TIPical Mary Ellen : Episode TIP-549 -- More Projects »
Plants such as ivy, philodendron and even small cherry tomato plants grow nicely in a living wreath. Floral designer Ardith Beveridge shows how to make a wreath that incorporates live plants. Materials needed include a wreath ring, sheet moss, ... [... more]
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Glass Vase Makeovers
Make plain glass vases extraordinary with a variety of treatments. Liquid Rainbow Paints (Root Beer Brown, Christmas Red, Gray, White Chocolate) Liquid Rainbow Paints (White Chocolate, Gold Pearl , White Pearl, Crystal Glitter, Snowflake ... [... more]
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Tabletop Garden
Bring plants inside and off the floor by putting them in an old painted and stamped drawer on table legs. 2. Cut four small wood blocks and attach a leg bracket to each. Screw blocks to the bottom four corners of the drawer from the inside. 4. ... [... more]
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Dried Flower Container
A paper bag tied with raffia makes a quick, inexpensive container for dried flowers. Shari Hiller demonstrates how to make a quick and easy container for a dried arrangement. Pick out some dried arrangements already assembled in pleasing ... [... more]
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Decorative Plant Grouping
Plant expert Lark Foster shares how to create beautiful indoor plant arrangements: Create an arrangement for the foyer by lining a sturdy wicker basket with clear vinyl and placing the plants directly inside (keep the plants in their plastic ... [... more]
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Smart Solutions : Episode SSL-819 -- More Projects »
Floral expert Dia Collins explains how to use orchids and ribbon to fashion hair corsages. Start with a comb and attach a fresh flower with a piece of narrow ribbon. Wrap the ribbon around the end of the comb several times to attach securely. ... [... more]
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Tip for Droopy Flowers
When rosebuds or other flowers start to droop, insert a florist wire into the bud. Carefully push the end of the wire up through the bottom of the bud. Then twist the remaining wire down around the stem to keep the flower standing ... [... more]
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Decorating with Plants
This kitchen is bathed in natural light and decorated with live plants. Photo courtesy of Michael Mundy, Scripps Howard News Service. Plants have a way of warming up an interior. They give the place a finished look, a welcome feeling and an ... [... more]
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Decorating With Nature
To showcase a colorful collection of leaves, feathers or ferns create a nature table. Lay the clear plastic on top of the tablecloth. You can use tape to hold the plastic in place. Using the design and items you've chosen to display, lay the ... [... more]
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Flowering Frames
Creativity expert Andrew Rakos describes various ways to beautify an ordinary frame with dried flowers. Attach plastic, silk or dried flowers to frames, boxes or books with a glue gun to create a unique gift. Attach fresh flowers with a glue gun ... [... more]
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Decorative Spring Wreath
Twist the wire on plant stakes to make place cards, napkin rings and to decorate a living wreath. Loosely wrap metal garland around wreath and secure by poking the ends into it. Wire and glue trellis to wreath on lower left. Glue and wire nest to ... [... more]
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Kitchen Topiaries
Topiary forms like these are available at garden centers and craft stores. Ivy topiaries do not need much water. Overwatering could cause root rot and it will then die very quickly. Learn how much the topiary weighs when full of water as this is ... [... more]
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