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DIY: how to make a kokedama with an anthurium

Are you looking for an original way to place a plant in your home? Then a kokedama might be something for you. Kokedama is the Japanese word for moss ball. The roots of the plant grow in a ball of moss and soil instead of in a ‘dull’...

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DIY: DIY: Phalaenopsis Christmas arrangement Christmas arrangement
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DIY: Phalaenopsis Christmas arrangement

Can your house use some extra Christmas decorations and do you feel like DIY-ing before or during Christmas? We came across a beautiful Phalaenopsis Christmas arrangement at Flower Factor. You do need some tools to make it, but it’s really easy. And the result is impressive! In...

Teacher's Day: 2 DIY gift ideas with plants
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Teacher’s Day: 2 DIY gift ideas with plants

Every year on October 5 it’s Teacher’s Day! That’s a Saturday this year, and we’re pretty sure teachers won’t go to school on their day off. So we’ll celebrate it on Monday! That gives you more time to come up with something nice to thank them. In this...

DIY: a Freakebana-styling with anthurium cut flowers
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DIY: a Freakebana-styling with anthurium cut flowers

Freakebana is one of the latest trends in flower arranging. It’s a modern variant of the Japanese minimalistic art of floral arrangement; Ikebana. And while Ikebana is all about creating space, so that the power and beauty of a single flower is shown to its best advantage...

DIY: an ice cold glass of ice with edible flowers
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DIY: a glass of ice with edible flowers

In cocktail bars, cocktail glasses are often cooled by ice cubes that are placed in there a while before a drink is poured. This keeps the glass cold for a long time. You can take this to the next level at home, by making a glass of ice! It’s really fun and refreshing on a warm...

DIY: how to make gold sprayed anthurium cut flowers
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DIY: how to make gold anthurium cut flowers

Do you have a damaged anthurium cut flower? Don’t throw it away! We came across a cool DIY, where you spray the damaged part with paint, so you no longer see it. It’s beautiful ànd sustainable! In this article we’ll explain how to make gold anthurium cut flowers.
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DIY: Tropical vases made from fruit
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DIY: Tropical vases made from fruit

Looking for nice decoration options for a summer party? We have a super nice idea: tropical vases made from tropical fruit, such as pineapple, cantaloupe and watermelon. A combination of flowers and fruit provide an instant summer feeling, right? In this article we’ll explain how to...

DIY: ice cubes and water ice cream with edible flowers
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DIY: ice cubes and water ice cream with edible flowers

With this hot summer weather, everyone is looking for some refreshment, including us. That’s why we came up with the idea of making ice cubes and water ice cream with edible flowers. Ideal for in a glass of lemonade or a cocktail! It’s refreshing, looks nice and is also fun to...

How to make a flower crown
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DIY: How to make a flower crown

The flower crown is one of the biggest trends for this summer, according to Instagram and Pinterest. And the bigger the crown, the better! In this article we’ll tell you how to make a flower crown with fresh flowers, so you can wear one to your next festival, wedding or summer...

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DIY: How to make planters using stuff you already have

In another article, we already gave a few tips about how to give planters a new life by painting them. But you can go more creative than that, by making flower pots from other things, like empty candles, pots, cans and even old cups and mugs. Everything is possible! So in this article...