Tag Archives: tip of the day

Tip of the Day: Use Candle Bases to put Candles into a Floral Foam Arrangement

Posted on October 4, 2011 by James

The coming celebrations of Thanksgiving and Christmas signify the creation of more table centerpieces for all the family dinners and holiday entertaining. Taper candles are a very popular accent added to these floral arrangements. Since most table centerpieces are usually … Continue reading →

Tip of the Day: What are greening pins used for?

Posted on October 3, 2011 by James

If you have walked through our wire section, you might have noticed the greening pins, sometimes called fern pins. They have a unique shape and you might wonder what their purpose is? The answer is quite simple. Greening pins are … Continue reading →

Tip of the Day: How long will a taper candle burn?

Posted on September 30, 2011 by James

When Christmas and Thanksgiving arrive, we sell a lot of taper candles. With heights ranging from 6″ to 24″ and a wide color assortment, for two months of the year, it becomes a major category. The one question I have … Continue reading →

Tip of the Day: Can you spray paint styrofoam?

Posted on September 29, 2011 by James

Styrofoam is a very popular choice among crafters who need a frame or shape to build on. Whether it be a custom colored and decorated cross or ball, styrofoam is pretty easy to use. The problem starts when you need … Continue reading →

Tip of the Day: Silk Flower and Green Care and Maintenance

Posted on September 28, 2011 by James

Here are some simple rules to follow when cleaning silk flowers and greens. Follow these rules and silk flowers, plants, or trees should last for several years. Try to place your silk flowers, plants, and trees in a location that … Continue reading →

Tip of the Day: Do we sell food-safe products?

Posted on September 27, 2011 by James

Since yesterday’s Tip of the Day dealt with chargers, I thought today was the perfect opportunity to discuss how food-safe our products are. This is very similar to the Tip about waterproof vases. If you are wondering if a particular … Continue reading →

Tip of the Day: Charger Etiquette

Posted on September 26, 2011 by James

Our line of charger plates has grown considerably the last few years. Seeing how many people use them now, I became curious about their etiquette. This is what I found out. There really is no firm and strict rule regarding … Continue reading →

Ordering Basics: The Simplest way to Identify an Item

Posted on September 25, 2011 by James

You have been into our warehouse and shopped it. When you get home, you start assembling your project only to find that you are a few pieces short. Your next step is to call and tell us you want more. … Continue reading →

Tip of the Day: What to do with ribbon remnants

Posted on September 23, 2011 by James

Do you have a box of ribbon remnants from past projects and gift wrapping? Here are five ideas to use them. Use it as a hair tie. Embellish a card by tying the ribbon around it. Need a napking ring? … Continue reading →

Tip of the Day: Are the Ceramic Vases Waterproof?

Posted on September 22, 2011 by James

Over the years, I have fielded many questions about our ceramic vases. The most common is whether they are waterproof. So, what’s the answer? We carry very few ceramic vases that are guaranteed waterproof. In fact, after walking the San … Continue reading →