Making Silk Flower Wreaths : Adding a Bow to Silk Flower Wreaths

July 102010

Add detail to your silk wreath by adding a bow. Learn how to attach a bow to wreaths in this free crafting video about how to make a wreath with silk flowers.

Expert: Jim Tomasits
Bio: Jim Tomasits has been a floral designer for more than 20 years. He currently has a shop in Wilmington, N.C.
Filmmaker: Reel Media LLC

Duration : 0:2:3

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How to Make a Silk Flower Centerpiece : Selecting Focal Flowers for Silk Flower Centerpiece

July 72010

Consider the environment of your floral arrangement when choosing focal flowers. Learn more about choosing the colors of your flowers in this free silk flower arranging video from a professional floral designer.

Expert: Jim Tomasits
Bio: Jim Tomasits has been a floral designer for more than 20 years. He currently has a shop in Wilmington, N.C.
Filmmaker: Reel Media LLC

Duration : 0:1:53

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Silk Flower Wall Hanging : Silk Flower Wall Hanging: Attach Items to Base

July 12010

You can recycle items from old arrangements when you are attaching items to your base. Learn how to attach items to the base of a silk flower wall hanging from a professional floral designer in this free video.

Expert: Jim Tomasits
Bio: Jim Tomasits has been a floral designer for more than 20 years. He currently has a shop in Wilmington, N.C.
Filmmaker: Reel Media LLC

Duration : 0:2:41

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Flower Arrangements Lancaster Silk Flowers Call 717-625-2678

June 272010

http://www.elegantexpressionslancaster.com/
Elegant Expressions, Inc. was started in 1999 as a vision of owner/designer Carolyn Weaver and her husband Ron. Carolyn saw a need for permanent flower arrangements sized for the style of homes being built in our area over the last several decades.

Carolyn has been active in floral design since 1970. Her first designs were pressed flowers in shadow boxes, dried flower arrangements, and “Williamsburg under glass” for a local company. For many years she used her talent in the dried flower design industry with a concentration on the “country décor” style. // created at http://animoto.com

Duration : 0:1:53

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How To Design With Silk Flowers – Floral Mechanics Series: Prepare A Foam Tile

June 222010

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

Duration : 0:3:53

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Silk Flowers Part 1

June 172010

This group is from NYC and is on a short tour of the west coast. The vocalist reminded me of a cross between Bauhaus and Joy Division. Electronica with a few drums and a contact mic on the microphone stand give these guys a unique sound. They played at Cairo Gallery on Capitol Hill in Seattle. The venue was very small and got really hot without any fans or anything, still a fun show to see.

Duration : 0:7:11

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Floral Arrangements : Make Bridal Bouquet out of Silk Flowers

June 132010

Silk flowers can be used to make a bridal bouquet that lasts forever, and it is very similar to arranging a fresh bouquet. Gather the desired silk flowers together, add a few accent flowers, and wrap the stems in ribbon with helpful tips from an experienced professional florist in this free video on wedding flowers.

Expert: Crystal Nassar
Contact: www.tuscanflorist.com
Bio: Crystal Nassar is a floral designer and part of a family-owned business, Tuscan Florist, with more than 30 years experience in the floral industry.
Filmmaker: Gina Miller-Britton

Duration : 0:2:42

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How To Design With Silk Flowers – Floral Design Series: Shelf/Cabinet Topper

June 92010

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

Duration : 0:8:21

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How To Fill An Outdoor Planter With Artificial Flowers

May 272010

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

Duration : 0:9:53

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Good places to get silk flowers for a wedding?

May 272010

We will probably order online just because they are usually less expensive and more of a variety. Looking for silk flowers for our wedding that has packages.
thanks.

Have you checked Hobby Lobby? They are really high quality and usually on sale for 50% off!