Archive for March, 2010



In part 1 we took a look at some unique gift ideas that could be easily made for women on Mother’s day. Some of the ideas included using a paper flower as a bow or decoration. As well as using a paper flowers to enhance the gift. In this article we will focus more on crepe paper flowers that can be presented as the gift including; centerpieces, corsages and other types of floral arrangements.

Crepe paper flowers make a great Mother’s day gift and they are easy to make. Everyone knows that a mother and grandmother will love handmade items regardless of the givers age. We all learned that in kindergarten. Just because we have grown up does not mean that the women in our life do not still appreciate the simpler things in life the ones that put the biggest smiles on their faces – the ones made with our own two hands and are made with love.

Corsages are one of the easiest flowers to make and one of the most popular for Mother’s Day. You will need a good book on paper flower making and a few supplies that are listed in the book, many of which you probably already have in your home.

To make a corsage choose a flower the orchid is very popular as is the rose and carnation. However, you are free to pick any flower you want if you know the recipients favorite flower all the better the same with the color, women love it when you know their favorite flower and favorite color! You have two types of corsages to choose from the one that is pinned to the blouse and a wristlet. You can make either one if you do not know which one she will like best. Once you have made your flower you can use a piece of netting (available at all craft stores) to use as a backing, it is not necessary but adds a nice touch as do pearl headed pins.

The other type of corsage you can make is the wristlet. It is similar to a flower that is attached to a bracelet. This type of corsage is nice if the flower you chose is extra large, you will not have to worry about it falling over or having to use extra glue to keep it attached to the backing.

Centerpieces are also a great Mother’s Day gift if you know her favorite flower and color then use those to make the centerpiece if not then use an assortment of flowers and colors. It will look beautiful regardless of the flowers or colors you choose to use. You can use a vase as a holder and tie a nice ribbon or bow around it or you can use a special container with a design that you know she will love, if she likes angels or just loves flowers a metal container with a design will make the centerpiece even more attractive to her.

The ideas for crepe paper flowers for Mother’s Day are endless you know your mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, wife better than anyone else so just make the flowers with her likes and interests in the front of your mind and she will be delighted with her Mother’s Day gift!

By: Jane A Morris

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Next do you need a great book on paper flower making and the crepe paper to make your flowers with? If so we have just the books for you and the best crepe paper for your crafting needs. Check out our website at: http://www.paperflowerweddings.com/crepe-paper-25/.





With the onset of spring, people start looking forward to several special events that mark the beginning of yet another beautiful season. Mother’s day is one among them that falls on the second Sunday of May. And the event is celebrated primarily with flowers. Since Mother’s day is celebrated during the spring time, there is no dearth of beautiful and rare flowers. All sorts of flowers have their prime blooming time from February or March to May or June. Flowering plants have altered blooming patters within this range of time.

You can make your mom feel truly special by presenting her a bouquet of special flowers. In fact, gifting flowers makes up for a major part of your Mother’s day celebration. So, take your own time to decide upon the nature and kind of flowers you are giving. Mother’s day is a personal celebration, and you should always give priority to your mother’s personal tastes when it comes to flowers and gifts. But if you are confused there is nothing wrong in taking our advice. We will discuss a few special flowers that are closely related with Mother’s day.

Carnation is a good choice if you value symbolism and myths. Even the founder of Mother’s Day, Anna Jarvis celebrated the special occasion by distributing white carnations in the memory of her late mother. In fact, Anna has well laid the foundation of this tradition that celebrates Mother’s day by giving away flowers.

There are lot of myths and beliefs attached with Carnations. And there is a high possibility that Anna has chosen the flower for those very reasons. One of the most popular stories about carnations can be found in the Bible. It is said that carnations were born out of the tears shed by Mother Mary. The flowers referred in the Bible are pink carnations. For this very reason, carnations are considered as holy by the Christians. So, you can choose to include pink carnations in your Mother’s day bouquet. It would add more value to your gift.

Lilies are your next best choice. Lily is a symbol of purity and innocence. It is believed that Virgin Mary was gifted with a white lily by the Angel Gabriel when he brought the message of birth of Jesus.

Other popular choices are tulips, daffodils, scented narcissi and other spring flowers that bloom only during the spring season. You should use the right combination of flowers so that the entire arrangement looks well in place and irresistibly memorable.

Although, I have mentioned a few popular flowers, you should give importance to the aesthetic beauty of your flower arrangement. Scientific studies have proved that by the mere sight of flowers one’s senses are pacified. And different flowers emanate different feelings and they influence our moods in different ways. So, give priority to personal choices and tastes before purchasing any flowers for this Mother’s day.

By: Jenny Kal

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Silk flower arrangements are great gift ideas. Giving and receiving them has become increasingly popular and now accounts for a significant percentage of their sales. Stores and online sites dedicated to designing, arranging, and delivering these enviable gifts are not in short supply but the trick is finding a retailer who sells really nice silk flower arrangements at great prices. Mothers day is the perfect time to give some wonderful silk flowers.

We all have special mothers in our lives. But the challenge many of us face is what can we do to demonstrate how much we care for our mothers? Most of us have probably worn out the traditional card and candy on mothers. But what can we give that will last and will be something she will truly love?

Mothers Day brings us a new opportunity every year to express to our mothers just how much they truly mean to us. Don’t let this year pass you by without getting mom something really nice.

Silk flower arrangements are the perfect mother’s day gift. They can be used in so many places in her home and they will last for years. While there are sites like Front Gate that sell really nice items, they are prohibitively expensive for most of us. The good news is that there are alternatives.

There are some great sites to check out that sell Designer silk flower arrangements at great prices (in fact the best ones guarantee the lowest prices and offer free shipping on every order). Look for sites that stand behind their products with things like satisfaction guarantees and return policies that allow mom to exchange her item or return it if it’s not what she likes. Its sites with these kinds of policies that are what make the internet great.

No gimmicks (like free shipping on orders over $399) and great selections. These sites should be rewarded and applauded for making it easier to buy their great products than going to the store and with higher satisfaction because they stand behind everything they sell.

Don’t forget! Include a personal greeting with your gifts. Words from a child mean as much or more to a mother than the gift. Take the time to include some thoughts of your love, respect, and gratitude for her. She will be thrilled and you will ensure that this mothers day will be truly memorable and the gift meaningful.

By: Johnny B.

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Johnny Best is a freelance writer and online commerce expert covering the latest trends and emerging product segments in e-commerce. He is also the owner of several e-commerce businesses including the popular site DesignerSilkPlantsandFlowers.com where they feature Silk Flower Arrangements, Silk Floral Arrangements and more.





Mother’s Day is a great opportunity to recall the thankfulness and gratitude you had always felt towards your mother. You may be living far away from her, but still on Mother’s Day you can let her know that she is the most special person in your life and that you will always remain a child for her. Sending flowers is the best part of Mother’s Day. Flowers speak for themselves; you need not attach a message or even a greeting. They express your gratefulness with all the beauty it deserves.

The beauty of the flowers also depends on the way you arrange it. Flower arrangement is an art and the people who specialize in this art are known as florist. They know all the popular flower designs that can enhance the beauty of a room or office where the flowers are kept. In commercial terms they are known as flower designers. You can make this Mother’s Day special by giving your mom a flower- rich surprise. Whether you are giving her a single bouquet of flowers or planning to decorate her office or home with fresh and brilliant- scented flowers, you cannot do away the arrangement part.

The art of flower designing can be listed as one of the most ancient ones in the history of mankind. Fortunately, it is a simple art that can be easily mastered by flower enthusiasts. All it takes is a bit of color sense and a fair talent for judging good flower combinations.

You have several options with you. The easiest option is to order a beautiful flower bouquet from one of your favorite flower vendors. Also, there are dedicated online flower stores that can guarantee overnight delivery. You need not worry about arrangements or decorations. However, the system seems too simple and lacks any personal effort form your part. I can assure you that a mother would always prefer flowers arranged by her own child rather than a bouquet prepared by someone for the sake of money.

Arranging flowers is an easy task if you have all the necessary flowers with you. You can search for some online tips on flower arrangement. You need not be an expert in this art. Also, you don’t have to worry about perfection. As far as you take the efforts, your mom will be happy with whatever kind of arrangements you make.

One nice way to make your bouquet beautiful is to include different types or lilies. You can buy a wide assortment of lilies like Sorbonne, asiatic, calla, stargazer, Casablanca etc. Lilies are loved by all women and they are considered as a symbol of purity. If your mom is a housewife, it would be great to decorate the kitchen and dining space with fresh flower bouquets. Pink and white carnations, tulips, daffodils and pink roses are some of the well known Mother’s Day flowers.

By: Jenny Kal

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Shopping for Mothers Day can prove to be somewhat of a difficult task, especially if your mom has “everything”, and you are always at a loss as to what to buy. Because your mom is very special, you want to choose just the right gift, and not one that you’ve given oh so many times before. Flowers, of course, usually seem the obvious choice, especially if you do not live in the same geographical location as your mom, because you can easily purchase them over the phone and have them conveniently delivered right to her door.

This is a great idea, and is definitely a great way to show her how much you care. The key is to send a flower arrangement that will speak directly to her; one that includes the flowers you know she loves best, and that will mean more to her than anything else you should have chosen. Below are several suggestions that will help you get started. You should, however, make your choice based on your mom as an individual, instead of making a general decision.

Since Mothers Day takes place in the spring, flowers that are suitable for this season are often a good idea. Such flowers are often cheerful, and can really help dress up a room. Also, sending an arrangement that contains different types of flowers is a great idea, as it also adds color and variety to the setting. This allows you to choose several different flowers instead of only sticking to one type.

Roses are, perhaps, the obvious choice, since most women really do love them. When choosing roses, try selecting ones of different colors. They will all tell her you love her, so have fun when making your choice. Arrange to have them sent in a basket or ornate vase so she will be able to keep a part of the gift after the flowers have parished.

Violet arrangements also make a great Mothers Day gift. While not particularly common, these flowers lend themselves to the spring time, and help to accent any room in the house.

An arrangement that includes carnations also makes a wonderful gift idea. Carnations, like roses, are among the most popular types of flowers among women, so this is sure to be a hit. Add roses to the arrangement, along with other smaller flowers, and your chosen arrangement will be most fragrant and enjoyable.

If your mom has somewhat of a green thumb, consider sending her a pretty plant. Again, a rose or violet plant will do just fine, as it will allow her to care for beautiful blossoms year-round. She will think of you ever time she tends to them.

By: Amy Nutt

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Mother’s Day and flowers go hand and hand like peanut butter and jelly! Instead of spending a fortune on a beautiful fresh bouquet or arrangement of flowers for the special women in your life why not try making paper flowers for Mother’s Day.

Making paper flowers is easy, affordable and the recipients will treasure the flowers because they were made with love by you! Anyone can run to the floral shop and grab a flower arrangement or a corsage of course if you have a busy life than you may not have any other choice unless you start early then you will have plenty of time to make a nice paper flower for your mother, grandmother, mother in law, sister, wife – yes men can and do make paper flowers.

You can also make a simple flower (minus the stem) to use as a decoration for another gift if you would prefer to keep your paper flower making to a minimum due to a heavy work load or busy life. Let us look at a few gift ideas that you can make and a quick and simple flower to use as a decoration for:

• A single large petal flower attached to a nice box of candy with a colorful ribbon is a nice idea.

• A photo frame with a new picture of the family or the kids with small flowers in each of the top corners is also nice.

• One of my favorite gift ideas is a fabric bag with a flower or two attached to the handles on the side so that when the bag is picked up the flowers are not smashed. Almost everyone carries a bag or has a bag for a craft project of some kind or even a gardening bag. The paper flowers really add a nice touch to the bag. By nature women are gentle with things so a flower should be safe on a bag!

• Bag full of flowers, if you are going to go all out and make a special flowery gift then how about you consider combining the fabric bag with a bunch of colorful flowers. It is also nice to provide a vase for the flowers to be placed in once the bag is in use for other things.

• A scented sachet bag with a small flower decorating the opening to the bag is a nice gift idea. Instead of using just a piece of ribbon or lace to close the bag add a tiny flower too and be sure to add some type of scent to the flower as well.

No one knows the women in your life better than you do, select one of their favorite items whether it is a box of truffles, a bag, a knickknack of an animal, or a new family photo or a photo of just the two of you and find a way to add a handmade flower with love. Making paper flowers is not hard it is very enjoyable and rewarding especially when you see the look of love and appreciation on the face of the recipient.

By: Jane A Morris

About the Author:
Next do you need a great book on paper flower making and the crepe paper to make your flowers with? If so we have just the books for you and the best crepe paper for your crafting needs. Check out our website at: http://www.paperflowerweddings.com/crepe-paper-25/





Researchers have established a link between flowers and life satisfaction. Flowers are special gifts that offer a sweet scent and prove to be a visual delight. Irrespective of their short life span they are popular for their aesthetic and sentimental vehicle. This reaction was universal, irrespective of age. Flowers have a positive effect on moods, and lead to intimate connections with family and friends. It is also a fact that flowers help senior citizens face up to their individual troubles of aging. Flowers are a symbol of sharing positive emotional feelings.

Before beginning any shopping for Mother’s day flowers there is a lot of thinking to be done. Mother’s day flowers cannot be bought in a hurry. It is essential to consider lifestyle and likes and dislikes. This will prove how sensitive and caring the child is. The mother may have spoken sometime, about the flowers and colors she is partial to. That if kept in mind, would convey how important the mother is. There is a choice of mixed bouquets, single flowers or special mother’s day arrangements to choose from. As this is the peak sales period of flowers, planning well ahead is a must. The florist needs adequate time to deliver in other areas and time zones. If the arrangements or flower baskets are not perfect enough, they can be especially custom made by adding more gifts for the special person.

The Internet has helped to make shopping for Mothers Day Flowers convenient. Online shopping offers discounts and wholesale prices. The choices offered are vast and suits all budgets. Children who are creative can buy craft material to make lovely flowers. Making something on their own shows their earnest effort to make mother happy. Mother’s day flowers are an expression of love, gratitude, and recognition of a deep bond. This is a way to honor the special person any Mother is.

By: Josh Riverside

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Mother- the word itself is so holy that whenever you hear this word you will have certain beautiful memories of your mother. Mother is only person who can understand you well and be there for her children whenever they require the most. You don’t have to tell her anything about your problems but still she can come to know about it. She is the person who gives you birth and goes through all the pain during delivery so that you can come into this world. She is the person who will be willing to do anything just to see you happy. So the importance of mother is such that even gods have said that mothers are like equal to them i.e. if you respect your mother then it is same as respecting Lord itself.

Mother’s Day is one such celebration which is dedicated to mothers all around the world and this is one of those occasions which are celebrated in each and every country. The only difference in each of the celebration may be due to cultures and the way of celebrating it. On this important people around the world are celebrating this day by either making something special for their mothers. It’s a kind of showing your love and affection in response to love she has showered on you all throughout your life. This love can be expressed by gifting her with some bouquet of flowers, gift boxes, taking her out with dinner or even taking her outdoor so that she can see some new places.

These small things will bring about a huge change in your life. First of all these occasions will give you an opportunity to spend some quality time with your mother and in the mean time you can get to know her better, ease away her pain if she has any. These things will definitely make her happy. You can plan something surprise for her. Flowers are one such thing which you can always send anybody on any occasion. Mother’s Day is just a perfect occasion for sending flowers. There are different types of flowers coming in different colours and you just have to be careful you send the right coloured flower to your mother.
Like for instance white is for pure hearted love and peace, Red flower in dark shades represents pure love and fondness. Likewise, red flowers coming in much lighter shades characterize the admiration and respect.

Purple flowers are meant for mourning over the loved person you lost. So in the bouquet sending on Mother’s Day you can send Pink flowers which indicate Mother’s total dedication and love for her child or else you can send a bouquet mixed with white, pink and red flowers. Make sure you leave some message like “Love You Mom” or anything good which she will make her day. Another important thing while selecting these flowers is that you make sure these flowers smell good and are in good condition. Tulips are the most lovable flowers on this occasion.

So you can make your Mother happy by doing such simple things.

By: Jenny Kal

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The Ancient Greek and Roman cultures can be said to be the originators of the tradition of honoring our mothers. The religious festivals and spring were the time when mothers were specifically honored. Coming to the contemporary origination of the mother’s day celebration in present day United States, it was Julia Ward Howe, author of the words of the Battle Hymn of the Republic who purported that a day should be decided upon to be celebrated as Mother’s Day. This would be a commemoration to peace according to her.

However she wasn’t taken seriously, but still continued to hold mother’s day meetings in Massachusetts every year. Finally it was Mrs. Anna Jarvis who got the credit of getting mother’s day celebrations formalized in the United States. Her inspiration was her own mother, who dedicated a lifetime for the upbringing of a family of eleven children. On the second death anniversary of her mother, the second Sunday of May, she convinced her mother’s parish in West Virginia for mother’s day celebrations. Her mother’s favorite flower, the white carnation was used to decorate the church.

Since then the white carnation has been a symbol of a mother who has passed away and a red one for a living mother. This though has changed over the times and now many flowers are accepted as signifying a tribute to the mother. In 1914, President Woodrow Wilson declared Mother’s day a national holiday. In the United States the traditional way of celebrating this day is to bring your mother flowers and take her on a special meal.

The white chrysanthemum in Australia has taken the place of the white carnation as it is the most prolific flower in May. In Denmark, Finland, Italy, Turkey, Japan, Australia and Belgium, the second Sunday of May is celebrated as Mother’s Day while some other countries do that on another day. Sweden and France celebrate it on the last Sunday of May and is more like a family birthday to them.

There is a great connection between Mother’s day and spring for in Lebanon it is celebrated on the first day of spring and in South Africa mother’s day celebrations happen on the first Sunday of May. The festival Durga Puja in honor of the divine mother is celebrated as a ten day elaborate affair in India. In Spain and Portugal mother’s day is celebrated on December 8th when they not only honor their own mothers but also the Virgin Mary.

By: Amy Nutt

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