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Silk flowers are today so beautifully and skillfully used that sometimes you often mistake them with the real ones. Silk flowers centerpieces and silk flower arrangements are used in every occasions. They enhance and cheer up the surroundings of the occasion. As far as silk flowers centerpieces are concerned they come in a wide range of variety and prices. You can choose from among them depending upon your personal budget.

Professional florists make use of their own skills and talents to make floral arrangements. They make great centerpieces but you have to pay them for their services. So why don’t you try and make your own silk flowers centerpieces? Since we are talking about making silk flowers centerpieces, why don’t we try floating flower centerpieces? Here are some easy ways to make silk flowers centerpieces.

To make one such you will need the following materials:

• Heads of silk roses or daisies
• LED lights floating submersible lite ice cubes (any color)-2 pieces.
• Bubble-bowl floral container
• Colorful marbles or shells or pebbles
• Floating candles/ LED votive candles

To begin with the project initially take a clear glass bubble-bowl. Fill half of the bowl with water. Now make an interesting layer of colorful marbles and pebbles. They are easily available in the floral shop or a craft stores. You can try any color, shapes and sizes depending upon your personal design and choice. When you are finished with the pebbles, you can continue with the LED submersible lite ice cubes. Simply put them into the water.

Now take the heads of a silk roses or daisies and place them on the water. The number of flowers that you are using should depend upon the size of the bowl. You can also use a small box container made of glass. For this make use of single head of a rose or daisy. It will make the centerpiece look simple. Now take some 2-3 floating candles and place them in between the flowers. You may use simple floating candles or LED votive candles. Arrange them all in proper and a neat way.

This silk flowers centerpiece will surely look exceptional. This silk flower centerpiece will be the major center of attraction for they are so appealing and unique.  You can use this centerpiece during wedding reception party or at any festive occasion. You can use these kinds of centerpieces at hotels and dazzling dinner parties.

Now let me give you some information regarding the LED submersible lite ice cubes and LED votive candles. LED ice cubes when immersed in water brighten up the entire arrangement. They have three buttons i.e. on/ flashing/off. It has a long battery life that lasts up to 12 hours. You can also use them to brighten up your drink. You just have to freeze them for this. It is safe and approved by FDA for beverages.

LED votive candles are perfect for dried floral arrangement and artificial flower arrangements. It does not have the real firelight. So if you use these candles you will not end up burning the flowers. These candles are rechargeable and long lasting.

Easter is the time of celebration. It is the time when families gather together and celebrate the rebirth of Jesus the lord. During Easter people love to decorate their home with pale color sweets, chocolate candies, and precious Easter baskets. In Easter the use of lilies, bunnies and eggs are a symbol of power of rebirth, fertility and life. Easter is the time when we celebrate the rebirth of the Almighty. Easter is the oldest and the most important Christian festival. The Christians believe that Jesus rose from dead three days after crucifixion. Have you any plan of how to spend your Easter this year? If not then you can try making egg candles for this year’s Easters.

For that you will need to gather the following materials:

• Large egg
• Small pins
• Small craft funnel, used for sand
• Wick
• Saucepan
• Colored wax or old candles
• Scissors

As you begin your project punch a small hole in the tip of the egg with the pin. Do not crack the egg. But be sure that the hole is large enough so that the funnel can fit in.  Then turn the egg upside down to drain the materials inside the egg.

While draining the egg out then you can use a toothpick to puncture the yolk. Then place the funnel into the hole and pour some cold water into the egg to wash out the left over egg materials. Wash the egg carefully and then allow the egg to dry.

Then take the wax and melt the wax in the saucepan. Heat the wax at a temperature of 108 degree. If you wish to get a multiple colored layers then melt each color in a different saucepan. Then while at work you can mix them properly.

One more option to get multiple colored layers you can use old crayons to make the candle. Melt them as you would melt the regular wax but keep in mind to remove the paper around the crayon first.

Place the wick into the hole of the egg. Then use the funnel to pour the wax into the egg. Leave ½” of the wick outside the eggshell. Then trim the wick if it is necessary. For colored layers put the colors in the egg in 15 minutes increment.

Allow the wax to dry and form overnight or for about 12 hours. At last break the eggshell carefully. Remove the shell from the candle to get your egg candle.

To craft a paper twist doll with dried flower we will require some essential things. We will need: -

• Five yards of naturally paper twist
• Eight inch of plastic pop bottle
• Two and a half inch diameter Styrofoam ball
• One and a half yards of wide jute
• Bits of raffia
• Floral wire
• Dried flowers
• Small piece of ribbon
• Glue
• Hot glue gun
• Scissors
• Wire cutters

For your beautiful angel you require to follow some directions: -

You first need to cut the paper twist into some lengths. Slice two 12”strips for her sleeves and for her arms. One 12”piece to cover her head. And similarly other to cover the base of the bottle. For making her dress you will want nine 8”strips. Lastly for the slip you have need of six 7” strip.

To get the shape of your angel you need to cut the bottom of the bottle.Next you should uncoil all the strips leaving one 12”piece for making her arms. On all sides of the bottom edge round the 8” strips for the dress.

To create the bottom edges of your doll cover the base. For this spread some glue on one paper twist. Then cover the bottom edge of the bottle with the paper and cover it from within and outer surface.

To make the head of your doll you need a ball. On the center of one 12” paper strip spread glue. Compress your ball at that area and point the paper twist. Keep in mind to have one good surface of the ball. This will be the necessary as the face of your doll. You can put down the other ends of the paper twist unwrap.

Your next step will be to adjoin the head of your doll on the bottle. You position the head of your doll over the bottle. Make a hollow space on the ball so that the bottle can be inserting liberally. Apply some glue on the ball to paste well with the bottle.

Then after the head is made now stick the 7” strip jointly side by side. You then place it over the head and allow them to get together around the neck. You will need a wire there.To make the dress of your doll you take the rounded 8”strips and slowly glue them. Your strips must over lap each other. You can leave some part if you wish for the collar.

Now to make the arms and the sleeves join the 12” sleeves with glue. Then you must fold it around ½”.  Tie the untwisted part and create the sleeves. When you have made few with this process attach them to the doll. Stick them at the back of the doll so her arms and sleeves are set.

To make her hair you can cover the ball with jute. Paste the jute with hot glue. So now your doll has beautiful hairs. Using the raffia you can make a bow for your doll. After that you can bind it and paste it over the sleeves. Now to make your princess hold a bouquet craft a small bouquet with dried flowers and make your angel hold it. In order to make your doll holds the bouquets bring her hands in the front and glue them.

Flowers are always the best way to decorate your home. If you enjoy the interior decoration of your room with candles then why to use plain candles. Decorate your candles with pressed flowers and leaves and then place them in your room. Candles are always the best medium of decoration so why not with decorated ones.

If you wish to create a special craft with pressed flowers candles then you will need the following materials:

• Candles
• Paper
• Pencil
• Blow dryer
• Pressed flowers and leaves
• Paintbrush
• Dish
• Saucepan

As you begin your work you have to first lay the piece of white paper on a table. Then put your candle in a lying down position on the piece of the paper. With your pencil trace a mark at the top of the candle and one more one at the bottom on the paper.

Measure the edge of the candle by wrapping the paper around the candle. Cut the piece of paper to the exact candle’s edge without overlapping them. Then form a pattern according to your wish by arranging the flowers and leaves on the paper. Place the flowers and leaves in such a way that satisfies you.

Arrange them in such a way you want them to appear on the candle. Give the flowers evenly around the candle. But before all these press the flowers properly. Pluck the flowers from the garden and press them with heavy books.

After the flowers are pressed take them for decoration. If you place the flowers evenly round the candle then they will be easily available from all direction. Heat the section of the candle with your hair dryer so that it softens the wax.

Now slowly press the dried flowers or dried leaves onto the candle. Roll the candle on other piece of paper to ensure that the flower is properly attached. Carry on adding the remaining pressed flowers to the candle. Remember to place the pressed flowers all over the candle.

With the simmer water in the saucepan break up all the small white candle so that it melts faster. Then set the candle pieces in the heatproof dish and place it over the simmer water. At last apply a light coat of wax on the decorative candle.

Dip the small paintbrush in the melt wax and brush it over the decorated areas on the candle. Allow the candle to cool down properly. Leave it for 10 minutes.

Flowers are the beautiful in any state and that includes the dried variety. Dried flowers not only look attractive but they also stays for a longer period of time. They somehow speak of romance and memories. Dry flowers can be used in different creative projects. You can make posters with dry flowers to make something new for your guests to see.

At first to understand about the flowers posters, you will have to understand what poster is all about. The poster portrays the picture of anything under the sun or may be some extra-territorial too. However the flowers poster became popular after the introduction of colored lithography. It was now possible to create beautiful and colored posters from dried flowers.

It’s much easier to make dried flowers poster. Here are some basic tips from which you can make one such.

Firstly, you will gather the flowers of different shapes and color. You can also use foliages such as maple, oak, ferns, and pin. Now arrange them on a piece of cardboard in any desired style. Cut the background paper according to the size of a cardboard and place them on the first piece of the board. Rest a wax paper on top of the arrangement and lay another piece of ply board.

Press the flowers and foliage using C-clamp or G-clamp. Keep them pressed until they dry completely. Remove the ply board when the flowers totally dry. Place a glass frame on top of the arrangement carefully. Secure the backside of the frame tightly. Avoid hanging the frames in direct sunlight. You may also use desiccants and anti-oxidant while framing, this will help you to minimize the color fading of the pressed leaves and foliages.

This is a framed dried flowers posters. You can also stick the dried flowers and petals in different patterns on the thermocol sheet or paper. The pressed flowers works well while making dried flowers posters. You can combine both the dried flowers and foliage as well. The best and attractive thing would probably be painting the flowers first. Then you can continue with the same process.

Its holiday, why don’t you teach your kids spend some of their time making some interesting things? How about making an easy photo frame using dried flowers. Dried flowers are easily available in the market. They also last for a longer period of time. Dried flowers are easy to paint and work with. In this way you can decorate your best photo frame or even gift it to somebody along with a nice of picture of both of you.

For this you will need the following materials:

• Ready made wooden frame
• Dried flowers
• Ribbon
• Paint
• Tape
• Glue

First of all you will take apart the frame. Now clean it and apply the paint on its surface. Use any color of your choice. When you finish applying the paint, allow it to dry. You can also apply a thin coat of clear gloss after the frame is dried to protect the paint. It also gives clear and glossy finish. Now keep the frame aside.

Take the dried flowers or petals or leaves. Color it with watercolor and allow the color to dry properly. Once the paint is dried up completely stick the flowers all along the frame using glue. Now tie a bow out of ribbon on top of the frame. Apply glue at the back of the bow and attach it to the frame. Now re-arrange the frame. Put your favorite picture in the frame.

Instead of attaching many flowers you can work with big dried flowers. Only few dried flowers will make the frame look easy and light. Dried sunflowers are the ideal one for this concept. You can simply color the single sunflower and stick it anywhere along the frame. To make it look more attractive, try adding some sparkles or glitters for giving a dazzling effect to the frame. So let’s try something new and different. Be creative and enjoy what you are doing.

In this way you can make numerous crafts using dried flowers paint art.

Dried flower lavender wreath is quite simple to make. It has a delicate, timeless and ethereal beauty. Lavender makes a great wreath whether it is dried or fresh lavender. You can hang it anywhere at your home. Its beautiful brilliant color and soothing aroma relieves stress and rejuvenates the mind. Hence it is most suitable for making condolence wreaths. The intoxicating beauty and fragrance of the flowers acts as a soothing balm on the worn out mind. We have given the guidelines to make dried lavender condolence wreath that is easy and instant. Here we go.

First of all, you will get the following materials:

1)      Dried flowers of lavender

2)      Straw wreath base

3)      Lavender essential oil

4)       Glue

First of all you will get the dried lavender flowers form the florist.  You can dry it yourself also. If you are buying it from then florists then make sure it is freeze dried. Freeze dried flowers are of high quality and looks real. To begin, take the straw base. Now spread the glue on the base. You will now stick the dried lavender on the glued portion.

Glue the flowers all over the wreath including the inner part of the wreath.  See that all the flowers are well distributed. Leave no spaces except the back portion of the wreath. You can now sprinkle some essential oils on the flowers. It adds aromatic fragrance to the entire surroundings. This scented dried flower door wreath is definitely going to appeal the senses. You can tie the bow as well to make it more interesting.

You can also try unique combination of dried lavender and rosemary. Also try combining dried lavender and dried herbs. In this way you can create different kinds of dried flower door wreath using combination of different flowers. In this way you can get self-satisfaction and pride. There is an endless possibility for making dried flower door wreath, just give a try

Dried flowers are not just beautiful to look but are quite versatile. Several dried flowers crafts can be made just using dried flowers, whether it is dried flowers arrangements, dried bouquet or dried floral centerpieces. Dried flower arrangements are easily available in stores and also on the net. People use dried florals for a variety of purposes, ranging from weddings to funerals. Unfortunately some of them are quite heavy on the pocket, but you needn’t worry as below we have given few tips on making a dried condolence wreath. With a few alterations you can make Valentine’s Day wreath, wedding wreath and Christmas wreath in the same manner as the basic process is the same.

We recommend dried condolence wreath instead of fresh ones as they gracefully last longer. Fresh flower wreaths wilt and die very soon because of the direct sunlight.

To make the dried flower door wreath you will need the following materials:                              

1)      Dried Alstromeira, Anthurium, Aster

2)      Wire for the wreath base

3)      Ivy

4)      Ornamental grass

5)      Ribbons

6)      Floral wire

Make a wreath frame or a base using a wire. Simply bend the wire to form a round shape. Now attach a paddle wire anywhere along the frame that you just made.

Now, wrap the ivy over the wreath frame and secure with florist wire. Then group all the stems of the dried foliages. Form a bunch. Take some few dried Alstromeira, Anthurium and Aster and lay it over the bunch of foliage. Affix the bunch over the place where the two ends of the wire meets. Now, wrap the floral wire all around the flowers bunch and wire. Make sure you hold the bundle so that it remains in its position.

Now you will make another floral bunch and add some ornamental grass to it and lay them. See that the leaves lie on top of the first bunch. Make sure it covers the cut ends of the stem and faces in same direction. You will keep on following this process until you cover the entire circle. Add ornamental grass to as many bunches as feel. Now just haul up the first floral bunch onto the frame and push the final bunch under it.  Make a knot on the frame. So here you have a graceful dried flower condolence wreath.

It is believed that after death, the soul embarks on a journey to the other world, a world of eternal peace and rest. It becomes our guardian angel and keeps a watch on its dear ones from there. This may or may not be true, but those who are left behind find poor consolation in this philosophy. For them, life becomes a constant struggle to come to terms with the reality that their loved one is no longer with them. However, life must go on. We must carry on living despite all odds. But some words of consolation, a kind gesture help us to bear the pain with more fortitude. Help the bereaved to overcome their grief with a dried flower condolence wreath, which you can easily make by following the simple instructions given below.

You will need the following materials:

1)      Dried hydrangeas, roses and tulips

2)      Grapevine wreath base

3)      Floral wire

4)      Glue

5)      Baby’s Breath

First of all take floral wires and wrap them all around the Grapevine wreath base.  Now take the dried hydrangea. Separate the flower into single florets. Glue all the florets one by one in the wreath base. Make sure you glue them all over the base evenly. Make it tidy and well balanced. Now, add some dried heads of roses and tulips. Now take some Baby’s Breath and stick them too. 

 All you have to do is simply attach them at regular intervals. Distribute the florets evenly. You can also tie the florets in tiny bunches and stick them too. This will bring clarity in the wreath. To add to the beauty of the wreath, what you can do is, just tie an ivory white satin ribbon into a bow on the wreath.  You can lessen the contour of the wreath by adding some spiky dried flowers as well. Try larkspur or delphinium.

You can also make a condolence wreath using the combination of dried herbs and dried flowers. This wreath can be most fragrant and on the other hand beautiful too. After you have finished making the wreath, pack it carefully, as dried flowers are quite fragile and make sure that the wreath reaches the funeral service on time.

Death is the ultimate truth of life. None has ever been successful in tricking death. However much we may be aware of its inevitability, it always takes us by surprise. It leaves a trail of pain and loss, from which we struggle to overcome throughout our lives. Flowers, with their soothing beauty and innocent appeal, help to lessen the grief to some extent. Flowers, if dried appropriately, retain their freshness and color for a long time. Below, we have given few simple steps to make a condolence wreath with dried flowers which you may try out.

 Materials you will need:

Dried carnations, Iris, Gladiolus

Fresh leaves of eucalyptus and salal

Foliage such as ivy

Circular metal frame as the wreath base

Sheet moss

Floral wire

Condolence card

See the following instructions to make the wreath.  

Take the circular metal frame. There are many wreath bases available in the market so you can get any one of those instead of metal frame. There are Styrofoam base, wire base, grapevine base or straw base. Take some sheet moss and pack the entire area between the two outer rings. Affix the moss using floral wire. You can mould the sheet moss better if you soak it first in water for a few minutes.

Wrap ivy and other foliage all over the wreath. Now add the fresh leaves of eucalyptus and salal with hot glue.

Take the dried heads of carnations, Iris and Gladiolus and add them neatly. Distribute the carnations evenly so that it looks attractive. Add a condolence card with your personal messages of sympathy for the bereaved family. Now attach a string or a bent wire at the backside of the wreath so that it can be hung. Be patient, sort it out beautifully.

Do not overcrowd your wreath using too many materials. Decide the size of the wreath that you would like to make and then buy the appropriate frame. In this way you will not end up over crowding up the frame.

If the funeral service is in summer you can use the following flowers for your wreath:

1.Amaranthus

2. Asters

3. Carnations

4. Chrysanthemum

5. Cockscomb

6. Freesia

7. Gladiolus

8. Hydrangea

9. Iris

10. Lisianthus.

 Use your imagination and creativity to make elegant condolence wreaths with these flowers.