Philadelphia Flower Show Pressed Plant Competition information

The handbook is out. Here are the classes for the competition.
141 NOVICE CLASS: BLOOMING BASKETS—Create a basket and fill it with
lots of colorful flowers. A minimum of five different types of flowers must be
used. Open only to exhibitors who have not won a blue ribbon in the
Pressed Plant Classes of the Philadelphia International Flower Show prior
to 2010.
142 IT’S A COLORFUL WORLD—Create a landscape scene representing any
country around the world. The country must be named on the entry form.
143 WINDOW BOXES—Pictures must feature at least one window box.
144 WET AND WILD—Have fun making a picture that features a pond, ocean,
lake, or any body of water.
145 THREE-DIMENSIONAL CLASS: TRAVEL JOURNAL—Decorate the cover
of a travel journal. May be coated for protection. Not to exceed 10” x 10”.
To be staged on an easel on a pedestal.
146 YOUTH CLASS: GARDEN FRIENDS— For exhibitors up to and
including 18 years old. Make a picture that features garden friends such
as a bird, butterfly, bee, or other friendly critter. Not to exceed 8” x 10”.

To get more information, link is here:
http://theflowershow.com/attractions/exguide.html

Remember: submit entry form before 11/15.

2009 Philadelphia Flower Show Part 3

I just love the orchids at the show!

2009 Philadelphia Flower Show Part 2

The landscape displays at the show are incredible. These are just two examples.

2009 Philadelphia Flower Show Part 1

I just came back from the Philadelphia Flower Show. I was lucky not to get stuck in the airport with the snow storm and made home even 30 minutes earlier. The show was so impressive.
I have just spent the entire evening uploading all the pressed plant competition work. Everyone can view them from my album.
http://www.kodakgallery.com/ShareLanding.action?c=51diydl5.2grp8f89&x=0&y=b53awu&localeid=en_US
There were so many amazing works this year. That made our judging work so difficult. I am sure everyone will agree with me when you have viewed the photos.
Congratulations to everyone entering.
Congratulations to all of the winners!

CHA Winter 2009

I was fortunate to have a few days off just on time to celebrate the Chinese New Year and to attend the CHA (hobby show) Winter 2009.
It was so much fun attending the show. I went there two days.
I have watched a few demos and spent a lot of time learning new things. I have gotten some new ideas making unique pressed flower jewelries.
I have also met Nobuo Sugino at the Japanese Pavilion. He had others from IPFAS were there demonstrating Nature Print and postcard making. I am especially happy to see a few large original pressed flower art works displayed in the booth. They were really kind to allow me to get inside of the booth and look at everything closely. They have also displayed other botanical arts such as hair clips, pins, and etc…
Economy has affected the show. It is pretty slow. Most of the booths were not giving out free samples anymore. The ones still having samples were not giving out freely. Nobuo gave out great packages on Nature Print. He was most generous also gave all of my S. CA students each a package. I have taught them in the last part of my class yesterday.

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year!

Wish everyone a healthy and prosperous 2009.

2008 has been a very busy year. I am grateful for good health, a good job, and a great family. It was good to be able to spend some time working on pressed flowers at this holiday break.

Making Christmas gifts

It is fun making something new. Simple clear tissue boxes are now so pretty. I am thinking to make one more for myself.