Volume 1, Issue 10 March 2004
Greetings For Easter
As Easter is not far away, I thought it would be great to have an Easter
display for this newsletter. This display features a bunny nestled amongst
ivy trails. A twiggy basket filled with Easter eggs has been placed to the
left and a smaller basket filled with silk flowers is placed on the right.
A twig circular base has been placed under the ivy trails to tie in with
the overall theme of a woodsy setting and the same texture as the baskets. Tall twiggy stems and green hop vines are placed at the back to add extra
height.
This setting would be appropriate for a shop window to celebrate
Easter or would be suitable for a sideboard or table in the home. Children
in particular will love this type of design.
Easter Display
You will need -
1 bunny
1 basket for Easter eggs
Easter eggs
1 smaller basket for silk flowers
Silk flowers of choice
Silk ivy trails
Twig base (optional) This is used for extra interest
Twiggy branches
2 stems silk flowering hops or other suitable tall stems
Dry floral foam
22 gauge wire x 23cm (9") long
1. Place the twig base on the table and place ivy trails over the top as shown in the photograph. Place a piece of dry foam to the left side at the back of the ivy. Insert the twiggy branches in the foam. Insert the two stems of hop vines to the left of the twiggy stems.
2. Place the bunny in the centre of the design.
3. Fill the basket with Easter eggs and insert some clusters of ivy at the back and place on the left side of the design.
4. Place a piece of foam in the other basket and fill with silk flowers, arranging them in a rounded shape. If the flower stems need extra support, wire each one separately by placing the centre of a 22 gauge wire behind the end of the stem and wind the right hand wire twice around and bring the two wire ends straight down together. The stems can be covered with florist tape for 5cm (2") before inserting them into the foam.
Illustrated step by step wiring and taping instructions are included in our course. For full information on our floristry diploma course please visit our website on http://www.floral-art-school.com.au
Gift Ideas for Easter
A soft toy can be dressed up by placing a piece of ribbon around the neck and tying it into a shoe lace bow with long ends. Cut the ribbon ends on a slant. A spray of silk flowers or a few small chocolate eggs can be placed in a piece of cellophane and tied to the ribbon at the back of the bow.
Chocolates or an Easter egg can be wrapped attractively in cellophane and placed in a basket. Position the chocolates or egg in the cellophane. You will need to use a large enough piece of cellophane for the size of the chocolates or the egg. Gather the top of the cellophane together with your two hands, leaving a ruffle about 10cm (4") high, place a piece of ribbon around the gathered cellophane and tie in a bow with long ends. Cut the ends on a slant. Fill the basket with shredded cellophane or crumpled coloured tissue and place the chocolates or egg in the basket.
Hope you have a happy Easter.
Kind regards
Fay Chamoun
Principal
Floral Art School of Australia and
International Floral Design School
Floristry Diploma Courses
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