The card stock used is a celery card stock that is 2 by 7 and 3/4. You then fold the ends of the card 2 inches into the card on both sides. So now it should look like two 2 inch squares on the ends that are folded and then a rectangle in the middle. The designer paper used measures 3 and a 1/4 by 1 and 7/8 inches. To make the decoration on top you use the paper punch that punches a 1 and 1/4 inch circle in the paper and then you use the scallop punch around the area of that same punched out h...
Gridlock is a good thing when it comes to flower arranging! Flower phenom Jill Slater demonstrates how making a grid by crossing flower stems locks an arrangement into place beautifully and effortlessly.
Drying a bouquet of flowers is an inexpensive way to give an elegant gift from nature or to make your home more beautiful. You can pick the flowers in spring and then press the blooms in a journal, or save the leaves and petals in a potpourri jar.
The art of floral arrangement is a fun and valuable skill. Dana Plazyk of Flowers by Design lends useful tips and tricks on making simple flower arrangements.
If you've worked with silks, you know that sometimes stems are hard to cut. In this video tutorial, Dana Plazyk of Flowers by Design shows you some simple techniques and special tools to get the job done! See how to design and cut silk flower stems for floral arrangements.
The art of floral arrangement is a fun and valuable skill. Dana Plazyk lends useful tips and tricks on making simple flower arrangements.
The art of floral arrangement is a fun & valuable skill. Dana Plazyk lends useful tips and tricks on making simple flower arrangements. Decorate your door with a beautiful flower spray. Use silk flowers to create an inviting bouquet that will have your guests "ooh" and "ahh."
Your store bought flowers never looked so good. Watch this video tutorial from Better TV to learn how to put the perfect touch on flower arrangements from a celebrity florist.
Learn how to arrange a beautiful bouquet of flowers, except the flowers are made of leaves!
Tired of spending money on short-lived fresh flowers? Floral Guru Jill Slater has oodles of helpful hints on conditioning fresh-cut flowers to keep them beautiful for days—even weeks—longer.
In this Arts & Crafts video tutorial you will learn how to use markers & water to create a watercolor stamp look. You can use rubber and acrylic stamp for this. You will need water based markers, minimister and card stock. Select you stamp and color it with markers as you would do in a painting. For example, you can color the leaves green and flowers red. You can also apply different shades. Then spray water with the minimister and stamp the image. Just stamp and lift, don't keep it too long ...
The art of floral arrangement is a fun and valuable skill. Dana Plazyk of Flowers by Design lends useful tips and tricks on making simple flower arrangements. See how to make a silk flower pomander ball.
The art of floral arrangement is a fun and valuable skill. Dana Plazyk of Flowers by Design lends useful tips and tricks on making simple flower arrangements.
Forget about buying a garden fountain. You can make a DIY one for your garden. You can even make a small on for a tabletop! You just need to get the right pump for the job. The base of you fountain just needs to be big enough to completely submerge the pump under water. Watch to learn the rest, which involves flower pots and cobble stones.
This is an easy craft, though it does take some time. Start with a soft ball of florist foam, and then attach balsam boughs. Keep it watered, and it will last for several months in your house. Add ribbons and flowers for decoration!
Is your favorite garden pot or planter just not draining water properly? This gardening tip shows you how to add an extra drainage hole to your container with a drill and nail. Now your plants and flowers will really thrive!
Looking to add specimens to your paper garden? Make a bell-shaped paper flower with origami, the traditional Japanese art of paper folding. This free origami video lesson presents complete instructions for making your own paper flowers from a sheet of folded paper. For more information, and to get started making colorful, cone-shaped paper flowers yourself, take a look!
Looking to add a rare and exotic specimen to your paper garden? Make a 3D origami lotus flower with origami, the traditional Japanese folk art of paper folding. This free origami video lesson presents complete instructions on how to make your own lotus flowers from 6 4x7" sheets of folded paper. For more information, and to get started making lotus flowers yourself, take a look!
In this how to video, you will learn how to grow pumpkins. First, you must pick an area with plenty of sunshine to place your seeds in. Make sure there is enough room for vine and pumpkin growth, and that the area will not freeze. Build a mound of dirt about three fit in diameter with compost and soil. Next, plant two seeds per mound. Plant them in the middle about 8 inches apart. Cover the seeds with an inch of soil. Give them plenty of water once you have planted them. The pumpkin vines gro...
Find out how mouthwash can multitask for you. Use that mouthwash for more than bad breath. Uses include: clean cuts and burns, tone your face, make your own hand sanitizer, banish dandruff, extend flower life, sanitize your toilet, neutralize smelly hands, and prevent underarm odor.
The myzo is a real unique drink, both sweet and spicy. You will need lemon, elder flower cordial, water, vanilla vodka, and chili. Watch this video mixology tutorial and learn how to make a myzo martini cocktail.
The art of floral arrangement is a fun and valuable skill. Dana Plazyk of Flowers by Design lends useful tips and tricks on making simple flower arrangements.
Peonies are a flower evocative of the freshness and exuberance of spring, with bouncy, silky leaves, buoyant hues, and a bright yellow center/stamen.
This video is about how to make flowers from recycled dryer sheets. Since the dryer sheets have already passed through the dryer it will be wrinkled but it does not matter. Cut the dryer sheets into strips 1 inch wide approximately and need not be uniform. Take a button and place the edges of the3 strips in such a way that it takes the shape of the flower and the other edge collects at the button holes. You may color the dryer sheets with dye like Ranger perfect pal mixed with water and spray...
This helpful tutorial video demonstrates how to properly cut and clean an artichoke before cooking it. Learn how to do it quickly and easily with minimal fuss. The video covers both the flower and the stem. - First, use a large knife to cut off the stem of the artichoke. You can set it aside to prepare later, if you wish. - Moving about 2/3rd of the way up the flower, cut off the top of the artichoke. - Slice the remainder in half. - Switching to a smaller knife will make the next part easier...
Hummingbirds are just as pretty as flowers—and a lot more interesting to watch. Here’s how to bring these tiny miracles within view.
If you're into folding origami paper flowers, then this is a must-have addition. You can't just fold the flower portion and expect it to be done!
Sandy from Afloral.com shows you how to make a fresh flower wreath using carnations. This fresh flower wreath is great for any occasion.
Learn how to arrange flowers with a Proflowers expert. Proflowers shows flower arranging tips used by top florists.
Watch to learn how to use fire to make a flower out of glass. Manipulating glass like this takes a lot of patience and requires separating and joining the glass together until it forms into the shape you want. Make sure to wear gloves and goggles!
Personally we think fake flowers - whether they're the kind you buy in bunches at Michael's for your vases, crochet flowers, or paper flowers - are better than real flowers. Why? Real flowers are sure pretty, but what exactly does handing your date a bunch of dead flowers say about the longevity of your relationship?
What do you do with origami flowers after you've made them and they're just sitting limply on the table? Stick them into a flower stem!
First of all the tutor advises that this is a good idea to do it regularly. It is advisable to drain it out otherwise it shall stop the boiler from working. Before starting your work you have to switch off your boiler. Now allow the water to cool down because it is very hot. First find out the radiator and the drain valve attached to it. Now take a hose pipe which is long enough to drain the water from the radiator to your backyard. Slide the pipe over the inlet and then secure it the link. S...
This video tutorial shows you how to sow the seeds of the Begonia Semperflorens. 1. Obtain an already grown flower pot.
Tired of losing your gardening efforts to snails and slugs? Use these methods to banish the pests. You Will Need
Selecting orchid plants takes more than just admiring an orchid's flowers, but with the right information it can be quick and easy. To find the expert's secrets on orchid selection, Meghan Carter visited award winning orchidist Dick Wells of Hilltop Orchids and got to the bottom of how to pick out the best orchid flower.
In this tutorial, Sandy from Afloral.com shows you how to make a Floracage holder arrangement using fresh flowers. The Floracage keeps your flowers and greenery looking fresh and healthy when soaked in water. Watch this how to video and you will be arranging flowers in a floral gage in no time.
In this flower arrangement tutorial, Sandy from Afloral.com shows you how to make a centerpiece using a wreath ring and fresh flowers. The wreath ring keeps your centerpiece fresh and healthy with water and floral foam. Watch this how to video and you will be creating a fresh flower wreath centerpiece in no time.
Rita Heikenfeld from AboutEating discusses some of the flowers that are not only beautiful but also edible. It is important not to eat flowers that have been sprayed with chemicals. Some of the more common edible flowers are the zinnia, petunia, and the marigold, which has a delicious citrus flavor and is used in bath oils. Impatiens are edible (just the flowers, not the leaves) and come in a variety of colors.
To decorate a fall flower centerpiece for your home, create a table centerpiece. Get some dry flowers with attractive colors of your choice. Take a metallic pot for centerpiece. Place a Styrofoam ring in the bottom of pot or vase. Carefully insert stems of dried flowers into the foam. The interior design technique is to be perfect to fall, so that it looks natural. Make sure to have the tallest flower at the center of the pot. Work from the center outwards applying more flowers and stems. Mak...
