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R E A D O N L I N E
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Step by Step
STEP 2
Arrange deciduous mountain laurel branches
into the vase, creating a large crescent
shape. Next, arrange stems of Limonium
among the branches, reinforcing and adding
dimension to the crescent shape.
STEP 3
Begin arranging flowers, one type at a time,
starting with the largest and longest stemmed
blooms (Delphinium, roses and Alstroemeria,
in this sequence)—again, following and
expanding on the crescent shape created
with the branches and Limonium. Next,
arrange the carnations into the design,
placing some in clusters or groupings.
STEP 4
Follow with stems of smaller flowers, including
Eustoma/Lisianthus, Anemone and sweet
peas, in this order. Be sure to create a strong
focal area in the lower center of the crescent-
shaped design with these flowers.
STEP 5
Finally, arrange a Butterfly Spray branch,
from Melrose, into one side of the design.
Gently form the branch into a curvilinear
shape, to, once again, reinforce and
extend the crescent shape of the design.
STEP 6
Accessorize the finished design with pine
cones, amethyst geodes, candles, books, a
picture frame and/or other accessories
of your (or your customer's) choice.
MATERIALS
STEP 1
Form a semi-flattened sphere of chicken
wire (elliptical shape) the same diameter
as the opening of the vase (approximately
6 inches). Wedge the chicken-wire form
into the opening of the vase, and secure it
with clear tape.
BOTANICALS
• Rosa spp. 'Amnesia' (garden rose)
• Delphinium x Belladonna
light blue and dark blue (larkspur)
• Alstroemeria aurea/A. aurantiaca
(Peruvian lily, lily-of-the-Incas)
• Eustoma grandiflorum/Lisianthus russellianus
'Bohemian Mocha' (prairie gentian)
• Dianthus caryophyllus 'Minerva' (carnation)
• Anemone coronaria (windflower,
poppy Anemone, lily-of-the-field)
• Lathyrus odoratus (sweet pea)
• Limonium latifolium, white and light blue
(sea lavender)
• Kalmia latifolia branches (mountain laurel,
calico bush, ivy bush, spoonwood)
HARD GOODS
• Glass Vase (6" x 8", blue, 85494)
from Melrose
• Butterfly Spray (39", 85364) from
Melrose
• OASIS
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Florist Netting
• OASIS
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Clear Tape
