Skip to main content

Subscribe to Stay Up to Date!

BloomNet Blog Categories

Archive

All in Favor Say WOW!

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.

MATERIALS:

  • 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!

 

 

 

 

 

For more ideas from Stacey, go to facebook.com/thefloraculturist and instagram.com/thefloraculturist/