How To Design With Silk Flowers – Floral Mechanics Series: Prepare A Foam Tile
Thursday, June 24th, 2010
Ready to design a silk floral arrangement? You have the flowers, but how do you make sure your materials stay together well? As part of her Floral Mechanics Series, Dana Plazyk of http://www.flowers-by-design.com shows you how make a foam tile, which is a perfect start for making cabinet toppers florals or shelf plants. View materials needed for this project at http://www.flowers-by-design.com/MaterialsListTileWithFoam.html
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Dana Plazyk of http://www.flowers-by-design.com picked roses, hydrangeas and gerbera daisies from her silk flower garden to make a beautiful bouquet. Dana uses mostly real touch roses that not only look, but also feel real. Easy to make, this floral arrangement only requires flowers, cable ties and pliers. Materials used for this project are featured at http://www.flowers-by-design.com/MaterialsListRoseBouquet.html
If you’ve worked with silks you know that sometimes stems are hard to cut. In this video, Dana Plazyk of http://www.flowers-by-design.com shows you some simple techniques and special tools to get the job done! Featured is Flowers By Design’s Silk Stem Cutter tm. Details at http://www.flowers-by-design.com/shop/product1136.html
Is your entertainment unit missing something? Dana Plazyk of http://www.flowers-by-design.com gives you step-by-step instructions on how to make a shelf greenery tile to showcase your mementos or how to create a cabinet topper that will complete your kitchen decor. A materials list is available at http://www.flowers-by-design.com/MaterialsListGreeneryTopper.html
Outdoor planters and urns can be a majestic accent to a front door setting. What you put in them could be crucial. Dana Plazyk of http://www.flowers-by-design.com shows you how to make a beatiful outdoor planter that will require zero maintenance. Here is an example of materials used: http://www.flowers-by-design.com/MaterialsListOutdoorPlanter.html
Windowboxes are the perfect accent to dress up windows, fences or deck and porch railings and artificial flowers are just the answer to fill them. Dana Plazyk of http://www.flowers-by-design.com shows you how to design a layered-look that is sure to impress all passers-by. See a materials list at http://www.flowers-by-design.com/MaterialsListLayeredWindowboxFloral.html
Centerpieces will add the final touch to any decor. In this 3-part series, Dana Plazyk of http://www.flowers-by-design.com shows you step-by-step instructions on how to make a centerpiece for a table using artificial flowers. part 3, Dana puts the final touches in this lovely centerpiece arrangement. Watch all three parts to learn how to make a magnificent table centerpiece. A list of materials used is available at http://www.flowers-by-design.com/MaterialsListTraditionalCenterpiece.html – Part 1: http://budurl.com/kssy – Part 2: http://budurl.com/u4xt
When designing with silk flowers it’s best to know the basics. Dana Plazyk of http://www.flowers-by-design.com gives you ten excellent tips you should know before starting on your floral design. Here are some of the materials used: http://www.flowers-by-design.com/MaterialsList10QuickTipsForDesigningWithSilkFlowers.html
Dana Plazyk of http://www.flowers-by-design.com shows you how you can make a spring topiary in no time! Just follow the simple instructions to create a delightful Easter centerpiece! Materials used are listed at http://www.flowers-by-design.com/MaterialsListSpringTopiary.html
Centerpieces will add the final touch to any decor. In this 3-part series, Dana Plazyk of http://www.flowers-by-design.com shows you step-by-step instructions on how to make a centerpiece for a table using silk flowers. In part two, Dana shows you how to place flowers relative to their size and color and why you should start with a fabric swatch. For a list of materials used please visit http://www.flowers-by-design.com/MaterialsListTraditionalCenterpiece.html – Part 1: http://budurl.com/kssy – Part 3: http://budurl.com/mjqj