Wreath of Infinity
Dried seeds have been glued onto a homemade wreath made of Oasis SEC blocks. This long-lasting base can be prepared in advance and reused. Wet bio-floral foam is placed in a cut-out slot, from which the flowers and other materials draw water. The compact floral wreath consists of various small-flowered chrysanthemums, complemented by orchids and Gloriosa. Vines of Ceropegia woodii break up the closed shape and add depth to the arrangement. Thanks to the combination of wet floral foam and long-lasting chrysanthemums, the funeral arrangement can be delivered several days before the funeral.
Germini in a wreath
Branches of Calocephalus brownii form a loose wreath around various germinis. Hanneke chose this material for its subdued color and the way it dries, which allows it to retain its shape for a long time. Included among the recognizable gerberas are the brown, spherical Chocoloco and the small Germicro Quick. The surrounding branches connect the individual flowers into a single, striking arrangement, while the differences in flower size and color remain visible. The design is well-suited for a farewell ceremony for someone with a distinct fondness for gerberas.
Heart with volume
The base of this large, freestanding heart is a 75-centimeter form made of Oasis BIO floral foam. The wooden stand is spray-painted rose gold, so that even the back looks neat when the funeral arrangement is displayed freestanding in the room. Instead of arranging the flowers flat against the base, Hanneke built up the front in three dimensions. While this requires more attention during the initial arrangement, it results in a fuller silhouette and a distinctly three-dimensional effect. The fully finished base and the arrangement’s volume make the heart suitable for display from various angles.
Ornament
The decorative element inside this bouquet was created entirely using a 3D printer and consists of branches adorned with 3D-printed pearls. All the fresh flowers were secured using Smithers Oasis cold glue. The bouquet features Fritillaria, Gloriosa, ranunculus, Hypericum, Tillandsia ‘Xerographica’, and Talinum ‘Long John’.
Transparent base
This bouquet was created using a 3D pen. I chose transparent filament for this project, but it’s available in all sorts of colors. For example, the bouquet takes on a completely different look in pink, yellow, or gold. Once the base was ready, I attached a simple handle using black florist’s wire. This forms the base of this hand-tied bridal bouquet. The flowers used are ranunculus, scabiosa, clematis, clematis ‘Kibo’ (feathery), white grape hyacinths, aster, and a few tendrils of Ceropegia woodii.
Ring pillow with a bold design
For this ring pillow, I used cold glue to cover an old pillow with dried clematis ‘Kibo’ blossoms. These last a very long time, so the bride and groom will have a beautiful keepsake. The rings are attached to the pillow with a few strands of thread. Of course, a few beautiful flowers are a must. I chose two Clematis ‘Sevilla’ flowers as a statement: they symbolize two people who want to share their lives together.