Dried Floral Arrangements
Figure E--Wrap dried wheat and straw bouquets with floral tape. Cover the tape with raffia, then wrap with a 20-gauge wire. Crisscross these bouquets on top of the basket. The best way to dry these bunches is to hang ... [... more]
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Decorating With Art
To accent a tray or other decorative item, place a flower arrangement in front of it that echoes its colors. On a tray, for example, use large foliage such as lemon leaf to hide the edges, and full, stiff-stemmed ... [... more]
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Uses For Dried Flowers
To signal a casual dinner party, make a unique and welcoming flower arrangement . Fasten a rubber band tightly around dried flowers. Wrap them in brown kraft paper and tie with twine. Hang from a door, use as ... [... more]
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Vacation Plant Watering
Water plants when on vacation by placing a bowl of water near the potted plant . Tuck thick cotton cord or a strip of cotton fabric into the bowl and the soil. In time, the cord/fabric will absorb water and carry it ... [... more]
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Pulp Tile Window
Space the tiles one-quarter to one-half inch apart when gluing them down. ... [... more]
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Valentine Topiaries
Fill a small two- to three inch waterproof container with soaked floral foam. Cut the foam to meet the top it. ... [... more]
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Pineapple Look-Alikes
Cut the stems of the carnations and insert at an angle. If the carnation bud is tight, simply pinch the green casing around the flower (the callus) and fluff the petals open. It takes approximately 25 carnations to ... [... more]
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Silk Flower Decor
Melissa Howes-Vitek, former projects assistant for Country Sampler's Decorating Ideas magazine shows how to use silk flowers in your decorating. The segment includes making a unique throw rug and an artsy lampshade ... [... more]
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Garden Urns
Tie a tassel around a charming but broken urn and use it to hold a large candle (figure B). The inherent beauty is highlighted and the crack isn't a problem any longer. ... [... more]
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Tip Of The Day
When you're cutting flower stems from a branch, you can break the stem off but be sure to cut it with a sharp knife or floral scissors. This will give the stem a clean cut and allow the flower to drink up the water. ... [... more]
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Using Greenery
Soak two large foam blocks in water and place upright in the bag. Lay the bag down with the holes up and start inserting large pieces of greenery through the holes and into the foam. Start on the ends and work your ... [... more]
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Indoor English Garden
Use ribbon as a napkin ring and instead of finishing it with a bow, place blown-glass posy pins (small vases) in center of ribbon ring. Add fresh flowers that coordinate with the table decor. ... [... more]
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