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A trendy way to spice up your gift giving is by marbling paper. This paper marbling DIY allows you to get creative with color choice and with what you want to marble. Anything from place cards to gift tags is fair game. Try pairing a marbled card with a succulent for a gift to a teacher or coworker. Are you asking a friend to be your bridesmaid with a bridesmaid proposal? Wrapping the gift with marbled paper will make it even more unique. The options are endless! read more
Pressed flowers can be used to personalize any decor or gift. Want to add a unique floral element to your home? Keep your favorite flowers on display all year round by pressing them and creating a DIY botanical print. Giving a gift to someone meaningful? Add pressed flowers in the card to make it extra special. read more
As with any celebration, taking the time to capture the most memorable moments with a photograph is one of the best parts. From fun, hand-held signs to bold backdrops, taking the perfect picture isn’t complete without the right props. Whether it’s to celebrate a walk down the aisle or a lively get-together with your favorite people, a floral photo booth frame prop made with meaningful flowers is a fun and colorful addition to any party. read more
When it comes to gift giving, it’s usually the smallest details that end up making the biggest impression. For many, picking out the perfect gift with enough meaning can be time-consuming, stressful, and sometimes costly. A great way to bypass the previously mentioned hurdles is to take something they love and add a customized twist! read more
Macramé, the art of knotting rope, is a trendy way to make your own boho-chic inspired plant hangers. It’s a trend that’s been resurrected from the 70s and it’s even better than before. If you’re a plant lover, you’ll love the way these hangers will put your plants on display both indoors and outdoors.
Many people compare hand lettering to calligraphy. However, there are important distinctions between the two. Calligraphy is a form of handwriting where letters are formed in a deliberate and rhythmic fashion using a nib pen. Hand lettering is a form of drawing to create decorative letters.
The classic rose is the quintessential flower of romance. Although receiving a bouquet of red roses is certainly a romantic gift all on its own, turn up the romance this Valentine’s Day roses with a few creative ways to use rose petals.
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The kids want to make something for Mom for Mother’s Day. They want it to be a surprise, which means simplicity and ease are two essential requirements.
Dad may not want to deal with the mess of finger paint or glitter, but there are plenty of Pinterest-inspired ideas that are fun for kids, and Dad won’t even have to figure out the glue gun! Check out these DIY projects read more
As soon as Thanksgiving is over we start preparing for Christmas, and along with cookie baking, present wrapping and Christmas shopping we somehow have to squeeze in decorating. While it can be one of the best tasks for getting into the Christmas spirit, it can also be daunting trying to give your home that perfect Christmas feel. At FTD we wanted to inspire some of our favorite décor and design bloggers to add a handcrafted touch to their Christmas tree this year, using FTD flowers, and what they came up with was truly amazing:
Fresh flowers hold special memories. They remind you of the time you spent choosing your wedding flowers to create that perfect centerpiece. They take you back to prom when pinning on a boutonniere seemed like the most daunting task. They signify favorite holidays, exotic travel destinations, and people close to your heart. Because flowers are so sentimental, you always wish you could do something to make them last a little bit longer. Well, you can! Pressing and drying flowers is a great way to preserve them. If you’re not sure how, here’s a quick reminder on how to press and dry flowers.