Flowers have distinct shapes, fragrances, and colors. In learning about floral design, let nature and your own creative inspiration be your guide. And above all, have fun! Line flowers are tall, and as the name implies, give your bouquet height, width, and a balanced look. Branches and tall foliage can serve as line flowers.
Plus it's an economical way to try out new and different flowers! Select a narrow necked vase and fill with water. |
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Starting from the middle of the foam, and working outward in a circular fashion, create a "green foundation" by inserting foliage. The longest stems go in first. Next, repeat this process with your line and mass flowers, inserting the tallest flowers first and working outward to a fan shape.
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Strip stems so that no leaves will be covered by water. Cut stems to about twice the height of your vase, leaving several stems an inch or two longer for the center of your bouquet. |
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 | Cut flower stem to about twice the height of your vase. Strip stem so that no leaves will be covered by water. Place flower in vase. To give added support and beauty, add a stem or two of linear foliage or a curly twig.
Flowers have distinct shapes, fragrances, and colors. In learning about floral design, let nature and your own creative inspiration be your guide.
Step back and look over your work. Make adjustments if desired. Last, insert filler flowers to connect all flowers into a pleasing arrangement. |
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In a water-filled basin or bowl submerge flower stems, and cut them diagonally with scissors. This simple step will help your flowers absorb cut flower food, while eliminating stem-clogging bacteria.
Cut all flowers and foliage to the same length, leaving several stems an inch or two longer for use in the middle of the arrangement. |
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Plus it's an economical way to try out new and different flowers! Select a narrow necked vase and fill with water. Cut flower stem to about twice the height of your vase. Strip stem so that no leaves will be covered by water. Place flower in vase. To give added support and beauty, add a stem or two of linear foliage or a curly twig. |
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Pick up one flower and one foliage stem. Begin by placing one stem directly on top of the other at about a 45-degree angle. Continue adding stems of flowers and foliage at an angle, building your bouquet in a clockwise fashion. | |
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Keep your hand relaxed?don't choke your flowers! Place similar colors across from one another to create a burst of color. When you have a handful of flowers, bind with twine or ribbon at the point where your hand is holding the bouquet. | |
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A packet of flower food is enclosed with all flowers and arrangements from Proflowers. The use of flower food has been shown to increase the life of fresh flowers by several days. Individual packets are available wherever cut flowers are sold. Show Them Off?Display your flowers in a cool, draft-free location, away from harsh sunlight and heat vents. Don't set flowers on top of a TV.
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In a water-filled basin or bowl submerge flower stems, and cut them diagonally with scissors. |
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