Tag Archives: howto

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 →

Tip of the Day: What are pin frogs for?

Posted on October 20, 2011 by James

Have you seen or heard the term “pin frog” before? I have seen them around the warehouse and get asked for them frequently. So, I decided to see exactly what their purpose was. I would have never been able to … Continue reading →

Tip of the Day: Cooking Spray as Candleholder Cleaner

Posted on October 14, 2011 by James

Here is the situation. You have burned a votive candle in a holder. Only needing the candle to be lit for a few hours, you extinguish it. Letting it cool down, you go to remove the candle only to find … Continue reading →

Tip of the Day: Another Chenille Stem Use

Posted on October 13, 2011 by James

Chenille stems have quite a number of uses. Also called “pipe cleaners”, they are used in quite a variety of different displays because of their availability in different colors. We use them in the warehouses quite liberally because of their … Continue reading →

Tip of the Day: What’s the difference between corsage and stephanotis stems?

Posted on October 12, 2011 by James

Have you ever seen the boxes for Corsage and Stephanotis stems and wondered what they were? I did a little digging and found out both the function and how to use them. Corsage stems are meant to be used with … Continue reading →