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Toolkit skills: Wiring Spring Flowers

Up skill your wiring techniques for spring

Large Floral Column Design

Foam free mechanics to construct a beautiful floral column using an urn.

Luxury Table-scape

Using various vessels to create a stunning luxury table-scape.

A Limited Foam Free Modern Arrangement

A modern vase arrangement using sustainable mechanics. This design would look fabulous replicated along a table.

Gorgeous Autumn Wreath with Wild Textures

Here Gemma makes a stunning Autumn wreath using binding, overlaying and threading techniques.

Late Summer Buttonhole

A pretty buttonhole to compliment the bridal bouquet.

Berries and cherry toned late summer bouquet

A massed front facing bouquet full of the seasons gorgeous florals. This bouquet celebrates colour and uses large headed blooms. Dare to be more bold in your colour choices.

Foam Free Floral Column Tree

How to create a fabulous foam free floral column tree, using plants and flowers this can be adapted to suit each season.

Abundant Bunch of British Flowers

Watch Gemma create this stunning arrangement of British Flowers.

Highs and Lows of Using British Flowers

Here Sarah talks through the pros and cons of using British Flowers for weddings and events and for retail.

Tablescape Using Ceramic Pots

Enjoy the blooms in different levels and as you sit down.

Simple Pin Frog Arrangement

Create a simple arrangement using a pin frog.

Wired Cake Decoration

How to wire on floral units to dress a cake.

City Style Bouquet

Watch Sarah make this floral massed bouquet.

Bulb Gardens

Let’s fill our homes with the scents and colours of Spring!

Carnation Backdrop

How to use the humble carnation to create an interesting backdrop for parties, showers and marquee weddings.

Hanging Floral Clouds

We have been asked loads how to create these fabulous clouds so super excited to see your versions, please tag us in your creations.

How to make a Festive Panel

Hello! Here is a tutorial on how to create a festive panel, you can make it as rustic or festive funky as you like, we cant wait to see what you create!

Dahlia Cutting

How to cut a dahlia from the plant in a cutting garden to make sure you get the best for the bloom and the plant.

Succulent Wreath

A simple succulent and ivy wreath that you can scale up or down.

Oversized Vase Arrangement

Stumbled upon this fabulous container and thought I would show how to style it with a large arrangement.

Pumpkin Arrangement

A few different ways to dress a pumpkin for a seasonal gift or table display.

Summer Fun Flower Crown

A super fun flower crown for hen parties, photoshoots and more! This super quick technique makes a crown with a wow factor!

Midsummer Nights Dream Bridal

A dramatic, romantic floaty bouquet with a mid summer nights dream feel. Using lots of movement to give a gorgeous summery feel.

Candelabra Ideas

A few ways to dress a candelabra using no foam and the use of plants.

Floral Foam Cake Decoration

A delicate cake decoration for the top of a cake.

Meadow Cake Decoration

A unique way to decorate a plain celebration cake.

Foam free floral meadow

A fantastic way to display flowers to line a wedding aisle or round the edge of a marquee. It could be scaled down to do down the centre of a table. This is a foam free design that emulate a meadow.

Table Plan / Welcome Board Decoration

A simple way to dress a welcome sign for a wedding or event. Created using lush foliage's and succulents.

Spring Foam Free Floral Column

Dress a doorway with this dramatic floral column. This is suitable for inside and outside. It would be great for weddings, events and product launches. Using the metal stand and grave vases means no foam and a long lasting arrangement.

Large Dramatic Vase Based Arrangement

A foam free large vase arrangement.

Silver Birch Frame Arch

A stunning bridal decoration for a silver birch arch that can be used as a ceremony backdrop.

Bridesmaid Circlet

Wearing flowers in your hair is a gorgeous thing to do at any celebration. Here is a little circlet perfect for a bridesmaid. When creating headpieces always use more woody and hardy stemmed flowers as the head is the hottest part of your body. Make them as late as possible before the event and keep misted if its a hot day.

Spring Wreath

Spring is finally coming! After the success of our festive wreath kits we thought we would create a spring kit. You can watch the wreath grow and change as the days move on. Hang it outside and mist regularly. After the bulbs have flowered pop in the garden and they will come back next year. it is a wonderful way to spend an hour creating something for yourself and your neighbours.

Funeral Spring Piece

A tied spring arrangement suitable for a funeral. This kind of arrangement can be scaled up and down depending on the budget and season. It should be delivered to the funeral home in water so they can keep it fresh until the last moment. It is designed so it can be popped in vases after the ceremony and enjoyed rather than more structural piece.

Show Stopper Bouquet

I love big bouquets and I cannot lie! Here is how to create a big beautiful beast and how to wrap it. I talk throught the flowers that work well in big bouquets.

Wedding Milk Churn

Churn arrangements look super pretty ouside a rustic country church or a tipi. If you are using real life actual milk churns they can be very heavy to move so be careful. This arrangement would suit a rustic pretty wedding theme, try to use long stems where you can and if going outside flowers that wont wilt too quickly.

Romantic foam free urn

Romantic tones of rich plums, pinks and reds to create this valentines urn.

Photographing Flowers

A chat with Jane Beadnell from Jane Beadnell photography on how to get the most out of photographing a bridal bouquet. We discuss angles, backgrounds and natural light.

Hedgerow Inspired Bridal Bouquet

Using the best of the season here is a hedgerow inspired bridal bouquet. I have chosen the dahlia as they are front facing and the rose hips and wheat to give a countryside feel.

Funky Flower Wreath

A funky dried wreath using painted and dried textured florals.

Relaxed Summer Buttonholes

Super relaxed and pretty buttonholes that don't need the traditional wiring method.

Raised Table Arrangement

A raised tablescape arrangement suitable for a dinner party or top table wedding decoration.

Foam free foliage vase arrangement

Here is how to create a large foliage arrangement for a wedding or event without using foam. This design can be made in advance and transported easily to a venue.

Dried Flower Arrangement

A modern take on using dried flowers. Dried blooms are making a come back and here is how to create a more modern feel.

Book recommendations

A selected list of books I have used over the years that have inspired myself and the team. I hope they are useful and inspiring for you as well.

Tropical Cloud Installation

Floral clouds give that super wow factor to any space. They can be used in weddings, events and even in business spaces. The can be created using fresh flowers, just foliage or dried or even silk florals. Here we show you the mechanics behind them and you can scale up and down.

Spring Meadow

A low meadow scape using foam and moss that is one of our most popular designs for weddings. It is a very adaptable design that can be created all year round. It works well down the centre of a long table and also can be used on window sills. You can adapt the design to be foam free by using a metal trug. Keep the flowers grouped for a modern garden feel and choose as many different textures as you can. Don’t forget to mist your design.

Easter Tablescape

A simple effective tablescape for an easter celebration or special meal.

Spring Tablescape Display

In this video we show you how to create a gorgeous spring tablescape using a mixture of twigs, bulbs and fresh flowers. Cant wait to see your creations!

How to create a moss based living spring wreath

Using a gorgeous selection of hyacinth and tete a tete bulbs, asparagus fern, tulips, hazel and more.

How to make a planted spring arrangement in a rustic crate

A planted spring arrangement can work anywhere in the home or as a gift. This gorgeous stylised planter is sure to make you smile.

How to create a decorative mantel piece without foam

A grouped mantelpiece arrangement using spring flowers and using chicken wire instead of floral foam.

How to make a classic Leafy Couture Wreath

A warm welcome to any wedding, home or even as a funeral wreath. Everyone loves a floral wreath, here I create using spring blooms.

How to make a wired bridal hair piece

A beautiful wired textured hair piece for a bride, which can easily be attached by two kerby grips.

Valentines gift bouquet

Valentines can be so much more than just red roses, here is a guide for creating a bouquet full of gorgeous sumptuous textures.

How to make an autumn urn arrangement

Using a gorgeous selection of autumnal colours, based in a wire frame work rather than foam. This tutorial shows you the mechanics and ideas for a glorious urn arrangement.

How to make a chicken wire based bridal bouquet

Here I show you how to construct a bridal bouquet using a chicken wire armature.

How to make an autumnal tied sheaf

Using a selection of autumnal flowers and foliage for this rustic sheaf, with a hint of glamour. Sympathy flowers can often be quite hard to achieve. In this video I talk you through the details of flower choice and different approaches.

How to make a moss based autumn wreath

This moss based autumn wreath is full of delicious textures and colours from pumpkins, succulents, hydrangea to crab apples. In this video I talk you through the steps to get you started.

How to make festive table arrangement

A little something extra for your clients festive table decorations or at home for family meals. This one looks and smells fabulous.

How to make a long, low table arrangement

This is ideal for wedding breakfasts, ceremony tables or to decorate your dining table at home.

How to make a hanging flower bomb

Using floral foam, this weeks flower school video shows you how to create a hanging flower bomb!

How to make a moss based festive wreath

It’s that time of year and the festive season is upon us! I’ve been getting lots of questions recently about how to create a moss based festive wreath. So this one is for you! Enjoy.

Container inspiration

With the move away from single use plastic and floral foam we look at different containers to help you choose the right one for your work.

Scented Bridal Bouquet with Peonies

Here I will show you how to use peonies in a summer hand tied bridal bouquet.

Preparing flowers for a bridal bouquet

How to prepare and condition your flowers to make the perfect bridal bouquet. I talk you through the process we use to make sure your flowers are ready to use.

A florists guide to spring/ early summer foliages

Here I talk you through some foliages that are great to use and the way you can use them.

A guide to contract flowers

In this guide, guest written by florist Dan Atkinson, we teach you about contract flowers. From securing new contracts, flower types that last and differing styles for venues.

How to create a hand tied gift bouquet

In this video you will learn how to construct and package a hand tied gift bouquet.

How to create an autumn / winter floral arch installation

This tutorial features seasonal flowers perfect for autumn and winter. The same mechanics can be applied all year round for stunning results.

A florist’s guide to instagram

Learn the tips and tricks that Sarah has used to create an Instagram that promotes her brand, sells her services and has a community following of almost 15,000 florists, creatives and flowers lovers.

A guide to spring flowers

In this guide, guest written by florist Dan Atkinson, we teach you how to condition and care for three of Spring’s most beloved and inexpensive flowers.

How to make a hand tied bridal bouquet

This tutorial includes lots of tips and tricks on creating the perfect bouquet as well as Sarah’s approach to running a profitable business.

How to create a table arrangement using chicken wire

In this video, Leafy Couture founder and Chapel Designer, Sarah Richardson creates a romantic, flowing table arrangement inspired by an English country garden.

Using spring flowers, a short shallow urn and chicken wire, you’ll learn how to create the perfect scented floral centrepiece.

How to make a front facing hand tied gift bouquet

Learn how to help a customer’s budget go a little bit further in this week’s video. Here, Leafy Couture founder and tutor, Sarah Richardson, teaches you how to create the illusion of extra fullness despite working with limited resources.

This tutorial is great for those of your working in a shop who want to create beautiful, big gift bouquets on a budget.

A florist’s guide to self care (and how to make a flat lay for instagram)

Leafy Couture founder and Chapel Designer, Sarah Richardson, talks about the importance of being creative in creative industries.

As well as revealing how she uses play to create content for Instagram.

A florist’s guide to peonies

In this guide, guest written by florist Dan Atkinson, we teach you about all things peony. From buying and conditioning, to how to make the most of these beautiful flowers on your social media.

How to make a flower crown using glue

Learn how to make a cost-effective and highly detailed flower crown using pipe cleaners, glue and succulents.

This tutorial is great for beginners working with glue and for those looking to make unique flower crowns, perfect for festivals, weddings and parties.

A guide to pricing

In this video, Sarah teaches you how to set your pricing. From knowing your market, to using multiple wholesalers and when to make an exception to your basic pricing.

How to make a wired wrist corsage

In this video Sarah will show you how to make a wired wrist corsage.

How to make a trailing summer bridal bouquet

In this video Sarah demonstrates and talks you through the details and practical design elements of creating a beautiful summer trailing bridal bouquet.

How to condition flowers

In this video you will see how to condition a selection of summer flowers.

How to create a garland

In this video you will learn how to create a wired foliage garland.