Posted on Oct 05, 2010 under silk flowers | Comments are off
Absolutely Fabulous – the best little gift store in Huntington Beach – is happy to show you our first commercial! Well… our second commercial, but this one’s so much better that we just had to share it with you. Thanks SO MUCH to Lady VaJayJay for making this for us. Not only are you a community activist, but you’re a good friend! For those of you who have not made it to Absolutely Fabulous is Huntington Beach, you have to come and check us out! The commercial says it all: fine art (including Vladimir Kush!), decor, barware, silk flowers, kids’ supplies, Christine Alexander Clothing… we have it all. Visit our website at www.absolutelyfabulous1.com to find out a little more about our store.
Expand the description and view the text of the steps for this how-to video. Check out Howcast for other do-it-yourself videos from EveTarlo and more videos in the Easter Crafts category. You can contribute too! Create your own DIY guide at www.howcast.com or produce your own Howcast spots with the Howcast Filmmakers Program at www.howcast.com Be the grandest lady in the Easter parade with a winning bonnet. To complete this How-To you will need: A large straw hat with a wide brim Trimmings, like ribbons and lace Flowers Decorative doodads A hot glue gun and safety pins Plenty of creativity Step 1: Get a hat Buy a large straw hat with a wide brim. Step 2: Tweak the theme Tweak the theme, which is the beginning of spring. Tiptoe through the tulips? A Beverly Hillbillies Easter? Seventies flower power? Tip: If you want to stand out among a sea of pastel hats, do yours in primary colors. Step 3: Gather trimmings Gather trimmings—lace, ribbon, bows, scarves, buttons, feathers—whatever you can think of. Step 4: Buy flowers No Easter bonnet is complete without blooms, but if you really want to stand out, visit the florist and buy fresh flowers. Tip: If you want to use flowers that aren’t very hardy or are out of season, buy high-quality silk flowers; they’re much more realistic looking than plastic. Step 5: Do a dry run Arrange and rearrange your hat until you have a pleasing composition. Step 6: Glue it Get out your hot glue gun—and safety pins, if you need them to anchor heavy …
Learn how to fold the tissue paper into a fan to make artificial flowers in this free home arts and crafts video lesson. Expert: Neha Ahuja Bio: Neha Ahuja is an applied artist, who can convert verbal brief into beautiful visual art. Filmmaker: Jitin Tuli
Posted on Oct 03, 2010 under silk flowers | Comments are off
Watch as a seasoned professional demonstrates how to finish vase flower arrangements in thisfree online video on decorating. Expert: Susan Paxton Bio: Susan Paxton is the owner and operator of the Hurricane Flower Market in Hurricane, Utah. She has spent many years doing various crafts and flower arranging. Filmmaker: Mike Phillips
Growing bird-of-paradise plants, or streltzia reginae, requires very warm climates, as the plant can freeze very easily. Get a bird-of-paradise plant to bloom in colder climates by keeping them as houseplants using instructions from a sustainable gardener in this free video gardening. Expert: Yolanda Vanveen Contact: www.vanveenbulbs.com Bio: Yolanda Vanveen is sustainable gardener who lives in Kalama, Wash. Filmmaker: Daron Stetner
Learn how to add non-traditional items to scrapbooks and record memories in this free video series on scrapbooking and collecting. Expert: Stephanie Ovak Bio: Stephanie Ovak has always been interested in genealogy and family history and has been a true scrapbooker for the last eight years. Filmmaker: Christian Munoz-Donoso
