All in Favor Say WOW!
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Create these sensational floral favors… perfects for Valentine’s Celebrations.
Decor that doubles as a takeaway! These two clever and irresistible design projects are sure to impress your customers and their guests...showcasing the beauty of flowers as a favor of love. Water tubes keep fresh blooms looking their absolute best and allow for extended prep time.
DESIGN 1
Single stems as party favors and placeholders. Plus, when grouped in larger quantities, they become table decor.
- Collection of clear vases
- Wooden Calla Stems Oasis Floral Products
- UGlu Dashes Oasis Floral Products
- Clear acrylic water tubes Oasis Floral Products
- Various fine papers by Florescence
- Baker’s twine, ribbon, cable ties, yarn, etc.
- Rosa hybrida ‘Tess’ Alexandra Farms
- Schinus terebinthifolius
- Alstroemeria aurea
- Rosa hybrida
STEPS:
- Cut various fine papers into triangles in the desired size.
- Attach UGlu on the reverse of the wooden calla stem in two places.
- Adhere fine paper, roll until the paper is completely wrapped, secure with an additional UGlu dash.
- Wrap decorative twine, ribbon, yarn, etc., if desired.
- Place a single bloom or a small cluster of blooms into a 3” water tube with water.
- Place flower and water tube inside of the wooden calla stem.
- Cluster in a clear glass vase or place as a single stem.
- Urge your customers to encourage their guests to take a favor!
DESIGN 2
Mini bouquets: Fun-sized arrangements to be used as place holders and/or party favors.
MATERIALS:
- UGlu Dashes Oasis Floral Products
- Clear acrylic water tubes Oasis Floral Products
- Various fine papers by Florescence
- Baker’s twine, ribbon, cable ties, yarn, etc.
- Rosa hybrida ‘Tess’ Alexandra Farms
- Schinus terebinthifolius
- Alstroemeria aurea
- Rosa hybrida
- Ruscus aculeatus bleached
STEPS:
- Cut various fine papers into 6” squares.
- Layer the papers for interest.
- Place a single bloom or small cluster of blooms into a 3” water
- tube with water.
- Fold the bottom corner up, then the sides one at a time.
- Secure with a UGlu dash, cable tie, baker’s twine, yarn, ribbon, etc.
- Display on guests’ place settings.
- Urge your customers to encourage their guests to take a favor!
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