Wednesday, November 26, 2008

Learn To Make Crochet Flower Beginner Crochet Tutorial On Flower Crocheting27 9

Learn To Make Crochet Flower - Beginner Crochet Tutorial On Flower Crocheting



What come to your mind when you hear the word flowers, yes splendid colors mixed in one and refreshing to say the least. Be it real flowers that grow in your garden on the the neighborhood park or even artificial ones that are available in multiple colors and also prints.

With all the different colors and aura they come with can help lighten the mood of the most distressed too. Flowers lighten my mood too. And the fact that I know crocheting it allows me to make stupendous craft things with flower theme like fashion accessories for my beautiful daughter, which she can wear outdoors, and hat pins as well. Such designer flowers are rather easy to craft provided you have knowledge of Crochet.

If you can find time to surf the net you will be able to find website that provide online tutorial for easy crochet flower. There are many websites or blogs out there on the internet which should provide you great content and tips on this subject alone.

Here I shall teach you how you can make a simple yet attractive crochet flower.

You can start with a plain crochet hook and 2-3 colors of yarn. Why yarn? This thing can be made with threads too but I simply prefer yarn. Ensure that the dimension of the yarn is fitting well with hook size. Take your first color and use chain six.

Revert to chain number one and do a dc and next go to chain two. Do this time and again and put all these into chain number one. You have eight spokes in hand. Attach the circle with sl st in chain number 3 at your left (this is chain 3 from first spoke) Now build (sc, ch 1, 2 dc, ch 1, sc) and then attach all arches you have made. In this way you learnt to make a petal.

Do this in all eight arches and this will give you your 1st flower. Attach a sl st with 1st sc on the 1st petal. Rotate the flower. Pick another color of your choice, and then create a slipknot and place a crochet hook beneath the color spoke and then draw the 2nd color yarn through.

You are left with two stitches on the hook, draw the hook besides to create one. Chain number six & work a dc through subsequent spoke, chains number three. Redo this dc, chain number three on every spoke. Now create a sl st through 3rd chain of the 1st row that you have already done.

Now turn it to its flip side on right hand side. Place the 1st color petals a little ahead and then do (sc, chain 1, 3 dc, chain 1, sc) above every arch. Put together sl st through 1st sc. Cast off.

With this your flower is prepared. Applying similar steps you can create 2,3,4 or even 5 with have different or similar colors. With every new whirls the flower size will grow bigger. So make one the way that you really want to do.




By: Jennifer Walter

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Monday, November 24, 2008

Flower Meanings What You Are Saying with Your Gift of Flowers27 9

Flower Meanings - What You Are Saying with Your Gift of Flowers


The meaning of flowers can impact the message that your gift makes. From the type of flower to the color of the flower, the thought that goes into the flowers you give is more important than the money spent on them. From Valentine's Day to Mother's Day to birthdays, weddings, funerals and get well wishes, send more than a bouquet of flowers, send a message with them as well. In this article, we will explore the meanings of just a few various flowers and their colors.

Roses -

Red: A staple for Valentine's Day. Red roses are the traditional symbol for love and romance, and a time-honored way to say I love you.

Purple: Signify that the giver has fallen in love with the recipient at first sight.

Pink: As a symbol of grace and elegance, the pink rose is often given as an expression of admiration. Pink roses can also convey appreciation as well as joyfulness.

Yellow: The bright, sunny color expresses a feeling of warmth and happiness. The yellow rose is an ideal symbol for joy and friendship.

White: Represent innocence and purity and are traditional for marriages and new beginnings. The white rose is also a symbol of honor and reverence, and white rose arrangements are often used as an expression of remembrance.

Carnations -

The meanings of carnations include fascination, distinction, and love. As with roses, the different colors also have different meanings.

Light red carnations: Often used to convey admiration.

Dark red carnations: Expresses deeper sentiments of love and affection.

White carnations: Associated with purity and luck.

Pink carnations: Often given as a sign of gratitude.

In the early part of the 20th century, carnations became the official flower of Mother's Day.

Gerbera Daisies

When you want to send the gift of cheer, gerbera daisies are your perfect choice. These have large flowering heads that closely resemble those of sunflowers. Gerbera daisies come in a vibrant rainbow of colors. Bright pink, snow white, sunny yellow, and ruby red are just a few of the gorgeous colors that these happy flowers boast.



By Rhonda Earley

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Sunday, November 16, 2008

Spiritual Meanings of Flowers An Alphabetical Guide

This article provides a list of twenty frequently seen flowers. It explores the spiritual meanings behind them, the reminders that they serve for us and the lessons we can learn from them.1. Baby's BreathThis flower is symbolic of modesty and sweet beauty. It brings to the forefront of our minds to remain humble in our endeavors and to always hold the belief that beauty is only skin deep and that it is what is inside that truly matters.2. BasilBasil is symbolic of integration and discipline. It reminds us that sometimes tough love is necessary and that discipline can help in the long run. It also reminds us to keep our lives filled with different things and not to remain stuck to one hobby or interest but to instead expand our knowledge.3. BegoniaBegonia is symbolic of balance and psychism. It reminds us that we should not get carried away with extremes but at the same time it teaches us that extremes are not bad. We need to take all extremes and make them into our own sense of balance and harmony to enrich our lives.4. ButtercupButtercup is symbolic of self worth and the power of words. It is important for us to have strong sense of self worth and once we have accomplished this we put forth an aura of confidence and we hold a newfound sense of understanding in the world. It also is a daily remind of the impact that our words have.

Once something is spoke it can never be taken back, therefore the effect of them is more powerful than we could ever imagine. It teaches us to hold our tongues in situations where we could say something that we do not mean.5. CactusCactus is symbolic of the manifestation of riches and beauty. It reminds us that if we work hard enough, put the time and effort in, our sacrifices are work will be rewarded ten fold. It gives hope in finances and a new life in a time of depression and darkness.6. CarnationThe carnation is symbolic of deep love, healing and love of self. This reminds us to search for love of the deepest compassion and understanding, in essence it teaches us to search for the love between souls not the physical attraction.
By christine kerrigan,

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Saturday, November 15, 2008

Roses Their Colors and Their Meanings

If you're a last minute special occasion shopper, most often you'll turn to the floral section for your gift. And who says that giving flowers isn't the way to go anyway! Flowers are beautiful, they smell great and they add color and life to any room in your home. If you normally choose to give the gift of flowers, here are a few things you may not have previously known about flowers and their higher meanings. With these tips, even last minute shoppers can give a gift that has true meaning.When choosing the perfect bouquet, part of your choice should be based on the individual you are buying them for. Many women (and even men) enjoy receiving all types of flowers, but some can have a more personal meaning than others. Knowing personal preference will make buying flowers a whole lot easier.Now if you are a flower buying novice, then the rule of thumb is to know that you can never go wrong with roses. Roses are by far the most popular flower, and, with a wide variety of choices, you can purchase roses for any occasion. More people than not are aware that different colored roses have different meanings, but hardly anyone knows what those meanings are. If you are looking to buy the perfect colored rose for the perfect occasion, then take a look at this guide to rose buying. Here is what each colored rose means.

Red - love and romance (perfect for lovers on any occasion)Orange - passion and enthusiasm (perfect to congratulate someone on an event that they are passionate about, i.e. winning a contest, performing in a production, winning a sporting event)Yellow - joy and friendship (perfect to give to a friend on any occasion)Green - fertility (perfect to give to anyone who is pregnant or has just had a child)Blue - mystery and intrigue (taking someone out on a mystery date? Start it off right with some blue roses! Also great to send to secret admirers!)Pink - gratitude and appreciation (great to send to anyone for a job well done)Purple - love at first sight (find yourself swooning? Send some purple roses!)Black - vengeance (not quite romantic, but you can send black roses to someone who loves black, even if you aren't sending them for the reason that they stand for)White - innocence and purity (perfect for a first date! A great way to start of something right)No matter the special occasion, you're bound to find the perfect colored rose to celebrate it! It's good to remember that even though different colored roses have different meanings, that doesn't mean that you have to choose your bouquet based on that. It may be as simple as getting someone you care about a bouquet of flowers in their favorite color. Flowers are meant to show that you care and support someone, so while its fun to send flowers based on the meaning of their color, the thought behind any bouquet is what really counts! So whether you are a last minute shopper or you spend time putting thought into your gift, know that roses are always an excellent choice!
By Erin Morris,

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Friday, November 14, 2008

Learn To Make Crochet Flower - Beginner Crochet Tutorial On Flower Crocheting

The meaning of flowers can impact the message that your gift makes. From the type of flower to the color of the flower, the thought that goes into the flowers you give is more important than the money spent on them. From Valentine's Day to Mother's Day to birthdays, weddings, funerals and get well wishes, send more than a bouquet of flowers, send a message with them as well. In this article, we will explore the meanings of just a few various flowers and their colors.Roses -Red: A staple for Valentine's Day. Red roses are the traditional symbol for love and romance, and a time-honored way to say "I love you."Purple: Signify that the giver has fallen in love with the recipient at first sight.Pink: As a symbol of grace and elegance, the pink rose is often given as an expression of admiration. Pink roses can also convey appreciation as well as joyfulness.Yellow: The bright, sunny color expresses a feeling of warmth and happiness. The yellow rose is an ideal symbol for joy and friendship.White: Represent innocence and purity and are traditional for marriages and new beginnings.

The white rose is also a symbol of honor and reverence, and white rose arrangements are often used as an expression of remembrance.Carnations -The meanings of carnations include fascination, distinction, and love. As with roses, the different colors also have different meanings.Light red carnations: Often used to convey admiration.Dark red carnations: Expresses deeper sentiments of love and affection.White carnations: Associated with purity and luck.Pink carnations: Often given as a sign of gratitude.In the early part of the 20th century, carnations became the official flower of Mother's Day.Gerbera DaisiesWhen you want to send the gift of cheer, gerbera daisies are your perfect choice. These have large flowering heads that closely resemble those of sunflowers. Gerbera daisies come in a vibrant rainbow of colors. Bright pink, snow white, sunny yellow, and ruby red are just a few of the gorgeous colors that these happy flowers boast.
By Rhonda Earley

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Thursday, November 13, 2008

Learn To Make Crochet Flower - Beginner Crochet Tutorial On Flower Crocheting

What come to your mind when you hear the word flowers, yes splendid colors mixed in one and refreshing to say the least. Be it real flowers that grow in your garden on the the neighborhood park or even artificial ones that are available in multiple colors and also prints.With all the different colors and aura they come with can help lighten the mood of the most distressed too. Flowers lighten my mood too. And the fact that I know crocheting it allows me to make stupendous craft things with flower theme like fashion accessories for my beautiful daughter, which she can wear outdoors, and hat pins as well. Such designer flowers are rather easy to craft provided you have knowledge of Crochet.If you can find time to surf the net you will be able to find website that provide online tutorial for easy crochet flower. There are many websites or blogs out there on the internet which should provide you great content and tips on this subject alone.Here I shall teach you how you can make a simple yet attractive crochet flower.You can start with a plain crochet hook and 2-3 colors of yarn. Why yarn? This thing can be made with threads too but I simply prefer yarn. Ensure that the dimension of the yarn is fitting well with hook size. Take your first color and use chain six.Revert to chain number one and do a dc and next go to chain two. Do this time and again and put all these into chain number one. You have eight spokes in hand. Attach the circle with sl st in chain number 3 at your left (this is chain 3 from first spoke) Now build (sc, ch 1, 2 dc, ch 1, sc) and then attach all arches you have made. In this way you learnt to make a petal.

Do this in all eight arches and this will give you your 1st flower. Attach a sl st with 1st sc on the 1st petal. Rotate the flower. Pick another color of your choice, and then create a slipknot and place a crochet hook beneath the color spoke and then draw the 2nd color yarn through.You are left with two stitches on the hook, draw the hook besides to create one. Chain number six & work a dc through subsequent spoke, chains number three. Redo this dc, chain number three on every spoke. Now create a sl st through 3rd chain of the 1st row that you have already done.Now turn it to its flip side on right hand side. Place the 1st color petals a little ahead and then do (sc, chain 1, 3 dc, chain 1, sc) above every arch. Put together sl st through 1st sc. Cast off.With this your flower is prepared. Applying similar steps you can create 2,3,4 or even 5 with have different or similar colors. With every new whirls the flower size will grow bigger. So make one the way that you really want to do. By: Jennifer Walter

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Wednesday, November 12, 2008

Flower Meanings - What You Are Saying with Your Gift of Flowers

The meaning of flowers can impact the message that your gift makes. From the type of flower to the color of the flower, the thought that goes into the flowers you give is more important than the money spent on them. From Valentine's Day to Mother's Day to birthdays, weddings, funerals and get well wishes, send more than a bouquet of flowers, send a message with them as well. In this article, we will explore the meanings of just a few various flowers and their colors.Roses -Red: A staple for Valentine's Day. Red roses are the traditional symbol for love and romance, and a time-honored way to say "I love you."Purple: Signify that the giver has fallen in love with the recipient at first sight.Pink: As a symbol of grace and elegance, the pink rose is often given as an expression of admiration. Pink roses can also convey appreciation as well as joyfulness.Yellow: The bright, sunny color expresses a feeling of warmth and happiness. The yellow rose is an ideal symbol for joy and friendship.White: Represent innocence and purity and are traditional for marriages and new beginnings. The white rose is also a symbol of honor and reverence, and white rose arrangements are often used as an expression of remembrance.

Carnations -The meanings of carnations include fascination, distinction, and love. As with roses, the different colors also have different meanings.Light red carnations: Often used to convey admiration.Dark red carnations: Expresses deeper sentiments of love and affection.White carnations: Associated with purity and luck.Pink carnations: Often given as a sign of gratitude.In the early part of the 20th century, carnations became the official flower of Mother's Day.Gerbera DaisiesWhen you want to send the gift of cheer, gerbera daisies are your perfect choice. These have large flowering heads that closely resemble those of sunflowers. Gerbera daisies come in a vibrant rainbow of colors. Bright pink, snow white, sunny yellow, and ruby red are just a few of the gorgeous colors that these happy flowers boast.
By Rhonda Earley

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Monday, November 10, 2008

Deciphering Flower Meanings for Valentine's Day

This year, maybe you're ready to express true love, or acknowledge a friendship-turned-romance. Maybe it's high time you extended a token of devotion to that special someone! When it comes to sending flowers, be sure to pick the perfect type that symbolizes your relationship best. Flowers can brighten up anyone's day, but Valentine's Day adds some special meaning to the exchange. The secret code of color plays an important role in sharing meaning; each type of rose, carnation, or exotic petal represents a distinct message and purpose. Here's a basic guide to help you make the ideal selection this Valentine's Day:Pale or light pink rose: the best pick for a dear friend or platonic relationshipRed rose: no doubt about it, this one says 'I love you'!Dark pink rose: this one says 'Thank you' gracefully and eloquentlyWhite rose: a symbol of purity and innocence; it adds a touch of mystery for a secret admirer or can also mean 'I miss you'Lilac rose: perfect for your crush, this one offers its mystical properties for the ideal surpriseCoral rose: these exotic beautifies exemplify desirePeach rose: these are often used for sympathy, but can also be a nice way to say 'thank you'Yellow rose: perfect for friends, cheering up, and celebrationsOrange rose: a symbol of desire and enthusiasm, a great way to create some sparks!If you think roses are too clich? for Valentine's Day, or you need to break a pattern, there are plenty of other options. Carnations, camellias, poppies, tulips, and orchids are just a handful of beautiful flowers that have significant meaning.

If you choose to send an assortment of mixed flowers, or a large bouquet of just one type, here are a few to choose from:Daisy: Innocence, romance, and loyal love; this one's perfect for the best friendPink carnation: long-lasting loveRed carnation: admirationYellow carnation: rejection (be careful with this one!)White carnation: pure love, adorationBlue Camellia: heart ache and yearningPink Camellia: longingRed Poppy: pleasureYellow tulips: hopeless loveOrchid: magnificence, beautyIf you're feeling extra adventurous, why not mix up a few on your own? Extending the meaning of a bouquet of roses that are interspersed with different meanings is a creative way to get your message across. Many florists can help you create a distinct and unique assortment. Show your creativity this year and learn the language of flowers for a special touch!
By Sabah Karimi ,

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