I have twin kittens and they keep tearing up my silk flower arrangements. I have purchased many types and kinds of sprays at pet stores, but they do not work. I have even tried spraying with water/vingear solution, still does not work. Does anyone have a solution short of hiding all the arrangements behind closed doors?
Help: Twin kittens tearing up silk flower arrangements?Pet store spray solutions do not work.?
Cats hate the smell of menthol or eucalyptus oil. Try adding a few drops to your flower arrangements as the smell should deter them from going near.
Reply:get a scratching post treated with catnip. they'll prefer that over the flowers.
Reply:Orange peels are suppose to work. just remove them fromthe orange ans set out- they hold the scent for a long time as well so no need to change them that often.Works for dogs I know- I heard it was the remedy for cats though.
Reply:get water pistal hide it from the cats every time they go to distroy your flowers give them a quick squirt
. don't let them see you do it because they have to associate the getting wet part with the flowers, not with you.
or else they will just wait until your not around before going back to the flowers
Reply:put the arrangements away for a few months,these are cats and they will do wotever the hell they want.so wen they do be naughty just spray them with bit of water.or if they not destroying anything else let them have there own flowers but once destroyed they wil find something else.dont leave them to wander the house at nite wen ur in bed or at the shops or work,small cage is ok until they settle down,they playing thats all.enjoy
Reply:Place the silk flower arrangements where the cats cannot reach them. I had to hang all my houseplants from the ceiling. It actually works very well. My cats don't even notice them! If you tried sprays then the only solution would be to place them out of the way until the cats are older... kittens love to get into everything :)
Reply:Take it from me- a longtime cat owner- the more they hear NO the more appealing the arrangements become.
Try getting them thier own arrangements to play with.
The fake flowers are the perfect cat toy- just be sure there's nothing that could come off %26amp; choke them.
Then- put all of your own flower arrangements behind closed doors :)
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Monday, May 11, 2009
How can i protect oasis in a small arrangement?
Im making a very small (around 3 1/2 inches) flower arrangement for the middle of a wedding cake box arrangement. Im using oasis for the arrangement but how can i protect the oasis? what can i put around it? i cant find any containers small enough.
How can i protect oasis in a small arrangement?
You don't say if you are using fresh or silk flowers. If you are using fresh, look in the section of any craft store for small round candle cups. If you are using dried florals, cut a piece of foam core board to fit the bottom of the box, and tape the oasis to it with floral tape (not floral stem tape) Go from the bottom of the foam core, over the oasis, back to the bottom. The ferns should hide your mechanics.
Reply:the lid from something like a hair spray can works too.
How can i protect oasis in a small arrangement?
You don't say if you are using fresh or silk flowers. If you are using fresh, look in the section of any craft store for small round candle cups. If you are using dried florals, cut a piece of foam core board to fit the bottom of the box, and tape the oasis to it with floral tape (not floral stem tape) Go from the bottom of the foam core, over the oasis, back to the bottom. The ferns should hide your mechanics.
Reply:the lid from something like a hair spray can works too.
Where can i buy an artificial table arrangement for the home?
Ive just bought a coffee table and i want something really nice to go in the middle of it, im after a large/tall and full artificial flower arrangement to go in a large vase, where can i buy one online cheap?
Thanks.
Where can i buy an artificial table arrangement for the home?
I am way out of my league here but I saw my wife and daughter get a nice vase, select flowers from a craft store and make their own.
I think this is the best advice because you end up with exactly what you want arranged the way you want.
Reply:Try ebay, I got a really nice floral centrepiece on it last year. There are always plenty available in different styles, colours, sizes etc, so you should find one to suit.
Reply:Why would you want to?
Artificial flowers are very very naff.
Buy a pot plant, it will not only look nice but improve the air quality.
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Thanks.
Where can i buy an artificial table arrangement for the home?
I am way out of my league here but I saw my wife and daughter get a nice vase, select flowers from a craft store and make their own.
I think this is the best advice because you end up with exactly what you want arranged the way you want.
Reply:Try ebay, I got a really nice floral centrepiece on it last year. There are always plenty available in different styles, colours, sizes etc, so you should find one to suit.
Reply:Why would you want to?
Artificial flowers are very very naff.
Buy a pot plant, it will not only look nice but improve the air quality.
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I need some ideas for making my flower arrangement look more attractive.?
PLEASE HELP ME FOR MY FLOWER ARRANGEMENT COMPETATION.HOPING TO GET VALUABLE AND WONDERFUL IDEAS FROM ALL THE YAHOO USERS.
I need some ideas for making my flower arrangement look more attractive.?
Hmmm my idea would be to use lots of baby breaths. ALso ribbons help!
Reply:Add some bamboo sticks, the small ones. They lend a different air of uniqueness amidst the flowers.
Reply:If I were you, I'd go to the library and look for flower arranging books. Thumb through them until you find a design that inspires you. Get some really cheap flowers at a dollar store to practice on, until you master the techniques used. The books should explain to you what line, filler and focal flowers are. It should also explain how to pick the proper container height, how tall your tallest flower should be etc. Once you do the research and find the proper instruction book, you should be able to make a lovely arrangement.
Reply:OK, I'll admit it. I'm not a great floral arranger. But the best advice I ever saw on TV was:
1. Buy flowers you love.
2. Start with the flowers that have the largest blooms/head. Then add in the medium sized ones, and finally the smallest ones.
3. Arrange them in your hand like you're holding a bouquet.
4. Play with and adjust the heights BEFORE you cut the stems.
4. Hold your bouquet next to the vase you're going to use.
5. Now, cut your stems to fit.
6. Put the flowers in the vase.
7. Add water!
Reply:spend some time selecting an unusual %26amp; attractive conatiner ,i find a one tone arrangment very striking ,like roses %26amp; carnations in one colour ,shades can vary in fact make the arrangment more attractive,white roses with white lillies look stunning.concentrate on background since it is a display for a competition the background will not be your choice ,for a japanese effect,try keeping a small bamboo mat,under the arrangment.an accompaning object for contrast adds to the effect,a small candle in suitable colour in an attractive candle holder or a small decorative piece kept near the arrangment looks good. Best of luck with the competition .
I need some ideas for making my flower arrangement look more attractive.?
Hmmm my idea would be to use lots of baby breaths. ALso ribbons help!
Reply:Add some bamboo sticks, the small ones. They lend a different air of uniqueness amidst the flowers.
Reply:If I were you, I'd go to the library and look for flower arranging books. Thumb through them until you find a design that inspires you. Get some really cheap flowers at a dollar store to practice on, until you master the techniques used. The books should explain to you what line, filler and focal flowers are. It should also explain how to pick the proper container height, how tall your tallest flower should be etc. Once you do the research and find the proper instruction book, you should be able to make a lovely arrangement.
Reply:OK, I'll admit it. I'm not a great floral arranger. But the best advice I ever saw on TV was:
1. Buy flowers you love.
2. Start with the flowers that have the largest blooms/head. Then add in the medium sized ones, and finally the smallest ones.
3. Arrange them in your hand like you're holding a bouquet.
4. Play with and adjust the heights BEFORE you cut the stems.
4. Hold your bouquet next to the vase you're going to use.
5. Now, cut your stems to fit.
6. Put the flowers in the vase.
7. Add water!
Reply:spend some time selecting an unusual %26amp; attractive conatiner ,i find a one tone arrangment very striking ,like roses %26amp; carnations in one colour ,shades can vary in fact make the arrangment more attractive,white roses with white lillies look stunning.concentrate on background since it is a display for a competition the background will not be your choice ,for a japanese effect,try keeping a small bamboo mat,under the arrangment.an accompaning object for contrast adds to the effect,a small candle in suitable colour in an attractive candle holder or a small decorative piece kept near the arrangment looks good. Best of luck with the competition .
What popular flowers were used in flower arrangements in the 1930's ?
I need to recreate flower arrangements that would be indicative of those used in the movies or around Hollywood or in movie stars homes in the Art Deco era.
What popular flowers were used in flower arrangements in the 1930's ?
Calla Lillies, as cut flower, "the white ones are popular at Easter and in wedding bouquets where they epitomize the 1930's glamour ... They have such superb lines that they have been used frequently in Art Nouveau ... " http://experts.about.com/q/Floral-Arrang...
I personally think they are very nice as a simple boquet using only the Calla Lillies with ribbon and/or pearls wrapped/tied around the stems.
"Dahlias, quite the hot item in the 1920s and 1930s, are suddenly rising to the forefront again" http://goliath.ecnext.com/coms2/summary_...
Haven't found anything to back this up yet, but I think roses might have also been big in the 30's
What popular flowers were used in flower arrangements in the 1930's ?
Calla Lillies, as cut flower, "the white ones are popular at Easter and in wedding bouquets where they epitomize the 1930's glamour ... They have such superb lines that they have been used frequently in Art Nouveau ... " http://experts.about.com/q/Floral-Arrang...
I personally think they are very nice as a simple boquet using only the Calla Lillies with ribbon and/or pearls wrapped/tied around the stems.
"Dahlias, quite the hot item in the 1920s and 1930s, are suddenly rising to the forefront again" http://goliath.ecnext.com/coms2/summary_...
Haven't found anything to back this up yet, but I think roses might have also been big in the 30's
Flower arrangement course in NJ?
To save costs on my wedding I'm thinking about doing my own flower centerpieces, with the help of my mom and friends. Since I have no idea how to start I would love to take some classes. Does anybody know any flower arrangement course in the northern NJ area?
Thank you!
Flower arrangement course in NJ?
Call Michaels, it is a craft store, in Paramus, I believe it is in the same mall on 17 as Linens %26amp; Things and Ramsey Outdoor. Also, I have gotten brochures about the Bergenfield Adult Education courses being offered and they had quite a bit of classes available. Good luck, hope I helped
Reply:i would definately check with either a local college night course schedule or a huge florist.
Thank you!
Flower arrangement course in NJ?
Call Michaels, it is a craft store, in Paramus, I believe it is in the same mall on 17 as Linens %26amp; Things and Ramsey Outdoor. Also, I have gotten brochures about the Bergenfield Adult Education courses being offered and they had quite a bit of classes available. Good luck, hope I helped
Reply:i would definately check with either a local college night course schedule or a huge florist.
How to make flower arrangement?
The difference between a fresh bouquet and a fake arrangement is huge! Mess up on the fresh...oh well..so it's gone in a week. A silk flower arrangement takes lots of time and equipment to complete. You need the flowers, the green foam, the special floral cutters, the stakes, and the green tape.
Each piece has to be individually cut from the stem, attached to the stake, wrapped with tape and inserted into the foam.
Generally this is done with highest flowers in the center with graduating sizes outward. However, some more contemporary arrangements have a-symmetrical styles.
To to the FTD site and look at how some of the Floral arrangements were made by the professionals and see if that helps.
Good luck!
How to make flower arrangement?
taller flowers in the middle for a table arrangement and for an arrangement you'll only see from one angle taller flowers in back.biggest Flowers on bottom and work your way up with the smaller ones,smallest flowers being longest
Reply:you would want to put the tallest flowes in the middle of like a vase so you don't block any other flowers...find colors that go really well together and lots of other sizes...you want small to large flowers....hope i helped
Reply:It's funny -- I just saw the most beautiful arrangement, and this question came up! If using fresh flowers, use pink roses with magnolias; I've never seen such a unique arrangement. You can do the same with silk flowers, but of course you'll need the green or white sytrofoam at the bottom of the vase to hold them in place. For the real flowers, but them in about 1/2 vase of water with a crushed aspirin -- no kidding, that aspirin makes them last much longer!
The best to you and your lady!
Reply:silk or fresh or dried?
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Each piece has to be individually cut from the stem, attached to the stake, wrapped with tape and inserted into the foam.
Generally this is done with highest flowers in the center with graduating sizes outward. However, some more contemporary arrangements have a-symmetrical styles.
To to the FTD site and look at how some of the Floral arrangements were made by the professionals and see if that helps.
Good luck!
How to make flower arrangement?
taller flowers in the middle for a table arrangement and for an arrangement you'll only see from one angle taller flowers in back.biggest Flowers on bottom and work your way up with the smaller ones,smallest flowers being longest
Reply:you would want to put the tallest flowes in the middle of like a vase so you don't block any other flowers...find colors that go really well together and lots of other sizes...you want small to large flowers....hope i helped
Reply:It's funny -- I just saw the most beautiful arrangement, and this question came up! If using fresh flowers, use pink roses with magnolias; I've never seen such a unique arrangement. You can do the same with silk flowers, but of course you'll need the green or white sytrofoam at the bottom of the vase to hold them in place. For the real flowers, but them in about 1/2 vase of water with a crushed aspirin -- no kidding, that aspirin makes them last much longer!
The best to you and your lady!
Reply:silk or fresh or dried?
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