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!

Silk flowers keep Bethany Lutheran Church warm in winter

May 232010

Creating Silk Flower Arrangements to benefit fuel fund, snow removal at Bethany Lutheran Church in Ishpeming, MI

Three friends at the have come up with a way to have fun while raising money for the Bethany Lutheran Church in Ishpeming, Michigan.

The longtime church members are making affordable one-of-a-kind silk floral arrangements that are perfect for most occasions.

In a time of sky-rocketing heating costs, it’s a great way to raise money for the congregation’s fuel fund and snow removal.

Longtime Upper Peninsula reporter Greg Peterson has the story.

time:

A winter hobby has blossomed into a colorful and fun way to raise money for the Bethany Lutheran Church in Ishpeming.

Designing and creating silk flower arrangements are a passion for Shirley Tyni – Kay Frederickson and Ruthie Solberg.

They first buy a vase and then coordinate flowers to match.

They are even willing to do a design by request.

During the first three years, the trio has made over 300 flower arrangements – and all are unique.

Most of the floral arrangements run about ten dollars and are perfect gift for just about any reason or occassion.

The floral arrangements are being sold in the Bell Memorial Hospital gift shop and the artists have traveled to arts and crafts shows

Kay Frederickson
Bethany Lutheran Church
member for 46 years

Shirley Tyni
Bethany Lutheran Church
member for 54 years

Voice of:
Ruthie Solberg
Bethany Lutheran Church

To purchase a silk floral arrangement to benefit the Bethany Lutheran Church in Ishpeming, Michigan call:
Shirley Tyni
906-486-8583

Kay Frederickson
906-486-9740

If you’d like to buy a floral arrangement call Shirley at 906-486-8583 or Kaye at 906-486-9740.

I’m Greg Peterson at the Bethany Lutheran Church in Ishpeming, MI

Time: 2:50

Bethany Lutheran Church official website:
http://www.bethanyishpeming.org

Bethany Lutheran Church
715 Mather Avenue
Ishpeming, MI 49849

906-486-4351
Fax: 906-486-9640
bethanyim@hotmail.com

Rev. Warren Geier, Pastor
revwgeier@charterinternet.com

Worship Calendar:
http://www.bethanyishpeming.org/calendar.html
Sermons:
http://www.bethanyishpeming.org/calendar.html

Bethany is three blocks north of US Highway 41. Go north on Hickory Street up the hill past Wesley United Methodist Church, to Mather. The church parking lot has entrances on both Hickory and Mather

Google Directions:
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=715+Mather+Avenue,+Ishpeming+Michigan&sll=46.48862,-87.66934&sspn=0.127407,0.268822&ie=UTF8&z=16&iwloc=addr&om=1

Duration : 0:2:49

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How To Make A Spring Flower Swag Using Silk Flowers

May 182010

A swag is the perfect accessory to decorate a door, hang over a mirror, or use as an Easter centerpiece. In this video, Dana Plazyk of http://www.flowers-by-design.com shows you how easy it is to put one together using tulips, forsythia and lilacs. Find a list of materials used at http://www.flowers-by-design.com/MaterialsListSpringSwag.html

Duration : 0:8:34

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Where can i buy gold silk flowers?

May 142010

I’m searching for a website or store that sells gold silk flowers. I am beginning the design of my wedding bouquet, and I would love to have some gold flowers to toss in for a little flare. If someone could please refer me to a place I could purchase these, it would be much appreciated.

Michaels – the Arts and Craft store

How to Make a Silk Flower Centerpiece : Placing Flowers in Silk Flower Centerpiece

May 112010

Tips for flower placement. Learn more about silk flower arranging in this free 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 : 0:2:11

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Where to buy wholesale quality silk flowers?

May 92010

I want to start a silk flower home business, but I need a quality distributor here in the USA. Please help. Thanks.

Foster Point in Houston, TX. I know the family that owns it. They’re nice people.

How To Make A Windowbox Arrangement With Silk Flowers

May 82010

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

Duration : 0:9:56

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