You may choose to hang family pictures of the deceased from the branches in the arrangement, making this a memorable “family tree” tribute.
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| Photography by Bochsler Creative Solutions. Floral goods donated by Hofland. |
Fresh Floral Products
• 20 Roses
• 3 Hydrangea
• 1 bunch Leucadendron
• 1 bunch Leptos
• 1 bunch Cherry Blossom
• 3 stems Amaranthus
• 1/3 bunch Salal tips
• 6 Aspidistra
• 1/2 bunch Eucalyptus Willow
• 3 stems Pitt
Hard Goods
• 1/2 of an 8-inch oasis sphere
• 1 31-inch Lomi pedestal
• 2 6-inch Lomi dishes (clear)
• 1 8-inch square ceramic pot
• 3 7x7-inch square pieces of styrofoam
• 3 bundles Mitsumata branches
• 1/10 box reindeer moss
• picture frame mat
• 18 inches of fabric
• 10 decorative pearl head pins
Construction
• Glue styrofoam and Mitsumata branches into pot. Cut tops at desired height.
• Glue 6-inch Lomi dish on pedestal extender. Spray pedestal to match Mitsumata branches and glue into centre. Tie Mitsumata to pedestal at base of Lomi dish.
• Cut oasis sphere in half. Tape flat side up on one of the oasis dishes.
• Place dish with oasis on top of the Lomi in position. For easy transport, don’t attach the Lomi trays together.
• Insert flowers, foliage and branches so design is well balanced.
• Pin in fabric. Glue picture and frame onto lip of container.
Kathy Mustard AIFD, CAFA, is president of Creative Floral Concepts Inc., in Hamilton, Ont. The company specializes in window display, visual merchandising and consulting.
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