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Written by Shirley T
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Monday, 11 August 2008 17:39 |
 When you have only two pennies left in the world, buy a loaf of bread with one, and a lily with the other ~ Chinese Proverb In Part4 of Creative flower arrangement, the theme is focusing on season greetings or festival decorations specifically for Chinese New Year and Lantern/Moon Cake Festival or some folks called it Mid Autumn Festival. Concept of Festive Style for Chinese New Year and Moon cake FestivalIn seasonal arrangement, it is essential to gather some props in sync with the celebration… |
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Written by Shirley T
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Friday, 08 August 2008 18:39 |
 Tying bow or ribbon is a complement skill for flower arrangement especially in hand-bouquet. Bow is also used to adorn vase, gifts or Christmas tree! The secret of making a nice bow is practice. Practise, practise and practise! There is no other magic word unless you opt for buying a ready-made bow.Step 1: Twist the ribbon, hold the twisted area tightly and make the first loop underneath. Twist again and hold the stack of twisted area securely.Step 2: Make another loop on the opposite side and t… |
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Written by Shirley T
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Friday, 01 August 2008 21:18 |
 Love is the flower you've got to let grow ~ John LennonAs the name indicates, Twins Style in Creative flower arrangement consists of a composition whereby floral material requires are in double or a pair. In this lesson, twins style is designed focusing on a pair violet Lilies (Genus: Lilium, Family: Liliaceae) and the ornamental plant - Sansevieria trifasciata or commonly known as mother-in-law's tongue. For this arrangement, flower color combination is played by different shades of similar co… |
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Written by Shirley T
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Monday, 28 July 2008 21:31 |
 “Happiness held is the seed; happiness shared is the flower” ~ AnonymousIf you wish to recycle the flower container, buy a piece of fresh flower foam or oasis separately from florist. The oasis must be placed tightly in the container in order to hold the flowers well. Soak the oasis in a container by letting the water being absorbed naturally. Do press or introduce any pressure to wet the oasis.Then, measure the oasis size (height and width) against the container. Allow the oasis to be about 3 … |
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Written by Shirley T
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Sunday, 27 July 2008 20:31 |
 Bread feeds the body, indeed, but flowers feed also the soul ~The KoranAs discussed earlier in Part1, Creative Floral arrangement encompasses the designs with a specific theme/style. This lesson will bring you to explore a garden style of creative floral arrangement, working with a rare carnation called Sweet Williams that flowering season falls on late April/May. This flower arrangement also leverages on prop which is a monkey! |
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