader Joe's are the freshest I have ever found. Daffodils last 2 weeks from there.
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Suggestions for a fall themed wedding?
I'm having a fall themed wedding in New England in October...does anyone have suggestions for elegant floral arrangements, center pieces, or the cake? The colors are burgandy and ivory...
Suggestions for a fall themed wedding?
You should go on www.theknot.com they have message boards and you can click on theme weddings or fall weddings. Then click on the other brides names and on their profiles they put pictures of all their ideas. Thats how I got so many cute ideas for my beach wedding.
Reply:iI had a fall wedding also, in Louisiana though, but either way, if you send me your email, I would be happy to send you some pictures of mine to give ideas! I am not sure how formal your wedding will be, but I would be glad to help in any way possible!
Reply:aww how lovely! what nice colours! :)
how about incooperating these other colours as well as the two you already have:
~ if a blue burgundy - lavender (easy to find flowers), mushroom (elegant) and olive green
~ if a brown burgundy - orange (looks great for fall), light tobacco (just lighter orange) and green gold (similar to mustard).. this looks great for autumn/fall
~ if a pink burgundy - schiaparelli pink (bright pink.. could get lilies in with a hint of this in), nectarine (lovely in roses!) and a beige grey which i guess would be substitued for the ivory
have a lovely wedding! x
Reply:You can check this cool website I found. They specialize in themed weddings and parties. They even offer themed personalized favor ribbons. If you do not find what you are looking for, try emailing them. A lot of times they will be able to custom design items for you. They did for mine!
www.fairytaleweddingstore.com
They have VERY reasonable prices and great work too!
Reply:Do a dark chocolate cake, with dark chocolate icing, very simplistic with a few silk fall leaves arranges on the top and other tiers. The burgandy colour will be picked up in the leaves.
Reply:Here are some ideas for you:
Cakes
http://dessertworks.net/pics/weddingnn.j...
http://www.dessertworks.net/wdgPics/bcWe...
http://www.jacquespastries.com/2005/wed1...
http://www.torinobaking.com/cakes/weddin...
http://www.utahcakes.com/cakesixtyfour.h...
Flowers
http://www.oberers.com/autbridbouqo.html
http://www.flowersbyanne.com/cgi-bin/lis...
http://www.flowersbyanne.com/cgi-bin/lis...
http://www.flowersbyanne.com/cgi-bin/lis...
http://www.flowersbyanne.com/cgi-bin/lis...
http://www.flowersbyanne.com/cgi-bin/lis...
Centerpieces/Reception Decor
http://www.flowersbyanne.com/cgi-bin/lis...
http://www.flowersbyanne.com/cgi-bin/lis...
http://www.flowersbyanne.com/cgi-bin/lis...
http://www.flowersbyanne.com/cgi-bin/lis...
http://www.flowersbyanne.com/cgi-bin/lis...
http://www.superweddings.com/decor/fall_...
http://photobucket.com/albums/0803/shann...
Check out this fellow fall brides pictures. It may give you some more inspiration.:)
http://theknot.com/co_profileview.htm?pr...
Suggestions for a fall themed wedding?
You should go on www.theknot.com they have message boards and you can click on theme weddings or fall weddings. Then click on the other brides names and on their profiles they put pictures of all their ideas. Thats how I got so many cute ideas for my beach wedding.
Reply:iI had a fall wedding also, in Louisiana though, but either way, if you send me your email, I would be happy to send you some pictures of mine to give ideas! I am not sure how formal your wedding will be, but I would be glad to help in any way possible!
Reply:aww how lovely! what nice colours! :)
how about incooperating these other colours as well as the two you already have:
~ if a blue burgundy - lavender (easy to find flowers), mushroom (elegant) and olive green
~ if a brown burgundy - orange (looks great for fall), light tobacco (just lighter orange) and green gold (similar to mustard).. this looks great for autumn/fall
~ if a pink burgundy - schiaparelli pink (bright pink.. could get lilies in with a hint of this in), nectarine (lovely in roses!) and a beige grey which i guess would be substitued for the ivory
have a lovely wedding! x
Reply:You can check this cool website I found. They specialize in themed weddings and parties. They even offer themed personalized favor ribbons. If you do not find what you are looking for, try emailing them. A lot of times they will be able to custom design items for you. They did for mine!
www.fairytaleweddingstore.com
They have VERY reasonable prices and great work too!
Reply:Do a dark chocolate cake, with dark chocolate icing, very simplistic with a few silk fall leaves arranges on the top and other tiers. The burgandy colour will be picked up in the leaves.
Reply:Here are some ideas for you:
Cakes
http://dessertworks.net/pics/weddingnn.j...
http://www.dessertworks.net/wdgPics/bcWe...
http://www.jacquespastries.com/2005/wed1...
http://www.torinobaking.com/cakes/weddin...
http://www.utahcakes.com/cakesixtyfour.h...
Flowers
http://www.oberers.com/autbridbouqo.html
http://www.flowersbyanne.com/cgi-bin/lis...
http://www.flowersbyanne.com/cgi-bin/lis...
http://www.flowersbyanne.com/cgi-bin/lis...
http://www.flowersbyanne.com/cgi-bin/lis...
http://www.flowersbyanne.com/cgi-bin/lis...
Centerpieces/Reception Decor
http://www.flowersbyanne.com/cgi-bin/lis...
http://www.flowersbyanne.com/cgi-bin/lis...
http://www.flowersbyanne.com/cgi-bin/lis...
http://www.flowersbyanne.com/cgi-bin/lis...
http://www.flowersbyanne.com/cgi-bin/lis...
http://www.superweddings.com/decor/fall_...
http://photobucket.com/albums/0803/shann...
Check out this fellow fall brides pictures. It may give you some more inspiration.:)
http://theknot.com/co_profileview.htm?pr...
Does anyone knows a website where it shows floral design?
Pictures of flower arrangements???
Does anyone knows a website where it shows floral design?
Try here
http://www.thegardener.btinternet.co.uk/...
Reply:Just type floral arrangements into your yahoo image search. You will get thousands of pics.
Does anyone knows a website where it shows floral design?
Try here
http://www.thegardener.btinternet.co.uk/...
Reply:Just type floral arrangements into your yahoo image search. You will get thousands of pics.
Do You HAVE To Have Flowers for the Wedding?
I will not have bridesmaids, or any flower arrangements at church or home. I just will have a small bouquet arranged from my backyard flowers for me. No corsages or anything. I believe it is a waste of $$, and the floral industry charges so much and then off to a honeymoon for 2 weeks in which I would never see floral arrangements that would wilt anyways. You say?
Do You HAVE To Have Flowers for the Wedding?
No, you don't have to have flowers, No one will say your wedding was terrible b/c there were no flowers. You could you hurricane vases filled with sand and a candle as a centerpiece (if you even want a centerpiece) or just use candles. A cheap place to get candles is www.candles4less.com
Reply:Weddings are meant to celebrate the union of two people. Do it how you feel suits you and your future spouse!
Reply:You make a good point. It's your wedding day so do what you want. I don't think it would be a problem to not have flowers... who cares right? I did have flowers at my wedding, but I didnt carry a bouquet, I just carried a single rose - most people were like "WHAT, NO BOUQUET" when I told them, but heck, its my wedding!
Do what you want. I think your day will be perfect for you no matter what... ditch the flowers if you want! Go for it!
Good luck and congrats!
Reply:It's your wedding. Do it the way you want it.
Reply:As long as your happy with it, I think it was a good decision. I also agree that it's a waste of money.
Reply:It's your wedding. Do it the way you want it.
Reply:Being that there's no legal requirement to have flowers, I say do what makes you happiest. I agree that most of the wedding fluffery is a waste of time and money.
Reply:fine with me !what ever you want . flowers die and are a waste of money and I tell my husband no flowers for me for , anniversity , birthday , valentines day or any other holiday
Reply:Great idea. Congratulations. Do what you want.
Reply:No, flowers are most definitely not a legal requirement.
Reply:I'm totally with you! I'm so sick of the notion that I have to do something in my wedding because that's the way it's always been. I had this revelation about corsages and boutonnieres the other night. Who needs them?
Reply:sounds really refreshing, good for you. The wedding industry is a real scam!!
Reply:I'm guessing your FH will love you for this!
If flowers are not a big deal for you, don't bother.
More focus on the wedding and the ceremony.
And, for my daughter's wedding, we got flowers from Kroger. They looked great.
Find Wedding Ceremony Ideas and Add Yours Here
http://www.squidoo.com/weddingceremonyid...
Reply:Hi and congratulations!
NO....you DON'T have to have flowers at all! Personally, I LOVE flowers and would want some.
Here is a thought:
~ Do you have enough backyard flowers for 2 vases (can be bought at a dollar store) for each side of the altar at the church?
I do think that would look nice. OR....do you live by a Walmart or Costco? I buy roses all the time from Walmart...you get 12 for $10! Cheap! I don't know what Costco charges. All the grocery stores with floral departments (and some without!) even sell flowers now. My local grocery store does and I live in a little town!
I do think it would look nice to have something in the church. But, again, YOUR choice.
Also...something inexpensive would be ....what about a small boutonniere for your groom and a small corsage for the "moms"? This is EASY, EASY, EASY to do with silks, which you can make up ahead of time. And with all the upcoming sales at craft stores? Well, again, just an idea. If you got brave enough you could even do them with real flowers (again, from Walmart or a grocery store!) Here is a link showing how to do it:
http://www.save-on-crafts.com/cormakbas....
For everything....2 church arrangements, 1 boutonniere, and 2 corsages....it should be $30 max!
But, again, NO, you don't need anything! Good luck!
Reply:Nope...get creative and try something else-like ribbon bouquets(folded like flowers)
Reply:It is your wedding you can do what you want. I am having a small wedding and a large reception. And I agree that it is a waste of money to have tons of flowers if it is not what you want. I will not be having any flowers at my reception and I think that with the decorations that I will have it will be just as beautiful without spending money on lots of flowers that will just be thrown away once it is over.
Reply:it's your wedding, you do it the way you want. it's your day, noone elses.
Reply:i dont think you NEED flowers for a wedding but its nice to have 1 or 2 boquettes. but that makes alot of sence because 2week honeymoon and you wont get to see them
Reply:Of course you don't have to have flowers at your wedding. You don't have to do anything you don't want to do except sign the marriage license and say "I do."
But if you're only worried about flowers dying and not getting your money's worth, you can use silk flowers and give the bouquets as gifts to the mothers and grandmothers before going on your honeymoon. Flowers just make things look more festive.
Reply:Then don't have flowers. That simple!!! My hubby used to buy me flowers until I told him to stop - they die and I get sad. So for the last to years I get all sorts of little trinkets.
Reply:do whatever makes you happy. You could always substitute flowers with something else. Like my cousin took fish bowls and put floating flower candles in them. They looked cool enough without getting too expensive.
Reply:I say it is your wedding, do what you want! I like the idea of having flowers from your backyard. That sounds beautiful as well and more meaningful than just purchasing them from a store. Enjoy your wedding, congrats and good luck!
Reply:of course you do not need flowers at your wedding silly.. whatever you want!
Reply:it is your wedding. If you don't want to have flowers, it is fine. It is your wedding day, do whatever makes you happy.
Reply:flowers make it classy if you dont want a classy wedding then dont take flowers
its a good gesture that you are a civilized person
Do You HAVE To Have Flowers for the Wedding?
No, you don't have to have flowers, No one will say your wedding was terrible b/c there were no flowers. You could you hurricane vases filled with sand and a candle as a centerpiece (if you even want a centerpiece) or just use candles. A cheap place to get candles is www.candles4less.com
Reply:Weddings are meant to celebrate the union of two people. Do it how you feel suits you and your future spouse!
Reply:You make a good point. It's your wedding day so do what you want. I don't think it would be a problem to not have flowers... who cares right? I did have flowers at my wedding, but I didnt carry a bouquet, I just carried a single rose - most people were like "WHAT, NO BOUQUET" when I told them, but heck, its my wedding!
Do what you want. I think your day will be perfect for you no matter what... ditch the flowers if you want! Go for it!
Good luck and congrats!
Reply:It's your wedding. Do it the way you want it.
Reply:As long as your happy with it, I think it was a good decision. I also agree that it's a waste of money.
Reply:It's your wedding. Do it the way you want it.
Reply:Being that there's no legal requirement to have flowers, I say do what makes you happiest. I agree that most of the wedding fluffery is a waste of time and money.
Reply:fine with me !what ever you want . flowers die and are a waste of money and I tell my husband no flowers for me for , anniversity , birthday , valentines day or any other holiday
Reply:Great idea. Congratulations. Do what you want.
Reply:No, flowers are most definitely not a legal requirement.
Reply:I'm totally with you! I'm so sick of the notion that I have to do something in my wedding because that's the way it's always been. I had this revelation about corsages and boutonnieres the other night. Who needs them?
Reply:sounds really refreshing, good for you. The wedding industry is a real scam!!
Reply:I'm guessing your FH will love you for this!
If flowers are not a big deal for you, don't bother.
More focus on the wedding and the ceremony.
And, for my daughter's wedding, we got flowers from Kroger. They looked great.
Find Wedding Ceremony Ideas and Add Yours Here
http://www.squidoo.com/weddingceremonyid...
Reply:Hi and congratulations!
NO....you DON'T have to have flowers at all! Personally, I LOVE flowers and would want some.
Here is a thought:
~ Do you have enough backyard flowers for 2 vases (can be bought at a dollar store) for each side of the altar at the church?
I do think that would look nice. OR....do you live by a Walmart or Costco? I buy roses all the time from Walmart...you get 12 for $10! Cheap! I don't know what Costco charges. All the grocery stores with floral departments (and some without!) even sell flowers now. My local grocery store does and I live in a little town!
I do think it would look nice to have something in the church. But, again, YOUR choice.
Also...something inexpensive would be ....what about a small boutonniere for your groom and a small corsage for the "moms"? This is EASY, EASY, EASY to do with silks, which you can make up ahead of time. And with all the upcoming sales at craft stores? Well, again, just an idea. If you got brave enough you could even do them with real flowers (again, from Walmart or a grocery store!) Here is a link showing how to do it:
http://www.save-on-crafts.com/cormakbas....
For everything....2 church arrangements, 1 boutonniere, and 2 corsages....it should be $30 max!
But, again, NO, you don't need anything! Good luck!
Reply:Nope...get creative and try something else-like ribbon bouquets(folded like flowers)
Reply:It is your wedding you can do what you want. I am having a small wedding and a large reception. And I agree that it is a waste of money to have tons of flowers if it is not what you want. I will not be having any flowers at my reception and I think that with the decorations that I will have it will be just as beautiful without spending money on lots of flowers that will just be thrown away once it is over.
Reply:it's your wedding, you do it the way you want. it's your day, noone elses.
Reply:i dont think you NEED flowers for a wedding but its nice to have 1 or 2 boquettes. but that makes alot of sence because 2week honeymoon and you wont get to see them
Reply:Of course you don't have to have flowers at your wedding. You don't have to do anything you don't want to do except sign the marriage license and say "I do."
But if you're only worried about flowers dying and not getting your money's worth, you can use silk flowers and give the bouquets as gifts to the mothers and grandmothers before going on your honeymoon. Flowers just make things look more festive.
Reply:Then don't have flowers. That simple!!! My hubby used to buy me flowers until I told him to stop - they die and I get sad. So for the last to years I get all sorts of little trinkets.
Reply:do whatever makes you happy. You could always substitute flowers with something else. Like my cousin took fish bowls and put floating flower candles in them. They looked cool enough without getting too expensive.
Reply:I say it is your wedding, do what you want! I like the idea of having flowers from your backyard. That sounds beautiful as well and more meaningful than just purchasing them from a store. Enjoy your wedding, congrats and good luck!
Reply:of course you do not need flowers at your wedding silly.. whatever you want!
Reply:it is your wedding. If you don't want to have flowers, it is fine. It is your wedding day, do whatever makes you happy.
Reply:flowers make it classy if you dont want a classy wedding then dont take flowers
its a good gesture that you are a civilized person
Am i the only one that thinks this or not?Do you think it's "morbid"to take flowers from someones funeral boqu
I think it's at least "morbid",if not disrespectful to take flowers from someones funeral boquets.I've ben to funerals and witnessed people swarming up to the casket(after the "grave-side service")to take flowers from the casket spray and other floral arrangements,reminding me of "VULTURES".C'mon people,those were bought FOR THE DECEECED!
Am i the only one that thinks this or not?Do you think it's "morbid"to take flowers from someones funeral boqu
I've never done it or seen people "swarm" to the the casket, but I have seen a few folks take a small flower from a spray after the graveside service. I try not to be too judgmental of people at funerals. We all grieve in our own way, so I wouldn't begrudge someone taking a small memento from a funeral spray. The deceased can't enjoy the flowers, so the living may as well use them however they see fit.
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Am i the only one that thinks this or not?Do you think it's "morbid"to take flowers from someones funeral boqu
I've never done it or seen people "swarm" to the the casket, but I have seen a few folks take a small flower from a spray after the graveside service. I try not to be too judgmental of people at funerals. We all grieve in our own way, so I wouldn't begrudge someone taking a small memento from a funeral spray. The deceased can't enjoy the flowers, so the living may as well use them however they see fit.
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Anybody else here make things?
I make crafts like candles that look just like a real ice cream sundae, floral arrangements, sewing and crocheting. What do you make? I was just wondering and maybe hoping to get a new idea.
Anybody else here make things?
I carve Leather, Custom make tool pouches, saddle bags and seats for Harley-Davidsom and other motorcycles.... In other words I craft Steel and Leather.......Kool
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Reply:I crochet and do plastic canvas. Right now I'm working on a banner flag for Christmas it's almost done! If you want you can email me and we can discuss crafts. Have you looked into the Yahoo groups? There are a lot of them for different crafts.
Reply:I like to knit %26amp; cross stitch.
Reply:I love to crochet. I just finished making my baby girl a winter hat and blanket.
Reply:i can make sculptures with my poop does that count
Reply:I make pieced paper greeting cards. They never sell though since I do not go around flogging them! I like to make them for other people and give them as gifts, and they do the writing inside and mail them off.
Reply:I love crafting. I make jewelry and glue buttons onto frames. I get a lot of ideas from Martha Stewart. Check out this site for some good ideas: http://forums.marthastewart.com/n/pfx/fo... And she always has ideas in every magazine. Here's a list of projects too: http://www.marthastewart.com/page.jhtml?...
Reply:I enjoy making beaded jewelry. I sell some pieces, but mostly give them as gifts. My daughter likes to wear a lot of the items I make.
I also like to scrapbook and make stamped greeting cards.
Reply:try garden ridge
Reply:Wow... where do I start??
I am in the middle of making a beautiful rose quilt.
I am also crocheting 3 afghans and a infant baby dress.
I crochet doilies, placemats, scarfs, mittens, taboggins, and beautiful coasters.
I like to make cabins and houses out of popcicle sticks.
I also make christmas ornaments and decorations out of construction paper such as large frilly wreaths to hang on the door, Large garland candy canes for a display in my living room along with a huge snowman with balled up colored tissue, silver bells with aluminum foil, small puzzle pieces christmas tree ornaments.
I pretty much make all kinds of things when it comes to holidays. I decorated a whole room full of Halloween decorations from construction paper and plastic bags
I make bunny cakes for Easter and Christmas tree Cakes for Christmas.
I would like to start learning to knit. That is my next challenge if I can finish all that I have already started.
Reply:I make beaded crosses and other wire-%26amp;-bead jewelry, I knit all sorts of things -- I prefer making my own patterns, and I do share if you email me -- and I sew most of my own clothes. I make my own patterns there, too. That way, I get what I want. It's always seemed silly to me to let someone halfway around the world, whom I've never even met, decide what I'm going to be wearing this season. Makes no sense to me.
If you want to see my jewelry (yes, I share instructions) email me and I'll send you my website.
Reply:I make bedspreads, I make them light so they can be used year round- the way I make them you can do 1 in less than a week - e-mail me and I will tell you how. with no fiber filling.
Reply:With the holidays near, I make "snow families". I use different size styrofoam balls. I attach 3 together using toothpicks and then decorate them with felt, buttons, googly eyes, hats, etc.
You can use a glue gun to attach these.
Anybody else here make things?
I carve Leather, Custom make tool pouches, saddle bags and seats for Harley-Davidsom and other motorcycles.... In other words I craft Steel and Leather.......Kool
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Reply:I crochet and do plastic canvas. Right now I'm working on a banner flag for Christmas it's almost done! If you want you can email me and we can discuss crafts. Have you looked into the Yahoo groups? There are a lot of them for different crafts.
Reply:I like to knit %26amp; cross stitch.
Reply:I love to crochet. I just finished making my baby girl a winter hat and blanket.
Reply:i can make sculptures with my poop does that count
Reply:I make pieced paper greeting cards. They never sell though since I do not go around flogging them! I like to make them for other people and give them as gifts, and they do the writing inside and mail them off.
Reply:I love crafting. I make jewelry and glue buttons onto frames. I get a lot of ideas from Martha Stewart. Check out this site for some good ideas: http://forums.marthastewart.com/n/pfx/fo... And she always has ideas in every magazine. Here's a list of projects too: http://www.marthastewart.com/page.jhtml?...
Reply:I enjoy making beaded jewelry. I sell some pieces, but mostly give them as gifts. My daughter likes to wear a lot of the items I make.
I also like to scrapbook and make stamped greeting cards.
Reply:try garden ridge
Reply:Wow... where do I start??
I am in the middle of making a beautiful rose quilt.
I am also crocheting 3 afghans and a infant baby dress.
I crochet doilies, placemats, scarfs, mittens, taboggins, and beautiful coasters.
I like to make cabins and houses out of popcicle sticks.
I also make christmas ornaments and decorations out of construction paper such as large frilly wreaths to hang on the door, Large garland candy canes for a display in my living room along with a huge snowman with balled up colored tissue, silver bells with aluminum foil, small puzzle pieces christmas tree ornaments.
I pretty much make all kinds of things when it comes to holidays. I decorated a whole room full of Halloween decorations from construction paper and plastic bags
I make bunny cakes for Easter and Christmas tree Cakes for Christmas.
I would like to start learning to knit. That is my next challenge if I can finish all that I have already started.
Reply:I make beaded crosses and other wire-%26amp;-bead jewelry, I knit all sorts of things -- I prefer making my own patterns, and I do share if you email me -- and I sew most of my own clothes. I make my own patterns there, too. That way, I get what I want. It's always seemed silly to me to let someone halfway around the world, whom I've never even met, decide what I'm going to be wearing this season. Makes no sense to me.
If you want to see my jewelry (yes, I share instructions) email me and I'll send you my website.
Reply:I make bedspreads, I make them light so they can be used year round- the way I make them you can do 1 in less than a week - e-mail me and I will tell you how. with no fiber filling.
Reply:With the holidays near, I make "snow families". I use different size styrofoam balls. I attach 3 together using toothpicks and then decorate them with felt, buttons, googly eyes, hats, etc.
You can use a glue gun to attach these.
I need some general ideas please?
Sarah’s Flower Designs is a fledgling, home-based business in Madison, Wisconsin, consisting of three employees. Sarah, the owner, handles all of the floral arrangements. Her assistant, Mark, handles the purchasing of flowers, related materials, and takes telephone and walk-in orders from customers. Mark also keeps the financial and client records in order. Kim is the delivery driver and makes local deliveries to homes and businesses.
Sarah’s Flower Designs is looking to upgrade its computer system (an older model PC) to help keep up with the growing demand of their customers. They would like to house their client information and order histories on their new system, as well as bill their customers electronically. They also want Kim to have a way to keep track of customer addresses and specific delivery instructions while she is on the road. What IT recommendations would you make for Sarah’s Flower Designs?
I need some general ideas please?
She needs to consult an IT person to build her a kind of software to process the business as she wishes!! the software will facilitates the work by allowing clients to process their order on line. She will not need to stay on the phone for orders as everything will performed by the software!!
Good luck
Sarah’s Flower Designs is looking to upgrade its computer system (an older model PC) to help keep up with the growing demand of their customers. They would like to house their client information and order histories on their new system, as well as bill their customers electronically. They also want Kim to have a way to keep track of customer addresses and specific delivery instructions while she is on the road. What IT recommendations would you make for Sarah’s Flower Designs?
I need some general ideas please?
She needs to consult an IT person to build her a kind of software to process the business as she wishes!! the software will facilitates the work by allowing clients to process their order on line. She will not need to stay on the phone for orders as everything will performed by the software!!
Good luck
Any ideas for decor for church?
I am looking for decorations for our church during the ceremoy. We are getting married in a catholic church and my colors are champange and claret. I need ideas on floral arrangements and pew bows. Any ideas would be helpful. Thanks.
Any ideas for decor for church?
I like the stuff they have on this website. It's much more original than you tulle bows..
http://www.balsacircle.com/Pew-Markers-W...
that and candals.
Reply:Pew bow with flowers in them would be very pretty. Also remember you'll have the alter flowers and sprays of red in them will look just beautiful (roses, lilies, gerber daisies etc) Your florist should have books for you to look through. Also does your church have columns? Sometimes they have hooks for hanging plants.
Reply:Here are some ideas:
http://www.balsacircle.com/images/L/8242...
http://www.fleurdelisfreshflowers.com/we...
http://www.fleurdelisfreshflowers.com/we...
http://painteddaisy.com/ap/016.jpg
http://painteddaisy.com/ap/08.jpg
http://a444.g.akamai.net/7/444/703/20010...
http://www.beejo.net/bio/wedding/pwebow....
http://www.gardenpartyflorist.com/church...
http://www.gardenpartyflorist.com/church...
http://www.gardenpartyflorist.com/church...
http://www.gardenpartyflorist.com/church...
http://www.gardenpartyflorist.com/church...
http://painteddaisy.com/as/C06.jpg
http://painteddaisy.com/as/027.jpg
http://painteddaisy.com/as/C49.jpg
http://painteddaisy.com/as/011.jpg
http://www.forbetterforless.com/weblarge...
Any ideas for decor for church?
I like the stuff they have on this website. It's much more original than you tulle bows..
http://www.balsacircle.com/Pew-Markers-W...
that and candals.
Reply:Pew bow with flowers in them would be very pretty. Also remember you'll have the alter flowers and sprays of red in them will look just beautiful (roses, lilies, gerber daisies etc) Your florist should have books for you to look through. Also does your church have columns? Sometimes they have hooks for hanging plants.
Reply:Here are some ideas:
http://www.balsacircle.com/images/L/8242...
http://www.fleurdelisfreshflowers.com/we...
http://www.fleurdelisfreshflowers.com/we...
http://painteddaisy.com/ap/016.jpg
http://painteddaisy.com/ap/08.jpg
http://a444.g.akamai.net/7/444/703/20010...
http://www.beejo.net/bio/wedding/pwebow....
http://www.gardenpartyflorist.com/church...
http://www.gardenpartyflorist.com/church...
http://www.gardenpartyflorist.com/church...
http://www.gardenpartyflorist.com/church...
http://www.gardenpartyflorist.com/church...
http://painteddaisy.com/as/C06.jpg
http://painteddaisy.com/as/027.jpg
http://painteddaisy.com/as/C49.jpg
http://painteddaisy.com/as/011.jpg
http://www.forbetterforless.com/weblarge...
Houston Tx, Trying to plan a wedding and keep it cheep looking for nice venues any suggesttions?
Ok so I found a few parks and such and I found one actual venue t hat is relatively cheap I dont want it to look cheap we will do our own decorating any we are cooking the food, making floral arrangements centerpieces, I don't mind all that I just dont really want to spend over 3k on this wedding. I found a great bakery that is affordable, nice affordable dress, etc. just don't want to really spend over 1500 on a venue. (Wedding and Reception sight)
Houston Tx, Trying to plan a wedding and keep it cheep looking for nice venues any suggesttions?
If you are willing to go to Galveston go to http://www.galvestonhistory.org they rent out their historical properties relatively inexpensive, especially on weeknights.
Reply:Two suggestions for venue, check with the church you or your parents belong to they often charge members $500 to nothing for the church and the community room, which has a kitchen but your family has to clean and sweep afterwards. Another check with the historical society on renting a building or garden. Oh and three, a friends backyard can be nice for a small group with reception inside, offer to pay for a maid service. Please don't forget to pay the preacher!
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Houston Tx, Trying to plan a wedding and keep it cheep looking for nice venues any suggesttions?
If you are willing to go to Galveston go to http://www.galvestonhistory.org they rent out their historical properties relatively inexpensive, especially on weeknights.
Reply:Two suggestions for venue, check with the church you or your parents belong to they often charge members $500 to nothing for the church and the community room, which has a kitchen but your family has to clean and sweep afterwards. Another check with the historical society on renting a building or garden. Oh and three, a friends backyard can be nice for a small group with reception inside, offer to pay for a maid service. Please don't forget to pay the preacher!
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We are going to Puerto Rico for Christmas this year. Our families (parents, siblings) will be staying behind?
I want to have something delivered to them on Christmas Eve, to let them know that we are thinking of them while we are away, that has some Caribbean flair. I was thinking a beautiful tropical floral arrangement, but several of the people are allergic. Any other ideas? Please include web sites so that I may place my order. Thanks!
We are going to Puerto Rico for Christmas this year. Our families (parents, siblings) will be staying behind?
you could have sent fruit like mango's, pineapple, coconut, plantains, papayas.
or send over all the fixings for a Pina colada(it was invented on the island) dark Bacardi rum, coconut milk, pineapple juice,
a cd of puerto rican music.
good luck and have fun
Reply:It depends on what characteristic part of the Island you fall in love with. There's nothing truly authentic in San Juan or Condado, I traveled outside of the main areas of puerto rico to get a rich history of the culture.
When you shop for chachka's and souvenirs be weary of the vendors and the places they come from. A lot of it is made in DR, Brazil and hardly in PR. When I went I had to sift through items ie jewelry boxes, frames etc.. made from teak wood from brazil and as far as costa rica. The paintings came from DR/Haiti same difference cause they are made by Haitian Artists.
Make sure to travel to the outskirts of town and not fall into the trap of buying something touristy, no family memeber wants to be stuck with that. I bought a lot of mirros/ hand made frames and dresses when I went to puerto rico. Think about the gift and see if it would be something you would like sitting in your living room or the back of a closet.
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Reply:http://www.elcoquigifts.com/
I love the stuff they sell here, they have mask of "vejigantes" and other really nice art stuff. Enjoy Puerto Rico. I hope you get to see much more than San Juan.
We are going to Puerto Rico for Christmas this year. Our families (parents, siblings) will be staying behind?
you could have sent fruit like mango's, pineapple, coconut, plantains, papayas.
or send over all the fixings for a Pina colada(it was invented on the island) dark Bacardi rum, coconut milk, pineapple juice,
a cd of puerto rican music.
good luck and have fun
Reply:It depends on what characteristic part of the Island you fall in love with. There's nothing truly authentic in San Juan or Condado, I traveled outside of the main areas of puerto rico to get a rich history of the culture.
When you shop for chachka's and souvenirs be weary of the vendors and the places they come from. A lot of it is made in DR, Brazil and hardly in PR. When I went I had to sift through items ie jewelry boxes, frames etc.. made from teak wood from brazil and as far as costa rica. The paintings came from DR/Haiti same difference cause they are made by Haitian Artists.
Make sure to travel to the outskirts of town and not fall into the trap of buying something touristy, no family memeber wants to be stuck with that. I bought a lot of mirros/ hand made frames and dresses when I went to puerto rico. Think about the gift and see if it would be something you would like sitting in your living room or the back of a closet.
: P
Reply:http://www.elcoquigifts.com/
I love the stuff they sell here, they have mask of "vejigantes" and other really nice art stuff. Enjoy Puerto Rico. I hope you get to see much more than San Juan.
Something to offer for a funeral? SOmething I can make myself?
Haven't got much money so I'm asking about some ideas for something cheap I can take or make for a funeral. Like a floral wreath, candle arrangement, etc. but i need some tips on how to make something nice. thanks!
Something to offer for a funeral? SOmething I can make myself?
When my Dad died many people gave us potted plants instead of flowers...I appreciated this very much, now I have a living reminder of him that I can look at daily.
Reply:Bring a nice plant in a pot that you have painted yourself, put in a little card on a florist pick, and give it to the funeral director. He or she will quietly place it with the other flowers, and the family will see your card later on.
You normally would not present a gift at a funeral. This is because a gift would put the attention on you, and you don't want that. If you want to make a candle or other craft, give it to them at home, after the funeral is over, when nobody else is around.
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Reply:I just saw a great idea at a funeral last week. Someone had purchased a small picnic basket (probably from WalMart) and had attached a silk flower to top....something simple........and a handmade, "from" tag to the basket handles. Inside was several snack items, like lunch cakes, cracker snack packets, gum, Lifesavers, etc. When a family is spending hours meeting people at a funeral home, often it is hard to get 5 minutes to step aside and have a snack. The picnic basket full of quick snacks was a very welcome gesture and will be remembered long after flowers have faded. Giving a remembrance gift is very much a custom in my part of the USA......framed prints, figurines, etc. But I like the picnic/snack basket, the best.
Simple to put together, and they usually come lined in fabric. If not, purchase one cloth napkin for the snacks to be arranged on.
Something to offer for a funeral? SOmething I can make myself?
When my Dad died many people gave us potted plants instead of flowers...I appreciated this very much, now I have a living reminder of him that I can look at daily.
Reply:Bring a nice plant in a pot that you have painted yourself, put in a little card on a florist pick, and give it to the funeral director. He or she will quietly place it with the other flowers, and the family will see your card later on.
You normally would not present a gift at a funeral. This is because a gift would put the attention on you, and you don't want that. If you want to make a candle or other craft, give it to them at home, after the funeral is over, when nobody else is around.
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Reply:I just saw a great idea at a funeral last week. Someone had purchased a small picnic basket (probably from WalMart) and had attached a silk flower to top....something simple........and a handmade, "from" tag to the basket handles. Inside was several snack items, like lunch cakes, cracker snack packets, gum, Lifesavers, etc. When a family is spending hours meeting people at a funeral home, often it is hard to get 5 minutes to step aside and have a snack. The picnic basket full of quick snacks was a very welcome gesture and will be remembered long after flowers have faded. Giving a remembrance gift is very much a custom in my part of the USA......framed prints, figurines, etc. But I like the picnic/snack basket, the best.
Simple to put together, and they usually come lined in fabric. If not, purchase one cloth napkin for the snacks to be arranged on.
How hard is it to make a casket spray?
My father passed away on Monday and the funeral is Friday. The family is responsible for the flowers. We don't have a whole ot of money, and I was viewing some casket sprays online and they are very expensive. My father is being creamated immediately following the funeral service so I don't see the point in spending 200 dollars (I hope you all know what I mean when I say this, I don't mean to sound hateful or disrespectful), just to make it look pretty, if I can make it just as pretty by doing it myself. Plus I need to keep myself busy, it's how I'm dealing with his death right now. Do you guys have any tips or know anything about making floral arrangements for funerals?
How hard is it to make a casket spray?
Sweetie, first of all let me say I know how hard it is to lose a parent, and I am so sorry......You can get relatively cheap artificial flowers that are pretty at craft stores (Pat Catan's, etc...). Or you can create a spray from the flowers he liked most. When my grandmother died we picked a ton of tulips from her garden and made a spray that way. Just figure out what you want to put in it and buy some ivy to put around it....I'm sure it will be beautiful, and remember that gone or not Dad will see it......God Bless you and your family!!!!!
How hard is it to make a casket spray?
Sweetie, first of all let me say I know how hard it is to lose a parent, and I am so sorry......You can get relatively cheap artificial flowers that are pretty at craft stores (Pat Catan's, etc...). Or you can create a spray from the flowers he liked most. When my grandmother died we picked a ton of tulips from her garden and made a spray that way. Just figure out what you want to put in it and buy some ivy to put around it....I'm sure it will be beautiful, and remember that gone or not Dad will see it......God Bless you and your family!!!!!
Which flowers are in season during the month of August?
I am getting married August 26 and need to decide on the best floral arrangements and at the best prices.
Which flowers are in season during the month of August?
August Seasonal Flowers
These pages are meant as a guideline only - Mother Nature always rules!
Allium - drumstick - purple Garden Roses -
assorted colors Star of Bethlehem -
white
Amaranthus -
green, burgundy, bronze Ginestra -
white Sunflowers Mini -
yellow
Artemisia -
green Helenium Kanaria -
yellow Sunflowers - Teddy Bear-yellow
Artichokes -
large-green Hydrangea -
pink, white, blue, green Sweet Peas - white, pink, lavender, purple
Asclepia -
red, yellow, orange Hypericum -
coffee bean red/brown Tansy - button yarrow-yellow
Bombay Celosia -burgundy, green, orange, red Lavender Tulips - Greenhouse-assorted
Calycina -
white and pink Lysmachia -
white Waxflower -
white, pink, purple
Callas -
white Misty Limonium -
blue Yarrow -
yellow
China Berry -
green ornamental berry Monkshood -
purple
Chinese Lanterns -orange ornamental Montbretia Flower -red/orange
Dahlias - white, red, yellow, pink, purple Phlox -
white, pink, lavender
Desert Willow -
grey Poppy Pods -
green
Echinops -
yellowish bronze Safflower -
orange/yellow
Eryngium -
blue thistle Scabiosa -
lavender and white
Reply:Flowers by Type
Alstromeria
Babies Breath
Bells of Ireland
Calla Lily, mini
Carnation
Carnation, spray
Chrysanthemum varieties (poms and daisies)
Delphinium
Eucalyptus
fillers assorted (babies breath, misty etc)
Freesia
Gardenia
Garlands
Gerbera Daisy
Gladiola
Greens, assorted (smilax, sprengeri, tree fern, etc)
Hydrangea
Hypericum Berry
Iris
Larkspur
Liatris
Lily, asiatic
Lily, oriental
Lily of the Valley
Lisianthus
Love In the Mist
Matsumoto Asters
Monte Casino Asters
Mum Daisy
Orchid, Dendrobium
Phlox
Queen Anne's Lace
Rose Petals, Freeze-Dried
Rose Petals, fresh
Rose Wedding Test Bunch
Roses
Rose sweetheart/spray
Scabiosa
Snapdragons
Statice/Misty
Stephanotis
Stock
Sunflower
Tuberose
Yarrow
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Which flowers are in season during the month of August?
August Seasonal Flowers
These pages are meant as a guideline only - Mother Nature always rules!
Allium - drumstick - purple Garden Roses -
assorted colors Star of Bethlehem -
white
Amaranthus -
green, burgundy, bronze Ginestra -
white Sunflowers Mini -
yellow
Artemisia -
green Helenium Kanaria -
yellow Sunflowers - Teddy Bear-yellow
Artichokes -
large-green Hydrangea -
pink, white, blue, green Sweet Peas - white, pink, lavender, purple
Asclepia -
red, yellow, orange Hypericum -
coffee bean red/brown Tansy - button yarrow-yellow
Bombay Celosia -burgundy, green, orange, red Lavender Tulips - Greenhouse-assorted
Calycina -
white and pink Lysmachia -
white Waxflower -
white, pink, purple
Callas -
white Misty Limonium -
blue Yarrow -
yellow
China Berry -
green ornamental berry Monkshood -
purple
Chinese Lanterns -orange ornamental Montbretia Flower -red/orange
Dahlias - white, red, yellow, pink, purple Phlox -
white, pink, lavender
Desert Willow -
grey Poppy Pods -
green
Echinops -
yellowish bronze Safflower -
orange/yellow
Eryngium -
blue thistle Scabiosa -
lavender and white
Reply:Flowers by Type
Alstromeria
Babies Breath
Bells of Ireland
Calla Lily, mini
Carnation
Carnation, spray
Chrysanthemum varieties (poms and daisies)
Delphinium
Eucalyptus
fillers assorted (babies breath, misty etc)
Freesia
Gardenia
Garlands
Gerbera Daisy
Gladiola
Greens, assorted (smilax, sprengeri, tree fern, etc)
Hydrangea
Hypericum Berry
Iris
Larkspur
Liatris
Lily, asiatic
Lily, oriental
Lily of the Valley
Lisianthus
Love In the Mist
Matsumoto Asters
Monte Casino Asters
Mum Daisy
Orchid, Dendrobium
Phlox
Queen Anne's Lace
Rose Petals, Freeze-Dried
Rose Petals, fresh
Rose Wedding Test Bunch
Roses
Rose sweetheart/spray
Scabiosa
Snapdragons
Statice/Misty
Stephanotis
Stock
Sunflower
Tuberose
Yarrow
Nanny Profile
I need help with these math answers really bad?
a local florist is making two types of floral arrangements for thanksgiving: regular and special. Each regular arrangement requires 3 mums, 3 daisies, and 2 roses, and each special arrangement reguires 4 mums, 2 daisies, and 4 roses. The florist has set aside 60 mums, 54 daisies, and 52 roses for the two types of arrangements,
The florist will make a profit of $2 on each regular arrangement and $3 on each special arrangement.
1. write an objective function for the profit.
2. Create a system of inequalities to represent the constraints. Graph the feasible region.
3. identify the vertices of the feasible region.
4. how much of each type of arrangement should the florist make in order to maximize the profit? what is the maximum profit?
5. If the maximum profit is achieved, will there be any flowers left over? Explain your reasoning.
I need help with these math answers really bad?
The problem is actually simple, just take a look at any Research Operations book, Taha is the author of one very famous and also so simple. The answer is some large to write it here but I'm sure that looking one example in that book will help you to do the problem by yourself.
If after that you still need help, post a comment and I'll try to write the answer.
The florist will make a profit of $2 on each regular arrangement and $3 on each special arrangement.
1. write an objective function for the profit.
2. Create a system of inequalities to represent the constraints. Graph the feasible region.
3. identify the vertices of the feasible region.
4. how much of each type of arrangement should the florist make in order to maximize the profit? what is the maximum profit?
5. If the maximum profit is achieved, will there be any flowers left over? Explain your reasoning.
I need help with these math answers really bad?
The problem is actually simple, just take a look at any Research Operations book, Taha is the author of one very famous and also so simple. The answer is some large to write it here but I'm sure that looking one example in that book will help you to do the problem by yourself.
If after that you still need help, post a comment and I'll try to write the answer.
Has anybody tried the bridal floral packages from costco?
Did the flowers arrive in good condition? Were you pleased with the overall quality and arrangement?
Has anybody tried the bridal floral packages from costco?
I did not use them for my own wedding but i did use them for a friends and not only did they turn out beautiful but they had an amazing price. They were guaranteed. They did exactly what the bride wanted and they were the freshest flowers i have ever seen. I truly think it is more bang for your buck. Hope your wedding is wonderful!
Reply:I've done the flowers for more than 50 weddings and some of the best I've ever done were budget weddings with grocery store flowers. They don't last long but technically you only need them for one night. White roses are sometimes a little scary cuz they tend to bruise but I would go for it. If you want them to be more personable, if you do do roses what i do to make them rich looking is getting white pearl corsage pins at michael's and sticking one in the center of each bud so they're flush with the top of the rose. It looks so beautiful and makes the brides bouquet stand out from the bridesmaids. Adding your own ribbon helps too! Hope that helped :)
Reply:I got my flowers done by a grocery store...not costco, but I'm sure it was something similar and they were gorgeous, fresh and at a decent price. I dont know what the other person is talking about , but they last just as long as any other flower as they are fresh flowers. go for and save yourself some money you can spend on something else you really want for your wedding. congrats and good luck.
Has anybody tried the bridal floral packages from costco?
I did not use them for my own wedding but i did use them for a friends and not only did they turn out beautiful but they had an amazing price. They were guaranteed. They did exactly what the bride wanted and they were the freshest flowers i have ever seen. I truly think it is more bang for your buck. Hope your wedding is wonderful!
Reply:I've done the flowers for more than 50 weddings and some of the best I've ever done were budget weddings with grocery store flowers. They don't last long but technically you only need them for one night. White roses are sometimes a little scary cuz they tend to bruise but I would go for it. If you want them to be more personable, if you do do roses what i do to make them rich looking is getting white pearl corsage pins at michael's and sticking one in the center of each bud so they're flush with the top of the rose. It looks so beautiful and makes the brides bouquet stand out from the bridesmaids. Adding your own ribbon helps too! Hope that helped :)
Reply:I got my flowers done by a grocery store...not costco, but I'm sure it was something similar and they were gorgeous, fresh and at a decent price. I dont know what the other person is talking about , but they last just as long as any other flower as they are fresh flowers. go for and save yourself some money you can spend on something else you really want for your wedding. congrats and good luck.
A friend of mine's father died. I want to send his family something, but not the normal flowers. Any ideas?
I hate the normal floral arrangement- you get so many of them when a family member dies- you just lay them around the house, and then throw them out when the die. What a waste of money!
I was looking for something else to send instead. Any ideas?
A friend of mine's father died. I want to send his family something, but not the normal flowers. Any ideas?
I always send a potted tree like a dogwood, a blue sruce, or something like that. They can plant it in their yard and when they look at it in later years they can remember their loved one. People really seem to appreciate the gesture.
Reply:Take them some food, offer to help with the thank you cards, donate some money to some organization in the deceased's memory, or just send a nice card with heartfelt sentiments and let them know you're there for them if they need anything.
Reply:You could maybe send a gift basket of fruit to the family or maybe donate some money to a charity in memory of your friend's father.
Reply:I always plant a tree for them in their yard,or give them a nice house plant in a nice pot. or send a plant you can have sent from a florist, something that will live.send them a nice flowering young tree to plant.It will survive being sent in the mail. as I have done this before.some nurserys will do this for you i believe.as doing this will give them something alive to remind them of the dearly departed.
Reply:If the father was into a certain cause or hobby, donate to that cause in memory of him. Or you could make them a meal, or bring over some groceries, they probably have a lot on their minds right now and grocery shopping isn't one of them.
Reply:A Nintendo Wii video game system!
Reply:I know that when my friend died, her family didn't want to recieve flowers. I donated money to a charity that was related to her illness, in her name. That is a nice gesture and it goes to help so many others who are suffering the same illness. Thank you and good luck.
Reply:I always send over a case of beer, helps with my grief.
Reply:small figurines, flowers with pieces that they can keep afterwards, or sometimes just simple heartfelt cards with personal messages in them.
Reply:Yeah, go over there and help with the dishes, mow the yard, take some food, etc.
Reply:send a chique
Reply:Well, it depends on their religion, when one of my good friends died, I wrote a letter to his mom telling her all the adventures we went through (of course this would not apply to ur friends father, but you can write some nice memories) for example, try to ask them what nice things they used to do togerther, and tell them how this always will live in their memories, and if any time they start getting nostalgic about it to read that again (to live the moment again), and also a big angel figure will help too!
I was looking for something else to send instead. Any ideas?
A friend of mine's father died. I want to send his family something, but not the normal flowers. Any ideas?
I always send a potted tree like a dogwood, a blue sruce, or something like that. They can plant it in their yard and when they look at it in later years they can remember their loved one. People really seem to appreciate the gesture.
Reply:Take them some food, offer to help with the thank you cards, donate some money to some organization in the deceased's memory, or just send a nice card with heartfelt sentiments and let them know you're there for them if they need anything.
Reply:You could maybe send a gift basket of fruit to the family or maybe donate some money to a charity in memory of your friend's father.
Reply:I always plant a tree for them in their yard,or give them a nice house plant in a nice pot. or send a plant you can have sent from a florist, something that will live.send them a nice flowering young tree to plant.It will survive being sent in the mail. as I have done this before.some nurserys will do this for you i believe.as doing this will give them something alive to remind them of the dearly departed.
Reply:If the father was into a certain cause or hobby, donate to that cause in memory of him. Or you could make them a meal, or bring over some groceries, they probably have a lot on their minds right now and grocery shopping isn't one of them.
Reply:A Nintendo Wii video game system!
Reply:I know that when my friend died, her family didn't want to recieve flowers. I donated money to a charity that was related to her illness, in her name. That is a nice gesture and it goes to help so many others who are suffering the same illness. Thank you and good luck.
Reply:I always send over a case of beer, helps with my grief.
Reply:small figurines, flowers with pieces that they can keep afterwards, or sometimes just simple heartfelt cards with personal messages in them.
Reply:Yeah, go over there and help with the dishes, mow the yard, take some food, etc.
Reply:send a chique
Reply:Well, it depends on their religion, when one of my good friends died, I wrote a letter to his mom telling her all the adventures we went through (of course this would not apply to ur friends father, but you can write some nice memories) for example, try to ask them what nice things they used to do togerther, and tell them how this always will live in their memories, and if any time they start getting nostalgic about it to read that again (to live the moment again), and also a big angel figure will help too!
What advice can you give decorating the night before at a wedding reception using fresh flowers?
I am wanting to decorate the night before using fresh red roses in vases. If we do this, how will the flowers look the next day at 530 pm? They wont be too wilted already would they already? The reason why we want to do this, is if we buy our roses fresh from a wholesaler we save sooo much money then buying arrangements at a local floral shop.
Also, can anyone recomend any wholesaler websites for flowers?
Thank you very much on all your help!!!
What advice can you give decorating the night before at a wedding reception using fresh flowers?
Hi and congratulations!
We did the same thing for my son's wedding!
One question....when and where is the reception? If it is in the summer...you will want to make sure that the hall is air conditioned WHEN you set up....not the next day. They will be fine if they are in an air-conditioned room all night. OR, on the flip side....is it a winter wedding? Again, you don't want the hall TOO HOT for the whole night. Make sure the heat is turned way down. So...if the temperature in the room is OK for the whole night, you should be fine. Ours were lovely!
Here is the wholesaler we used. They were excellent and there are many choices of EACH color! The flowers arrived right on time and there were no problems!
http://www.rosesource.com/
Another one is this wholesaler:
http://www.growersbox.com/
Good luck!
PS--I forgot the mention. Follow their instructions to the letter!!
We had a Saturday wedding, so the roses arrived on Thursday. On Friday, my sister and I did them up. One warning.....it takes a lot of work to unwrap, cut the stems, put them in water filled with rose preservative, etc., so allow lots of time to do this. Again, I have an air conditioned house...so it worked out good...they were in the basement (very cool) overnight. You CAN'T use standard refrigerators. (They will tell you that). Florist refrigerators are different. But, in the end, IT'S WORTH IT because you will have saved TONS of money.
Reply:Don't do it. You can't determine the temp of the room over night and through the day. If you do it, you might walk into dead flowers.
If you are having your reception at a banquet hall/reception hall, then they should do all the decorating the day of as part of your package/contract.
Reply:those flowers should arrive 5 minutes before the guests arrive at the wedding reception. Choose someone in your area and get a discount because you're ordering in quantity. Choose someone (some company you can trust...get references) so that they can be trusted to bring the flowers timely.
Reply:We did the same thing. We made sure the roses were still closed on Friday so they would be open by Saturday. Looked great!!
Reply:Set up everything but the flowers. I would be too afraid they'd wilt. Keep them refrigerated until a few hours before.
Reply:We do not have flower wholesalers here but we do have WalMart and a Copps store which have fresh roses daily for cheap. You can buy them a day ahead, keep them in a cool place so they stay crispy.
Reply:For a 5:30pm wedding, you want to decorate the MORNING of the wedding, not the night before. The flowers will look horrible. I know this because I talked to our florist about it. We had our wedding at 5:30 and she was there bright and early the morning of our wedding to decorate. It was great. Everything looked wonderful. She did a GREAT job and so, I feel like if she....a professional florist.....chose to do them the morning of, then she's probably right.
Reply:EDIT: make sure with management you can decorate the night before, most places have rules and other parties happening
I did my flowers for my engagement party and my shower. I used orchids, calla lillies (engagement) and red roses (shower). I didn't do my wedding because of wedding nerves and stress. With wedding nervousness and last minute preperations...flowers were not my focus. But it's possible and may save you a ton of money.
I'm not a florist, but from my experience these flowers last forever. The key is to get REALLY fresh flowers, I'm not sure where your getting your flowers but I told my florist to make sure their fresh. Can the wholesale people help with that? Or try a supermarket, that's where i bought the roses and the girl helped me with coordinating.
I did the arrangement the day before both parties, and both were refrigerated the night before. I do think they'll be okay because my flowers lasted weeks after the event!!!! We gave them to guests and the said they were really strong and healthy. Out of the 2 arrangements (mini calla lillies and cymbidium orchids lasted longer) 3 weeks after the wedding
Roses (one week) Can you do a test on 1 arrangement?
I'm trying to remember what helped me
I didn't fill the vases very high with water overnight for transporting, they need enough so the stems are touching the water. Fill them up when you get there...
The first arrangement took longer because I wasn't sure what to do??? So be prepared for some flowers to be more managed and may break. Ugggh. Once the first is done the rest are easier.
I looked at lots of pics of arrangements online for inspiration, when i did the roses i referred to
http://www.jamaligarden.com/index.asp
Jamali has beautiful vases in natural fibers, ceramic, glass
I used low long reactangular vases. This place is known for florists in the industry in nyc.
I also knew ahead of time what I wanted
http://ovandony.com
Ovando has great architectural arrangements with long Bear Grass leaves (which is cheaper than flowers and you can buy online) and minimal flowers, they charge soooo much for so little. But they don't look too hard, look under shop online and weddings for inspiration.
I love the arrangement called perfect balance
look under ovando-shop online link
1st row, 4th column
They have grass, orchids, cut succulent very minimal but beautiful. I wish I did these for my party...
Good Luck
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Also, can anyone recomend any wholesaler websites for flowers?
Thank you very much on all your help!!!
What advice can you give decorating the night before at a wedding reception using fresh flowers?
Hi and congratulations!
We did the same thing for my son's wedding!
One question....when and where is the reception? If it is in the summer...you will want to make sure that the hall is air conditioned WHEN you set up....not the next day. They will be fine if they are in an air-conditioned room all night. OR, on the flip side....is it a winter wedding? Again, you don't want the hall TOO HOT for the whole night. Make sure the heat is turned way down. So...if the temperature in the room is OK for the whole night, you should be fine. Ours were lovely!
Here is the wholesaler we used. They were excellent and there are many choices of EACH color! The flowers arrived right on time and there were no problems!
http://www.rosesource.com/
Another one is this wholesaler:
http://www.growersbox.com/
Good luck!
PS--I forgot the mention. Follow their instructions to the letter!!
We had a Saturday wedding, so the roses arrived on Thursday. On Friday, my sister and I did them up. One warning.....it takes a lot of work to unwrap, cut the stems, put them in water filled with rose preservative, etc., so allow lots of time to do this. Again, I have an air conditioned house...so it worked out good...they were in the basement (very cool) overnight. You CAN'T use standard refrigerators. (They will tell you that). Florist refrigerators are different. But, in the end, IT'S WORTH IT because you will have saved TONS of money.
Reply:Don't do it. You can't determine the temp of the room over night and through the day. If you do it, you might walk into dead flowers.
If you are having your reception at a banquet hall/reception hall, then they should do all the decorating the day of as part of your package/contract.
Reply:those flowers should arrive 5 minutes before the guests arrive at the wedding reception. Choose someone in your area and get a discount because you're ordering in quantity. Choose someone (some company you can trust...get references) so that they can be trusted to bring the flowers timely.
Reply:We did the same thing. We made sure the roses were still closed on Friday so they would be open by Saturday. Looked great!!
Reply:Set up everything but the flowers. I would be too afraid they'd wilt. Keep them refrigerated until a few hours before.
Reply:We do not have flower wholesalers here but we do have WalMart and a Copps store which have fresh roses daily for cheap. You can buy them a day ahead, keep them in a cool place so they stay crispy.
Reply:For a 5:30pm wedding, you want to decorate the MORNING of the wedding, not the night before. The flowers will look horrible. I know this because I talked to our florist about it. We had our wedding at 5:30 and she was there bright and early the morning of our wedding to decorate. It was great. Everything looked wonderful. She did a GREAT job and so, I feel like if she....a professional florist.....chose to do them the morning of, then she's probably right.
Reply:EDIT: make sure with management you can decorate the night before, most places have rules and other parties happening
I did my flowers for my engagement party and my shower. I used orchids, calla lillies (engagement) and red roses (shower). I didn't do my wedding because of wedding nerves and stress. With wedding nervousness and last minute preperations...flowers were not my focus. But it's possible and may save you a ton of money.
I'm not a florist, but from my experience these flowers last forever. The key is to get REALLY fresh flowers, I'm not sure where your getting your flowers but I told my florist to make sure their fresh. Can the wholesale people help with that? Or try a supermarket, that's where i bought the roses and the girl helped me with coordinating.
I did the arrangement the day before both parties, and both were refrigerated the night before. I do think they'll be okay because my flowers lasted weeks after the event!!!! We gave them to guests and the said they were really strong and healthy. Out of the 2 arrangements (mini calla lillies and cymbidium orchids lasted longer) 3 weeks after the wedding
Roses (one week) Can you do a test on 1 arrangement?
I'm trying to remember what helped me
I didn't fill the vases very high with water overnight for transporting, they need enough so the stems are touching the water. Fill them up when you get there...
The first arrangement took longer because I wasn't sure what to do??? So be prepared for some flowers to be more managed and may break. Ugggh. Once the first is done the rest are easier.
I looked at lots of pics of arrangements online for inspiration, when i did the roses i referred to
http://www.jamaligarden.com/index.asp
Jamali has beautiful vases in natural fibers, ceramic, glass
I used low long reactangular vases. This place is known for florists in the industry in nyc.
I also knew ahead of time what I wanted
http://ovandony.com
Ovando has great architectural arrangements with long Bear Grass leaves (which is cheaper than flowers and you can buy online) and minimal flowers, they charge soooo much for so little. But they don't look too hard, look under shop online and weddings for inspiration.
I love the arrangement called perfect balance
look under ovando-shop online link
1st row, 4th column
They have grass, orchids, cut succulent very minimal but beautiful. I wish I did these for my party...
Good Luck
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Large flowers or small flowers first?
When making floral arrangements. Do you start with small flowers at the top and work downward with larger flowers? Or do you start with large flowers on top and work downward to smaller flowers?
Large flowers or small flowers first?
If you are talking about which flowers to put at the TOP of the arrangement, as in the highest point, then yes, smaller at the top and larger at teh bottom. If you are talking simply about which ones to put in first, many times I will put the large focal flowers in first and then fill in with the smaller ones. In a line though, smallest at top, largest at bottom. It makes the proportions more appealing to the eye because putting large at top and small at bottom isn't natural looking and ends up looking top heavy.
Reply:I usually go from large to small but it is difficult to explain steps without images. Here is a website with step by step for 8 popular arrangements:
http://interiordec.about.com/gi/dynamic/...
Good Luck!
Reply:You should start off with Large flowers at the bottom therefore the small flowers will sit on top. If you put the small flowers on the bottom you might as well not use them at all because the large flowers will cover them.
Reply:You start with larger flowers and then fill in with smaller flowers and foliage.
Large flowers or small flowers first?
If you are talking about which flowers to put at the TOP of the arrangement, as in the highest point, then yes, smaller at the top and larger at teh bottom. If you are talking simply about which ones to put in first, many times I will put the large focal flowers in first and then fill in with the smaller ones. In a line though, smallest at top, largest at bottom. It makes the proportions more appealing to the eye because putting large at top and small at bottom isn't natural looking and ends up looking top heavy.
Reply:I usually go from large to small but it is difficult to explain steps without images. Here is a website with step by step for 8 popular arrangements:
http://interiordec.about.com/gi/dynamic/...
Good Luck!
Reply:You should start off with Large flowers at the bottom therefore the small flowers will sit on top. If you put the small flowers on the bottom you might as well not use them at all because the large flowers will cover them.
Reply:You start with larger flowers and then fill in with smaller flowers and foliage.
What information is known about the artist/painter "R. Styles" and his paintings?
His works are spread throughout the southeast US, as far as I know. No information can be found while searching. Mostly oil on canvas. Is known to do cityscapes, and floral arrangements. Has had works put up in auction, no info on value though.
What information is known about the artist/painter "R. Styles" and his paintings?
You can learn about the artist, Ray Styles, who signs his work R. Styles at http://members.aol.com/rnstyles/myhomepa...
This page also contains images of his work plus contains his address and contact info, including email.
What information is known about the artist/painter "R. Styles" and his paintings?
You can learn about the artist, Ray Styles, who signs his work R. Styles at http://members.aol.com/rnstyles/myhomepa...
This page also contains images of his work plus contains his address and contact info, including email.
What are some website addresses of US manufacturers, wholesale suppliers or distributors of lifelike silk flow
What are some website addresses of US manufacturers, wholesale suppliers or distributors of lifelike silk flowers.
And where do florists buy the likelife silk flowers they use for making their floral arrangements where do they find the manufacturers?
What are some website addresses of US manufacturers, wholesale suppliers or distributors of lifelike silk flow
lots of them you can find at
http://www.osik.net/freedata/index.php?b...
also check out Business: Wholesale Trade (206) and Shopping: Flowers (1,199)
And where do florists buy the likelife silk flowers they use for making their floral arrangements where do they find the manufacturers?
What are some website addresses of US manufacturers, wholesale suppliers or distributors of lifelike silk flow
lots of them you can find at
http://www.osik.net/freedata/index.php?b...
also check out Business: Wholesale Trade (206) and Shopping: Flowers (1,199)
Where can i take floral design class in Hawaii??
i want to be a floral designer, so i want to learn flower arrangement . In July I have to move to Hawaii ,is there are floral school or class??(exept Lei class)
Where can i take floral design class in Hawaii??
Eddies "flowers on the run"...
Bad Breath
Where can i take floral design class in Hawaii??
Eddies "flowers on the run"...
Bad Breath
Shipping flowers to nursery?
I know nothing about horticulture, so to those of you who do, this may appear to be a dumb question....
If I were shipping flowers to a nursery, would I ship them fresh cut or would I dry them? Assume, that these flowers are going to the nursery to be planted to continue their growth. As I understand, aren't flowers only dried when they are to be part of a floral arrangement or wreath? As of now, I think flowers shipped to a nursery should be shipped fresh cut.
All insight will be appreciated.
Shipping flowers to nursery?
call and see how they want to receive...
If I were shipping flowers to a nursery, would I ship them fresh cut or would I dry them? Assume, that these flowers are going to the nursery to be planted to continue their growth. As I understand, aren't flowers only dried when they are to be part of a floral arrangement or wreath? As of now, I think flowers shipped to a nursery should be shipped fresh cut.
All insight will be appreciated.
Shipping flowers to nursery?
call and see how they want to receive...
How to dry flowers?
My mother in law was recently in the hospital and recieved alot of floral arrangements that she would like to preserve. I have absolutly no idea how to do this ! any ideas??
How to dry flowers?
Hanging flowers upside down is a tried and true way to preserve flowers but here are some other choices that are out there for you to choose from:
Here is a website with lots of tips and techniques in preserving flowers from using hairspray, microwave kits to kitty litter.
http://www.stretcher.com/stories/00/0012...
This is a flower preservation kit using bees wax. http://www.victorianbride.com/kits.asp\
Flower Preservation company: http://www.keepsakefloral.com/preservati...
Reply:i don't how?
Reply:take some tacks or nails..., and hang them upside down on the wall, and put the tack or nail through the end of the stem... leave it like that until the flower feels real dry... its quite simple actually...
Reply:Get them before they die and then hang them upside down...Really.
Reply:to dry a flower you must put the flower into the sun than you pack together
How to dry flowers?
Hanging flowers upside down is a tried and true way to preserve flowers but here are some other choices that are out there for you to choose from:
Here is a website with lots of tips and techniques in preserving flowers from using hairspray, microwave kits to kitty litter.
http://www.stretcher.com/stories/00/0012...
This is a flower preservation kit using bees wax. http://www.victorianbride.com/kits.asp\
Flower Preservation company: http://www.keepsakefloral.com/preservati...
Reply:i don't how?
Reply:take some tacks or nails..., and hang them upside down on the wall, and put the tack or nail through the end of the stem... leave it like that until the flower feels real dry... its quite simple actually...
Reply:Get them before they die and then hang them upside down...Really.
Reply:to dry a flower you must put the flower into the sun than you pack together
Creative Ideas Wanted! What kind of activities are good for "Ag Olympics?"?
I'm vice president of my FFA chapter and was looking to add some fun ideas. Last years officers tried to start an activity known as the Ag Olympics. Some ideas we had were a hay bail toss, a floral arrangement competition, and a watermelon seed spitting contest. I was hoping some one, or hopefully many people would be able to give some ideas. What sounds fun? What do you think high schoolers would enjoy? Any ideas will be greatly appreciated!!!
Thank you so much!
Creative Ideas Wanted! What kind of activities are good for "Ag Olympics?"?
Our chapter does Ag Olympics too! It is so much fun!
In the past we have had competitions such as the following
Hay Bail Toss
Water Bucket Race ( full bucket of water, see what team can run a relay w/o spilling the most water)
Watermellon Seed Spitting
Milk Chugging Contest
Pie Eating Contest
Cow and/or Goat Milking Contest ( who can get the most milk in the shortest time)
Country karaoke
Horseshoes
Matress Surfing ( tie a mattress to teh back of a 4-wheeler)
Tractor Parking Contest ( different obsticals, and closest parking)
Lawn Mower Racing
Roping ( put a live or plastic target somewhere and lasso it)
Corn Shucking Contest ( most ears in a time period)
Chicken Catching Contest ( most chickens you can catch in a time period)
Goat Catching Contest ( same as chicken catchin but w/ goats)
Bull Riding ( real bull or mechanical)
Lamb Shearing Contest ( fastest lamb shearer)
Mud Wrestling
Tracking Contest ( someone drives a tractor or leads a horse from a starting point, through a trail and stays at a ending point, that no one knows of. contestans then are released after being blindfolded and the first one to find the tractor or horse by using tracking skills wins)
Quiz Bowl ( most correct answers for ag / FFA related questions wins)
Hope this helps! have fun!!
Reply:You could borrow a few ideas from rodeos. I realize these are high schoolers you're talking about, but one of the funniest things I've seen at rodeos were children riding a "wild" sheep or trying to catch a greased pig. Another event I saw was children trying to catch half a dozen calves with "ribbons" or tags on their ears. The children didn't have to literally catch the calf, just pull off the ribbon (they weren't attached too tight). High schoolers could probably do that one if you had fast calves (don't know what time of year you are doing it, but the calves might already be pretty big by then). You could do an obstacle race with single runners or relay teams, such as putting on large farmer-style agricultural boots, jumping over hay bales, shucking a couple of ears of corn, rolling a tractor wheel a certain distance, dropping dry beans from the height of your nose into a glass jar (this is leftover from birthday party games years ago), carrying an egg on a spoon without dropping it, for a certain distance, or milking a goat or cow to get a certain amount of milk in a jar.
Thank you so much!
Creative Ideas Wanted! What kind of activities are good for "Ag Olympics?"?
Our chapter does Ag Olympics too! It is so much fun!
In the past we have had competitions such as the following
Hay Bail Toss
Water Bucket Race ( full bucket of water, see what team can run a relay w/o spilling the most water)
Watermellon Seed Spitting
Milk Chugging Contest
Pie Eating Contest
Cow and/or Goat Milking Contest ( who can get the most milk in the shortest time)
Country karaoke
Horseshoes
Matress Surfing ( tie a mattress to teh back of a 4-wheeler)
Tractor Parking Contest ( different obsticals, and closest parking)
Lawn Mower Racing
Roping ( put a live or plastic target somewhere and lasso it)
Corn Shucking Contest ( most ears in a time period)
Chicken Catching Contest ( most chickens you can catch in a time period)
Goat Catching Contest ( same as chicken catchin but w/ goats)
Bull Riding ( real bull or mechanical)
Lamb Shearing Contest ( fastest lamb shearer)
Mud Wrestling
Tracking Contest ( someone drives a tractor or leads a horse from a starting point, through a trail and stays at a ending point, that no one knows of. contestans then are released after being blindfolded and the first one to find the tractor or horse by using tracking skills wins)
Quiz Bowl ( most correct answers for ag / FFA related questions wins)
Hope this helps! have fun!!
Reply:You could borrow a few ideas from rodeos. I realize these are high schoolers you're talking about, but one of the funniest things I've seen at rodeos were children riding a "wild" sheep or trying to catch a greased pig. Another event I saw was children trying to catch half a dozen calves with "ribbons" or tags on their ears. The children didn't have to literally catch the calf, just pull off the ribbon (they weren't attached too tight). High schoolers could probably do that one if you had fast calves (don't know what time of year you are doing it, but the calves might already be pretty big by then). You could do an obstacle race with single runners or relay teams, such as putting on large farmer-style agricultural boots, jumping over hay bales, shucking a couple of ears of corn, rolling a tractor wheel a certain distance, dropping dry beans from the height of your nose into a glass jar (this is leftover from birthday party games years ago), carrying an egg on a spoon without dropping it, for a certain distance, or milking a goat or cow to get a certain amount of milk in a jar.
I have a very hard maths problem that I have no idea on where to start. It seems easy, but I'm sure it isn't.
A florist has to make a floral arrangement. She has 6 banksias, 5 wattles and 4 waratahs. All the flowers of each kind are different. In how many ways can the florist make a bunch of 10 flowers if she has to use AT LEAST 3 OF EACH KIND?
I have a very hard maths problem that I have no idea on where to start. It seems easy, but I'm sure it isn't.
Since you have to use at least three of each kind to make a bunch of 10, that means you will have to use 4 of one kind and 3 of each of the other two. So you can count those possibiliities:
4 banksias:
6C4 * 5C3 * 4C3 = 15*10*4 = 600
4 wattles:
6C3 * 5C4 * 4C3 = 20*5*4 = 400
4 waratahs:
6C3 * 5C3 * 4C4 = 20 * 10 * 1 = 200
Then add them up to get 1200 possible bunches!
Reply:There's probably a formula for this, but not one I remember.
So to start, set aside the known portion -- every bunch will have 3 banksias, 3 wattles, and 3 waratahs. That gives you 9 known flowers in each bunch.
What's remaining? 3 banksias, 2 wattles, and 1 waratah. Since you only can use 1 more flower and all the flowers of each kind are different, the possible number of combinations is the number of remaining flowers = 6
Reply:She can have:
3 banksias, 3 wattles, and 4 waratahs
3 banksias, 3 waratahs, and 4 wattles
3 waratahs, 3 wattles, and 4 banksias
Reply:Out of the 6 banksias chooose 3. That is 6C3=20.
Out of the 5 wattles choose 3. That is 5C3=10.
Out of the 4 waratahs choose 3. That is 4C3=4.
You now have 3*3 flowers, and you are guaranteed to have at least 3 of each kind.
You need one more flower, where do you get that from the bunch of those not chosen, that is 3banksias, 2wattles %26amp; 1waratahs. Thus out of 6 flowers choose 1. Then 6C1=6.
Just multiply all of them (since you need 10).
ANSWER=6C3*5C3*4C3*6C1
=20*10*4*6=4800 ways.
Reply:she has to take at least three of all types and then she was left with 3,2,1 flower of each type and according to your question each flower is different so last flower is chosen from 6 different flowers so total numbers oof ways are
=(6C3)(5C3)(4C3)(6C1)
=4800
Reply:This is a field of math called "combinatorics".
When you pick x flowers out of a total group of n flowers, you have n ways to pick the first flower but n-1 flowers remain for the 2nd pick, etc.
The number of permutations (ways of choosing) = P(n,x)
= n! / x!
where n! means "factorial" and means n multiplied with all the integers less than n, down to 1:
n! = n*(n-1)*(n-2)...*3*2*1.
So if you have 6 different banksias and pick 3, the ways to do it are
6!/3! = 6*5*4*3*2*1 / 3*2*1 = 6*5*4 = 120.
But some of the ways you picked give the same 3 flowers as other ways. You just pick the same flowers in a different order. With 3 flowers there are 6 different ways to put them in order. When you don't care what order you pick the flowers in, just the resulting flowers you get, the number of ways of choosing are called "combinations".
C(n,x) = n! / [ x! (n-x)! ]
In this case, C(6,3) = 6! / [ 3! (6-3)!]
A scientific calculator will have an n! key and maybe even C(n,x) and P(n,x) keys.
but 6! / 3! is just 6*5*4 again, and (6-3)! = 3! = 6.
C(6,3) = 20.
You are told you must pick 10 and only 10 flowers, but there must be at least 3 of each kind.
WAYS TO DO THAT:
3 out of 6 banksias, 3 out of 5 wattles and 4 out of 4 waratahs
3 out of 6 banksias, 4 out of 5 wattles and 3 out of 4 waratahs
4 out of 6 banksias, 3 out of 5 wattles and 3 out of 4 waratahs
EXPRESSED IN COMBINATIONS:
C(6,3) * C(5,3) * C(4,4) = 20 * 10 * 1 = 200.
C(6,3) * C(5,4) * C(4,3) = 20 * 5 * 4 = 400.
C(6,4) * C(5,3) * C(4,3) = 15 * 10 * 4 = 600.
Sum the combinations from these 3 possible cases and you get 1,200 ways to arrange the flowers.
I got a "thumbs-down" but I was editing my answer and corrected mistakes as I went along, so I didn't really deserve that!
Reply:She has 17 ways as follows:
Each number in a set is arranged in the order of banksias, wattles and waratahs, respectively.
a) 6+3+1
b) 6+2+2
c) 6+1+3
d) 5+4+1
e) 5+3+2
f) 5+2+3
g) 5+1+4
h) 4+5+1
i) 4+4+2
j) 4+3+3
k) 4+2+4
l) 3+5+2
m) 3+4+3
n) 3+5+2
o) 2+5+3
p) 2+4+4
q) 1+5+4
In each way, the remainder will be five flowers and will not be enough to make another bunch with a minimum of 10 per bunch.
Reply:because of this "all the flowers of each are different"
you must come up with all posibilities asuming that
every flower is of different type even though they have
the same name with in their group.
Out of the 6 banksias chooose 3. That is 6C3=20 posibilities
Out of the 5 wattles choose 3. That is 5C3=10 posibilities
Out of the 4 waratahs choose 3. That is 4C3=4 posibilities
You now have 9 flowers. You need one
more flower, which you will get from those
not taken 3 banksias, 2 wattles %26amp;
1 waratahs. So now out of 6 flowers
choose 1. 6C1=6 posibilities
Now just multiply all of them since you
need 10 flowers in each arrangement.
6C3*5C3*4C3*6C1=?
20*10*4*6= 4800
4800 different arrangements
Reply:After she uses that many : she'll have 3 bnakias 2 watteles and 1 waraths.
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I have a very hard maths problem that I have no idea on where to start. It seems easy, but I'm sure it isn't.
Since you have to use at least three of each kind to make a bunch of 10, that means you will have to use 4 of one kind and 3 of each of the other two. So you can count those possibiliities:
4 banksias:
6C4 * 5C3 * 4C3 = 15*10*4 = 600
4 wattles:
6C3 * 5C4 * 4C3 = 20*5*4 = 400
4 waratahs:
6C3 * 5C3 * 4C4 = 20 * 10 * 1 = 200
Then add them up to get 1200 possible bunches!
Reply:There's probably a formula for this, but not one I remember.
So to start, set aside the known portion -- every bunch will have 3 banksias, 3 wattles, and 3 waratahs. That gives you 9 known flowers in each bunch.
What's remaining? 3 banksias, 2 wattles, and 1 waratah. Since you only can use 1 more flower and all the flowers of each kind are different, the possible number of combinations is the number of remaining flowers = 6
Reply:She can have:
3 banksias, 3 wattles, and 4 waratahs
3 banksias, 3 waratahs, and 4 wattles
3 waratahs, 3 wattles, and 4 banksias
Reply:Out of the 6 banksias chooose 3. That is 6C3=20.
Out of the 5 wattles choose 3. That is 5C3=10.
Out of the 4 waratahs choose 3. That is 4C3=4.
You now have 3*3 flowers, and you are guaranteed to have at least 3 of each kind.
You need one more flower, where do you get that from the bunch of those not chosen, that is 3banksias, 2wattles %26amp; 1waratahs. Thus out of 6 flowers choose 1. Then 6C1=6.
Just multiply all of them (since you need 10).
ANSWER=6C3*5C3*4C3*6C1
=20*10*4*6=4800 ways.
Reply:she has to take at least three of all types and then she was left with 3,2,1 flower of each type and according to your question each flower is different so last flower is chosen from 6 different flowers so total numbers oof ways are
=(6C3)(5C3)(4C3)(6C1)
=4800
Reply:This is a field of math called "combinatorics".
When you pick x flowers out of a total group of n flowers, you have n ways to pick the first flower but n-1 flowers remain for the 2nd pick, etc.
The number of permutations (ways of choosing) = P(n,x)
= n! / x!
where n! means "factorial" and means n multiplied with all the integers less than n, down to 1:
n! = n*(n-1)*(n-2)...*3*2*1.
So if you have 6 different banksias and pick 3, the ways to do it are
6!/3! = 6*5*4*3*2*1 / 3*2*1 = 6*5*4 = 120.
But some of the ways you picked give the same 3 flowers as other ways. You just pick the same flowers in a different order. With 3 flowers there are 6 different ways to put them in order. When you don't care what order you pick the flowers in, just the resulting flowers you get, the number of ways of choosing are called "combinations".
C(n,x) = n! / [ x! (n-x)! ]
In this case, C(6,3) = 6! / [ 3! (6-3)!]
A scientific calculator will have an n! key and maybe even C(n,x) and P(n,x) keys.
but 6! / 3! is just 6*5*4 again, and (6-3)! = 3! = 6.
C(6,3) = 20.
You are told you must pick 10 and only 10 flowers, but there must be at least 3 of each kind.
WAYS TO DO THAT:
3 out of 6 banksias, 3 out of 5 wattles and 4 out of 4 waratahs
3 out of 6 banksias, 4 out of 5 wattles and 3 out of 4 waratahs
4 out of 6 banksias, 3 out of 5 wattles and 3 out of 4 waratahs
EXPRESSED IN COMBINATIONS:
C(6,3) * C(5,3) * C(4,4) = 20 * 10 * 1 = 200.
C(6,3) * C(5,4) * C(4,3) = 20 * 5 * 4 = 400.
C(6,4) * C(5,3) * C(4,3) = 15 * 10 * 4 = 600.
Sum the combinations from these 3 possible cases and you get 1,200 ways to arrange the flowers.
I got a "thumbs-down" but I was editing my answer and corrected mistakes as I went along, so I didn't really deserve that!
Reply:She has 17 ways as follows:
Each number in a set is arranged in the order of banksias, wattles and waratahs, respectively.
a) 6+3+1
b) 6+2+2
c) 6+1+3
d) 5+4+1
e) 5+3+2
f) 5+2+3
g) 5+1+4
h) 4+5+1
i) 4+4+2
j) 4+3+3
k) 4+2+4
l) 3+5+2
m) 3+4+3
n) 3+5+2
o) 2+5+3
p) 2+4+4
q) 1+5+4
In each way, the remainder will be five flowers and will not be enough to make another bunch with a minimum of 10 per bunch.
Reply:because of this "all the flowers of each are different"
you must come up with all posibilities asuming that
every flower is of different type even though they have
the same name with in their group.
Out of the 6 banksias chooose 3. That is 6C3=20 posibilities
Out of the 5 wattles choose 3. That is 5C3=10 posibilities
Out of the 4 waratahs choose 3. That is 4C3=4 posibilities
You now have 9 flowers. You need one
more flower, which you will get from those
not taken 3 banksias, 2 wattles %26amp;
1 waratahs. So now out of 6 flowers
choose 1. 6C1=6 posibilities
Now just multiply all of them since you
need 10 flowers in each arrangement.
6C3*5C3*4C3*6C1=?
20*10*4*6= 4800
4800 different arrangements
Reply:After she uses that many : she'll have 3 bnakias 2 watteles and 1 waraths.
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Can you help me find wedding invitations with peacock feathers or peacock theme?
The bride is having peacock feathers in her floral arrangements
Can you help me find wedding invitations with peacock feathers or peacock theme?
Here is one invitation that has a peacock feather. If I find more I will post them. =)
Ok, I found a couple more. I like the third one best so far. =)
Reply:There is a really neat Peacock pen on e-bay for your invitation book. Looks really cool.
Depending on what your color scheme is craftycards has a different colored one.
Reply:have you tried invitations by dawn
www.invitationsbydawn.com
good luck
Can you help me find wedding invitations with peacock feathers or peacock theme?
Here is one invitation that has a peacock feather. If I find more I will post them. =)
Ok, I found a couple more. I like the third one best so far. =)
Reply:There is a really neat Peacock pen on e-bay for your invitation book. Looks really cool.
Depending on what your color scheme is craftycards has a different colored one.
Reply:have you tried invitations by dawn
www.invitationsbydawn.com
good luck
I need some info on how to get a wholesale account?
I am concidering selling artificial floral arrangements on the internet but i am finding it difficult to set up an account with any wholesalers as they are asking for proof of business. I dont have any , but it say that someone can join the wholesales for sale of or display of items . I was just wondering if anyone could give me some advice on how to go ahead with this .
any info would be appreciated
thanks a bundle
I need some info on how to get a wholesale account?
First using your PC make your self a letter head with the name of your business on it, your address,telephone number. Just as you would if writing to a new customer. Do this along the top and leave the rest of the area for you correspondence. Look at other business letters that you get and go along similar lines. Then using you PC print off some business cards with the same detail on them but as an addition add in the nature of your business and mobile number etc. Then go to the wholesalers and say you want and account and then show them your letter head and card. Alternatively, which might be better write to them on your new letter head.
any info would be appreciated
thanks a bundle
I need some info on how to get a wholesale account?
First using your PC make your self a letter head with the name of your business on it, your address,telephone number. Just as you would if writing to a new customer. Do this along the top and leave the rest of the area for you correspondence. Look at other business letters that you get and go along similar lines. Then using you PC print off some business cards with the same detail on them but as an addition add in the nature of your business and mobile number etc. Then go to the wholesalers and say you want and account and then show them your letter head and card. Alternatively, which might be better write to them on your new letter head.
What kind of flowers are these?
Trying to identify the flowers in this floral arrangement to describe to a friend. However, I have no idea. Any help would be appreciated! Thanks!
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r48/0...
What kind of flowers are these?
Dahlias. It is a tuber flower kind of like how a potato grows. They come in a giant variety or a normal size. Giant up to 12-24 inches and regular 3-6 inches.
Reply:Jessi K is right dahlias
Reply:Artificial Dahlias made by polyesters.
Reply:dahalias
Reply:looks like zinnas
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r48/0...
What kind of flowers are these?
Dahlias. It is a tuber flower kind of like how a potato grows. They come in a giant variety or a normal size. Giant up to 12-24 inches and regular 3-6 inches.
Reply:Jessi K is right dahlias
Reply:Artificial Dahlias made by polyesters.
Reply:dahalias
Reply:looks like zinnas
I need help finding a centerpiece idea for my wedding... our colors are fuschia and orange?
We are not allowed to have candles at the reception, so I'm thinking more of a floral arrangement. I'm planning on silk flowers and something inexpensive, and something I can make myself. Anyone have any ideas??
I need help finding a centerpiece idea for my wedding... our colors are fuschia and orange?
What about a pretty vase... Im picturing one that looks like a big cyllindrical glass with halved oranges in water that you've added some red food coloring to make the water look fushia?
Maybe it sounds better in my head, but I would experiment with something like that.
Reply:my cousins had a wedding a few years ago where the centrepieces were tiny pumpkins that had been hollowed out, and had an arrangement of flowers in them, kind of using the pumpkins as a vase-type base. they looked quite spectacular, so you could look at something like that.
Reply:The below links are a few fushia and orange centerpiece ideas. Hope this helps.
http://www.tramswedding.com/images/cente...
http://www.rrcatering.com/gallery/weddin...
http://www.rrcatering.com/gallery/weddin...
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5d...
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5c...
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5c...
Reply:what about.... large fish bowls filled with water and lilly pads
Reply:how about a tall, clear vases with oranges and lemon grass in side. it's very simple and elegent not to mention you could let the guest take the oranges home with them. lay sone greenery around the vase to add.
good luck.
Reply:have you thought about battery operated candles? they are tealight sized and you could place them in votive holders that match your colors.
clear, cylindrical vases - fill w/ tulle or greenery, mixed in w/ ribbon pieces and loose flowers that match your colors. great way to use up any odds and ends from favors and other decorations.
Reply:A fish bowl with fuschia colored glass beads and goldfish. It has your colors and your centerpiece moves! Plus, people can take the fish home (bowl and all) with them after the wedding.
We did this at our wedding. We had a glass mirror down, got small decorative bowls (from Dollar Tree), put lavender and silver bead in the bottom (our colors) and put a beta in the bowl. We did have candles, but it was just two votive candles around the bowl. It looked awesome and people loved the fish. I bought 22 fish and only ended up taking 4 home with me! :)
Reply:I'm having on each table a glass bowl with floating candles and a betta fish. Nix the candles - maybe a flower instead? Mix and match with fish - lots of fish are orange-colored, especially goldfish and bettas.
Reply:MY DAUGHTERS GIRLFRIEND HAD,HER CENTER PIECE IN THE CENTER OF THE TABLE AND FLOATING CANDLES PER COUPLE AT THEIR SEAT AND THEY WERE THE PARTY FAVORS. HER FLOWERS WERE HEATHER,BABY BREATH WITH BABY CARNATION.
Reply:http://www.afloral.com/Silk-Flowers-Arti...
Reply:http://www.hostesswiththemostess.com/ent...
Reply:This may sound weird but try and picture it.
Many orchids have fuschia in them. ( even silk ones) find some that have the fuschia and put them and small oranges or tangerines in clear vases. If you place them in just right, the flowers would hide the full whole oranges, yet the colors would be great together. You can get clear vases at the dollar store!
Reply:My friend had similar colors for her wedding and she used gerber daisies, they were beautiful. I'm sure you can get both those colors in silks.
Reply:Another way to add drama to your centerpieces is battery operated candles - comes in all sizes, from pillars to tea lights. Fushia and orange stargazer lillies are gorgeous.
Gerber daises are very pretty especially in hand tied bouquets. Roses of course, but in certain months they are
really expensive (Feb. May and June)
Watch for the sales for the silk flowers or they can be very expensive.
Good luck
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I need help finding a centerpiece idea for my wedding... our colors are fuschia and orange?
What about a pretty vase... Im picturing one that looks like a big cyllindrical glass with halved oranges in water that you've added some red food coloring to make the water look fushia?
Maybe it sounds better in my head, but I would experiment with something like that.
Reply:my cousins had a wedding a few years ago where the centrepieces were tiny pumpkins that had been hollowed out, and had an arrangement of flowers in them, kind of using the pumpkins as a vase-type base. they looked quite spectacular, so you could look at something like that.
Reply:The below links are a few fushia and orange centerpiece ideas. Hope this helps.
http://www.tramswedding.com/images/cente...
http://www.rrcatering.com/gallery/weddin...
http://www.rrcatering.com/gallery/weddin...
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5d...
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5c...
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5c...
Reply:what about.... large fish bowls filled with water and lilly pads
Reply:how about a tall, clear vases with oranges and lemon grass in side. it's very simple and elegent not to mention you could let the guest take the oranges home with them. lay sone greenery around the vase to add.
good luck.
Reply:have you thought about battery operated candles? they are tealight sized and you could place them in votive holders that match your colors.
clear, cylindrical vases - fill w/ tulle or greenery, mixed in w/ ribbon pieces and loose flowers that match your colors. great way to use up any odds and ends from favors and other decorations.
Reply:A fish bowl with fuschia colored glass beads and goldfish. It has your colors and your centerpiece moves! Plus, people can take the fish home (bowl and all) with them after the wedding.
We did this at our wedding. We had a glass mirror down, got small decorative bowls (from Dollar Tree), put lavender and silver bead in the bottom (our colors) and put a beta in the bowl. We did have candles, but it was just two votive candles around the bowl. It looked awesome and people loved the fish. I bought 22 fish and only ended up taking 4 home with me! :)
Reply:I'm having on each table a glass bowl with floating candles and a betta fish. Nix the candles - maybe a flower instead? Mix and match with fish - lots of fish are orange-colored, especially goldfish and bettas.
Reply:MY DAUGHTERS GIRLFRIEND HAD,HER CENTER PIECE IN THE CENTER OF THE TABLE AND FLOATING CANDLES PER COUPLE AT THEIR SEAT AND THEY WERE THE PARTY FAVORS. HER FLOWERS WERE HEATHER,BABY BREATH WITH BABY CARNATION.
Reply:http://www.afloral.com/Silk-Flowers-Arti...
Reply:http://www.hostesswiththemostess.com/ent...
Reply:This may sound weird but try and picture it.
Many orchids have fuschia in them. ( even silk ones) find some that have the fuschia and put them and small oranges or tangerines in clear vases. If you place them in just right, the flowers would hide the full whole oranges, yet the colors would be great together. You can get clear vases at the dollar store!
Reply:My friend had similar colors for her wedding and she used gerber daisies, they were beautiful. I'm sure you can get both those colors in silks.
Reply:Another way to add drama to your centerpieces is battery operated candles - comes in all sizes, from pillars to tea lights. Fushia and orange stargazer lillies are gorgeous.
Gerber daises are very pretty especially in hand tied bouquets. Roses of course, but in certain months they are
really expensive (Feb. May and June)
Watch for the sales for the silk flowers or they can be very expensive.
Good luck
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How much did you pay someone to decorate your reception hall?
The lady is charging me $700 to decorate my hall. Is that too much, that's just completely out of my budget. But, I want it to be decorated really pretty.
The reception decorations would include 1. a centerpiece for each guest table 2. A similar but larger centerpiece for the head table; 3. white china dishes for the head table (for each setting - dinner plate, salad plate, water glass, wine glass, 2 silver forks, one silver knife and one silver spoon); 4. white linen table cloths for every table; 5. clear disposable plates for your guest; 6. clear knives, spoons, and forks for you guest (each set will be rolled in a paper napkin and tied with a tulip colored ribbon); 7. floral arrangements and greenery for the buffet table; 8. linen dinner napkins for the head table
Tulip is my color (just for reference)
How much did you pay someone to decorate your reception hall?
Sounds like a good deal of the centerpieces and head table piece are real flowers!
Not such a great deal if they are fake...
Reply:is she providing the clean-up as well? are the floral arrangements from your florist and she is arranging them or is she providing them?
I would say unless she is doing cleanup AND providing the flowers herself (no florist) she is charging a bit much, but you must take into consideration where you live as well... if you live in NY prices are alot higher than if you live in Omaha, NE - for example.
Reply:I'm not paying anyone to decorate my hall. That is what my sisters are for! lol
Seriously, though, usually the bridal party decorates the night before, or possibly the morning of the event. I'm not having a bridal party (as we're having a tiny destination wedding), but I am having a reception 2 weeks after we return. My sisters, brother and parents will be decorating the hall...which should be pretty easy since it's the weekend before Halloween and it's a costume ball. We got a bunch of cheap decorations that look awesome.
Hopefully you can find a cheap way to decorate your hall...because that lady is insane!
Reply:I'm paying $1000, that includes linens, china, silver wear and chair covers. I have to bring the center pieces and he will setup. So it sounds like you got a good deal.
Reply:I didnt My mom %26amp; my sister decorated it for me for free! :)
Reply:If the flowers are real, then thats a steal! Im paying over 5000 for a decorator to come decorate, tables chairs, including linens, and flowers.
Reply:Sounds like way too much. By the way, tulip is a flower, not a colour.
Reply:Tulip is a flower, not a color...but as for the money-arrangements are expensive. Are you paying her for the arragnements and decorating or just decorating. If it is just decorating, then get someone you know to do it for cheaper. Just find a friend who likes that kind of stuff and offer them a couple of hundred dollars.
Reply:My decorating for the hall was included in the overall reception site. The decorations were provided by my florist and my mom (who made most of them). A friend of mine is getting married wants to use an outside decorator for the hall and they are charging an extra fee that is outrageous.
Reply:I agree- if she supplies the flowers it's an ok price but just to decorate-- OUCH!!
Ask a family member or have friends do it for free..... I sure they would love to help.
My cater does all that for me... so included in the $10,000
Reply:How many guests are you having? If this is a small wedding, it sounds like you're overpaying, but if it's even 100 people, I think it's a reasonable price because the flowers alone could set you back at least $500 for 8 guest tables and the head table. Also, you have to figure that disposibles are going to cost at least a dollar per person for the plates, glasses, dessert plates, silverware, etc.
Congratulations!
Reply:You could always do it yourself. I had about that much for my wedding and on the day before the wedding my bridal party and I went and decorated. I got there early and set up a table how I wanted it and when everyone got there they used the table for reference. Not only was it FREE but we all had a great time too.
But If you really want to pay for her I don't think that is bad price.
The reception decorations would include 1. a centerpiece for each guest table 2. A similar but larger centerpiece for the head table; 3. white china dishes for the head table (for each setting - dinner plate, salad plate, water glass, wine glass, 2 silver forks, one silver knife and one silver spoon); 4. white linen table cloths for every table; 5. clear disposable plates for your guest; 6. clear knives, spoons, and forks for you guest (each set will be rolled in a paper napkin and tied with a tulip colored ribbon); 7. floral arrangements and greenery for the buffet table; 8. linen dinner napkins for the head table
Tulip is my color (just for reference)
How much did you pay someone to decorate your reception hall?
Sounds like a good deal of the centerpieces and head table piece are real flowers!
Not such a great deal if they are fake...
Reply:is she providing the clean-up as well? are the floral arrangements from your florist and she is arranging them or is she providing them?
I would say unless she is doing cleanup AND providing the flowers herself (no florist) she is charging a bit much, but you must take into consideration where you live as well... if you live in NY prices are alot higher than if you live in Omaha, NE - for example.
Reply:I'm not paying anyone to decorate my hall. That is what my sisters are for! lol
Seriously, though, usually the bridal party decorates the night before, or possibly the morning of the event. I'm not having a bridal party (as we're having a tiny destination wedding), but I am having a reception 2 weeks after we return. My sisters, brother and parents will be decorating the hall...which should be pretty easy since it's the weekend before Halloween and it's a costume ball. We got a bunch of cheap decorations that look awesome.
Hopefully you can find a cheap way to decorate your hall...because that lady is insane!
Reply:I'm paying $1000, that includes linens, china, silver wear and chair covers. I have to bring the center pieces and he will setup. So it sounds like you got a good deal.
Reply:I didnt My mom %26amp; my sister decorated it for me for free! :)
Reply:If the flowers are real, then thats a steal! Im paying over 5000 for a decorator to come decorate, tables chairs, including linens, and flowers.
Reply:Sounds like way too much. By the way, tulip is a flower, not a colour.
Reply:Tulip is a flower, not a color...but as for the money-arrangements are expensive. Are you paying her for the arragnements and decorating or just decorating. If it is just decorating, then get someone you know to do it for cheaper. Just find a friend who likes that kind of stuff and offer them a couple of hundred dollars.
Reply:My decorating for the hall was included in the overall reception site. The decorations were provided by my florist and my mom (who made most of them). A friend of mine is getting married wants to use an outside decorator for the hall and they are charging an extra fee that is outrageous.
Reply:I agree- if she supplies the flowers it's an ok price but just to decorate-- OUCH!!
Ask a family member or have friends do it for free..... I sure they would love to help.
My cater does all that for me... so included in the $10,000
Reply:How many guests are you having? If this is a small wedding, it sounds like you're overpaying, but if it's even 100 people, I think it's a reasonable price because the flowers alone could set you back at least $500 for 8 guest tables and the head table. Also, you have to figure that disposibles are going to cost at least a dollar per person for the plates, glasses, dessert plates, silverware, etc.
Congratulations!
Reply:You could always do it yourself. I had about that much for my wedding and on the day before the wedding my bridal party and I went and decorated. I got there early and set up a table how I wanted it and when everyone got there they used the table for reference. Not only was it FREE but we all had a great time too.
But If you really want to pay for her I don't think that is bad price.
I live in S. California and want to know when peonies are in season?
I really like peonies and would like to use them as part of my floral wedding arrangements. However I know that off season, flowers are pricier and I'm trying to estimate my budget.
I live in S. California and want to know when peonies are in season?
The California Peony (Paeonia californica) produces maroon 2" flowers in Jan.-Mar. It's native from Monterey to San Diego http://www.laspilitas.com/plants/456.htm
Most of the herbaceous Peonies need a long cold dormancy and will either do poorly or perish in a climate as warm as Oceanside in southern California. http://www.peonies.org/faq0.html
Here's a list of California Native Plants:
http://www.californiagardens.com/Lists/n...
California Peony (Paeonia californica) is just one of the natives. Mixing them in with other flowers is a good idea. Most florist get their flowers (even flowers that are grown in their own state) from other states %26amp; even from other countries with cheap labor anyway. Sometimes it's cheaper for them because they contract for huge volumes at big discounts.
Good luck %26amp; congratulations! Hope this helped.
Reply:You're welcome! I was surprised to learn that California has a native Peony. I'm glad I could help. Congratulations! Report It
Reply:I can't grow poenies here in FL, but I used to grow them in Ohio and there they grew well during the summer months, for sure June thru August.
Reply:Peony require a winter chill you won't get in SCal, even a tree peony. They bloom in late spring, so you might find them south of the equator in the fall. RScott
I live in S. California and want to know when peonies are in season?
The California Peony (Paeonia californica) produces maroon 2" flowers in Jan.-Mar. It's native from Monterey to San Diego http://www.laspilitas.com/plants/456.htm
Most of the herbaceous Peonies need a long cold dormancy and will either do poorly or perish in a climate as warm as Oceanside in southern California. http://www.peonies.org/faq0.html
Here's a list of California Native Plants:
http://www.californiagardens.com/Lists/n...
California Peony (Paeonia californica) is just one of the natives. Mixing them in with other flowers is a good idea. Most florist get their flowers (even flowers that are grown in their own state) from other states %26amp; even from other countries with cheap labor anyway. Sometimes it's cheaper for them because they contract for huge volumes at big discounts.
Good luck %26amp; congratulations! Hope this helped.
Reply:You're welcome! I was surprised to learn that California has a native Peony. I'm glad I could help. Congratulations! Report It
Reply:I can't grow poenies here in FL, but I used to grow them in Ohio and there they grew well during the summer months, for sure June thru August.
Reply:Peony require a winter chill you won't get in SCal, even a tree peony. They bloom in late spring, so you might find them south of the equator in the fall. RScott
Why can i purchase snow covered pine branches?
i would like to use them on a wreath or display in floral arrangement
Why can i purchase snow covered pine branches?
any craft shop should have these snow covered branches. otherwise, you can buy the spray snow and spray it onto the branches yourself, where you want the snow.
Reply:do you mean where???homeangardens.com
Why can i purchase snow covered pine branches?
any craft shop should have these snow covered branches. otherwise, you can buy the spray snow and spray it onto the branches yourself, where you want the snow.
Reply:do you mean where???homeangardens.com
I broke up with a boyfriend and recently he sent me a floral arrangement.I?
refused the delivery so they were sent back to him was I wrong?, I mean we are over..and I am trying to move on..he sent the flowers so was I wrong? ( I added info to my original question)
thanks to all!
I broke up with a boyfriend and recently he sent me a floral arrangement.I?
LOL! You did the right thing. I find this funny because my boyfriend told me that before we got together (which was after valentine's day last year), he gave his ex a dozen roses on v-day, even though she dropped his *** like a bad habit! lol i found it to be a little desperate, but yea, your question was relavent to that story so i wanted to reply. you did the right on thing sista
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thanks to all!
I broke up with a boyfriend and recently he sent me a floral arrangement.I?
LOL! You did the right thing. I find this funny because my boyfriend told me that before we got together (which was after valentine's day last year), he gave his ex a dozen roses on v-day, even though she dropped his *** like a bad habit! lol i found it to be a little desperate, but yea, your question was relavent to that story so i wanted to reply. you did the right on thing sista
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Los Angeles Flower District - How to order?
I heard people getting bulks of flower at the LA Flower District for cheap. I was there two weeks ago and bought some flowers to practice making bouquets for my Wedding November 08. I love the results and plan to do all the floral arrangements and bouquet for my wedding.
How do I come about ordering batches of flowers from the LA Flower District? Do I just go in the day before and grab what ever flower I want or should I meet with certain floral shops in the facility to order in advance.
Please provide answers, thanks.
Los Angeles Flower District - How to order?
Hey KK,
Go to their web site, posted below. Then go to the CONTACT US link and give them a call. They will be able to answer your questions directly. Numbers posted here too:
Los Angeles Flower District
Association Badge Program
766 Wall Street
Los Angeles, CA 90014
Mon. - Sat., 6 am to 2 pm
(213) 627-3696
Los Angeles Flower Market of
the American Florists Exchange
754 Wall Street
Los Angeles, CA 90014
Mon. - Fri., 6 am to 2 pm
(213) 622-1966
(213) 622-0796
Southern California Flower Growers, Inc.
755 Wall Street
Los Angeles, CA 90014
Mon. - Fri., 6 am to 4 pm
(213) 627-2482
info@laflowerdistrict.com - Their Email address
Reply:Just go into the Flower Market during public hours. Public hours are 6 am to noon Tuesday, thursday, Saturday or 8am to noon M,W,F. You'll have to pay the entrance fee (a whooping $1 on Saturdays or $2 any other day) and they'll stamp your hand and give you a sticker to wear to show that you paid.
Then you just wander around a purchase between the 2 warehouse buildings.
Two (okay 3) words of warning though:
-Shop around for prices before handing over money.
-Most places only take cash, so you need to have it on you, or there are ATMs
-Go early! Some places pack up around 9 or 9:30 so it is to your benefit to roll out of bed and put on your lazy day clothes to get down there.
How do I come about ordering batches of flowers from the LA Flower District? Do I just go in the day before and grab what ever flower I want or should I meet with certain floral shops in the facility to order in advance.
Please provide answers, thanks.
Los Angeles Flower District - How to order?
Hey KK,
Go to their web site, posted below. Then go to the CONTACT US link and give them a call. They will be able to answer your questions directly. Numbers posted here too:
Los Angeles Flower District
Association Badge Program
766 Wall Street
Los Angeles, CA 90014
Mon. - Sat., 6 am to 2 pm
(213) 627-3696
Los Angeles Flower Market of
the American Florists Exchange
754 Wall Street
Los Angeles, CA 90014
Mon. - Fri., 6 am to 2 pm
(213) 622-1966
(213) 622-0796
Southern California Flower Growers, Inc.
755 Wall Street
Los Angeles, CA 90014
Mon. - Fri., 6 am to 4 pm
(213) 627-2482
info@laflowerdistrict.com - Their Email address
Reply:Just go into the Flower Market during public hours. Public hours are 6 am to noon Tuesday, thursday, Saturday or 8am to noon M,W,F. You'll have to pay the entrance fee (a whooping $1 on Saturdays or $2 any other day) and they'll stamp your hand and give you a sticker to wear to show that you paid.
Then you just wander around a purchase between the 2 warehouse buildings.
Two (okay 3) words of warning though:
-Shop around for prices before handing over money.
-Most places only take cash, so you need to have it on you, or there are ATMs
-Go early! Some places pack up around 9 or 9:30 so it is to your benefit to roll out of bed and put on your lazy day clothes to get down there.
Valentines day floral arrangement..?
Hi - I would like some advice about getting flowers for this girl that I like. She is 27 years old. We have been talking and hanging out for about 3 months now. Nothing has happened yet between us. No kiss, no 'more than a hug' kind of thing yet. She is very busy and I hardly see her. She knows I'm interested in her.
I want to get her some flowers for Valentines day and I want something that lasts. I was thinking of doing a silk rose arrangement but I would like some ideas from the ladies. I don't want it too big or too small. I think too big means 'trying too hard' and hardly anything could mean just a friendship kind of thing.
So please tell me what I should get. I was thinking a single silk red rose and a teddy bear to go with it. But I don't know what else would be good. Accessories? Etc..?
Any suggestions are much appreciated!
Valentines day floral arrangement..?
thats alot of writing
Reply:I personally don't like the idea of silk flowers. I think real flowers would make a much better impression on any woman. Just get something beautiful that you can afford. If you could have them sent to her house or to her work during the day, that would be even sweeter; although delivering them yourself if you have plans will be just as nice. Good luck with this girl :)
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I want to get her some flowers for Valentines day and I want something that lasts. I was thinking of doing a silk rose arrangement but I would like some ideas from the ladies. I don't want it too big or too small. I think too big means 'trying too hard' and hardly anything could mean just a friendship kind of thing.
So please tell me what I should get. I was thinking a single silk red rose and a teddy bear to go with it. But I don't know what else would be good. Accessories? Etc..?
Any suggestions are much appreciated!
Valentines day floral arrangement..?
thats alot of writing
Reply:I personally don't like the idea of silk flowers. I think real flowers would make a much better impression on any woman. Just get something beautiful that you can afford. If you could have them sent to her house or to her work during the day, that would be even sweeter; although delivering them yourself if you have plans will be just as nice. Good luck with this girl :)
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What is a fabulous way to thank an awesome bridesmaid?
My maid of honor was incredible! I thought she would hold a bouquet for me and perhaps throw a shower, but she took being a bridesmaid to a whole new level! She threw parties, went shopping with my mother for a dress, created floral arrangements, made me breakfast on the wedding day, drove me everywhere, went to my dress fittings, anticipated my every need, coordinated details with the other bridesmaids, transported the wedding gifts, the list is so long. I'd like to thank her in a huge way. Any ideas? I have $100 I could spend. Thank you in advance!
What is a fabulous way to thank an awesome bridesmaid?
Honestly, this was the kind of MOH I was for my best friend, everyone commented on how they had wished that their MOH's were more like me. Her husband bought she and beautiful matching rings and wrote a letter that was read at her shower about what he thought our friendship was. It was really beautiful and I was so touched that they had made something that was totally about them about me as well. BUT in all honesty, nothing I recieved gift wise was worth the thank you note that I got from my best friend afterwards. It was heartfelt and genuine and full of such gratitude towards me and my husband as well.
No gift will replace a really nice letter and that will be enough for her. Remember she didnt do all that stuff for a gift at the end, she did it because it was her pleasure to help make your special day awesome.
Reply:thats all you have to spend?
cant do much with that... if it were me i would prob send her on a trip somewhere... maybe get her tix to that concert, or play or show she wanted... something that she would do for you...
seems like what she did is priceless... dont limit yourself on $100. if you can find something free, but more meaningful than money can buy, go for that instead.
Reply:I like the spa certificate idea. I also like givign people keepsake boxes with little trinketts in them.
Reply:Wow...is she for real? Just kidding :) That's wonderful! There's so much you can do, and not even have to spend money. Throw her a thank-you bbq, play all of her favorite tunes and make her favorite food. Make her a "friends" cd of all songs about friendship on it. A personalized engraved picture frame. A day outing for the two of you to a spa, a hiking trip, or a picnic...a girl's night with some chick flicks and a pizza (the last one is my answer to pretty much everything-hahaha)...use your imagination, and congrats on the wedding!
Reply:go out and buy her a few small items and put them in a designed basket with a card
Reply:Take some time and find great pictures of the 2 of you together over the years and make a small or not so small scrapbook for her. I made photo albums/mini scrapbooks for all the bridesmaids and groomsmen with just pictures from our wedding weekend and have received tons of comments on them. They all appreciated having the memories and the pictures (some candid) from our special day. Take some from all the years you have been friends and put them in a thank you book. It is has personal meaning, it's cost effective and you know that she will love it!
Reply:A spa gift certificate so she can relax
a gift certificate to her favorite store
a jewlery box with her name engraved
Reply:I agree with everyone else.... get that girl a spa gift certificate!!!!
Reply:Maybe a gift certificate to a day at a spa? Massages, pedicures, facials, etc. You two could go together.
Reply:Send her to the spa for a massage or a pedicure or something...she deserves it!
What is a fabulous way to thank an awesome bridesmaid?
Honestly, this was the kind of MOH I was for my best friend, everyone commented on how they had wished that their MOH's were more like me. Her husband bought she and beautiful matching rings and wrote a letter that was read at her shower about what he thought our friendship was. It was really beautiful and I was so touched that they had made something that was totally about them about me as well. BUT in all honesty, nothing I recieved gift wise was worth the thank you note that I got from my best friend afterwards. It was heartfelt and genuine and full of such gratitude towards me and my husband as well.
No gift will replace a really nice letter and that will be enough for her. Remember she didnt do all that stuff for a gift at the end, she did it because it was her pleasure to help make your special day awesome.
Reply:thats all you have to spend?
cant do much with that... if it were me i would prob send her on a trip somewhere... maybe get her tix to that concert, or play or show she wanted... something that she would do for you...
seems like what she did is priceless... dont limit yourself on $100. if you can find something free, but more meaningful than money can buy, go for that instead.
Reply:I like the spa certificate idea. I also like givign people keepsake boxes with little trinketts in them.
Reply:Wow...is she for real? Just kidding :) That's wonderful! There's so much you can do, and not even have to spend money. Throw her a thank-you bbq, play all of her favorite tunes and make her favorite food. Make her a "friends" cd of all songs about friendship on it. A personalized engraved picture frame. A day outing for the two of you to a spa, a hiking trip, or a picnic...a girl's night with some chick flicks and a pizza (the last one is my answer to pretty much everything-hahaha)...use your imagination, and congrats on the wedding!
Reply:go out and buy her a few small items and put them in a designed basket with a card
Reply:Take some time and find great pictures of the 2 of you together over the years and make a small or not so small scrapbook for her. I made photo albums/mini scrapbooks for all the bridesmaids and groomsmen with just pictures from our wedding weekend and have received tons of comments on them. They all appreciated having the memories and the pictures (some candid) from our special day. Take some from all the years you have been friends and put them in a thank you book. It is has personal meaning, it's cost effective and you know that she will love it!
Reply:A spa gift certificate so she can relax
a gift certificate to her favorite store
a jewlery box with her name engraved
Reply:I agree with everyone else.... get that girl a spa gift certificate!!!!
Reply:Maybe a gift certificate to a day at a spa? Massages, pedicures, facials, etc. You two could go together.
Reply:Send her to the spa for a massage or a pedicure or something...she deserves it!
Where can i get flowers delivered with a greeting card? I know Hallmark has them but any other places?
I'm looking for a floral arrangement with a greeting card to go with it to be sent to a special aunt in another town. No special reason or holiday. Other than Hallmark.com any ideas?
Where can i get flowers delivered with a greeting card? I know Hallmark has them but any other places?
ftd.com will add a full sized greeting card to an order for $3.50.
Reply:a few options - www.proflowers.com
www.kabloom.com
www.1800flowers.com
They all have cards and flowers.
Reply:try the grocery store if they have a floral area sometimes their cheaper you never know.
Reply:look in your local phone directory (look in the yellow pages) and look for a floweriest near you. there will most likly be one near by that will dieliver. then you can either see if they have cards at the store or you can bring one of your choice in and they will dieliver it with the flowers.
good luck.
Where can i get flowers delivered with a greeting card? I know Hallmark has them but any other places?
ftd.com will add a full sized greeting card to an order for $3.50.
Reply:a few options - www.proflowers.com
www.kabloom.com
www.1800flowers.com
They all have cards and flowers.
Reply:try the grocery store if they have a floral area sometimes their cheaper you never know.
Reply:look in your local phone directory (look in the yellow pages) and look for a floweriest near you. there will most likly be one near by that will dieliver. then you can either see if they have cards at the store or you can bring one of your choice in and they will dieliver it with the flowers.
good luck.
Starting pussy willows in floral foam? Anyone heard of or tried that?
I recieved a flower arrangement with pussy willows in it a couple of weeks ago.
After the flowers died, I went to throw out the arrangement and the pussywillows had sprouted leaves!
When I pulled the branches from the foam, there were small white roots running through the foam.
My question is, if I tried to do this ON PURPOSE next year, would it work again, and what would I need to add to the water that the foam block is soaked in?
Starting pussy willows in floral foam? Anyone heard of or tried that?
You can simply start pussy willows in a jar of water. Just let them sit there until they sprout(give fresh water every few days) then plant them in some potting soil in a container. They sprout easily.
I wouldn't leave them in the foam.
I have a huge pussy willow tree and I put some in a vase with just water in they all sprouted.
You can dry pussy willlows out and they are good in dry arrangements.
Reply:Pussy willows can just be placed in water and they will root. It is one of the easier plants to root. They are ready for planting when roots reach a couple of inches long. I rooted a few this spring, stuck them in the ground, haven't had to tend to them since. They are extremely easy to grow and you can cut them back each season if you like and they will return more full each year.
After the flowers died, I went to throw out the arrangement and the pussywillows had sprouted leaves!
When I pulled the branches from the foam, there were small white roots running through the foam.
My question is, if I tried to do this ON PURPOSE next year, would it work again, and what would I need to add to the water that the foam block is soaked in?
Starting pussy willows in floral foam? Anyone heard of or tried that?
You can simply start pussy willows in a jar of water. Just let them sit there until they sprout(give fresh water every few days) then plant them in some potting soil in a container. They sprout easily.
I wouldn't leave them in the foam.
I have a huge pussy willow tree and I put some in a vase with just water in they all sprouted.
You can dry pussy willlows out and they are good in dry arrangements.
Reply:Pussy willows can just be placed in water and they will root. It is one of the easier plants to root. They are ready for planting when roots reach a couple of inches long. I rooted a few this spring, stuck them in the ground, haven't had to tend to them since. They are extremely easy to grow and you can cut them back each season if you like and they will return more full each year.
I am a crafter, where can I sell my crafts???
I am wondering if anyone knows where I can sell my crafts. I would rather do it through a store and not off the internet. I make many different items such as country/primitve, floral arrangements, candy/lolipop bouqets, wood items and sewn items. If there are any stores in Massachusetts are looking for crafters/vendors could you please let me know? Thank you!
I am a crafter, where can I sell my crafts???
You could cut out the middle person and sell them exclusively through craft fairs and flea markets. Do a google search for each.
Reply:I know alot of people who travel around the country and sell thier crafts and fairs and flea markets. Try traveling, I bet it is lots of fun and you can get lots of money along the way also. If you cant travel around the US try your own state.
Reply:Well, you could set up some kind of stand. Or you could do it kind of like a garage sale. But make up a name for it. Kind of like a store would have a name. Around here we have an Arts and Crafts fair. That's where people sell their crafts around here.
Reply:ebay, craft fairs, local charity bazaars and craft fairs, holiday gatherings, parades, flea markets
Reply:Keep looking for a place, but sometimes local family restaurants and eateries will display them and sell them for you.Try school craft sales,school mother's love your crafts. Best of luck to you.
Reply:go to small shops .flower/gift, show them your product and they may consider selling for u on a %....
put an ad in the paper and one weekend display your goodies in your garage and take orders...word of mouth is the best selling tool..
Reply:Start with your local flea markets for exposure if you haven't already. Merchants may pick up your products and want to talk to you. Good luck.
Reply:I tried putting my crafts in a hobby store %26amp; they didn't sell. I put items in a consignment shop, %26amp; it burned down, so I lost everything! Maybe you should go to the small floral shops %26amp; see if you can put some items in their shops.
Reply:ebay - flea markets - garage sales
Reply:check for local flea markets, local consignment stores or boutiques. Also placing ads in the local "pennysaver" magazine and even ads in the supermarkets, libraries and community bulletin boards.
Reply:Look for Craft Shows %26amp; Fairs. Also, try selling them on consignment out of someone else's shop. I have done well with my artwork at Craft Shows.
Reply:Rent a booth at a craft fair. They are usually around $50 for a weekend and if its a big fair and it costs more you can split it with another crafter.
Reply:send a sample and brochure of your products to small stores, like flower stores and the like. they may take a liking to your expertise.
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I am a crafter, where can I sell my crafts???
You could cut out the middle person and sell them exclusively through craft fairs and flea markets. Do a google search for each.
Reply:I know alot of people who travel around the country and sell thier crafts and fairs and flea markets. Try traveling, I bet it is lots of fun and you can get lots of money along the way also. If you cant travel around the US try your own state.
Reply:Well, you could set up some kind of stand. Or you could do it kind of like a garage sale. But make up a name for it. Kind of like a store would have a name. Around here we have an Arts and Crafts fair. That's where people sell their crafts around here.
Reply:ebay, craft fairs, local charity bazaars and craft fairs, holiday gatherings, parades, flea markets
Reply:Keep looking for a place, but sometimes local family restaurants and eateries will display them and sell them for you.Try school craft sales,school mother's love your crafts. Best of luck to you.
Reply:go to small shops .flower/gift, show them your product and they may consider selling for u on a %....
put an ad in the paper and one weekend display your goodies in your garage and take orders...word of mouth is the best selling tool..
Reply:Start with your local flea markets for exposure if you haven't already. Merchants may pick up your products and want to talk to you. Good luck.
Reply:I tried putting my crafts in a hobby store %26amp; they didn't sell. I put items in a consignment shop, %26amp; it burned down, so I lost everything! Maybe you should go to the small floral shops %26amp; see if you can put some items in their shops.
Reply:ebay - flea markets - garage sales
Reply:check for local flea markets, local consignment stores or boutiques. Also placing ads in the local "pennysaver" magazine and even ads in the supermarkets, libraries and community bulletin boards.
Reply:Look for Craft Shows %26amp; Fairs. Also, try selling them on consignment out of someone else's shop. I have done well with my artwork at Craft Shows.
Reply:Rent a booth at a craft fair. They are usually around $50 for a weekend and if its a big fair and it costs more you can split it with another crafter.
Reply:send a sample and brochure of your products to small stores, like flower stores and the like. they may take a liking to your expertise.
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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?
Electrolytic Cleaning Solution:
Ingredients:
¼ cup baking soda
¼ cup salt
¼ cup liquid dish soap
½ gallon of water
Equipment:
Large pot
Aluminum foil
Plastic spoon
Stove top
colander or strainer
towel
Take a large pot, such as a spaghetti pot, and completly line the inside with aluminum foil. Pour all of the ingredients into the pot and stir with your plastic spoon. Collect the sterling silver jewelry you want to clean, and count each item so you know the total number you put into the pot. Place them into the solution and spread them out on the bottom of the pot so they don't touch each other. Bring this to a low boil for a few minutes. Then turn off the burner and let it sit for another couple of minutes. Then using the colander or strainer, pour out the solution. Rinse well with cold water making sure that all salt is rinsed off your silver. (Salt will eventually corrode metal.) Count your items as you place them on a towel to dry. Make sure you’ve accounted for all your jewelry before you throw away the aluminum. It will be dirty because the oxides on your jewelry were transferred to it. Your sterling silver jewelry should now look like new.
Super Cleaner
In an eight ounce container (pickle jars work well), combine one inch of cleaning detergent (Top Job or Mr. Clean), one inch of dish washing liquid, and one inch of ammonia. Fill the rest of the container with water. Shake well. Use your microwave to heat up solution slightly or put in an old pot (you don’t use for food) and simmer on stove top. Place jewelry (silver or gold) into solution and let sit for about ten minutes. Remove from solution and rinse with water. That’s it.
Both these cleaner work well. For silver, I prefer the first recipe since it uses ingredients most people have around the house, and it’s not as toxic as the second recipe so it’s safer if you have children or animals around your house. The Super Cleaner can also be used for cleaning your jewelry projects in between buffing compounds so your polishing wheels don’t get contaminated or caked up.
Reply:Use methyl ethyl ketone to get rid of the acrylic. It will do the job well but be aware about its nasty properties.
Its fumes are very toxic and its liquid can be absorbed through the skin. Use it outdoors only for good ventilation and wear good rubber/plastic gloves to keep it off your hands.
Is there any way to remove hardened acrylic water from sterling silver chain?
Electrolytic Cleaning Solution:
Ingredients:
¼ cup baking soda
¼ cup salt
¼ cup liquid dish soap
½ gallon of water
Equipment:
Large pot
Aluminum foil
Plastic spoon
Stove top
colander or strainer
towel
Take a large pot, such as a spaghetti pot, and completly line the inside with aluminum foil. Pour all of the ingredients into the pot and stir with your plastic spoon. Collect the sterling silver jewelry you want to clean, and count each item so you know the total number you put into the pot. Place them into the solution and spread them out on the bottom of the pot so they don't touch each other. Bring this to a low boil for a few minutes. Then turn off the burner and let it sit for another couple of minutes. Then using the colander or strainer, pour out the solution. Rinse well with cold water making sure that all salt is rinsed off your silver. (Salt will eventually corrode metal.) Count your items as you place them on a towel to dry. Make sure you’ve accounted for all your jewelry before you throw away the aluminum. It will be dirty because the oxides on your jewelry were transferred to it. Your sterling silver jewelry should now look like new.
Super Cleaner
In an eight ounce container (pickle jars work well), combine one inch of cleaning detergent (Top Job or Mr. Clean), one inch of dish washing liquid, and one inch of ammonia. Fill the rest of the container with water. Shake well. Use your microwave to heat up solution slightly or put in an old pot (you don’t use for food) and simmer on stove top. Place jewelry (silver or gold) into solution and let sit for about ten minutes. Remove from solution and rinse with water. That’s it.
Both these cleaner work well. For silver, I prefer the first recipe since it uses ingredients most people have around the house, and it’s not as toxic as the second recipe so it’s safer if you have children or animals around your house. The Super Cleaner can also be used for cleaning your jewelry projects in between buffing compounds so your polishing wheels don’t get contaminated or caked up.
Reply:Use methyl ethyl ketone to get rid of the acrylic. It will do the job well but be aware about its nasty properties.
Its fumes are very toxic and its liquid can be absorbed through the skin. Use it outdoors only for good ventilation and wear good rubber/plastic gloves to keep it off your hands.
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