Pressing leaves is a fun, easy way to capture all the gorgeous colors of the season—and even decorate your home! If you're wondering about the best way to press leaves, you've come to the right place. There are many ways to dry and preserve leaves, from simple book pressings to glycerin and silica gel. Read on for a comprehensive guide to pressing leaves, with all the details you need
A flower wall makes a gorgeous statement backdrop for a wedding or baby shower, but renting or buying one can be pretty expensive. If you're interested in a DIY approach, making your own flower wall is a cost-effective solution. In this article, we'll walk you through this easy process from start to finish. We'll cover wall backing options, share plenty of design pointers, and discuss
Decorating with flowers is a great way to add instant life and color to a room. The principles of floral design can be used when working with fresh flowers, dried flowers, fake flowers and paper craft flowers. Choose flowers you want to use, a pretty container, and optional ribbon or other decorative accents. Read on to learn how to make floral craft arrangements.
Whether you have the space for an outdoor garden or not, a potted flower arrangement can be a great way to accent a house or yard. Varying in size, color, and plant type, these arrangements can be crafted to work in any area and be changed to suit the season. They are also a simple way to bring some color or symmetry to a space where planting is difficult or impossible.
Silk flowers and other types of artificial blooms and greenery can enhance the look and feel of a room. Like other accessories, there is a need to clean silk arrangements from time to time in order to keep them looking vibrant and new. For deep cleaning, you can wash your flowers in water or vinegar. To remove built-up dust, things like compressed air work well. Light dusting can help
Arranging flowers for a large vase takes a little extra effort compared to arranging flowers in a small vase but it is worth the effort and will result in a very attractive display suitable for entertaining, displaying on special occasions and just for brightening up the house.
A bouquet of flowers can be just the thing to show someone you care, to say "I love you," or to commemorate a joyous occasion. Going to the extra effort to assemble the bouquet yourself can also save you money while allowing you to personalize the gift. Whatever the event, whoever it is for, with a few tips and some healthy blooms, you'll soon create a bouquet that no one will want to
White carnations may look simple and plain, but they are a wonderful canvas for creativity. With a little bit of time, water, and food coloring, you can turn carnations into just about any color you want. With a clever technique, you can even dye a single carnation multiple colors!
Looking for an elegant centerpiece for your next event that incites that “wow” factor without breaking the bank? A do-it-yourself approach can make it look like you hired a top party planner and spent oodles of money when in reality these centerpieces may cost less than $5 a piece.
Long stem roses make a beautiful Valentine’s day gift or a spontaneous, "just because" purchase. These flowers have a sweet fragrance and add elegance to any room, especially if they are arranged correctly. Start by trimming the roses and filling a vase with water. You can then arrange them with the help of clear tape and add other items like ribbons, glass beads, or greenery to give
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