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How To Make Your Own Flower Arrangements
by Floesa Hebosa
http://www.yaflower.com
Flowers have been used to represent the most significant
moments of life. Each type of flower symbolizes something.
For instance, a rose represents love, a lily symbolizes
death and renewal, and a carnation is a symbol of
appreciation. Flowers are used as a decorative item in
weddings, and even Christmas. For Valentines Day, flowers
are given as a present that represents love for each
other. A nice flower arrangement is always a beautiful
present to give in any occasion.
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.
Always remember the purpose of the flower arrangement when
you are making it. The color is very important for each
occasion. For example, if the flower arrangement is for a
wedding, white would be the best and predominant color.
You should begin by putting basic white flowers and then
include some delicate accents that go with the
bridesmaids dresses. Most times large leafy green pieces
attach a beautiful contrast to delicate flower
arrangements for table centerpieces, and remember that at
times simplicity is the top aesthetic tactic. When making
centerpieces for a number of tables, you can buy the
flowers in bulk and then use only one design for all the
tables, or make each arrangement 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 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 babys 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.
With all your flowers and the necessary material at hand,
you will be able to start placing them in the container.
You will probably do and undo the work many times before
you obtain the desire result. Intuition has a lot to do
with this craft, and if the material you have selected is
appropriate you will end up with a magnificent piece of
art that will add life to the most depressing atmosphere.
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