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Photography by Bochsler Creative Solutions.
Product donated by Hofland.
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Fresh Floral Products
- nine Star-of-Bethlehem (Ornithogalum)
- one hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla)
- three stems Italian Ruscus
- one Thuja plicata (cedar)
Hard Goods
- one metre green ribbon #9
- four metres plum ribbon #9
- 20 purple corsage pins
- one three-inch styrofoam sphere
- three nine-centimetre purple floral pins
- two acrylic bead and sequin sprays
- five metres silver thread
- two acrylic teardrop ornaments
- one-half box “diamante” clear pins
- ten-inch square of half-inch foam core
Construction
- Cut foam core into a triangular shape.
- Cut a small hole in the middle of foam core.
- Wrap triangle with plum ribbon.
- Insert “diamante” pins along edge to secure ribbon.
- Cover three-inch styrofoam sphere with green ribbon, silver thread and pins.
- Insert a wooden skewer in bottom of ball.
- Insert ball through hole in the foam board.
- Glue Star-of-Bethlehem, Italian Ruscus, and hydrangea onto foam core.
- Make three decorative rosettes with plum ribbon and pin into bouquet.
- Wire in Thuja plicata (cedar) and trim to shape.
- Use cut-off stems of Star-of-Bethlehem for the handle.
- Wrap with plum ribbon and silver thread.
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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