How To: Arrange flowers in a wide shallow vase
This is a handy technique the pros use all the time—it's perfect for arranging flowers in unusual receptacles, like a favorite punch bowl or cookie tin.
This is a handy technique the pros use all the time—it's perfect for arranging flowers in unusual receptacles, like a favorite punch bowl or cookie tin.
Sure, all flowers look great tossed into a vase without much fuss—but if you toss them in without conditioning them first, they won't look great for long.
Dave visits with Susan Lane to find out how to care for cut flowers from a florist.
This video shows you how to make Jordan almond flower wedding favors.
Joost Langeveld demonstrates how to fold a yellow origami flower.
Learn how to create funky fringed flowers. These can be used on cards and they are most attractive.
This flower bracelet is very simple. It will quickly become one of your most requested items at any restaurant or party. This balloon bracelet requires two balloons.
Flowers are expensive and it is sad when the blooms don't last very long. "Wonder How To" make the blooms last a little longer. Watch this video.
If you're low on icing, just use this technique instead! Slice up large marshmallows into flower petals, cover with some colored sugar and then put a dollop of frosting in the middle. It's hard to beat these adorable cupcake toppers! Make flower cupcake toppers out of marshmallows.
You want to know the real reason you pay so much money to dine at four and five-star restaurants? Well, the quality of the food is obviously a factor. But the biggest discrepancy is quite simply the presentation. Order something as simple as pan-seared tuna with sesame seeds and it'll come drizzled in a posmodernist Pollock-esque pattern of soy sauce and a miniature dragon made out of a carrot. It's pretty impressive stuff, almost as impressive as what your bill will be.
Every home gardener has tackled tomatoes, but what about upside-down tomatoes? What?!? That's right, you can actually grow tomatoes upside down, suspended in the air. It keeps the plant off the ground and you don't have to worry about staking it.
Now you can have your flowers and eat them too! While we don't advocate you chomp down on the next bouquet your boyfriend gives you, there is a way to consume your favorite flowers if they're made out of sugar.
Granny squares are not in fact grannies who can't think out of the box. When it comes to knitting, granny squares is the terminology for a knit square project. They're termed "granny" because they look old and soft and remind us of that stereotypical image of an old cat lady knitting in her home.
Flowers actually have a great impact on mood. Some flowers make you happy, like bright white and yellow daisies, while others, like deep crimson roses, make you feel romanced and lovely dovey. So if you're ever feeling down for some reason, cheer yourself up by making this beautiful origami daffodil. With a sunny yellow stamen and bright white petals, this daffodil will certainly perk your day up.
In this tutorial, we learn how to create lily petals. First, cut out a petal and then insert a small wire half way down into the petal. Ease it through so you don't damage the fondant. This can go into the center of the main lily flower. Use corn flower if it's stick. Press it into the molding for the lily petal, and then curl the edges out so it looks like a realistic petal. After this, let it dry, then color it with an ivory shimmer. After this, paint it with green food paint and any other ...
Whatever your favorite flower may be, you can't deny that roses are the most romantic and alluring flowers around. In this tutorial, Reiberry bases a delicate hairstyle on the robust beauty of a rose. This pinned-up side bun is unlike any chignon you've ever seen, and though a bit difficult, the results will be well worth the effort.
Etsy is the place to get all your handmade needs and wants met. Etsy encourages personal connections between sellers and consumers. On Etsy you can connect with the handmade and crafty communities, and learn more about the process of making handmade goods like soaps, candles, invitations and more.
Learn how to make an origami "orchid" by slightly altering an origami iris / lily flower. This origami video shows how to make what I call an orchid flower... really it's something I made by mistake when first learning to make an origami lily / iris. You'll need to start from the frog base.
Despite being bombarded with so many things to do each day, we still somehow find ourselves in a mid-afternoon lull where there's nothing better to do than stare at the adventures of a piece of lint darting across our computer screen.
This technique shows you how I have made these gorgeous little paper flowers that match project Nos161
In this project I make a glorious card from the DCWV Textiles paper stack. I walk you through how to make the flower and the insert. Taking it from a blank card to a fully finished project. Step 1: Now Watch the Tutorial
How to make a beaded macrame Flower Bracelet. It looks lovely and its fun to wear.
How to make a Macrame Flower Bracelet (Video Tutorial). This bracelet looks good and its fun to wear :)
How to make a beaded macrame Provence Flower Bracelet. It looks lovely and its fun to wear ,a good bracelet to make if you are a beginner in macrame!
How to make a very nice macrame bracelet with flower petals and beads in pink. This bracelet looks lovely and it's not so hard to make.
How to Make ZigZag Flower Bracelets with Beads - Tutorial. It's easy to make and suitable for kids and beginners.
In this tutorial, I will show you how to make an Origami flower ball. Welcome to our Origami and Quilling for beginners series :) In this videos we use Paper Art to do some cool things that you can sell them, give them like a gift and more :)Enjoy!
How to Make a Macrame Flower or Star Earrings in Gothic style.
Video: . Easy step by step guideline how to make strong basket with paper that can hold your gift, food, flowers and more.
Surprise your loved ones by giving them hand made an origami bouquet of paper tulips. WHAT YOU NEED:
this tutorial explains how to make a traditional origami lily from one sheet of paper. No cuts, no glue needed. You'll Need
How to make a macrame bracelet with flower using beads.
Here's a how to make a cute Silk Flower Wreath for your front door or for inside your home. Video: .
Check out this step by step nail art video tutorial for beginners to do at home , to learn how to do this exquisite fimo flower nail art manicure design at home for both long nails and short nails !
This is a very easy to do flower nail design pattern on ombre look without sponge ! Video: .
Ladies, it seems to be the trend to wear boyfriend cuts in clothes so here’s a video that will show you how to create a creative super cute and girly top using a guys shirt and tighty-whities. You can wear guy clothing and still look very feminine.
In this tutorial, we learn how to design a winter themed flower centerpiece for home. First, you will use florist foam to place some winter branches from pine trees on the bottom. After this, stick some bare branches standing up on the inside. Then, you will grab some large pinecones and lay these around the side of the arrangement. From here, grab some short stem red roses and then apply these around the branches until everything is covered. This will finish up your arrangement and you can p...
Some of the best kids activities are done right in your own home, recycling everyday items. For instance, an egg carton. What could you possibly make out of an old egg carton? This video will show you exactly what you could do! See how to make egg carton flowers. These decorative flowers can proudly be displayed anywhere. All you and your kid will need are:
Love roses and complicated craft projects? Make a beautiful decorative paper rose using origami, the traditional Japanese folk art of paper folding. This 26-minute free origami video lesson presents complete instructions on how to make your own roses from folded paper. For more information, and to get started making paper flowers yourself, take a look!