Tractor
Created by Marilyn Taylor ICSF MSF
Date: 07/24/2007
About the submission: I made the tractor using red carnations with white AYR for the windows and also for the wheels which I sprayed Black and silver and a black and silver exhaust.
About the florist : having worked for Jean Day in Potters Bar for 25 years when she retired I decided to go freelance and now specialise in weddings and funerals using lost of Val Spicer items!
Dog
Created by Elaine Ioannou
Date: 09/23/2007
About the submission: my first 3D dog
About the florist : artemis flowers paisley
www.artemisflowers.co.uk
Duck
Created by Sue Horochiwskyj
Date: 08/07/2007
About the submission: I was asked to make a duck for a funeral, it was my first attempt at making anything 3D, I enjoyed making it and would like to attempt more unusual designs in the future.
About the florist : Currently working as a Trainee florist at Jeanne Marie in Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire.
Footprints
Created by Dee clarke
Date: 07/19/2002
"This is called 'Footprints' I used chrysanthemums with footprints made from spray carnations sprayed black, each corner I placed a white rose and attached steel grass with a small gold cross."
A Garden
Created by Dee clarke
Date: 07/19/2002
"I made my garden as the deceased was a keen gardener.
I used a pillow which I filled with various flowers and foliage, this also included tin foil for a pool,gourds,stone garden path and a fence from steel grass, it was very differentt! but looked fabulous!!"
About the florist : I have been doing floristry for 16yrs as a hobby, I enjoy funeral work, it gives me job satisfaction, thete\'s nothing that beats the smell and ambience of the flower market, with the amazing colours and scents.
I love You
Created by Dee Clarke
Date: 07/19/2002
"I used a three bar frame with the letters, I,U and a heart which I covered in leaves sprayed gold with a bunch of red roses."
Ace of Diamonds
Sent to us by Tracie Cordaroy
Date: 07/16/2007
Design sheet white base and red carnations to make the diamond also two red roses in each corner.
Candlabra
By Pauline Chidlow and Vicky Protheroe
Date: 03/07/2000
This picture shows an unusual use for a wreath wring! Using the ring enabled us to create a variation on a design using candelabra that the Bride had spotted in a glossy magazine but, for a fraction of the cost.
Motor Cycle
By Tracie Cordaroy
Date: 11/09/2006
This was a lot of work but I think it was well worth it in the end.
I have worked as a florist for over 20 years now and work in Eltham in South East London on a flower stall.
Policeman's Helmet
By Tracie Cordaroy
Date: 01/18/2002
This helmet was shaped from o.s and basing sprayed black and a few nick knacks to give it a little lift.
Power Ranger
By Pauline Chidlow and Vicky Protheroe
Date: 04/26/2005
This "Power Ranger" was created on a 4 by 2 design sheet for a child's funeral. We use an artist to outline the image directly onto the design sheet before we fill in with flowers.
About Pauline and Vicky:
These florists own "You're Special" in Newcastle-under-Lyme in Staffordshire. "You're Special" offers a complete floral and balloon decorating service, particularly for weddings and corporate events and we specialise in producing unique and unusual designs.
Pink Butterfly
Ambers Florist
Date: 11/22/2007
This took 2 hours to make-up.
We used Carnations, gerbera, chrysanths, sweet williams, double chrysanths, gentian and blue statice.
Blue Butterfly
Ambers Florist
Date: 11/22/2007
This took 1.5 hours to make up. We used purple lizzy, white carnations (sprayed blue), lilac trachilium, blue roses, erigynum, double white chrysanth, blue venonica, sparkly coral.
Boxing Gloves
Georgina at Midwinters Floral Designs
Date: 11/22/2007
These gloves were made for an 86 year old gentleman who loved watching boxing. He also loved the garden so his grandsons thought that the boxing gloves made up of lots of small chrysanths was a suitable tribute.
Trowel
Georgina at Midwinters Floral Designs
Date: 11/22/2007
The trowel was a tribute for a builder.
Tractor
Sue Tucker at Susan's Flower Shop
Date: 11/26/2007
This tractor took about 2 hours to produce. I used double white moss (sprayed black and deeper green); white stallion; white lisanthus; red spray carnation; black grevillia on tyre and silver wire as steps.
White Swan
Val Spicer - Florist
Date: 11/24/2007
This was designed and made-up for the Society of Floristry Annual Show November, 2007 held in Nottingham.
Val used 15 wraps of double white chrysanthemum, 4 wraps of dendrobium orchids, 2 wraps of white stocks, light foliage and diamante glittering for highlights. Make-up time: 2.5 hours.
The swan measured approximately 3' high (36").
Pigeon
Val Spicer - Florist
Date: 11/24/2007
This was designed and made for the Annual Society of Floristry Show in Nottingham in November 2007.
Val used 10 wraps of the double white chrysanthemum, approximately 15 laurel leaves for the tips of the wings and the tail. The head, neck and wings were then sprayed with blue spray paint. For the feet Val used thick wire of 5 short lengths of 1.5 thick florist wire, bent to shape and wrapped with thick string and then sprayed yellow/orange. The beak was cut out of thick plastic and sprayed orange.
Time taken: 2 hours (approx.)
Formula 1 Racing Car
Val Spicer - Florist
Date: 11/24/2007
The frame was made up of component parts, supplied by Val Spicer Designs.
The wheels and the base were sprayed with black florist spray paint. The body work consisted of 16 wraps of white chrysanthemum which was sprayed with bright red spray paint. Logos and badges were downloaded and enlarged from the internet, stuck onto card and then cut out. These were mounted onto double leg wires and inserted into the finished base. The overall length of the car was approximately 40". Time taken: 3 hours.
Pigeon
By Kirsty and Edwina Knott at Banham Florist
Date: 12/06/2007
This pigeon was made up of white double chrysanthemums for base, eucalyptus leaves for the wing, Abaca ribbon (sisal type) for the beak and the feed and a red rose in the mouth looking as though it had just been picked up by the pigeon.
Star
By Kirsty and Edwina Knott at Banham Florist
Date: 12/06/2007
This was made up using white double chrysanthemums for the base, double ribbon in red and white at the bottom of the base, red roses used for the points and for the centre with leather and spray carnations.
Kiss
By Kirsty and Edwina Knott at Banham Florist
Date: 12/06/2007
The kiss was made up of white double chrysanthemums and laurel leaves for the base. Red roses, spray carnations and a leather leaf was used for the centre.
Anchor
Lisa Morley
Date: 10/11/2007
This was our first funeral design as we are students at college. It was made for an 18 year old male who attended Boys Brigade. We went to the SOF annual show at Nottingham at met Martin and Jay Spicer who run the company and they asked us to send in this photograph.
Flat-bed Lorry and Skip
Margaret Walsh
Date: 01/08/2008
We were asked to make a flat-bed lorry with a skip as a tribute to a scrap-dealer. Jay Spicer very kindly took on the challenge to create this design and our thanks go to him for a great model.
I own Emilie Duclos Florist in Uttoxeter. I have owned the shop for four years after moving up from Hertfordshire. After working in floristry all my life and working in London and Herfordshire, I thought I would move to the countryside for a quieter life (which has not happened) !!
My telephone number is 01889 568286. My website address is www.emilieduclos.com
Whiskey Bottle
Sue Horochiwskyj
Date: 01/25/2008
I work at Daisy Chain Florist, Tunstall, Stoke-on-Trent
3d Football on a Pitch
By Caroline House
Date: 01/28/2008
I found the foam shapes very easy to use. It took me about 2 hours to make up.
The football was for a Yeovil Football Team supporter and I used double chrysanths and I sprayed the base with the green floral spray paint.
Horses Head
By Caroline House
Date: 01/28/2008
I used spider chrystanths as the main flower to give the shape a little more texture. It took me about 1 hour to complete and was very easy to make-up.
Betty Boop - 1st Stage
By Michelle and Jenni at Floral Fantasy
Date: 02/06/2008
This shape took 5 hours to complete. She travelled on top of a horse and carriage approximately 9 miles which took 1 hour and 15 minutes - she was fine!
The family were very happy and we are grateful for Val Spicer Design's help.
Enjoy the following 4 photographs !!
Bart Simpson
By Jayne Edgeley
Date: 04/25/2008
This 4 ft Bart travelled in the bottom end of the hurst and stayed still all the way. Even though the actual frame was made from wood, it was covered in Val Spicer foam.
I love a challenge, so I do like to work to my absolute extreme. I was brought up with flowers so a career in floristry was paramount. I have been active in floristry for 15 years and would not have it any other way !
Wheelbarrow
By Debra Taylor
Date: 02/09/2008
I have been a florist for over 20 years now but during the last 5 years I have gone into more detail with my work
Spitfire
by Jodie Driver
Date: 01/01/2005
A Spitfire with a spinning propeller too!
I have been a really creative person all my life and when my mum took over Drury's Florist in Rochester, Kent a year ago I was really excited to be creative at work too. I have had to make some really fun things for people not all of them were bought shapes and a lot of the ready made shapes I've had to customise myself but the Val Spicer site has always been a great inspiration and I now know I can make pretty much anything out of Val Spicer foam and flowers !!
Mobile Phone
By Buds Floral Design
Date: 12/16/2005
The numbers and screen were done the computer and laminated. Flowers used: chrysanth's sprayed silver - customer very happy !
smArt Tribute
By Debra Taylor
Date: 04/28/2008
I was honoured to be asked to do the funeral for the late Mark Speight. I was asked to do his logo for his t.v. programme and this is what I came up with.
I work from Taylors Greengrocer and Florist in Wombourne, near Wolverhampton and have been working in this shop for 28 years so far. I hope I will stick around a while longer !!
Bell
By Debra Taylor
Date: 03/27/2008
I work from Taylors Greengrocers and florist in Wombourne, near Wolverhampton. I have been working in the shop for 28 years so far and I think I'll stick around for a while longer (I hope).
Tennis Racket
By Debra Taylor
Date: 01/01/2002
I work from Taylors Greengrocers and florist in Wombourne, near Wolverhampton. I have been working in the shop for 28 years so far and I think I'll stick around for a while longer (I hope).
Single Ended Spray
By Rosalind Pellow
Date: 05/02/2008
This was my first ever single ended spray. I am a mature student studying floristry at Pencoed College, South Wales.
3d Football
By Debra Taylor
Date: 06/24/2008
This football was made for a gentleman who played for Wolves Football Club during the 1950's.
I am Debra Taylor from Taylors Greengrocers and Florist in Wombourne near Wolverhampton.
Ball of Wood & Knitting Needles
By Marilyn Taylor
Date: 05/26/2008
I was asked for a ball of wool and knitting needles as a funeral tribute. The ball is made up of carnations sprayed and then the fluffy ribbon is wrapped around and also a few stitches knitted.
I am a freelance florist specialising in funerals and weddings in the Hertford area.
Armchair
Mr Flower Ltd
Date: 01/08/2008
The armchair tribute was created for a large romany gypsy family funeral. It is made from white based double chrysanths, green kermit chrysanths and has a spray of green orchids. The family of the deceased were overwhelmed with how well the tribute looked.
Mr Flower Ltd is situated in Chatham in Kent and has been established over 20 years. Mr Flower employs a number of fully skilled florists who are happy to meet their customers requirements no matter how big or small.
3d Swan
By Abi Harrod - Irene's House of Flowers
Date: 06/25/2008
This swan was designed for a customer for a funeral. They wanted it 3d but there wasn't a frame available so I made it out of a 3d rugby ball. I used stocks and delph for the wings and made the neck out of the cylinder shaped foam. I finished it using blue spider to make the water. In total the design took me at least 5 hrs because of having to make the frame.
I went into partnership with my mum last year and am currently working towards my NVQ Level 2.
www.ireneshouseofflowers.co.uk
Handbag & Shoes
By Marilyn Taylor
Date: 07/22/2008
A handbag with matching shoes - this had to be glamorous. I used golden yellow shades of Carnations, AYR, Hydrangea sprayed gold, orchids, beads and wire.
Leicester City Football Shirt
By Sues Flowers
Date: 04/11/2007
We are a small, independent florist and have been in trade for 40 years. I have had my own business for the last 10 years.
Golf Clubs
By Marilyn Taylor
Date: 07/22/2008
I used similar colours to a well known designer of bags! The club heads I removed from the frame and used some from a plastic children's set, sprayed silver. The ball is a small sphere trimmed even smaller and covered with the tiniest white AYR. The base is all AYR and the stitching is Hypericum berries.
Red Motorbike
By Mr Flower Ltd
Date: 09/29/2008
This tribute was made from white chrysanths then sprayed with flower paint.
Mr Flower Ltd has been established for over 20 years and employs a number of skilled florists who are always able to meet customer requirements. No task is ever too big or small.
Poodle
By Lesley Nash
Date: 07/05/2008
I sculpted this poodle from a single block of foam.
I am the proprietor of Jennifleurs, Colchester, Essex. My particular passion is with this type of one off design but love all aspects of commercial floristry.
Photographic Tribute
By Marilyn Taylor
Date: 10/02/2008
I made this tribute on 610 x 305 floraboard. I glued a dry oasis block cut in three lengthwise to lift the picture above the wet oasis and it was encapsulated to also keep it dry. Then the mixed flowers were added in the colours of the sunset they were sitting in front of.
Champagne Bottle
By Marilyn Taylor
Date: 08/27/2008
This bottle was made to go with a display of 150 years of wedding flowers in a local church for their flower festival to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the building of the church.
Angel's Wings
By Marilyn Taylor
Date: 10/02/2008
These wings were cut from 610 square of floraboard. The picture was found and enlarged on the computer. The wings were covered in white AYR which took 6 x 10 bunches with feathers and diamante added.
Handbag & Shoes
By Milk Pilcher, Parkwood Florists
Date: 01/05/2008
These shoes and handbag were for a real 'Ab Fab' funeral. Parkwood Florists love a challenge - almost as much as a pair of stilettos and a matching handbag !!!
Boxing Gloves
By Marilyn Taylor
Date: 11/04/2008
The cuffs of these gloves are made from AYR and the gloves are made with red and dark red carnations. Shoe laces are pinned in for the lacing.
White Dog
by Johanna Davies
Date: 11/26/2008
This is a representation of a bijon freeze dog from an image brought in by a customer, by one of our designers.
Davies flower shops are a family run business based in the heart of Newport for over 66 years. In this time we have built an excellent reputation which is reflected through the quality of our work.
Taxi
by Johanna Davies
Date: 11/29/2008
This was a taxi driver's funeral bought with a collection by all the other taxi drivers he worked with.
Snooker Frame for DAD
by Johanna Davies
Date: 11/07/2007
This was a bit of a twist on the old dad frame - he was a dad and a big snooker fan and this shape seemed to fit the bill nicely.
We have been florists in Newport, Gwent for over 66 years.
Sewing Machine
by Johanna Davies
Date: 01/17/2008
This sewing machine was made by one of our designers for the funeral of a professional embroiderer.
Sponge Bob
by Johanna Davies
Date: 05/12/2007
This tribute was for the death of a very disabled child who loved Sponge Bob.
Chelsea Sheild
by Johanna Davies
Date: 05/24/2007
This was for the funeral of a devoted chelsea football fan.
Heart
By Anita
Date: 03/01/2007
My name is Anita and I am a mum who loves flowers and am very passionate about them.
I clicked onto the Val Spicer website to ask Val a question about the heart frame and I did this heart base for a funeral of a friend.
Terrier2
By Johanna Davies
Date: 12/22/2008
This is a West Highland Terrier we have just made for a christmas memorial. We have been in Newport for over 66 years now - third generation florist.
Border Collie
By Johanna Davies
Date: 01/09/2009
This Border Collie was for the funeral of a farmer's wife. We have been in Newport for over 66 years.
Train
Jeneen Coleman
Date: 12/07/2006
T/A The Jackson Flower Company.
This was actually made for my Uncle's funeral. He was a real lover of trains, this being his favorite. I have been a florist since leaving school but three years decided to work for myself. I now own The Jackson Flower Company in Halifax, West Yorkshire.
Heart
By Rosalind Pellow
Date: 01/29/2009
This is a textured heart I made in Pencoed College on a 13" Val Spicer frame.
I am a mature student doing level 2 City and Guilds at Pencoed College.
Fruit and Veg Stall
By Maria Roy
Date: 11/02/2006
This is a funeral tribute I made from two blocks of foam divided by wooden dowling which I also used for the legs. I painted them barber shop style green and white. For the awning I used white and green carnations and then used mini fruit and veg for the stock. I covered the edges with sissal.
I have been a florist since 1990. I really love doing funeral tributes as people ask for the most unusual things and I am always up for a challenge.
I work for "Flowers by Maria" in Herne Bay.
Grandad Fish
By Marilyn Taylor
Date: 01/16/2009
My customer wanted this fish to only be used with natural materials so I could not use any spray paint. It was made with 3 shades of green small headed spray chrysanthemums for the scales and natural foliage for the fins.
Sheila
By Marilyn Taylor
Date: 02/13/2009
SHE is short for Sheila. I used the new style lettering for this tribute.
Cushion
By Warren Bushaway
Date: 03/04/2009
This is a massed cushion that we did for a deal old customer that died recently. She was a great fan of our shop and would have loved this piece. RIP Molly.
Our shop is a little friendly family run florist in sunny Isleworth.
Pillow against Bedstead with bedside table and items
By Carol of ABC Flowers & Balloons - Tel: 02380 663717
Date: 05/26/2009
Chaplet
By Ros Pellow
Date: 11/05/2008
This chaplet was created on a Val Spicer frame. I am a student working for Willows Floristry in South Wales.
Fleur De Lys
By Angie Parkes
Date: 09/07/2009
This floral tribute was for a gentleman who was a fan of the Welsh Rugby Club. His family wanted a Fleur de Lys tribute for his funeral.
I am a fully trained florist and I hold a diploma in floral design from the Flower Council of Holland.
Dove of Peace
By Marilyn Taylor
Date: 09/07/2009
This dove is from the Val Spicer Design Collection.
The rear wing was cut from the spare of the design sheet and the front one was made of wire and feathers.
The feet from the frame were removed and replaced with ones made of wire. The beak was covered with ribbon.
Tractor and Field
By Christine Rudland
Date: 09/07/2009
I created this from jumbo blocks of foam, posy pads for the wheels and various sundries to give the tractor effect.
Then I flowered it with double white chrysanthemums and used greenery to give the "field" look.
I work at Christines Florist in Ipswich, Suffolk and have been a florist for 35 years.
