Sprinkling Rose Petals

Q. - I am getting married and would like to sprinkle rose petals in the aisle. What should I use so they do not stain?

A. - Freeze dried rose petals create a beautiful effect since they look like perfectly shaped fresh rose petals, and do not stain the carpet. We have petals available in various colors to suit almost any decor or theme that you mght want.

Types of Flowers in Jewelry?

Q. - Can I use any type of flower for the rose petal jewelry?

A. - We use only crushed rose petals and create perfectly shaped beads for a bracelet, necklace, earrings, or a rosary. These jewelry items make great gifts and keepsakes. They can be enjoyed for many years as a memorial tribute for a lost loved one or a celebration of a special event, such as a wedding or the birth of a baby. Just save your roses and send them to us. We'll do the rest.

Preserving Yellow Roses

Q. - I have a yellow rose that I got at a concert last night. I would like to preserve it.


A. - Yellow roses freeze dry beautifully, regardless if they are open or closed. They look like fresh flowers.

We have a number of items that include yellow roses that you can browse for ideas on how best to display your rose. Our "Texas Wildflowers" selection might be of interest to you.

We also have a nice example of what to do with a single yellow rose preserved in a hanging ball ornament.

Using Old Flowers for Jewelry?

Q, - My niece saved the rose bouquet that her boyfriend gave her just before his death. The roses have been sitting in a vase for over a year. They are both white and red in color. I would like make jewelry or a shadowbox for her as a memorial tribute to him. Is either option still possible after all this time?

A. - Either option is possible. Since the roses are air dried we can create a shadowbox using her flowers mixed with similar freeze dried flowers to give more of a fresh looking effect. We could include a bereavement poem or a photo, if she'd like. Rose Petal jewelry also makes a beautiful and meaningful keepsake to treasure for a lifetime. We can create the jewelry in any color. Either choice will make a wonderful gift for your niece.

See our rose petal jewelry page for ideas on what can be done with your flowers.

Dried Flowers on Wedding Cake?

Q. - I want to decorate a wedding cake with the flowers - is this okay? I want would like to try to preserve my flowers with silica granules, but I'm worried about it being poisonous.

A. - We would suggest you use freeze dry flowers. They look like fresh flowers sitting on a cake.

All preserved flowers have a preservative on them, therefore, I would suggest that you not lay the flowers directly on the edible part of the cake.