I need to make a model of a flower and its parts (petal, stamen with anther and filament, sepal, ovule, and pistil with stigma, style, and ovary). I tried clay but it didn't work at all. So I need some good cheap household materials and instructions if possible on how to make them. Thanks!
Good cheap, household materials to make a model of a flower and its parts out of?
It can be done and what comes to my mind is a hanger! You know the bendy silver ones. You can make the stem, twist hanger around to shape leaves. Maybe use candel wax to add petals as an effect which will wtick to the hanger once it cools down. While the candel wax is hot - cut green material and place i on the wax which will be the effect of the leaves etc %26amp; work from there. Hope this helps!! :)
Reply:You need some craft glue, cardboard, and pipe cleaners. Bend the pipecleaners into a stem with a substantial amount folded at both ends of the pipecleaner. Glue one end to a peice of cardboard for the bottom of the stem to make the 'ground'. Take another pipe cleaner and bend it into a couple of loops, now squash the loops right next to each other loop to make the petals. If you need to, grab another pipecleaner and twist the end to the end of the other "petals" pipecleaner. When you have something resembling the petals of a flower twist the end of the pipecleaners around each other and fold it underneath the flower petals to make a base which you need to glue onto a piece of cardboard circle. Make the circle around 4 1/2 inches in diameter. Now glue this circle (with the petals attatched) to the bent over end of the 'stem' pipecleaner. Draw a small circle on this cardboard base to represent the ovary. The stamen will be a bit tricky, but if you can find some wire, cut tiny lengths and simply stick them through the cardboard sitting under the petals. Hows that? Goodluck
Reply:Cotton buds could do the anther and filament - five cotton buds and paint them yellow should be easy enough.
Petals could just be card, you might be able to cut up a colourful bottle top if you're feeling adventurous, but I can't think of how to stick it down... hmm, actually, you got any blue tack?
The stem could be a garden stick, you know the little green ones? About 5 mm square rods could be the stem and it should be tough enough to hold up the rest. If you don't have that then just find a green pencil, and again, use blue tack or plasticine to hold it in place.
The sepal could just be green card again, wrapped around your pencil.
The fiddly bit in the middle is harder - may I recommend plasticine? Use different colours to get the ovule and ovary and all that.
Good luck, and have fun!
Reply:Dear Erika,
I think that petals and leaves could be made of paper which you color or paint in appropriate colors. The stem could be of wire wrapped with paper. If you have any of those tiny wires used in telephone connections, they could be used to make the stamen, perhaps with a small wad of tissue at the end. The pistil form would depend on what kind of flower you are making, but a wad of tissue at the bottom, center of the stamens might work.
Tiger Toy
Reply:I always liked using candy to build models. Of course it will be a flat 2-D model, buts it would be fun to use things like sprinkles, licorice, crushed up candy... etc
Saturday, November 19, 2011
What are some reasonably priced flowers?
We originally were set on having calla lillies, but things keep adding up and calla lillies are so expensive! What are some cheaper, but beautiful flowers that could be used for the Bridesmaids bouquets? I still want Calla lillies in my bouquet, so maybe something that can be mixed in with callas as well. Any ideas? The bridesmaids dresses are wine color. Thanks!
What are some reasonably priced flowers?
Dahlias. They are less expensive that calla lilies but they still look stunning. Dahlias come in a wide varieties of colors, including a beautiful burgundy-wine.
Reply:You're doing the right thing - get what you want because you're the bride and your bouquet will be all over in pictures. I got roses like I had wanted and the girls had Gerbera Daisies. They're inexpensive and come in MANY colors (and are GORGEOUS - they're my favorite flower now!). They probably won't mix welll with callas, but honestly, they're so pretty in a bunch by themselves. My girls carried 10 with a wire-beaded collar (but they would've been pretty with just an organza bow tied around the stems instead to cut back on the price).
Good luck!
Reply:I went to the farmers' market for the flowers for our son's wedding, but if that's inconvenient, go to a supermarket and make your own bouquets, bouteniers, etc. We got a book at a crafts store. It took five people about two hours. It was fun.
Reply:If you wants callas go with artifcial....the same look for half the price!
http://www.save-on-crafts.com
I've ordered mine thru there and they're very nice for the price.
ice skates
What are some reasonably priced flowers?
Dahlias. They are less expensive that calla lilies but they still look stunning. Dahlias come in a wide varieties of colors, including a beautiful burgundy-wine.
Reply:You're doing the right thing - get what you want because you're the bride and your bouquet will be all over in pictures. I got roses like I had wanted and the girls had Gerbera Daisies. They're inexpensive and come in MANY colors (and are GORGEOUS - they're my favorite flower now!). They probably won't mix welll with callas, but honestly, they're so pretty in a bunch by themselves. My girls carried 10 with a wire-beaded collar (but they would've been pretty with just an organza bow tied around the stems instead to cut back on the price).
Good luck!
Reply:I went to the farmers' market for the flowers for our son's wedding, but if that's inconvenient, go to a supermarket and make your own bouquets, bouteniers, etc. We got a book at a crafts store. It took five people about two hours. It was fun.
Reply:If you wants callas go with artifcial....the same look for half the price!
http://www.save-on-crafts.com
I've ordered mine thru there and they're very nice for the price.
ice skates
Where can i find cheap turquoise items for my wedding, flowers especially?
Ribbons, or candles would be a good centerpiece.
Where can i find cheap turquoise items for my wedding, flowers especially?
Look at Hobby Lobby. You can find floral spray that will color the petals of white flowers, tinting their edges in turquise. You can't have real turquise flowers, but you can add a touch of the color to real flowers this way!
Try Oriental Trading Company, www.orientaltrading.com, to find decorations by color.
Good luck!
Reply:I don't know if you have a Hobby Lobby's near you but they run their flowers on special about twice a month...buy one get one free. Very good quality items too. They run specials all the time and if you catch it just right you save a bundle. Check the website...www.hobbylobby.com You could do a bowl with colored floating candles and a pretty piece of turquoise cloth gathered up to sit it on in the center of your tables...Walmarts usually has the bowls and I don't think they are real expensive... Congratulations!!! HH
Reply:You can buy cheap turquoise from http://www.amazon.com/gp/search?ie=UTF8%26amp;...
Where can i find cheap turquoise items for my wedding, flowers especially?
Look at Hobby Lobby. You can find floral spray that will color the petals of white flowers, tinting their edges in turquise. You can't have real turquise flowers, but you can add a touch of the color to real flowers this way!
Try Oriental Trading Company, www.orientaltrading.com, to find decorations by color.
Good luck!
Reply:I don't know if you have a Hobby Lobby's near you but they run their flowers on special about twice a month...buy one get one free. Very good quality items too. They run specials all the time and if you catch it just right you save a bundle. Check the website...www.hobbylobby.com You could do a bowl with colored floating candles and a pretty piece of turquoise cloth gathered up to sit it on in the center of your tables...Walmarts usually has the bowls and I don't think they are real expensive... Congratulations!!! HH
Reply:You can buy cheap turquoise from http://www.amazon.com/gp/search?ie=UTF8%26amp;...
Can I buy seeds now and then save them to start seedlings for next years flowers?
Here's the thing. I dont have alot of extra money but I like to have flowers in the spring/summer. I noticed seeds are much cheaper than packs of flowers. But I dont want to have to wait for them you grow this year. If I buy seed packs now of the flowers I want next year and then save them to start seedlings indoors around next March. Would they be to old by then?
Can I buy seeds now and then save them to start seedlings for next years flowers?
That's exactly what you should be able to do. The plants should produce seed and at the right time you should be able to collect the seed for next years crop. A good method of growing seed plants is to mark the individual plants you want to produce seed for you. Put a colored twist tie around the stalks of the plants that you will allow to flower and go to seed. Do not dead head these plants as you would the remainder of the crop. Harvest the seed heads on a dry day, hanging them in an airy, dry spot under a roof until the plants are completely dry and the seeds can be shaken or beaten out of the seed heads and pods.
As far as saving seeds you purchased this year and saving them to sow next spring, you may find that method a little unproductive. Lots of annual seed is good for a limited number of years. Usually only one or two, perhaps as many as five or more depending on the seed variety. Seed germination rates tend to fall as time goes by. Perhaps the best way to preserve seed for extended periods of time is to put the seed packets in a closed plastic plastic bag and stick them in the freezer. One method of collecting seed for next years garden is to ask your friends and neighbours if they would allow you to collect seed heads from their plants. Often the plants that our neighbours and fellow gardeners grow are the ones that do well in our areas. Many flowers will seed themselves and if you collect the seed then sow it in the fall, in the spring those seeds will germinate and grow new flowers. I grow poppies, calendula, cosmos, johnny jump-ups, violets, forget-me-nots and several others that will seed themselves and grow every year with little help from me. If you have some good friends or generous neighbours perhaps they would allow you to take a root divisions from their flowering perennials, either now or in the fall. Perennials will establish themselves and produce beautiful blooms year after year with some feeding, weeding and general maintenance. I grow peonies, delphiniums, various lillies, day lillies, angelica, monarda, echinacea, lungwort, bleeding heart and various bulbs such as tulips, crocus and daffodils. All of the plants flower at various times of the season and continue to propagate new versions of themselves on a continuous basis throughout the growing period. Try trading some gardening time with your friends and neighbours for seeds and plant divisions. Not only will you end up with some fine plant specimens, you will get to know your neighbours better as well as learning more about various garden plants and various methods of gardening. Have Fun!
Reply:Not all of them. It depends on what kind of flower seeds you purchase, the quality of the seeds, and even the storage of the seeds.
Annuals are very cheap at Lowe's or HomeDepot, and they continue to bloom from April until late September, even in Pennsylvania, where I live. They increase the "curb appeal" of your home.
Reply:Each seed has a limited amount of food it slowly feeds on while dormant to still keep it alive... the length of time that seed can survive is called viability... its different plant to plant... but your best bet would be to just wait... you can order seeds you wouldn't find in stores from the 2 sites attached...
Can I buy seeds now and then save them to start seedlings for next years flowers?
That's exactly what you should be able to do. The plants should produce seed and at the right time you should be able to collect the seed for next years crop. A good method of growing seed plants is to mark the individual plants you want to produce seed for you. Put a colored twist tie around the stalks of the plants that you will allow to flower and go to seed. Do not dead head these plants as you would the remainder of the crop. Harvest the seed heads on a dry day, hanging them in an airy, dry spot under a roof until the plants are completely dry and the seeds can be shaken or beaten out of the seed heads and pods.
As far as saving seeds you purchased this year and saving them to sow next spring, you may find that method a little unproductive. Lots of annual seed is good for a limited number of years. Usually only one or two, perhaps as many as five or more depending on the seed variety. Seed germination rates tend to fall as time goes by. Perhaps the best way to preserve seed for extended periods of time is to put the seed packets in a closed plastic plastic bag and stick them in the freezer. One method of collecting seed for next years garden is to ask your friends and neighbours if they would allow you to collect seed heads from their plants. Often the plants that our neighbours and fellow gardeners grow are the ones that do well in our areas. Many flowers will seed themselves and if you collect the seed then sow it in the fall, in the spring those seeds will germinate and grow new flowers. I grow poppies, calendula, cosmos, johnny jump-ups, violets, forget-me-nots and several others that will seed themselves and grow every year with little help from me. If you have some good friends or generous neighbours perhaps they would allow you to take a root divisions from their flowering perennials, either now or in the fall. Perennials will establish themselves and produce beautiful blooms year after year with some feeding, weeding and general maintenance. I grow peonies, delphiniums, various lillies, day lillies, angelica, monarda, echinacea, lungwort, bleeding heart and various bulbs such as tulips, crocus and daffodils. All of the plants flower at various times of the season and continue to propagate new versions of themselves on a continuous basis throughout the growing period. Try trading some gardening time with your friends and neighbours for seeds and plant divisions. Not only will you end up with some fine plant specimens, you will get to know your neighbours better as well as learning more about various garden plants and various methods of gardening. Have Fun!
Reply:Not all of them. It depends on what kind of flower seeds you purchase, the quality of the seeds, and even the storage of the seeds.
Annuals are very cheap at Lowe's or HomeDepot, and they continue to bloom from April until late September, even in Pennsylvania, where I live. They increase the "curb appeal" of your home.
Reply:Each seed has a limited amount of food it slowly feeds on while dormant to still keep it alive... the length of time that seed can survive is called viability... its different plant to plant... but your best bet would be to just wait... you can order seeds you wouldn't find in stores from the 2 sites attached...
How can I buy a gift or flowers on the internet (cheapest), and have it delivered in Lima?
I want to send flowers or jewelry to my girlfriend, but shipping is too expensive. I am in USA, she is in Lima, Peru.
How can I buy a gift or flowers on the internet (cheapest), and have it delivered in Lima?
I recomend you use the online store http://carequitagifts.com, I recently ordered gift and flower from them and they have the best price that I saw on the internet.
Another good thing is that they mailed my fiance in Peru, record of the purchase that she will use for her visa interview.
How can I buy a gift or flowers on the internet (cheapest), and have it delivered in Lima?
I recomend you use the online store http://carequitagifts.com, I recently ordered gift and flower from them and they have the best price that I saw on the internet.
Another good thing is that they mailed my fiance in Peru, record of the purchase that she will use for her visa interview.
Saturday, May 22, 2010
What is the best way to send someone a rose delivery internationally?
I would like to send roses to my girlfriend in Mexico but the big name floral companies charge a fortune. Is there a cheaper way to arrange a flower delivery to her home there?
What is the best way to send someone a rose delivery internationally?
my bf sent me roses to italy for my anniversary. what he did was search for a florist near my hotel and they only told him they accepted one credit card. luckily it was the one he had! he gave them his credit card number and they charged his card. it was such a surprise when they delivered it to my hotel!! its such a sweet idea, im sure your gf will love it!!
Reply:NO, foreign country do not always have the same services we do. So you can order her but the cost comes from no basic services there
Reply:what about trying to find a small florist down by where she lives in mexico, and have them send her the flowers? and then seeing how it is you could pay for it while still here in the States..
and i guess some Spanish speaking skills might come in handy (:
Reply:if you have a girl friend spend money on her and atleast she will know to what depth you can go tell her that you love her
money does not matter in love if you have a good financial background
Reply:no
Reply:get a dictonary and press the roses, then send them by mail
What is the best way to send someone a rose delivery internationally?
my bf sent me roses to italy for my anniversary. what he did was search for a florist near my hotel and they only told him they accepted one credit card. luckily it was the one he had! he gave them his credit card number and they charged his card. it was such a surprise when they delivered it to my hotel!! its such a sweet idea, im sure your gf will love it!!
Reply:NO, foreign country do not always have the same services we do. So you can order her but the cost comes from no basic services there
Reply:what about trying to find a small florist down by where she lives in mexico, and have them send her the flowers? and then seeing how it is you could pay for it while still here in the States..
and i guess some Spanish speaking skills might come in handy (:
Reply:if you have a girl friend spend money on her and atleast she will know to what depth you can go tell her that you love her
money does not matter in love if you have a good financial background
Reply:no
Reply:get a dictonary and press the roses, then send them by mail
Silk or Real Flowers?
I'm getting married in October and have been trying to figure out flowers for then. I was going to use real, but I have recently made a bouquet of silk flowers that I think looks nice. My mom, however, thinks that silk looks cheap (even though 2 days ago she loved the bouquets I designed in silk...she must have heard it was 'cheap' from someone else). I don't think it looks cheap...although it is (not always though) a lot cheaper. And plus, they last forever (and you don't have to worry about them wilting before the wedding). I also have allergies. Here are some images of the bouquet I made. Does it look cheap or does it look nice for a fall wedding? I'm having this argument with my mom and I need some ideas. Thanks all!
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b249/l...
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b249/l...
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b249/l...
Silk or Real Flowers?
I'm going with silk myself through this website. I had to verify with the lady that they really are silk because they look so good.
http://flowerpackages.com/index.cgi
And I don't think that silk is cheap, just an alternative. It's your wedding, do what you want.
Reply:if you have alredy made silk bouquets then continue with them
Reply:I think your flowers are very beautiful - go with what you want - it's your wedding, not your mom's.
They're nice and colorful - not the icky white or pastels that you think of as "fake wedding" flowers.
Reply:I am also getting married in october and i too have silk flowers,they are just as good as real ones and can last forever.At the end of the day its your wedding and you call the shots........Good luck(and with your wedding!)
Reply:I think the bouqet looks great! While real flowers are beautiful too, it would be nice to use the silk flowers because they will be able to last forever. I made my own bouqet for my wedding as well. My colors (an August) wedding were purple and yellow. It seems tacky to some, but I used silk sunflowers and other small yellow flowers along with some purple wildflowers. I made bouquets for the bridal party as well, so not only I could have some memento from a great day, but the girls in the bridal party could too. And if you have allergies as well, it is better to use something that will not cause a flare up on your special day. Congrats! And good luck.
Reply:its "YOUR WEDDING YOUR DAY" you do what you feel confortable doing if you want silk MOM stay out of this one...
Reply:I think the photos are absolutely beautiful.
Reply:its ur weddin go with wat u want but think of it like im for my weddin silk will never die and u dont have to freeze em to keep the real ones and silk always look good even after 50 yrs together
Reply:Your bouquets are GORGEOUS! (I would wrap thee stems in pretty ribbon, as a suggestion)
I did silks in my October wedding. We got engaged on the 4th of July and had a mid-October wedding. In looking back, I wish that I would have let someone else do the bouquets (either silk or fresh) just because I was on such a time crunch. I could have used that time for other things and been just as happy with the outcome. If you've got the time girl, do it.
If you have tons of other things that you want to make (special touches that convey who you and the groom are), I'd farm it out.
Also, the idea of mixing it up is a good one. We used silks in the ceremony and had fresh for the reception. We've been married a year and a half and people still mention our wedding when a wedding is brought up. We did everything for $1,800. Pick where your money and time will make the most impact. Shoot me an email if you have some specific things you need help with.
Good luck %26amp; congratuations!
Reply:I think they look beautiful. As long as you like them, don't worry about other people (it's hard, I know). No one is going to be 2 inches away from them anyways, I bet they won't even know they are fake!
Reply:The nice thing about silk flowers is that they last. You can give them away to the really special people in your life that attended wedding when it is through.
Reply:I think they are beautiful! It's a nice way to add an even more personal touch to your day. I recently attending a wedding that used artificial flowers for decoration and it couldn't have been more perfect! My step-sister used artificial flowers when she got married many, many years ago and they were perfect as well. I say go for it. You have a wonderful idea and are very talented. I think it would just make people speechless. Congrats and good luck!
Reply:I think that the silk ones look beautiful! You did a fantastic job! You have to think about it a couple different ways. Do you want to keep the flowers for longer then a week after the wedding? I wish that I had done silk because it would have last forever.
I think the silk is really nice and would look really good!
Reply:silk so you can keep them forever
Reply:I think the silk bouquets you did are nice, and I disagree with the comment about "lose the fruit". This adds interest and texture, something that people don't usually see in blooms.
It's your wedding, after all, so do what you feel is best, of course.
Since you asked, I think you should so silk on the centerpieces and decor, use real flowers for the bouquets and groom's flowers as well. It is easy to tell silk and real flowers apart when they are in a bouquet, but less so when they are arranged. If you have allergies, use a floral arrangement that will not bother you, or just take a pill/medication before the ceremony so that it won't bother you.
Reply:they look really good
,but silk flowers always look cheap at weddings.
thats just the way it is.
Reply:real
Reply:I love your flowers. They are beautiful. I used real flowers at my wedding and I so wished I would have used silk. My flowers are horrible looking now and with silk they are beautiful forever. My freind was married June 3rd and used silk flowers. People couldn't tell and your flowers look 10 times better than hers. Good luck and best wishes!
Reply:I think silk flowers are just fine, especially if you have allergies. As long as you are the one getting married I would tell your mom to be grateful that you are trying to keep the cost of the wedding down. The pictures look lovely and from a distance most wouldn't even know they weren't real.
Reply:I personally like real flowers better, but it's your day, do what you want, not anyone else. Good luck!!
Reply:You should definately go with what you want, not your mom! This is your wedding, she had a chance for hers. I'm getting married this weekend, and we just silk for all the flower arrangements for the reception, all the flower table centerpieces. Then we used real for my bouquet and the bridesmaids bouquets. Other than those, everything is silk.. and I think mine look great, and I'm picky! You should choose withever you are happiest with!
Reply:i think you should mix it up a little
have some real flowers and some silk ones that way no one can say anything bad about the flowers remember hun this is your wedding and what ever you and the hubbie to be thinks is best then go with that you only need to keep yourself and your soon to be hubbie happy
for my wedding i had a small wedding with 1 vase of roses a wedding cake and also dinner for the people who came but then again we got married at are home with my mom are 4 kids and the preacher and his wife so not to many to worry about lol
good luck best wishes on your marrage
Reply:Those look really nice but id loose the fruit for a wedding boquet.
I had silk flowers at mine only because real costs so much more and i inquired about having my boquet dried after the wedding and its really expenisve. The silk boquet you will have forever.
Reply:ALWAYS ALWAYS GO WITH REAL FLOWERS. Your momma is right.
Reply:If you are on a tight budget and you want to use silk go ahead I think your flowers are beautiful! If you are paying YOU do what you want!
Reply:As far as the bouquets go, I think real is better. For the church and center pieces you could go silk.
Reply:wow!!!!!! the flowers you made are like so beautiful!!!!!!! Gal your wedding day is your day. Do what you want. I don't think silk flowers r cheap. Yours are so so Beautiful..........use your talent to make your day a mavel to all. Goodluck n congrats!!
Reply:Doesn't matter. In a few years nobody will care about the wedding. Silk or real, they will go in the trash eventually.
Reply:It's your wedding not hers do what you want.If you like the silk and your soon to be wife like the silk then get the silk it doesn't matter how cheap they were it's about you two being in love and you guys being happy on that day.Doesn't matter what anyone else says. do what you want but in the end all that's going to matter is that you two are finally going to be together.
Reply:I think your bouquets are beautiful. Nobody looks that closely at the bouquets anyway, they are all looking at YOU! I made silk flowers for my bridesmaids, but had real flowers for my bouquet, but since you have allergies, just get use silk. You don't want to be sneezing during your vows.
Take care.
Reply:I used silk flowers for my wedding and no one could believe they were not real. I think that bouquet is beautiful. You use whatever you want. It is your day and don't let anyone not even MOM take that away. Just check out my flowers....
www.myspace.com/kelynn1985
Also, you get to keep those silk flowers forever...
apply for a loan
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b249/l...
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b249/l...
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b249/l...
Silk or Real Flowers?
I'm going with silk myself through this website. I had to verify with the lady that they really are silk because they look so good.
http://flowerpackages.com/index.cgi
And I don't think that silk is cheap, just an alternative. It's your wedding, do what you want.
Reply:if you have alredy made silk bouquets then continue with them
Reply:I think your flowers are very beautiful - go with what you want - it's your wedding, not your mom's.
They're nice and colorful - not the icky white or pastels that you think of as "fake wedding" flowers.
Reply:I am also getting married in october and i too have silk flowers,they are just as good as real ones and can last forever.At the end of the day its your wedding and you call the shots........Good luck(and with your wedding!)
Reply:I think the bouqet looks great! While real flowers are beautiful too, it would be nice to use the silk flowers because they will be able to last forever. I made my own bouqet for my wedding as well. My colors (an August) wedding were purple and yellow. It seems tacky to some, but I used silk sunflowers and other small yellow flowers along with some purple wildflowers. I made bouquets for the bridal party as well, so not only I could have some memento from a great day, but the girls in the bridal party could too. And if you have allergies as well, it is better to use something that will not cause a flare up on your special day. Congrats! And good luck.
Reply:its "YOUR WEDDING YOUR DAY" you do what you feel confortable doing if you want silk MOM stay out of this one...
Reply:I think the photos are absolutely beautiful.
Reply:its ur weddin go with wat u want but think of it like im for my weddin silk will never die and u dont have to freeze em to keep the real ones and silk always look good even after 50 yrs together
Reply:Your bouquets are GORGEOUS! (I would wrap thee stems in pretty ribbon, as a suggestion)
I did silks in my October wedding. We got engaged on the 4th of July and had a mid-October wedding. In looking back, I wish that I would have let someone else do the bouquets (either silk or fresh) just because I was on such a time crunch. I could have used that time for other things and been just as happy with the outcome. If you've got the time girl, do it.
If you have tons of other things that you want to make (special touches that convey who you and the groom are), I'd farm it out.
Also, the idea of mixing it up is a good one. We used silks in the ceremony and had fresh for the reception. We've been married a year and a half and people still mention our wedding when a wedding is brought up. We did everything for $1,800. Pick where your money and time will make the most impact. Shoot me an email if you have some specific things you need help with.
Good luck %26amp; congratuations!
Reply:I think they look beautiful. As long as you like them, don't worry about other people (it's hard, I know). No one is going to be 2 inches away from them anyways, I bet they won't even know they are fake!
Reply:The nice thing about silk flowers is that they last. You can give them away to the really special people in your life that attended wedding when it is through.
Reply:I think they are beautiful! It's a nice way to add an even more personal touch to your day. I recently attending a wedding that used artificial flowers for decoration and it couldn't have been more perfect! My step-sister used artificial flowers when she got married many, many years ago and they were perfect as well. I say go for it. You have a wonderful idea and are very talented. I think it would just make people speechless. Congrats and good luck!
Reply:I think that the silk ones look beautiful! You did a fantastic job! You have to think about it a couple different ways. Do you want to keep the flowers for longer then a week after the wedding? I wish that I had done silk because it would have last forever.
I think the silk is really nice and would look really good!
Reply:silk so you can keep them forever
Reply:I think the silk bouquets you did are nice, and I disagree with the comment about "lose the fruit". This adds interest and texture, something that people don't usually see in blooms.
It's your wedding, after all, so do what you feel is best, of course.
Since you asked, I think you should so silk on the centerpieces and decor, use real flowers for the bouquets and groom's flowers as well. It is easy to tell silk and real flowers apart when they are in a bouquet, but less so when they are arranged. If you have allergies, use a floral arrangement that will not bother you, or just take a pill/medication before the ceremony so that it won't bother you.
Reply:they look really good
,but silk flowers always look cheap at weddings.
thats just the way it is.
Reply:real
Reply:I love your flowers. They are beautiful. I used real flowers at my wedding and I so wished I would have used silk. My flowers are horrible looking now and with silk they are beautiful forever. My freind was married June 3rd and used silk flowers. People couldn't tell and your flowers look 10 times better than hers. Good luck and best wishes!
Reply:I think silk flowers are just fine, especially if you have allergies. As long as you are the one getting married I would tell your mom to be grateful that you are trying to keep the cost of the wedding down. The pictures look lovely and from a distance most wouldn't even know they weren't real.
Reply:I personally like real flowers better, but it's your day, do what you want, not anyone else. Good luck!!
Reply:You should definately go with what you want, not your mom! This is your wedding, she had a chance for hers. I'm getting married this weekend, and we just silk for all the flower arrangements for the reception, all the flower table centerpieces. Then we used real for my bouquet and the bridesmaids bouquets. Other than those, everything is silk.. and I think mine look great, and I'm picky! You should choose withever you are happiest with!
Reply:i think you should mix it up a little
have some real flowers and some silk ones that way no one can say anything bad about the flowers remember hun this is your wedding and what ever you and the hubbie to be thinks is best then go with that you only need to keep yourself and your soon to be hubbie happy
for my wedding i had a small wedding with 1 vase of roses a wedding cake and also dinner for the people who came but then again we got married at are home with my mom are 4 kids and the preacher and his wife so not to many to worry about lol
good luck best wishes on your marrage
Reply:Those look really nice but id loose the fruit for a wedding boquet.
I had silk flowers at mine only because real costs so much more and i inquired about having my boquet dried after the wedding and its really expenisve. The silk boquet you will have forever.
Reply:ALWAYS ALWAYS GO WITH REAL FLOWERS. Your momma is right.
Reply:If you are on a tight budget and you want to use silk go ahead I think your flowers are beautiful! If you are paying YOU do what you want!
Reply:As far as the bouquets go, I think real is better. For the church and center pieces you could go silk.
Reply:wow!!!!!! the flowers you made are like so beautiful!!!!!!! Gal your wedding day is your day. Do what you want. I don't think silk flowers r cheap. Yours are so so Beautiful..........use your talent to make your day a mavel to all. Goodluck n congrats!!
Reply:Doesn't matter. In a few years nobody will care about the wedding. Silk or real, they will go in the trash eventually.
Reply:It's your wedding not hers do what you want.If you like the silk and your soon to be wife like the silk then get the silk it doesn't matter how cheap they were it's about you two being in love and you guys being happy on that day.Doesn't matter what anyone else says. do what you want but in the end all that's going to matter is that you two are finally going to be together.
Reply:I think your bouquets are beautiful. Nobody looks that closely at the bouquets anyway, they are all looking at YOU! I made silk flowers for my bridesmaids, but had real flowers for my bouquet, but since you have allergies, just get use silk. You don't want to be sneezing during your vows.
Take care.
Reply:I used silk flowers for my wedding and no one could believe they were not real. I think that bouquet is beautiful. You use whatever you want. It is your day and don't let anyone not even MOM take that away. Just check out my flowers....
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Also, you get to keep those silk flowers forever...
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