Since the beauty of spring flowers is abundant in most areas, I think we need to bring a few inside to brighten things up a bit.
One of my very favorite flowers is the daffodil. They come in a variety of colors from the deep yellow to the pale cream with yellow or orange centers. Another of my favorites is the lilac. Those deep purple stems enhance any flower project you put together.
This month I wanted to suggest instead of using dried flowers that we use freeze dried flowers to create a simple yet elegant vase arrangement.
I'd like to direct you to the Flyboy Naturals - http://store.yahoo.com/flyboynaturals/in... website to take a look at their freeze-dried selections. They've been in business for 12 years and they do it all from growing and picking to freezing and shipping. They specialize in rose petals harvested from bushes grown in one of many fields, but you must take a look at their selection of daffodils - http://store.yahoo.com/flyboynaturals/da... hydrangeas - http://store.yahoo.com/flyboynaturals/pa... and lilacs - http://store.yahoo.com/flyboynaturals/ne... to see just what I'm talking about when I say they look like they've just been picked! They're absolutely spectacular!
What I'd like to create this month are two arrangements of spring flowers with each arrangement using a crystal vase as the container. Whether you use a smooth clear vase or cut-glass is up to you.
If the vase is clear, you can add colorful stones or iridescent stones to the vase to accentuate the colors of the flowers. You can find these at most craft stores. I found them at the Dollar store. There is also a product that looks like water but hardens so that it holds flowers in place while giving the illusion of that the flowers are in a vase full of water. You can find the artificial water at most craft stores.
In the first arrangement, I'll be using an assortment of daffodils and lilac along with my favorite, plumosus fern - http://store.yahoo.com/flyboynaturals/pl... to add that extra "delicate" touch to the arrangement. A cut-glass vase would be a good choice for this arrangement.
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