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Flower Power In About An Hour

In today's society, time is something we have very little of, and every moment we spend with our family and friends has become so precious. I recently had an experience with decorating my daughters room that made the best of my precious time and found it to be a special bonding moment with my daughter that I will never forget.My daughter is almost three now and has always had a fascination with flowers. She will pick any flower (even some weeds) and give them to me as a special gift. I've always wanted to fill her room with the bright flowers that she loved so much. I never made it much further than to purchase some bedding with flowers on it that was on sale at target.

I've never thought of myself as much of a designer or artist, but I found myself inspired to finish my daughters room when I ran across some brightly colored daisy wall stick ups from Presto Chango Decor.com. (http://www.prestochangodecor.com/) My inspiration came from an idea that was mentioned on there website stating that their flower stickers could be placed on foam board/posterboard and cut out to make a curtain valance or even placed on the furniture. I purchase both a large and small set of their daisy pop flowers and expanded a little on some of their idea's.First I planned to make a curtain valance. I bought some poster board that can be found at an art supply store, office supply, or even target that cost about two dollars for a 4ft.x 4ft. sheet.

I first I measured the curtain rods in my daughters room and made sort of a half box out of the posterboard. My window just happened to be small enough to do this with the 4ft of posterboard, but keep in mind that if your window is larger than this it might be fine because the flower appliqu?s will overlap the valance box itself to some degree. My next step was to occupy my little one with a movie. Then I use a razor knife to carefully cut out a top piece to anchor to the top of the curtain rods and a piece to hang down the front. I first used a glue gun to bond the two sides together but later reinforced this with duck tape since the flower appliqu?s would cover the tape from sight anyway.

I punched two holes on the top piece of posterboard on either side of the curtain rod using a screw and a screwdriver (you could use a drill or a whole punch if you have one handy). I then used regular trash bag ties to string through these holes to secure the posterboard to the top of the curtain rod. I peeled the flower stickers from the backing and applied them to the remaining posterboard and carefully cut them out with a razor knife. I then applied the new flower appliqu?s to my posterboard valance, using a glue gun. I stuck the larger ones (8in.)on first followed by overlapping the smaller ones being careful to cover any view of the duck tape on the valance behind it.

After I was done, It looked amazing. I had seen this concept for this valance somewhere in one of the major department stores which for the life of me I can't remember where. I do however remember the price $149.99. I took tremendous pride in myself in creating the same valance using one of the smaller sets of the daisy pop flower stickers and some posterboard. All of which cost me about $30.00 total.

My second idea was to use the flower stickers as a template to trace them onto a felt fabric, and them apply them to an existing plain white curtain. I cut out various sizes of the daisy wall stickers (backing and all) with scissors. You can use any type of fabric you want like sheets or clothes that you no longer wear. I didn't have any of the right colors so I purchased some felt in 6 different bright colors to match the flowers. You can purchase the felt sheets in 1sq.

ft. pieces for about .49 cents a piece at your local fabric store. I turned the flower stickers face down on the felt, as not to damage them. I traced a pattern on the felt with a fabric chalk then cut them out. I use some small cups I had to trace the center dots for my felt daisy's.

I used some fabric glue to adhere the center pieces on the daisies and then attack them to my white curtain.My third idea was to use old Christmas lights that no longer worked as a curtain tie back. I used some of the flower sticker/posterboard combination again and drilled little holes the back of the posterboard to place over the Christmas lights, securing them using the glue gun. It worked beautifully. It looked like flowers on a vine. I used the same concept as the curtain valance to create a wonderful headboard.

Another idea that I would love to do if I knew how to sew, would be to take two plain white sheets, cut them to size to fit my comforter and then sew them together to make a cover. Then I would use velcro at one end , slide an old comforter in and use the same felt concept I used on the white curtain to make a matching comforter. By this time the movie my daughter was somewhat watching was over, and she made it clear that it was her time to help. The only thing left to do was to peel and stick the flower stickers to the wall, and furniture and we were done. This was the fun part, because my little girl could helped me.

She went a little wild with her choices to stick the stickers, but she and I had so much fun. The whole project did take a little longer than an hour, but the memories will last forever..

Laura WardMother, Wife, Teacher, and Writer for Presto Chango Decor.com For more kids room decorating idea's and removable wall sticker theme's , Please visit (http://www.prestochangodecor.com/)

JRM Chemical's New "Floral Accents" Floral Preservative Extends Flower Freshness and Tints Water

Cleveland, OH (ContentDesk) March 23, 2006 -- JRM Chemical's new patented floral preservative preserves cut flowers and colors the vase water.
Available in six dramatic colors and no mixing required, the quick dissolving tablet rapidly disperses floral preservative and color.
The attractive colors match the flowers or the d?cor. The color will neither settle over time nor effect the color of the flower.
Only one tablet is needed for a quart of water.

Safe and nontoxic, the preservative will not stain.Floral Accents is a unique new way to extend flower freshness and tint vase water. It is a rapid-dissolve tablet you simply add to the water of the vase for fresh cut flowers. With six colors, Floral Accents is ideal for home and office decorating and event and holiday centerpieces. The product is nontoxic and environmentally safe. Floral Accents is available in a variety of attractive packs and sizes.About JRM Chemical, Inc.JRM Chemical (JRM Chemical's New "Floral Accents" Floral Preservative Extends Flower Freshness and Tints Water
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How to Find Flower Delivery in Philadelphia

Philadelphia is a large city and a recent search of florists in the area yielded over 300 results. Ask friends or family for recommendations or speak to the florist directly about their specialties and experience. If you are unable to find a florist to meet your needs, try a Google search for Philadelphia flower delivery. You can also use the services of national flower delivery companies.

Food & Flowers by Axelrod & Bennett is a well-established and popular florist in the Philadelphia area.

The designers at Axelrod & Bennett have over 75 years of combined experience in the floral industry. They pride themselves on their personal touch given to each Philadelphia flower delivery. They deliver locally, nationally and internationally.

Several other top quality florists are available and ready for your flower delivery needs. Using the search feature at Yellow Pages is an excellent tool for locating florists in the area.

Many of these florists...

How to Find Flower Delivery in Philadelphia

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'Snipped In The Bud,' Kate Collins's Fourth Wild And Witty Flower Shop Mystery Series, is in Bookstores This May

Valparaiso, IN (ContentDesk) April 28, 2006 -- Flowers can be murder.
Just ask Kate Collins, author of the best-selling Flower Shop Mystery series, whose latest book, "Snipped in the Bud," will hit the bookshelves May 2nd.
Kate's snappy, humorous plots revolve around a feisty, fireball of a sleuth, Abby Knight, a twenty-six-year-old law school flunk-out, her cozy little flower shop named Bloomers, and the zany characters who work there. The books have drawn praise from fans all over the world."Abby is a flawed woman," Collins admits. "Readers identify with her struggles, laugh at her mishaps, and root for her successes."Collins, who claims residency in Indiana as well as Key West, Florida, admits she draws a lot of inspiration from her small town roots, as well as from art she's seen in studios all over the Florida keys.

One of her characters is a wannabe sculptress whose creations have been known to cause people to faint dead away.The Flower Shop Mystery series...

'Snipped In The Bud,' Kate Collins's Fourth Wild And Witty Flower Shop Mystery Series, is in Bookstores This May

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Proper Flower Etiquette

Flowers are great gifts for practically any occasion, but there are some basic rules of flower etiquette. With the popularity of ordering flower delivery online, some buyers may not get the sound advice they'd get from a local florist. This guide presents the real meaning behind different flower types, and when they are best used.Red Roses:Red roses are always a great gift for a lover for practically any occasion or for no occasion at all. Indeed the power of "I love you" behind long stemmed red roses given to a significant other is a winner for any occasion, and is especially powerful when given for no occasion at all. The red rose signifies "romantic love", so it may be a bit much in some cases.

However, most will find that red roses are a consistent winner.Yellow Roses:Yellow roses are the flower of friendship. They are a perfect gift for a co-worker or sibling. However, they might be too timid to express romantic interest. They do not express the romanticism of the red rose.Pink...

Proper Flower Etiquette

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Proper Flower Etiquette

Proper Flower Etiquette

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Flower Delivery in New York

As is the case with any large city, you can become overwhelmed with the options for sending flowers. If you need to send a gift, New York flower delivery services are plenty. If you are not familiar with any particular business, it may be wise to ask friends or family (or even the florist) for referrals or recommendations.

If your quest for referrals in finding the perfect florist for you needs is null, you can always do an Internet search. You can also utilize the services of national floral deliveries (FTD) or 1800Flowers.com.

These and other national companies will deliver to New York; different companies may or may not charge additional processing or delivery fees.

Blossom Flower Shop is a time-tested florist. With over 80 years of experience in the floral industry, they guarantee you will be satisfied with your purchase. This is a family owned company with 4 generations of floral experts at your service. Blossom Flower Shop delivers to all...

Flower Delivery in New York

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