Sunday, March 24, 2013

Floral Design class update

This past week in floral design class, we created an asymmetrical arrangement using carnations, daisies, larkspur, statice, ming fern and myrtle. It was supposed to be a slight "L" shape and although I thought my arrangement was looking like it was supposed to, I look at the photos and it doesn't really look asymmetrical to me. It may be because I took these photos a few days after I made the arrangement and some of the flowers actually changed their facing direction.
Either way, I really enjoyed this week in floral class! I feel like I'm beginning to be more comfortable with placing flowers in floral foam and using up its surface area wisely. I loved working with the different textures and colors of the flowers and foliage as well! They really welcomed the first day of Spring (which is the day we created this design).
When I was done, I gave this arrangement to my mother in law to celebrate her "birth week." She had a few different events throughout the week for her birthday so the day we went roller skating, I surprised her with this. :)


How have you welcomed Spring? 

6 comments:

  1. Love the colors and the arrangement looks good. Try arranging in front of a mirror. It will help you keep your form and balance.

    ReplyDelete
  2. beautiful! i'd love to go to a class to learn how to do flower arranging too.
    -- jackiejade.blogspot.com

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Thanks! It's really a lot of fun + hard work + more fun! lol

      Delete
  3. Newest follower here! I found you through the blog hop. You have a wonderful blog, I look forward to reading more. I hope you can stop by and say hello, I'm hosting a giveaway that I would love you to enter :)

    -Melanie @ meandmr.com

    ReplyDelete
  4. Hello Kayla, My lovely Daughter-in-Love!
    I want to publicly say to you that I am so proud of you and your accomplishments! As a past floral designer myself, you are doing an amazing job! Not only are your arrangements symmetrically practically perfect in every way... they are made with much love! Love for the craft and love for the recipient! You are naturally gifted in all types of craftiness! :) I truly LOVE the arrangement you gave to me for my bday and I love viewing all you post on FB. :)

    Keep up the good work! You are simply amazing and talented! God has truly blessed all of us with YOU!

    XOXO Tiffany

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. So, I realized that I saw this...got all teary-eyed...and didn't write back! lol
      Thank you so much! I really love what I get to do now and taking a floral design class made me appreciate the art of floral arrangements so much more!
      I am completely blessed with the life I live and everyone in it. This certainly includes you! I couldn't ask for a better mother in law! :)
      I love you!
      Kayla

      Delete

It makes me really happy to read your comments. Leave some LOVE and have a sweet day! :)