Cherished between bark
Metal rods, drilled into a wooden block, hold two half columns
of bark in place. Cymbidium can only play a leading role, because
both branches and flowers are very dominant – the position is carefully
determined, the branches are secured with small staples, after which the glass
water tubes are slid over the stems. A sturdy Aristolochia tendril
is, accompanied by a Clematis fluff tendril, attached to the bark
and creates movement. The beautiful faded Allium
bulbs, a symbol of transience, are with
fine threads attached to the stems.
In this arrangement, the Cymbidium towers
above the open bark columns,
accompanied by the counter-movement of
the tendrils, which in this way
create balance.
Playful contrasts
A half square of brown painted insulation material is covered with Cotinus leaves in a roof tile pattern – which dries nicely. All
leaves are folded in half just above the vein – the horizontal vein line remains visible – and attached with double-sided tape.
The covered shape is placed in an iron frame, with narrow, vertical lines created in the square shape using unlacquered thick iron wire
on which squares of dried cobra leaf are glued. As a contrast, a wavy structure of dark brown rustic wire is
secured horizontally. The orchids, Aristolochia tendrils, Clematis fluff, and some greenish-yellow aspen
leaves (Populus alba) hang in this structure. The colors of the other materials are reflected in the Vanda orchids, mirroring the outdoor atmosphere
of autumn-winter. ‘Clear contrasts always work well in an arrangement: such as open-closed, light-dark, living-dead.’
Floating star
A ready-made large and a small star are attached to each other at five points
by means of short tonkin sticks so that some space is created between the stars.
The double star is attached to various thick
aluminum wires wrapped with rope. This base is bent and fixed in the vase with hydro granules.
Nobilis and Calocephalus
brownii are incorporated into the space between the two stars with hot glue. Clematis
fluff tendrils are attached over it as a base with sturdy wire. White thistle and Ornitogalum flowers are glued with cold glue.
Cape green buds placed on bouillon wire form a garland that hangs down with the
line in the arrangement. Finally, white snowberry is incorporated
For my love
You don't always have to express your love with a large bouquet – why not with a beautiful wreath? A strip of felt is glued around a Bio wreath from Smithers Oasis for finishing. Incidentally, the Bio floral foam can simply remain visible – not completely filled saves a lot of time and material costs. The processed flowers are: Talinum ‘Long John’, carnations, Clematis fluff, Cambria orchid, Scabiosa flowers and seed pods, Ludisia orchid, Syngonium leaf, Japanese Allium and jasmine vines. For the ultimate feeling of love, a number of beautiful wooden hearts have been incorporated in beautifully matching colors.
Radiant
A picture for Mother's Day! The base of this frame bouquet is made of wire with a wreath made of wooden coffee stirrers attached to it with Smithers Oasis paper wire. The color is neutral and very natural, giving you all the possibilities in terms of flower colors. A beautiful mix of Japanese Allium, chrysanthemums, Phalaenopsis, Clematis flowers and fluff, Scabiosa seed pods, and jasmine vines has been chosen.
A golden edge
The base of this frame bouquet consists of two wreaths attached to each other with gold-colored olive leaves. By putting them on wire, a handle has been created; a quick way to make a beautiful frame for this Mother's Day bouquet.
Many different materials have been used, including many beautiful varieties in tubes – this offers many possibilities for shop work. Here are applied: Craspedia, Gloriosa, Clematis fluff, Phalaenopsis, Passiflora vines, roses, Guzmania and beautiful Alocasia leaf.