April 2009
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Dried Flower uses
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Today the wind is blowing everything not tied down; dust, tumbleweeds, tree limbs and leaves; whoops…there went a few butterflies, and a couple of birds are frozen in place trying to fly into the wind. A good day for catching-up on my writing, doing a web search on the computer, checking-out wikipedia for step-by-step information on dried...
Dried-flowers-project and aromatherapy ideas from...
Aromatherapy and Dried Flowers
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Our winter with summer type weather was spent doing creative work using dried flowers made into arrangements to enhance a vanilla corner in my home. I even tried my hand at preserving and freeze drying fresh flowers using the silica gel/glycerin and the easiest of all using the air dry method of hanging them in the darkness of...
Shusters-dried-flowers and special occasions
Every day holiday ideas
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What a wonderful country we live & love in, each month the calendar provides us with reasons to celebrate & create. We started the New Year off with a bang, now February (looks like the ground-hog saw his shadow) Presidents Birthdays, and Valentines, a multitude of decorating ideas pop into my mind. Let us begin by selecting a...
Summer-Dried-Flower projects from Shusters
Summer projects
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The snowstorm has ended, leaving us with ten degree temperature, with the sun shinning on a glistening, beautiful blanket of winter snow. Where was all this in December? Oh! What a Christmas treat it would have been (except for safe traveling), with snow ball fights, making snow people, and kids lying in the snow, flapping their arms & legs,...
Freeze-dried-flowers the Shusters way
Freeze dry method
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Our winter with summer type weather was spent doing creative work using dried flowers made into arrangements to enhance a vanilla corner in my home. I even tried my hand at preserving & freeze drying fresh flowers using the silica gel/glycerin and the easiest of all using the air dry method of hanging them in the darkness of closet for...
February 2009
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Dried-flowers-project ideas from Shusters
All ocasions
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If you enjoy doing crafts, you will enjoy this, try using candy in an arrangement. I have seen peppermint candies heapeds up arranged like an old fashioned ice-cream sundae served-up in a frosty mug or dish, complete with spoon and drinking straw. I have attached candy canes to an advent calendar, allowing children to Savor the Flavor each day as...
shusters-and-Using Mistletoe with dried flowers
Using Mistletoe
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In order to bring you an informative article on mistletoe I found wikipedia on the web, where I learned about mistletoe and its many uses, such as how it grows, what trees it favors, medicinal uses, Celtic rituals, and why mistletoe is associated with Christmas, and its importance during the Christmas Holiday.
According to wikipedia information;...
Arts-and-crafts with ideas from Shusters
Cool projects
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It’s a “Hot Time in the Old Town Tonight”, today and tomorrow, especially here in New Mexico with 3 digit heat & hot blowing wind. Getting started doing creative and fun projects will be a big help in getting us contentedly thru this heat. I’ll be working with natural products using a wide range of native & exotic materials, making garlands,...
Shusters-of-Texas and using dried flowers in...
freeze dried flowers
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With the cold winter months behind us, we set our sites on a clean new look. We want to bring the warmth and freshness of spring into our homes. With me as your guide, I will give you a whirlwind tour into the wonderful world of dried flower and natural product use of popular choices in lasting arrangements for our homes & offices. A warm...
January 2009
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Feathers-and dried flowers from Shusters of Texas
Feather time
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I can see using dried cones and pods, such as natural mahogany pods, spiral cones, asi spears, heart shaped badam, lotus pods, palm caps: forming a centerpiece; affixed to a bed of bamboo reeds and flax grass assortment in brown/Bordeaux/mango, and peacock feathers and swords, having these go up and down. Place on the front door of your home to...
Pods-foliage cones and feathers from Shusters
Wreaths part II
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Dried flower wreaths, how fitting as I just received a unique fresh eucalyptus leaf Christmas wreath with red and purplish berries on it from my Grand-daughter Sandy & her husband Alex, sent from Australia. The instructions with the wreath said to keep it in a cool place, out of the sun & it will dry naturally & (be good next year,...
Dried-pods foliage and flowers from Shusters
Dried flower wreaths
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For lasting unique floral wreaths & handmade swags, let us discuss ways to preserve flowers using these methods. A desiccant agent with a mix of silica gel/borax; microwave; & air-drying method (which is the simplest). These methods allow you to preserve your memories in hand crafted wreaths that will never die. If this idea doesn’t...
Shusters-dried cones pods and flowers
freeze dried flowers
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With increase interest in freeze dried flowers, the use of the freeze drying machine come into play. This process is labor intensive and time consuming, but allows special flowers to last indefinitely. The flowers go through a process in which water is removed as vapor directly from ice, without becoming liquid. The machine’s temperature...
December 2008
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Shusters-Feathers mosses foliage and dried flowers
Peacock feathers
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The cold winter months are almost over, our thoughts turn to cleaning, freshening-up our home with new decorative arrangements. What do we see sitting there useless, sad and forlorn? The fireplace with it gapping space, empty now of its glow and warmth, offers us a challenge. Are we up to the task? You bet. Begin with the sandblasted grapewood...
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Feathers-Pods foliage and dried flowers from...
It’s feather time
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Let’s feather our nest with the help of the majestic and colorful peacock. Being careful not to hurt that bird, search out the very best from his fanned-out plume. Check the internet for the very best of these ticklers, as well as an array of products to combine with them. I can see using dried cones and pods, such as natural mahogany...
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Pods-foliage feathers and cones from Shusters
Wedding floral ideas
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Dumm….dumm….da..dummm. Is that the strains of the wedding march I hear? You bet. With all this romance in the air, we’re thinking rose petals, silk petals, rose buds, arranging table decorations using preserved rose petals & getting what we need for the perfect wedding. A trip to the florist where there care in flower preservation takes...
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Dried-flowers pods foliage from Shusters
Dried Flower Crafts
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It’s a “Hot Time in the Old Town Tonight”, today & tomorrow, especially here in New Mexico with 3 digit heat & hot blowing wind. Getting started doing creative & fun projects will be a big help in getting us contentedly thru this heat. I’ll be working with natural products using a wide range of native & exotic materials, making...
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Shusters-dried flowers pods and cones
Birch branches
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You say you need more privacy, but you want to keep the outdoors a part of your home. TAH! DAH! Birch branches to the rescue. Lets do an inside window box using this versatile natural product. Start by grouping them together, spreading them apart in front of your window (size determines the amount used). Weave natural raffia in and among them,...
November 2008
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River Cane And Dried Flowers for your Home
Decorate Your Home with Dried Flowers
Click here for River Cane/Dried Flowers Versatility Makes Them A Favorite! The popularity of river cane in all sizes has been a boon to florists and designers because of the many versatile ways it can be used.
River Cane Bundle, 4x10 and 4x14 are examples of how versatile cane can be. These may be used in groupings, or with a collection of vine, feather or...
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Moss Applications
Dried Flowers and Moss
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Black Lichen
Black lichen is a perfect moss for a variety of designs and uses.
Black lichen can be thought of as a band-aide… when you have a problem, such as split leaves, glue dropped on leaves, flowers or ribbon, simply add a little more glue and cover with black lichen. This gives added dimension, interest, and covers...
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Multipurpose Canela
Canela: aka Mexican Cinnamon
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Canela means cinnamon in Portuguese and Spanish. It is often referred to as Mexican Cinnamon.
Canela is a town situated in the Serra Gaúcha of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. Both Canela and it’s close neighbor Gramado are important tourist resorts and draw many visitors each year.
Ecotourism is extremely popular in this area...
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Dried Flowers for Marriage
Love is all Around!
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Dumm….dumm….da..dummm. Is that the strains of the wedding march I hear? You bet.
With all this romance in the air, we’re thinking rose petals, silk petals, rose buds, arranging table decorations using preserved rose petals and getting what we need for the perfect wedding.
A trip to the florist where there care in flower preservation takes...
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Dried Floral Arrangements for Holidays
Celebrate Patriotism with Dried Flower Arrangements
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Independence Day, Patriot Day, Veterans Day, Election Day 08, Pearl Harbor Day in December, plus gone-by Flag Day, Armed Forces Day, Memorial Day, Presidents Day & others; EVERYDAY should be a flag-waving show of allegiance, showing our love of freedom & the USA.
Using a wide range of dried...