Winter mix
A generous hand-tied bouquet showcases a distinct winter mix of plants and cut flowers. It is constructed of copper-colored sprayed florist wire (1.6 mm) with dried pieces of Corokia plant parts in between, for a gray, winter look. Tillandsia plants, twisted branches of salmon-colored plastic flowers on wire add detail and layering. Included in the composition are Gloriosa, Clematis Amazing Kibo, Scabiosa, Syngonium, Phalaenopsis, Bromelia inflorescences, aster, Polianthes tuberosa and Euphorbia in a beautiful mix of colors.
Christmas cocoon
The base of this creation is a large Styrofoam half sphere. To make the base more elegant, the shape was trimmed a bit and then pasted with wine-red colored cobra leaves. Dried rose petals cover the inside of the bowl, creating a cocoon feel. Half coconut halves are
fitted with floral foam and richly filled with salmon-colored carnations and roses, wine-red chrysanthemums and Phalaenopsis. A sprig of Chamaecyparis and baubles in shades of red and purple enhance the Christmas spirit. Ribbon-wrapped metal wire places the coconut nests at different heights for added depth.
Radiant star
A star shape of Oasis floral foam was lined with bands made of braided reeds. The dry floral foam was coated with snow and filled with fine dried sprigs with gold-colored dried fruit in between for a festive effect. A half Styrofoam sphere lined with mulberry fiber and filled with Oasis floral foam was placed centrally on the star. Inside the sphere is a floral feast of roses, carnations, Chamelaucium and thistles. Curled metal wire wrapped with white mulberry fiber, and Helleborus and Phalaenopsis in water tubes provide playful accents.
Airy layering
This bouquet is constructed using two techniques that reinforce each other. The whimsical stems of Asparagus falcatus 'Wild' are set on wire and form an airy framework. In between, the long spikes of Amaranthus caudatus 'Rosary' give the arrangement graceful movement, the long stems standing in water. Loose flowers of Phalaenopsis are, with cold glue, subtly attached.
Green embraced
An airy heart-shaped wire frame in the 'crush' technique forms the base, wrapped all around with finely feathered Asparagus setaceus 'Plumosus' and secured with green bouillon wire. Injected with glue, the foliage remains nicely intact. Two compact flowers of Phalaenopsis bring light and focus to the green center.
Two hearts in one
A heart of silver aluminum wire (2 mm) is given a soft, silver-gray skin v an Calocephalus brownii. It is secured by wrapping with silver bouillon wire. Inside, a second, intimate small heart shape is glued with fine flowers - a beautiful symbolism. Materials used: Chrysanthemum, Scabiosa, Tillandsia, lisianthus, Clematis Amazing Kibo, mini Phalaenopsis and leaves of Kalanchoe.