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Making Your Own Flower Arrangements
Flowers have long been used to symbolize life's important events
and emotions. Roses are symbols of love, lilies, the flowers of
death and renewal, and carnations a sign of appreciation. We use
flowers as wedding decorations, Valentine's Day presents and
Christmas ornaments. No matter what the occasion is, a beautiful
flower arrangement is a wonderful way to celebrate life through
vibrant colors and rich floral scents.
Florists provide customers with a variety of arrangements made
specifically for certain occasions and events. However, if you
are on a budget, flower arrangements can be fairly pricey.
Professional florists charge exorbitant amounts for their
expertise, and the flowers themselves can be extremely
expensive. Making your own arrangements can be a fun and
creative alternative to ordering pieces from a florist. By
purchasing flowers individually, you can choose the exact colors
and scents you need to say exactly what you want to communicate.
When making your own flower arrangement, you should first
consider its purpose. If you are making arrangements for a
wedding, white is typically the presiding color. You should
start with basic white flowers and add a few accents that match
the bridesmaids' dresses. Large leafy green pieces add a nice
contrast to delicate buds for table centerpieces, and sometimes
simplicity is the best aesthetic tactic. If you are making
centerpieces for several tables, you can purchase your flowers
in bulk and use one design over and over again, or you can make
each piece an individual work of art.
For vase arrangements, choose your container first, and pick
flowers that are the correct height for the vase. When you cut
your flowers, be sure to cut the stems at an angle so they can
absorb water correctly and stay fresh for a long time. Vase
arrangements require a focal point, and this can be one large
flower or a grouping of several. It is important to
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choose a
color scheme and to stick with it. For instance, you would not
want to mix red and pink roses, or to combine yellow daisies
with died green carnations. Make sure you choose flowers that
look and smell good in combination with each other, and fill in
the gaps with baby's breath and leafy greenery.
When you are making larger potted flower arrangements, an
aesthetically pleasing plant is a great base for your design.
However, you might not want to combine a spiky cactus with soft
blooming roses. If you are using only flowers, you will need a
piece of arranging foam to provide a structure for the piece.
Green foam can be purchased at most craft stores, and it can be
cut to fit any shape you need. Before you start sticking in your
stems, you might sketch out an idea of the final product. If the
arrangement is to be large, pick a few large flowers to act as
focal points rather than picking a multitude of tiny blooms. Too
many small flowers distract the eye and make the arrangement
seem busy rather than soothing.
Once you have chosen all of your flowers and greenery, begin
arranging them in the container. It will take several tries and
lot of adjusting before your create a finished product, but be
confident and do what looks best. Arranging flowers is an
intuitive art, and if you have chosen a good color scheme and a
variety of shapes and sizes, the correct eye-pleasing concoction
will often fall into place with little effort. When you are
finished, you will have a beautiful, natural decoration to perk
up even the gloomiest of environments, and you will have the
satisfaction of having created a wonderful work of art.
About the author:
Flowers lift our spirits and give delight to our souls. Sintilia
Miecevole, host of http://www.yaflower.com has a ton of flower
information from florists and special occasions to gardens and
more. Be sure to visit http://www.yaflower.com and enjoy!
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