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"When bright flowers bloom
Parchment crumbles, my words fade
The pen has dropped ..." - Morpheus
Showing posts with label Floral Arrangements. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Floral Arrangements. Show all posts
Designer Craft Connection - Bright Floral Decor
Make sure you hop forward by clicking on the DCC logo in the column on the right or go directly to the next Designer, here. Have fun!
"When bright flowers bloom
Parchment crumbles, my words fade
The pen has dropped ..." - Morpheus
Mother's Day Centerpiece - Designer Crafts Blog Connection Blog Hop
I don't drink coffee myself and don't have a set like this but wouldn't a vintage coffee set make a great centerpiece for Mother's Day? This one was part of a display at the Chicago Flower and Garden Show recently.
The theme for posting crafts this month at the Designer Crafts Connection group is "Fun and Easy Mother's Day gifts". Most of the designers are focusing on jewelry. Since that's not something I craft I decided to share this simple floral arrangement. A tray, lined with a vintage doily and acrylic gems, creates the perfect base to showcase a few perfect roses for your perfect Mom!
As for the jewelry part, here's a jewel of a quote.
Who can find a virtuous woman? She is far more precious than jewels...
Strength and honor are her clothing, and she can laugh at the time to come.
She opens her mouth with wisdom, and loving instruction is on her tongue.
She watches over the activities of her household and is never idle.
Her sons rise up and call her blessed.
He husband also praises her:
Many women are capable, but you surpass them all!
Charm is deceptive and beauty is fleeting, but a woman who fears the Lord will be praised. ~ Proverbs 31:10, 25-30
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Amaryllis and Success - Flower Meanings
I think that Amaryllis is my favorite Christmas flower. I used to grow a few every year and really need to get back to doing that for myself.
There are many symbolic meanings for the Amaryllis. The one that I choose this month is: "Symbolic of success won after a struggle. These were often given in recognition of a job well done – particularly in scholastics, writing, and artistic endeavors." (source - http://www.whats-your-sign.com/flowers-and-meanings.html)
I think I'll buy one today. I deserve it. (that was a rare pat on the back) And my friend needs one too. For encouraging me and not giving up on me. Thanks Kelly. You deserve one for your own success as well!
My personal success list for 2011 includes:
- I am happy to be enjoying art and creativity again after one of those struggles that artists go through sometimes. I've submitted some great classes for conventions and look forward to sharing my love of botanical and inspirational art again next year.
- I had the opportunity to look back through 30 years of my sketches and completed artwork last week. Wow...there is so much!
- My "one pound a week" is finally starting to show!
The Amaryllis is the perfect flower to celebrate my success! I hope that you are ending this year with your own "job well done"!
"But as for you, be strong and do not give up, for your work will be rewarded." 2 Chronicles 15:7
There are many symbolic meanings for the Amaryllis. The one that I choose this month is: "Symbolic of success won after a struggle. These were often given in recognition of a job well done – particularly in scholastics, writing, and artistic endeavors." (source - http://www.whats-your-sign.com/flowers-and-meanings.html)
I think I'll buy one today. I deserve it. (that was a rare pat on the back) And my friend needs one too. For encouraging me and not giving up on me. Thanks Kelly. You deserve one for your own success as well!
My personal success list for 2011 includes:
- I am happy to be enjoying art and creativity again after one of those struggles that artists go through sometimes. I've submitted some great classes for conventions and look forward to sharing my love of botanical and inspirational art again next year.
- I had the opportunity to look back through 30 years of my sketches and completed artwork last week. Wow...there is so much!
- My "one pound a week" is finally starting to show!
The Amaryllis is the perfect flower to celebrate my success! I hope that you are ending this year with your own "job well done"!
"But as for you, be strong and do not give up, for your work will be rewarded." 2 Chronicles 15:7
Pumpkins are not just for Jack O Lanterns
Happy Halloween!
Did you know that you can decorate a pumpkin with flowers by poking holes in the sides and sticking the stems in?
These would make a lovely Thanksgiving centerpiece as well. I wonder how this would work with those artificial pumpkins from the craft store and silk flowers? I'm sure the pumpkins will be on sale tomorrow!
Earth’s crammed with heaven, And every common bush afire with God; And only he who sees takes off his shoes; The rest sit round it and pluck blackberries. – Elizabeth Barrett Browning
Did you know that you can decorate a pumpkin with flowers by poking holes in the sides and sticking the stems in?
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| Mumkin Pumpkins - Flower Shop Network |
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| 5 Easy Ways to Decorate Pumpkins - Southern Living Magazine |
Earth’s crammed with heaven, And every common bush afire with God; And only he who sees takes off his shoes; The rest sit round it and pluck blackberries. – Elizabeth Barrett Browning
How long does a Sunflower Centerpiece last?
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| Sunflower Centerpiece |
I picked up this small bunch of Sunflowers at the Farmers Market over the weekend. So cute, just trimmed the flowers and placed them in a vintage blue Ball jar! I did add a loose rubber band around the stems, near the top, to hold them together.
The Bunny likes it too. I think I'll paint this grouping some day.
So... back to the question in the title of this post. Just how long does a Sunflower Centerpiece last?
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| "I didn't do it!" |
Flowers whisper "Beauty!" to the world, even as they fade, wilt, fall.
~Dr. SunWolf
September Flower of the Month - Aster
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Asteraceae -anythingwithplants.com |
The Aster symbolizes afterthought, daintiness and love of variety. In China they symbolize fidelity. They are also called Star flowers or Frost flowers (probably because they are one of the last to bloom before the autumn frosts).
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| Kim Willis - life123.com |
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| Beautiful in an Autumn bouquet |
"A late summer garden has a tranquility found no other time of the year." - William Longgood
Baptism Decor using Photos and Clip Art.
I'm a member of the Designer Crafts Connection Blog group and we post projects on the First Monday of each month. Click the 365 Days of Crafts Logo on the right to see all the creative ideas that we have to share. To celebrate we also have a giveaway! Read through to the end of the post for information on how to enter.
The theme for the month of September is parties, baby showers, wedding showers, etc., basically anything to do with decorating for a celebration. I chose to share the quick and easy decorations that I made for my nephew, Cash, at his Baptism party. This was a picnic and the decor was casual but I still wanted it to be special for Cash and his family.
I used the same card stock to make the cupcake toppers. Again, I used Glue Dots to attach the images. This time I glued them to lollipops after trimming the excess cellophane around the candy. So cute! I wish my cupcakes were as tasty as they were beautiful. I tried to be creative with the recipe and they turned out to be more like heavy brownies than light and fluffy cake. Lesson learned ! Test and Taste before you serve dessert to a large group of people!
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Gladiola Centerpieces
Continuing with my August Flower of the Month post.
After I purchased my Gladiolus from the Farmer's Market I arranged them in a huge vase.
Did I remember to take a picture? No... sorry. Here's a photo, from ftd.com,except mine were all a soft peach color.
Loved it - Enjoyed it while it lasted- but I know that you can do so much more with Gladiolus. I've used the single flowers before. Most of the time I float them in a shallow bowl. I took a trip around the internet today and found a few great ideas to share.
In this arrangement the Gladiola leaves were left on and large leaves were added around the base for a nice full look.
The addition of Gerbera Daisies around the base really updates the look.
You've probably seen orchid submerged in a tall vase of water. Gladiolus are just as beautiful but cost less. You'll need to wire the stems to putty on the bottom of the vase so they don't float.
Since the flowers are so beautiful you can use them individually in small arrangements. Love this DIY project for decorating the vases with printed papers.
And finally; this pretty red and white arrangement. Just fill vases with fresh cranberries and water and tuck in single white Glads. A beautiful look for your holiday table or contemporary dining room.
Bread feeds the body, indeed, but flowers feed also the soul. ~The Koran
After I purchased my Gladiolus from the Farmer's Market I arranged them in a huge vase.
Did I remember to take a picture? No... sorry. Here's a photo, from ftd.com,except mine were all a soft peach color.
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| White Gladiolus in a Glass Vase - Traditional arrangement |
In this arrangement the Gladiola leaves were left on and large leaves were added around the base for a nice full look.
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| www.weddings.theknot.com |
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| www.laosflower.com |
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| www.mocharosedesigns.blogspot.com |
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| www.oncewed.com |
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| www.tothegathering.blogspot.com |
4th of July Flowers
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| Sunrise Seeds American Flag Mix - Botanical Interest |
Here are a few other ideas for Red, White and Blue Centerpieces. Click on the photo for more information.
Freedom has its life in the hearts, the actions, the spirit of men and so it must be daily earned and refreshed - else like a flower cut from its life-giving roots, it will wither and die. ~Dwight D. Eisenhower
Happy Easter - Spring Planter Box Centerpiece
I hope you have a blessed Easter Day. We are lucky to be spending it again with family and realize what a treasure that is. No completely decked out tablescape this year but I did create a centerpiece that I thought you'd like to see. It's been a while since I've dabbled in floral arranging but am pretty happy with how this turned out.
The arrangement was inspired by the tablescape that I fell in love with at the International Housewares Show last month featuring Paula Deen's new dinnerware by Meyer. You can see a picture of it on her facebook page.
After finding a bargain on a flat of tulip plants ($4.00 at Lowes) and Hydrangea bushes (Michaels - 60% off) I was good to go! Spring is my favorite time of year and the "New Life" theme worked out pretty well.
Dinner will be served buffet style with disposable dinnerware. We've all been going through some crazy, busy times around here and decided that easy cleanup would be the way to go for a change. (After my concerns about using disposable products I was reminded that they will be recycled) I found these at Party City. We'll use my stainless flatware instead of plastic and I chose the hand towels instead of napkins because of the way they are folded and the size is just a bit larger. We'll alternate napkins and plates to make it easy for guests to pick them up in the buffet line.
Here's a link to last year's tablescape. Enjoy!
From my house to yours: Happy Easter, Happy Spring, Happy Life!
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| Easter 2011 Tulip and Hydrangea Planter box centerpiece - Cindy Rippe |
The arrangement was inspired by the tablescape that I fell in love with at the International Housewares Show last month featuring Paula Deen's new dinnerware by Meyer. You can see a picture of it on her facebook page.
After finding a bargain on a flat of tulip plants ($4.00 at Lowes) and Hydrangea bushes (Michaels - 60% off) I was good to go! Spring is my favorite time of year and the "New Life" theme worked out pretty well.
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| Afternoon Shadows on the centerpiece - Cindy Rippe |
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| Pretty Paisley Napkins and Leaf Green Plates from Party City - Cindy Rippe |
From my house to yours: Happy Easter, Happy Spring, Happy Life!
Take some time to visit these cute blogs too please.
Maui Wedding - Easy Centerpiece - Designer Crafts Connection
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| Wedding Cake with Orchids for Julie and Joe's Wedding in Maui |
We traveled to Maui for my niece Julie's wedding. After we arrived she asked if I could help her create some centerpieces with the box of orchids she was getting as part of her wedding package. She wanted candlelight for the outdoor reception.
The glass vases, found in the floral department at the grocery store, were a bargain and would work out great!
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| Tucking orchids under ribbon. |
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| Happy to be crafting on the beach! |
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| Lee patiently helping me with a project once again! |
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| GE Tap Light |
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| Finished Orchid Centerpiece. Can you see the Tap Light? |
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| The Happy couple, Julie and Joe. |
The Tap Light gave a warm glow after dark and the batteries lasted all evening. Julie gave the vases to family members the next day as Wedding keepsakes. Yes, I carried mine home on the plane and still use it often!
And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is LOVE. 1 Corinthians 13:13
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The world is but a canvas to the imagination.
-- Henry David Thoreau
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