Enter To Win A Pink Orchid Vintage Brooch Bouquet ($300 Value) From Blue Petyl Today
By Carlise (Carla) Shepperd
This from www.BluePetyl.com is one-of-a-kind with subtle shades of pink and cream. It's made of two types of Orchids and beautifully decorated with fresh water pearls. You actually get the chance to win this piece of art today, on day 6 of our week of giveaways. Even if it doesn't match your wedding colors, you should jump at the chance to win this because it's worth $300 and I am sure you know someone who would die to walk down the aisle holding this marvelous bouquet.
To Enter To Win:
Visit www.BluePetyl.com and check out all their lovely creations. What did you see that stunned you? I know there are so many pieces that are sublime but let me know below which one you saw that you'd buy in a heartbeat.
For An Additional Entry:
Please become a fan of Blue Petyl on Facebook and let them know how excited you are to win this drop dead gorgeous prize that they were so kind to donate to our giveaway.
I've extended the deadline and everyone now has until 12:00 midday on February 2th to enter to win all the prizes!
Winners will still be randomly chosen and announced on February 27th at around 6/5 c.
Good luck and remember there is still one more fab prize that will be up for grabs after midnight!!
How To Make a Calla Lily Bouquet!
By Carlise (Carla) ShepperdThe Calla Lilies used in the video are artificial ones but the concept is the same for the real ones as well which you can find at www.fiftyflowers.com
Click here to get Dark Green Stem-wrap Floral Tape for $1.99 but I've seen it at dollar stores and Walmart, so you can get it pretty cheap offline.
Ribbon you can find that easily at Walmart too or at any of your local fabric stores.
Gorgeous flowers, what are they called?
By Carlise (Carla) Shepperd
I had this bouquet of flowers saved on my computer for my original plum wedding theme. I was about to delete it when I realized that it can work for my current theme, so at least I get to add something from my original plans. The thing is...I recognize the blue roses, but what is that other flower?
I've Google "blue flowers with purple" and variations of those words and nothing. I also checked out some popular flower sites like fiftyflowers.com, wholeblossoms.com, theflowerexchange.com, BloomsByTheBox.com but didn't find them.
If you know what this flower is please be so kind and let me know. Thank you so much!
DIY - Wedding Bouquet
By Carlise (Carla) ShepperdThis video shows how easy it is to make your own wedding bouquet! Of course you do not have to include the green stems if you don't like them. I personally would love to see just a full bouquet of red roses. Check out www.fiftyflowers.com to find all the wholesale flowers you'd need to create a bouquet and centerpieces for your wedding decor.
Click on the price to find each item.
25 Beautiful Roses: $49.99
20 yards, Wired Satin Ribbon: $5.99
Find pink ribbon here!
Dark Green Stem-wrap Floral Tape: $1.99
40 Round Pearl Headed Pins: $1.69
Find pink pins here.
7-1/2" Floral Bunch Cutters - Stainless Steel : $9.99
50 Calla Lilies for $74.99 - Make your own bouquet and so much more.
By Carlise (Carla) Shepperd
The Calla lily has become a classic wedding flower and it is a beautiful choice for a bride that is looking to create an elegant, romantic feel to their wedding day and decor. You can use them to make beautiful bouquets for you and your bridesmaids. Add just a few to a vase and they make a beautiful centerpiece as well. Just look at the example below.
You can even give your bridesmaids just one to carry, as I've seen brides on Whose Wedding Is It Anyway do, just tie a ribbon around it to make it a bit more special. It certainly is a cheaper option.
You can find Calla Lilies HERE at Costco.com very affordable at $74.99 for 50 stems. Below I've included a video and instructions from E-how.com on how to make your own Calla Lily bouquet.
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Step 1
Pick out 10 to 12 calla lilies, making sure they are clean, fresh, healthy and as uniform as possible.
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Step 2
Use floral tape to bind two flowers together at the stems beneath their buds.
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Step 3
Add more lilies as you go, building around the center. Bind the stems with more tape so that the bouquet is secure, taping over the same spot.
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Step 4
Mist the flowers with water as you build your bouquet to keep them hydrated.
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Step 5
After all the flowers have been bound together with floral tape in the arrangement you prefer, use the flower clippers to cut the ends of the stems to a uniform length. Be sure to cut the stems at an angle.
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Step 6
Secure with a wide ribbon, wrapping the ribbon over the tape. You can either simply cover where you've taped or wrap the entire stems in ribbon.
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Step 7
Use a pearl- or crystal-headed pin to fasten the ribbon. Broaches can also be used for a more decorative finish.
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Step 8
To wrap the entire stems in ribbon, start at the top under the buds and work down, wrapping as you go. At the bottom of the stems, tuck the ribbon over the ends and work your way back up the stems, tying a bow if you prefer. Secure the ribbon with pins or a broach.
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Step 9
Refrigerate after completion to keep the flowers fresh.
photo credit: rebeccassilverrose.com, www.bestblooms.co.nz
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