How To Make A Floral Cross Arrangement

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  • Опубликовано: 18 ноя 2024

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  • @DianneW15
    @DianneW15 2 года назад +6

    This is beautiful 😍 Something a little different from the standard funeral flowers. I just love your style of flower arranging, always thinking outside the box ❤

    • @FlowerJoos
      @FlowerJoos  2 года назад

      Thank you so much 😊 🌼

  • @Watcherrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr
    @Watcherrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr 4 месяца назад +2

    So beautiful. Love your accent! What a relaxing and inspiring video.

    • @FlowerJoos
      @FlowerJoos  4 месяца назад

      Thank you! 😊 its not a strong accent I think, but still Scottish!

  • @Juliamccarthy-w3f
    @Juliamccarthy-w3f 2 года назад +2

    Hi John. I love the idea of the wooden base Cross which makes this beautiful tribute design very special ❤ thank you as always for sharing your amazing floristry design talent with us. Happy Friday 💐🙏

    • @FlowerJoos
      @FlowerJoos  2 года назад

      Thank you! It was good as the base was a little bit wider than a preset frame, which worked well for this bigger size. 🌼
      Happy Friday to you too 😀🙋🏼‍♂️

  • @lynnemcnab542
    @lynnemcnab542 2 года назад +1

    Thank you John. While I don't watch your videos to fall asleep to, your lovely accent is very calming and I enjoy that as you have transitioned to a "retired" state, you are more focused on the enjoyment of creating designs, almost letting us retire along with you. I wouldn't have thought of this cross as in my taste (yes I prefer something more natural--but I'd be dead eh? and probably wouldn't care too much about the flowers you'd prepare for my funeral😂), but it's really quite beautiful and I love the snowy gyp and spray roses on the blue spruce. Maybe a winter funeral?

    • @FlowerJoos
      @FlowerJoos  2 года назад

      Thank you Lynne - actually for a winter funeral this would be lovely with the snowy white base. I did enjoy creating this - funeral work in general is enjoyable and a privilege to create, and we should all enjoy the things we are creating - it does show in the work I think.
      I laugh when people comment on my voice - I’m just glad it’s soothing and not boring! Maybe people are too polite to say if they think it’s that 😂
      Have a good week 🌼🌼🌼

  • @bobbihigh1299
    @bobbihigh1299 2 года назад +2

    I never regret watching your videos 🙂 the Gerberas really made the arrangement much more lighthearted in my opinion. Thank you for the inspiration

    • @FlowerJoos
      @FlowerJoos  2 года назад

      Thank you 😊 the gerbera are a good visual flower - the eye goes to them well 🌼

  • @sandyh.1393
    @sandyh.1393 2 года назад +2

    That is BEAUTIFUL, John. I love the random spray roses. All that baby's breath make it look so soft and fluffy! It makes me smile! And you always create the most gorgeous arrangements with all yellow flowers!

    • @FlowerJoos
      @FlowerJoos  2 года назад

      Thank you so much 😊 the baby’s breath made a change from basing with double chrysanths - and it’s a lighter effect as you say. Glad you liked the design 😀🙋🏼‍♂️

  • @matushkamaryreynolds6252
    @matushkamaryreynolds6252 2 года назад +2

    Another beautiful arrangement John! I make cross shaped florals for our church, you gave me some great ideas, thank you!

    • @FlowerJoos
      @FlowerJoos  2 года назад +1

      Thank you 😊 🙋🏼‍♂️

  • @pandamonium4661
    @pandamonium4661 2 года назад +1

    I love that, such a different view of making a funeral cross.

  • @PlayfulCurious
    @PlayfulCurious 2 года назад +2

    Beautiful choice of greenery and love the idea of baby's breath (as it will be more cost effective but also bring lightness and delicate touch). I like that the yellow roses came off a bit, it added a nice dimension to the side profile. I will save this video for when I receive a cross order. 🙂 Thank you!

    • @FlowerJoos
      @FlowerJoos  2 года назад +1

      Thank you 😊 yes, the spray should sit proud and be the main focus - and I think the yellow really helps draw the eye as well 🌼🙋🏼‍♂️

  • @linuslinus1024
    @linuslinus1024 Год назад +1

    Stunning. I never thought of using the 2nd piece of foam and extending the rose that low.

  • @jamesredd7416
    @jamesredd7416 2 года назад +3

    I believe it's quite stunning

  • @darlenefernandes442
    @darlenefernandes442 Год назад +1

    THANK YOU for sharing your talent!! I couldn’t find a cross holder & this is such a great idea. It came out so beautiful!!!

  • @Duchess_marie
    @Duchess_marie 2 года назад +2

    I am constantly amazed and in awe at flower arrangements and I do want to learn how to create them myself as I have pedestal designs commissioned every 1-2 weeks as I have an antique sitting room and flowers give it a bit more depth and atmosphere almost.

    • @FlowerJoos
      @FlowerJoos  2 года назад

      You should create a design - just try it. If you make a new design every two weeks you can try different flowers and different approaches, but the joy is as much in creating an arrangement as much as the design itself. 😀 just have a go!

  • @stepps511
    @stepps511 2 года назад +2

    Hi John! What an interesting video. As someone has said before me, I love to watch you work. It is very much a learning experience - no matter how much experience I may have. Standing (U.S.) funeral pieces are very much in vogue in certain parts of this country, and not so much in others. I've done my share of them, and find them enjoyable. Your design is perfect, really. While I balked at gypsophila at the outset, your use of it couldn't have worked out better. It gives a wonderful offset to the bold yellow spray.
    As always, I'm inspired, and so grateful for your talent and creativity! Hope you have a wonderful week!

    • @FlowerJoos
      @FlowerJoos  2 года назад +1

      Thank you so much - you always watch every video and post a lovely comment. It’s really appreciated 😊
      We try and make each video have a little value or extra twist - so something different, or a new technique - just a little take away 🌼
      I know what you mean about the gypsophilia- but like this it works and gives a nice effect 🌼
      Have a great week 🙋🏼‍♂️😀

    • @stepps511
      @stepps511 2 года назад +1

      @@FlowerJoos I very much look forward to your videos. I've been watcing long enough I feel that we're friends. I enjoy your approach to floristry and, as I've said, can always learn something!

    • @FlowerJoos
      @FlowerJoos  2 года назад +2

      @@stepps511 thank you friend 🌼🙋🏼‍♂️

  • @creativeoccasionseventsflo8075
    @creativeoccasionseventsflo8075 2 года назад +2

    Great work John! It’s so important to be flexible and open to changes as they arise. We have lots of supply issues here in the US right now, so making your own cross form is a great idea! Thanks for sharing your talents!

    • @FlowerJoos
      @FlowerJoos  2 года назад +1

      Thank you 😊 this was a lot easier than I thought to make the base- and the result is good I think 🌼🙋🏼‍♂️

  • @gardensnob1
    @gardensnob1 2 года назад +2

    Very lovely John! I’m way too intimidated to tackle this shape! Your approach made it look easy, and I love that you raised the foam in the center up top. Perfect example of Pro vs Hobbyist.
    Very jelly of how fast you work! 😊

    • @FlowerJoos
      @FlowerJoos  2 года назад +1

      Thank you 😊 yes, don’t be scared - it’s a simple method really. Raising the foam for the spray is a good idea in any based design 😀🙋🏼‍♂️

  • @tomdececco2806
    @tomdececco2806 2 года назад +1

    Great job as usual - love the use of the silver pine - your voice is very soothing - thanks

  • @judithmontesdeocazerpa1266
    @judithmontesdeocazerpa1266 2 года назад +1

    😍😍😍😍😍
    Beautiful job!😍
    first time you present us a funeral work!
    is very pretty😍
    😊🦓🌹

    • @FlowerJoos
      @FlowerJoos  2 года назад +1

      Thank you 😊
      Yes - we haven’t made a funeral design video for a while - or this cross design 🙂 glad you like it 🌼
      🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼

    • @judithmontesdeocazerpa1266
      @judithmontesdeocazerpa1266 2 года назад +1

      @@FlowerJoos 😊

  • @rudyyoewono863
    @rudyyoewono863 2 года назад +1

    Good arrangement, love their babybreath

  • @NYNC88
    @NYNC88 2 года назад +2

    Your accent is lovely, as are all your floral designs.

  • @ednaernest9998
    @ednaernest9998 Месяц назад +1

    Soo beautiful ❤thank u, from South Africa

    • @FlowerJoos
      @FlowerJoos  Месяц назад

      @@ednaernest9998 thank you so much 😊🌸🌸🌸

  • @shrimptempuraasmr3742
    @shrimptempuraasmr3742 2 года назад +1

    I would have loved to see you green it! Xo's.... maybe next time 😇

    • @FlowerJoos
      @FlowerJoos  2 года назад +1

      Thank you 😊 will do that next time 🌼🙋🏼‍♂️

  • @lilwilliams7277
    @lilwilliams7277 2 года назад +1

    Very pretty, thank you for sharing. During Covid lockdown when nothing was available, I needed a large tray for a floral tribute. My husband screwed two small trays to a piece of wood. It’s good to think outside the box 😂🌸

    • @FlowerJoos
      @FlowerJoos  2 года назад

      You are right - there is always a way to get round things 😀 🙋🏼‍♂️

  • @jamesredd7416
    @jamesredd7416 2 года назад +1

    My favorite design is usually worth sympathy I love doing crosses whether they're foam or I make my own out of curly Willow I think yours is quite beautiful I've never had one without an easel I've always used diesels I'm sure it would be okay without but I like you I want to see them I level or hanging on a wall at least now after a service sometimes I've seen people lay them down very nice work

    • @FlowerJoos
      @FlowerJoos  2 года назад

      Thank you 😊 in Scotland we always laid the items down - stands were not the fashion, but this could be placed on a stand . I think then it’s much easier to see and be appreciated.
      Curly willow is a good base to use - that’s a good suggestion 😀🌼

  • @marthakinsley2382
    @marthakinsley2382 Год назад +1

    Excellent looks natural very good

  • @debbiewhitehouse8512
    @debbiewhitehouse8512 2 года назад

    Absolutely love it as per....very inspirational, thankyou!!!

    • @FlowerJoos
      @FlowerJoos  2 года назад +1

      Thank you so much 😊

  • @christinekaradjis8133
    @christinekaradjis8133 Год назад +1

    Gorgeous ❤

  • @marenakahanamoku3025
    @marenakahanamoku3025 2 года назад +1

    I think this is appropriate for a church center piece as well, only smaller and of course centered.
    Our church is small and quant only one center arrangement needed.
    I think I’ll do it next time I have to do the monthly Sabbath.
    It will probably need to be on a stand high enough for a Koa calabash placed underneath for water drip-age.
    Mahalo 🤍😇

    • @FlowerJoos
      @FlowerJoos  2 года назад

      Thank you 😊 this would make a beautiful focal point 🌼🙋🏼‍♂️

  • @carolsoutar4719
    @carolsoutar4719 2 года назад +1

    This is beautiful.Thanks John.

    • @FlowerJoos
      @FlowerJoos  2 года назад

      Thank you 😊 🌼🙋🏼‍♂️

  • @reflexedrose1879
    @reflexedrose1879 2 года назад +1

    Beautiful.

  • @anniefaint6373
    @anniefaint6373 2 года назад +1

    This is beautiful,,,xxxx 🍂🌻🍁

  • @VetBoyTennessee
    @VetBoyTennessee 7 месяцев назад

    Beautiful

  • @constantineangelgutierrez1851
    @constantineangelgutierrez1851 2 года назад +3

    fab

  • @annaclarke7627
    @annaclarke7627 2 года назад +1

    Beautiful arrangement

  • @adelinavaz4883
    @adelinavaz4883 2 года назад +1

    Linda cruz lindo trabalho Parabéns ❤❤

    • @FlowerJoos
      @FlowerJoos  2 года назад

      Thank you so much 😊 🌼🙋🏼‍♂️

  • @cindychristian2219
    @cindychristian2219 2 года назад

    This is so beautiful I love it

  • @BenJimenez-in9hj
    @BenJimenez-in9hj Год назад +1

    First-class

  • @sabrinacopas1636
    @sabrinacopas1636 2 года назад +1

    Lovely, great job!

  • @joespitzer1884
    @joespitzer1884 2 года назад +1

    It's beautiful but I like it more colorful like myself If could I like to see the national flowers of Ireland and Scotland and Wales and some thing represents each of my ancestral native lands

    • @FlowerJoos
      @FlowerJoos  2 года назад

      Thank you 😊 that’s a good suggestion - and colourful is always good 😊

  • @cococho2767
    @cococho2767 11 месяцев назад +1

    AMAZING, as all your designs. I love cross arrangements, would it be appropriate to make it for regular church worship service , not only for funeral??? If not do you have any tutorial for huge altar arrangements please?

    • @FlowerJoos
      @FlowerJoos  11 месяцев назад

      Thank you - I suppose it depends where you are - in my area it would be seen as a funeral item - but maybe fixed on a wall or set in a display way then it becomes a floral cross not a funeral item? If it’s tied in to another occasion as well then it’s just a floral design that happens to be cross shaped.
      Altar arrangements - we do, have a little look in our past design videos - they are very similar to double ended sprays or mantlepiece designs as well. 🌼

    • @cococho2767
      @cococho2767 11 месяцев назад +1

      Thank you very much. I highly appreciate how fast you rply and answer questions. Wish you lots of success Sir! Although, you are already successful. @@FlowerJoos

  • @hilarybennett4706
    @hilarybennett4706 2 года назад +1

    Very creative 👌

  • @StarNanny
    @StarNanny 2 года назад +1

    I love pit…it smells like bread-and-butter pickles.😄

    • @FlowerJoos
      @FlowerJoos  2 года назад

      😀 you are right! It’s such a nice foliage as well

  • @deenab6476
    @deenab6476 2 года назад +1

    John , that was beautiful…Edinburghs loss is Hungary’s gain 😢

    • @FlowerJoos
      @FlowerJoos  2 года назад +1

      Thank you 😀 I’m trying to convert people here to macaroni pies 😂🌼

  • @mariacameros6207
    @mariacameros6207 2 года назад +1

    Muy bonita Crus ❤

  • @Ruby_Cook
    @Ruby_Cook 2 года назад +1

    Splendid John loved your lesson on what other countries use for funeral tributes,did you use the full block of oasis or slice them in half thanks again 🇮🇪☘️

    • @FlowerJoos
      @FlowerJoos  2 года назад

      Thank you 😊 for this I halved a block across - so it was just perfect for the width of the wood below, then chamfered the top edge. It worked well - and this was a big size version, so the block width was used - normally they are narrower

  • @kerihiggins1688
    @kerihiggins1688 2 года назад +1

    Love it x

  • @tanyaflegel4143
    @tanyaflegel4143 Год назад +1

    What kind of stand did you use for this? Very pretty!!

    • @FlowerJoos
      @FlowerJoos  Год назад

      Thank you 😊 I didn’t use a stand of any kind. Where I am stands aren’t used - these items tend to be laid direct on the ground or on the coffin top. But it would look good on a stand 🌼

  • @lucillesmith573
    @lucillesmith573 2 года назад

    Hello Joos, everything you do is beautiful. I love the cross. What kind of base or stand do use for it ?

    • @FlowerJoos
      @FlowerJoos  2 года назад

      Thank you 😊 in Scotland we would just lie this type of item on the coffin or on the ground - stands are not normally used, but on a stand would really show it off better. 🌼

  • @amyl5764
    @amyl5764 2 года назад +1

    Hi John, love your videos. I’m in the US and I do a floral cross for Easter at church every year. It’s a big standing cross, so I zip tie a foam cage to it with foam inside the cage.
    I noticed that no water came out of your foam as you worked. I zip tie the cage first and put the flowers together on the cross, because it’s too unwieldy once the flowers are on the cage… so I’m doing the construction vertically. The first year I did my cross I had water EVERYWHERE! So the next year I rigged the foam by cutting a ziplock bag at about 1/3 of the foam height and putting the foam brick in the ziplock then into the cage. That worked OK.
    Do you have a recommendation of a better way? How wet is your foam? Seems the flowers need it wet but the vertical presentation needs it to be less so. How do you make it work?

    • @FlowerJoos
      @FlowerJoos  2 года назад +1

      Hi Amy, thank you for your comments. I prepped this base the day before so it had a chance to drip - and I think the wood would also soak up a little of the excess water, so setting up a base in advance stops a lot of water going everywhere. That works well for a funeral item - which is for one day really, then will sit outside.
      For your cross inside then I think you have found the perfect solution using the zip bag. You could also soak your foam and allow it to sit for a day - there will be plenty water in it.
      Foam also has a natural way to lie - if it’s soaked and lying flat with the writing on top, then it doesn’t drain - but turn it vertical and the water will run out. Try it with a block of wet foam next time. So, if you can position the foam to accommodate this you will find it won’t drip as much, and will retain the water better. And also last better! 😀🌼

  • @CaroleDavies2708
    @CaroleDavies2708 2 года назад +1

    Beautiful work John. Whats your/everyone's everyone's opinion on artificial funeral tributes? I am getting a lot of enquiries about them, I much prefer fresh flowers obviously but there seems to be a high demand for them at the moment, especially where I am based

    • @FlowerJoos
      @FlowerJoos  2 года назад +1

      Thank you 😊 I must say I much prefer fresh material - it’s always going to look nicer, but if a customer wants artificial then it’s worth exploring or doing. If you don’t you will lose a sale and they would go elsewhere. But I think cost wise fresh is better value and nicer 🌼

  • @jamesredd7416
    @jamesredd7416 2 года назад +1

    Just a question I know a long time ago they used to wire a lot of things roses garbers how about yourself do you wire or leave natural

    • @FlowerJoos
      @FlowerJoos  2 года назад

      I tend to leave natural - wiring can help hold and support but it can damage stems - so for gerbera that can allow bacteria to get into the stem and cause collapse. Generally wiring isn’t needed now with the great flowers we now get - they are stronger, more consistent and better produced, so in a way they don’t need as much help 🌼😀

  • @darkhorse9472
    @darkhorse9472 2 года назад +1

    Great that you made the cross yourself...and repurposed wood. Whenever I make an arrangement, I try to make it approximately the same height it will be seen. For example, when I make a wreath, I have a nail on the wall at the height it will be hanging on a door. I noticed you made the cross flat on the table, looking down. (I'm assuming the cross is going on a stand?) Do you think it matters, or will it look good from any angle?

    • @FlowerJoos
      @FlowerJoos  2 года назад +1

      Thank you - it was actually really easy to make the base - I have limited diy skills!
      This design could go on a stand - here in Scotland stands are not used, so it would be seen from above, but I have to say on a stand is better - it can really be seen then. But it can work either way with this design 😀🙋🏼‍♂️

    • @darkhorse9472
      @darkhorse9472 2 года назад +1

      @@FlowerJoos
      Oh, ok. I live in Canada...we use stands. For something like what you made, or vertical sprays, hearts, etc., they go on stands on both sides of the casket. Where would you place a cross such as the one you made?

    • @FlowerJoos
      @FlowerJoos  2 года назад +1

      @@darkhorse9472 it could go down the top of the coffin, or on the floor in front of the altar - afterwards it would be moved outside to the graveside or outside a crematorium and placed on the ground 🙂🌼

    • @darkhorse9472
      @darkhorse9472 2 года назад +1

      @@FlowerJoos
      I have never seen anything placed on the floor, or something like that placed on top of the casket. Interesting how customs vary from country to country. I've only seen a casket spray on top of a casket. Hey, you can start a new trend! ...and everyone can view your beautiful creations from across the room. 😊

    • @FlowerJoos
      @FlowerJoos  2 года назад +1

      @@darkhorse9472 thank you 😊 normally i5 would be a premade base - not wood, so that is unusual.
      I’m up for starting trends - and for borrowing better ones 😀

  • @davidhoang5839
    @davidhoang5839 2 года назад +1

    Nice! Your videos should be seen by more watchers. May I repost your channel without changing anything on the clean platform named Ganjing World? Thank you!

    • @FlowerJoos
      @FlowerJoos  2 года назад

      Hello! We looked at that platform but there is no income from that format - so please don’t repost there thank you. Without some income we just couldn’t create videos.

  • @marlenamiddleton8513
    @marlenamiddleton8513 2 года назад +1

    Is it too heavy for a stand? How was it displayed?

    • @FlowerJoos
      @FlowerJoos  2 года назад

      Not made with a stand in mind - here they are laid flat rather than placed on a stand, but it would look good on a stand 🌼🙋🏼‍♂️

  • @JD-dm5vx
    @JD-dm5vx 8 месяцев назад +1

  • @marydepaulamarydepaula5068
    @marydepaulamarydepaula5068 Год назад +1

    Hola cuánto se puede cobrar por éste arreglo?

    • @FlowerJoos
      @FlowerJoos  Год назад

      todos cobran las cosas de manera diferente, por lo que es difícil dar un precio; hay demasiadas variables: la época del año, los precios al por mayor, cómo se cobra por la mano de obra, etc. 🌼

  • @秀靜郭-n7z
    @秀靜郭-n7z 2 года назад +1

  • @Chips_not_fries
    @Chips_not_fries 2 года назад +3

    Nooo! please say no to micro plastics in OASIS! There is no need to have this anymore 😭

    • @FlowerJoos
      @FlowerJoos  2 года назад +1

      We are really hoping that the industry suppliers come up with a good commercial alternative. There are other options for constructing designs but nothing so versatile as floral foam which covers all designs - and that’s as big a problem moving away from the micro plastic problem.
      But, the industry is moving in the right direction - both in education and using alternatives. We show alternatives in other videos on the channel.
      🌼

    • @Chips_not_fries
      @Chips_not_fries 2 года назад +1

      @@FlowerJoos Just wrap moss around sticks tied in the shape of a cross. Job done, there is nothing more versatile than imagination and basic skills. Don't wait for the industry to catch up - they only want to make money in the end.. and it's never going to be as sustainable as natures organic materials - sticks, branches, moss. You can chuck it in the compost afterwards. Think about it, don't use OASIS!

    • @FlowerJoos
      @FlowerJoos  2 года назад

      @@Chips_not_fries I agree - we should be totally biodegradable if possible, but people are in floristry to make money - it’s more than just a hobby, so the only way to get to the best result is for everyone is to have good commercial options that cover every design a customer might ask for.