Category Archives: Design Ideas

Tip of the Day: How to attach Garland to a Table

Posted on November 4, 2011 by James

Thanksgiving and Christmas are creeping closer. Time to get out your decorations! If you are hosting a dinner for either holiday, you will be starting to organize how you will be decorating. That is where the Tip of the Day … Continue reading →

Tip of the Day: How to Create a Winter Crystal look to a Window

Posted on November 3, 2011 by James

I am born and raised in Southern California. That means I have never lived in a place that it regularly snowed each year, let alone snowed at all. So, the only thing Winter means to me is that I might … Continue reading →

Tip of the Day: How many ornaments do I put on a Christmas tree?

Posted on November 2, 2011 by James

Since we have moved into November, many of the upcoming Tips of the Day will involve Christmas. Today’s tip is one of the most fundamental to decorating for Christmas. How many ornaments do you need to purchase to decorate your … Continue reading →

Tip of the Day: How much ribbon do you need to decorate a Christmas Tree?

Posted on November 1, 2011 by James

Today, when I started to think about the Tip of the Day, my brain was not working right and I could not think of anything. So, I called the Santa Ana warehouse for suggestions. The first question that I was … Continue reading →

Tip of the Day: Have you ever used mitsumata?

Posted on October 31, 2011 by James

Mitsumata is a popular dried branch used more often during the Fall and Christmas seasons. It is similar to manzanita and is used because of the number of branches it has. These branches are useful in hanging ornaments or other … Continue reading →

Tip of the Day: Aluminum Wire Tricks

Posted on October 28, 2011 by James

See the product listed above? It is an aluminum flat wire. It looks very basic and boring. If you use it correctly, the accents you can create are only limited by your imagination. The aluminum wire comes in a variety … Continue reading →

Tip of the Day: Floral Designer Glue of Choice

Posted on October 27, 2011 by James

  Have you been to one of our floral design shows? If you have, you might have noticed the designers using what looks like a frying pan. When they insert a stem into styrofoam or want to glue something into … Continue reading →

Tip of the Day: Uses for Cinnamon Sticks

Posted on October 26, 2011 by James

Cinnamon sticks are a staple of our Dried Products section. Do you know just how versatile they are? Here is a list of a few ways you can use them around your home. It can be used as a stovetop … Continue reading →

Tip of the Day: Can I use cellophane to change a light bulbs color?

Posted on October 25, 2011 by James

I have written about cellophane in the past. Since it comes in different widths, thicknesses, and colors, cellophane is a versatile product that can be used for a wide variety of purposes. Sometimes when someone asks me a question about … Continue reading →

Tip of the Day: Different Uses for Tulle

Posted on October 24, 2011 by James

When I think of tulle, weddings come instantly to mind. It is true that tulle has a variety of uses when it comes to wedding decorations. Did you know that tulle can be adapted for a wide variety of uses? … Continue reading →