Luvstoplant, floral arrangements - Page 2

Dramaqueen · November 10th, 2009, 07:27 AM

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Originally Posted by LuvsToPlant

Ok ...1st pic is the Christmas container made for outdoor use.
Any container with drainage holes, filled with a soil mix, shredded bark mulch mixed with loam is what I use.
It is a mix of greens with branches of berries, pine cones and a bow.
Simple and sweet.

The second pic is a cross wreath, about 1.5 feet in length.
I layer tips of the branches (a little shorter than the length of my hand) a few at a time, and wrap with a wreath wire.
I start and each end and work to the center,
then I sart at the bottom and work up
To hide the wire in the center, you can add a small bow,
There is a way to hide the wire, but since you have never made one
a bow will be good.

One more important part...wrap the wire several time in the spot that you wish to start to secure, when ending the area wrap in a manner that will secure so it wont unravel.
Good luck!
Practice!

Luvs, thanks so much, the cross is EXACTLY what I want, it is very nice. Will you put something colorful on it later on`? I think all mine will need is a bow or pointsetta. I see waht you mean with the container, less is best with not too much deco stuff. It looks lovely. I will try them both over the next week and let you know. Can I possibly use hot glue gun instead to secure the pines on the cross wreath? How long do you think it may last with this method? So basically, start from outside and then the fullest parts will be the center of the cross wreath then? Should I use the cedar and then work the pines inward? Thank you so much hon.

LuvsToPlant · November 13th, 2009, 05:52 AM

You can try using the glue gun...if thay is what you prefer.
I often just wrap wreath wire around the bottom
of the pine cones, and then secure to a hefty branch.
This method will last till it's faded in the spring...

With the cross, start layering a few "hands" as we call them, the very tips of the branches.
For that size they should be about (6-8 inches) aprox 15 cm long.
Start at the furthest away and work inward.
Keeping them all equal size and layers, you don't want them to bunch up at the center.
Yes you can add a small bow to the center and maybe a few pine cones as well.
As you work with it you will feel more comfortable.

November 13th, 2009, 05:52 AM	#12
LuvsToPlant Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Maine USA USDA Zone: 5a Posts: 1,416	Re: Luvstoplant, floral arrangements You can try using the glue gun...if thay is what you prefer. I often just wrap wreath wire around the bottom of the pine cones, and then secure to a hefty branch. This method will last till it's faded in the spring... With the cross, start layering a few "hands" as we call them, the very tips of the branches. For that size they should be about (6-8 inches) aprox 15 cm long. Start at the furthest away and work inward. Keeping them all equal size and layers, you don't want them to bunch up at the center. Yes you can add a small bow to the center and maybe a few pine cones as well. As you work with it you will feel more comfortable.