Fun with Flowers & J

Fun with Flowers & J

31 Seasons

Flower Expert J Schwanke hosts this Educational Series- that teaches you to have Fun while Arranging Flowers- This series has 31 Seasons of 13 episodes- and is still in production- allowing you learn more about the fascinating world of flower arranging!

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Fun with Flowers & J
  • How to Glue Fresh Flowers to Wear!

    Episode 1

    In this week’s video I share my favorite tips for gluing fresh flowers in this 5 minute video- teaching you the technique for using Oasis Cold Adhesive.
    Wiring and Taping is an art- perhaps a lost art- but none the less an art- however it’s not the best process if you want your flowers to last a...

  • Hydrangeas in Foam- SUCCESS!

    Episode 13

    This week’s Video Blog- is about Hydrangeas in Foam… I know a lot of you get nervous when it comes to placing Hydrangeas in Flower foam… but don’t worry- just follow these steps:
    1. Use Good Quality Foam- In this vlog I use the NEW Midnight Foam from Oasis® - it’s bio-degradable and transfers wat...

  • Heather-ish for Color-shifting Flowers with Design Master!

    Episode 12

    I’m introducing one of the NEW Colors from Design Master – Heather-ish. This wonderful antique lavender color is Trend forward and so popular.
    In our project I use Heather-ish to paint a glass vase from the Thrift store…and to color-shift Hydrangea, Protea, Zinnias and Victoria Fern from www.Fer...

  • Longer lasting flowers and NO Funky Water!

    Episode 11

    Everyone Loves Flowers- and our Unified Goal- is to have our Flowers Last Longer- we all agree on that! One of the most common questions I receive is “Should I change my water every day?” and the answer is NO! Especially when you treat your water- with the correct flower nutrients- You water shou...

  • Eufloria Spray Rose Topiaries!

    Episode 10

    Everyone is in love with Roses- and the Prettiest roses on the planet come from Eufloria Flowers- this week’s project includes their ever-expanding line of Spray Roses.
    As a Boutique grower- Eufloria Flowers is constantly adding new varieties- they are always on the lookout for the best new colo...

  • Aloha Arch with Orchids!

    Episode 9

    Creating an Arch for a wedding or special event- has never been easier- using this metal Arch from Portofino International. Oscar shared this wonderful two piece arch with me – during a visit to market- and I had to show you – how fast, easy and impressive it.

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  • Ombré Moongate from Portofino!

    Episode 7

    Moongates (A Crescent Shape – covered with Flowers or Foliage) are all the rage for Weddings and Special Events- Today on Fun with Flowers and J- I create a Moongate using the structure from Portofino in the Dallas Market Center.
    To make it Ombré – I’ll use a custom made garland from FernTrust- t...

  • Tool Care- Video Blog!

    Episode 6

    This week’s 5 Minute video blog- is dedicated to our Tools! The Proper Tools make the difference between working smarter or struggling- it’s really that simple. I sharpen my tools daily- I clean them after every use- I take care of them… because my Tools are the extension of my work- and it makes...

  • Foliage Garlands- The EASY Way!

    Episode 3

    This week’s Video Blog- is about Foliage Garlands- One of the Most Popular Trends for Weddings and Special Events.
    I learned long ago- that making garlands is difficult, time consuming and labor intensive- AND I found the perfect solution. My Friends at FernTrust create Custom Garlands- any styl...

  • 24KT Gold Bamboo Centerpiece

    Episode 2

    This week’s project was inspired by one of the World Class Window Displays in the Dallas Market Center- featuring gold urns filled with Giant Gold Banana Leaves…
    Today’s Project- is created in Prestige Urn from Accent Décor- and features Bamboo and Aspidistra Leaves from FernTrust… that have bee...