Over the past several years I have not been able to participate in the show, but this year I had the weekend reserved on my calendar, and I was very happy to work on my entry! The month of March is always so pretty here in San Diego and I love seeing all of the flowers as they start to bloom. They were definitely my inspiration this year... I envisioned Spring flowers, something pretty and delicate, and you know how much I love greens mixed with white and a touch of some other color...how about pink?
Here are some photos of the design in progress...
I wanted to use hydrangea...and those always start with lots of tiny centers:
Arranging flowers and buds (my mess!):
The bouquet on the lower tier:
And some images of the topper...
Close-up of some of the pink buds and filler flowers I added:
The parrot tulips from the top:
From the front - where the ranunculus flowers were more prominent:
And the completed design:
It was a lot of fun to see all of the other amazing entries, and such a pleasure to participate...I was very honored to bring home second place in the Professional Division this year! Thank you so much to the kind judges, and congratulations to all of the other winners!
Looking forward to next year...
Thanks for stopping by!
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13 comments:
Gorgeous! I just love your ranunculus flowers and tulips.
Fantastic artistry!
Next year: the BIG trophy...
Love your flowers, love the colours! Congratulations with your award.
It is always a joy to look at your delicate creations.
Stunning as usual my dear! Your work always blows me away :)
Absolutely stunning and perfect! Congratulations to you!
Congratulations on your win. Your cake is gorgeous.
these are amazing Jacqueline!! Do you remember and can you share what shade/color/brand of pink dust you used on the bud tips?
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Thank you so much for the wonderful messages! And Cloe...I used Cosmos Pink on the tip of my buds...CK products or Linnea's brand. Jacqueline
What an amazing result! I'm wondering how you make the filler blossoms, and especially which size it is and how you made the centre. Would you like to share it whit us? Thanks in regard.
Hi Mariette,
Thanks so much! The filler flowers are not made with a cutter, but are just a pulled flower. It's one of the more traditional methods of flower making where the petals are shaped with your fingers. I have a short tutorial on my FB page with photos. The center is just royal icing. Jacqueline
Congratulations! I absolutely LOVE your work!
Thank you so much Jen! I really appreciate it! Jacqueline x
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