WEBVTT 00:01.233 --> 00:06.033 align:start position:10% line:10% size:77.5% >> "J Schwanke's Life in Bloom" 00:03.866 --> 00:09.366 align:start position:10% line:10% size:57.5% is brought to you by... 00:06.033 --> 00:11.266 align:start position:10% line:10% size:57.5% Albertsons Companies... 00:09.366 --> 00:13.633 align:start position:10% line:10% size:80% with additional support from the 00:11.266 --> 00:17.966 align:start position:10% line:10% size:30% following... 00:13.633 --> 00:22.966 align:start position:10% line:10% size:32.5% CalFlowers... 00:17.966 --> 00:26.666 align:start position:10% line:10% size:35% Dollar Tree... 00:22.966 --> 00:30.066 align:start position:10% line:10% size:42.5% Sunshine Bouquet. 00:26.666 --> 00:31.600 align:start position:10% line:10% size:2.5% ♪ 00:30.066 --> 00:33.066 align:start position:10% line:10% size:70% >> Today on "Life in Bloom," 00:31.600 --> 00:34.333 align:start position:10% line:10% size:65% we're featuring a timeless 00:33.066 --> 00:35.966 align:start position:10% line:10% size:55% flower, the sunflower. 00:34.333 --> 00:37.700 align:start position:10% line:10% size:75% I'll make several arrangements 00:35.966 --> 00:39.400 align:start position:10% line:10% size:80% using this popular bloom, create 00:37.700 --> 00:41.000 align:start position:10% line:10% size:77.5% three-dimensional wall art, and 00:39.400 --> 00:42.733 align:start position:10% line:10% size:72.5% I'll visit a clever baker who 00:41.000 --> 00:43.400 align:start position:10% line:10% size:80% creates exquisite flower cookies 00:42.733 --> 00:50.300 align:start position:10% line:10% size:22.5% and more. 00:43.400 --> 00:57.233 align:start position:10% line:10% size:2.5% ♪ 00:50.300 --> 00:58.366 align:start position:10% line:10% size:2.5% ♪ 00:57.233 --> 00:59.933 align:start position:10% line:10% size:37.5% I'm J Schwanke. 00:58.366 --> 00:59.933 align:start position:10% line:15.33% size:67.5% Welcome to "Life in Bloom." 01:15.300 --> 01:19.000 align:start position:10% line:10% size:80% Few flowers immediately lift the 01:17.200 --> 01:21.100 align:start position:10% line:10% size:72.5% spirit the way sunflowers do. 01:19.000 --> 01:23.033 align:start position:10% line:10% size:72.5% They're bright and cheery, as 01:21.100 --> 01:25.033 align:start position:10% line:10% size:65% warm and inviting as their 01:23.033 --> 01:25.033 align:start position:10% line:15.33% size:45% namesake, the sun. 01:25.266 --> 01:31.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% Their brilliant yellow petals, 01:27.433 --> 01:33.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% also known as rays, form a 01:29.333 --> 01:35.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% sun-like appearance that has 01:31.366 --> 01:38.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% made them a crowd favorite, 01:33.333 --> 01:40.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% especially in the summer months. 01:35.600 --> 01:41.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 01:38.266 --> 01:43.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% Sunflowers have become iconic 01:40.033 --> 01:44.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% due in part to the sunflower 01:41.766 --> 01:46.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:37.5% series by Dutch 01:43.000 --> 01:48.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% post-impressionist painter 01:44.466 --> 01:50.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:42.5% Vincent van Gogh. 01:46.533 --> 01:52.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% Letters to his brother Théo 01:48.266 --> 01:52.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% indicate creating the vivid oil 01:50.233 --> 01:56.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% paintings brought van Gogh much 01:52.200 --> 01:57.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:10% joy. 01:52.700 --> 01:59.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 01:56.066 --> 02:00.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% Sunflowers continue to be a 01:57.700 --> 02:01.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% constant inspiration for 01:59.166 --> 02:05.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% fashion, home interiors, 02:00.700 --> 02:06.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% crafting, and more. 02:01.933 --> 02:08.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 02:05.033 --> 02:10.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% With the advent of social media, 02:06.866 --> 02:12.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% many seek out golden fields of 02:08.766 --> 02:14.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% them growing in the summer for 02:10.633 --> 02:14.966 align:start position:10% line:79.33% size:52.5% irresistible selfies. 02:12.033 --> 02:14.966 align:start position:10% line:84.67% size:2.5% ♪ 02:15.200 --> 02:21.000 align:start position:10% line:15.33% size:2.5% ♪ 02:21.233 --> 02:25.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% Today's project is all about 02:22.466 --> 02:26.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:25% topiaries. 02:23.500 --> 02:28.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% We'll start with our sunflowers. 02:25.266 --> 02:30.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% This is easy, because sunflowers 02:26.966 --> 02:31.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% naturally make themselves into a 02:28.700 --> 02:32.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:32.5% topiary form. 02:30.000 --> 02:33.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% So, we've got our beautiful 02:31.900 --> 02:35.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:27.5% sunflowers. 02:32.833 --> 02:35.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% We're gonna gather them up, and 02:33.733 --> 02:37.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% notice how the heads start to 02:35.366 --> 02:39.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:12.5% form. 02:35.833 --> 02:40.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% So, we continue to add them in. 02:37.800 --> 02:42.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% I just look at the shape and 02:39.233 --> 02:46.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% form of the sunflowers as I'm 02:40.733 --> 02:47.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% putting them into my hand. 02:42.100 --> 02:49.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 02:46.500 --> 02:51.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% That collection's gonna look 02:47.900 --> 02:53.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:15% great. 02:49.033 --> 02:55.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% We'll take our bind wire. 02:51.466 --> 02:57.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% It's a craft covered wire. 02:53.800 --> 02:59.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% We're simply gonna wrap it 02:55.766 --> 03:02.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% around underneath the blooms. 02:57.900 --> 03:04.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 02:59.766 --> 03:05.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% Gonna make a band with that bind 03:02.333 --> 03:06.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% wire so that it's decorative as 03:04.133 --> 03:14.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% well, and it's gonna support the 03:05.966 --> 03:17.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:15% stems. 03:06.600 --> 03:19.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 03:14.666 --> 03:20.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:27.5% Tie it off. 03:17.933 --> 03:24.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% We want to make sure it's secure 03:19.400 --> 03:26.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:27.5% at the top. 03:20.033 --> 03:27.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 03:24.966 --> 03:28.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:42.5% That looks great. 03:26.066 --> 03:30.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% And that's about the length 03:27.500 --> 03:33.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% we're gonna want it. 03:28.600 --> 03:34.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% So, you know how we cut a stem 03:30.800 --> 03:37.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% so that it has a sharp angle? 03:33.233 --> 03:39.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% We're gonna treat this as one 03:34.533 --> 03:42.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% big stem, and we're gonna cut it 03:37.833 --> 03:44.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:30% at an angle. 03:39.300 --> 03:46.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 03:42.966 --> 03:47.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% So it's just like a smaller 03:44.033 --> 03:57.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% stem, and it's gonna push into 03:46.400 --> 04:01.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:40% the foam easily. 03:47.800 --> 04:03.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 03:57.200 --> 04:04.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% Now, we'll take our other 04:01.666 --> 04:08.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% sunflowers and we'll arrange 04:03.233 --> 04:09.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% them around the bottom. 04:04.466 --> 04:10.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 04:08.033 --> 04:12.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% You get the idea of how that's 04:09.366 --> 04:14.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% gonna come together. 04:10.800 --> 04:16.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% Now let's do something different 04:12.833 --> 04:18.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% with the tree fern. 04:14.166 --> 04:20.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 04:16.033 --> 04:22.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% I'm gonna take the stems, and 04:18.400 --> 04:24.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% I'm gonna gather them up in my 04:20.433 --> 04:27.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% hand the same way that I 04:22.133 --> 04:29.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% gathered up those sunflower 04:24.000 --> 04:35.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% heads...so that all the foliage 04:27.233 --> 04:38.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% is falling up towards the top. 04:29.133 --> 04:42.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 04:35.733 --> 04:43.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% We use our bind wire again. 04:38.300 --> 04:44.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 04:42.033 --> 04:46.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% And we're gonna wrap it right 04:43.400 --> 04:53.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% around where we were holding 04:44.733 --> 04:55.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:15% those. 04:46.200 --> 04:56.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 04:53.700 --> 04:57.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% I like having a broad little 04:55.166 --> 04:59.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% band, because it holds everybody 04:56.800 --> 05:00.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:42.5% together tightly. 04:57.766 --> 05:06.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% So, now we'll trim it up. 04:59.100 --> 05:07.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% Just like giving it a hair cut. 05:00.733 --> 05:09.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 05:06.066 --> 05:11.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% So, now we have a perfect little 05:07.400 --> 05:12.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:35% topiary shape. 05:09.266 --> 05:15.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% Again, we're gonna cut that at 05:11.266 --> 05:17.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:22.5% an angle. 05:12.066 --> 05:19.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 05:15.666 --> 05:22.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% And then we'll go directly into 05:17.666 --> 05:24.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% our container with that. 05:19.266 --> 05:25.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 05:22.533 --> 05:26.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% We'll fill in around the base of 05:24.033 --> 05:27.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% our sunflower topiary using 05:25.300 --> 05:29.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:42.5% other sunflowers. 05:26.200 --> 05:30.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% Next, we'll take four sunflowers 05:27.833 --> 05:32.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% and place them around the base 05:29.366 --> 05:33.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% of our tree fern topiary. 05:30.700 --> 05:35.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 05:32.566 --> 05:36.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% Now I've got two other 05:33.933 --> 05:39.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% containers, and these three 05:35.600 --> 05:40.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% containers will stack. 05:36.966 --> 05:43.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% Our first container we'll fill 05:39.200 --> 05:45.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% in using sunflowers. 05:40.800 --> 05:47.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 05:43.633 --> 05:48.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% The next one, we'll grab little 05:45.333 --> 05:50.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% bundles of tree fern and place 05:47.000 --> 05:52.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% those into the foam all the way 05:48.700 --> 05:54.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% around and trim it off. 05:50.500 --> 05:57.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 05:52.600 --> 05:58.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% Then I'll grab a small bundle of 05:54.300 --> 06:00.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% tree fern, bind it off, and trim 05:57.800 --> 06:02.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:15% it up. 05:58.900 --> 06:04.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% We'll add it in between the 06:00.833 --> 06:05.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% topiary base and the topiary top 06:02.966 --> 06:08.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% so that we have tree fern in 06:04.333 --> 06:10.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% both our arrangements. 06:05.466 --> 06:15.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% Sunflowers and topiary tops -- 06:08.166 --> 06:15.466 align:start position:10% line:79.33% size:72.5% it all goes together so well. 06:10.200 --> 06:15.466 align:start position:10% line:84.67% size:2.5% ♪ 06:15.700 --> 06:19.066 align:start position:10% line:10% size:72.5% So, I'm so excited for you to 06:17.366 --> 06:21.000 align:start position:10% line:10% size:72.5% meet my friend Kara Bolt from 06:19.066 --> 06:24.066 align:start position:10% line:10% size:42.5% Cyclops Bakeshop. 06:21.000 --> 06:26.266 align:start position:10% line:10% size:77.5% I fell in love with you through 06:24.066 --> 06:26.266 align:start position:10% line:15.33% size:32.5% your cookies. 06:26.500 --> 06:31.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% I mean, your cookies, the first 06:28.066 --> 06:32.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% time I saw your cookies, I was 06:29.633 --> 06:34.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% walking through the farmer's 06:31.100 --> 06:35.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% market and I -- like, my head 06:32.633 --> 06:37.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% jerked around and they were 06:34.900 --> 06:38.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:20% zinnias. 06:35.800 --> 06:39.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% And I was just like, "I have to 06:37.066 --> 06:40.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% have them," and they were, like, 06:38.400 --> 06:41.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% all different colors and I 06:39.500 --> 06:42.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% bought all different colors. 06:40.666 --> 06:43.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% So, you've been doing this a 06:41.766 --> 06:45.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% year and a half... 06:42.500 --> 06:48.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:25% >> Mm-hmm. 06:43.000 --> 06:50.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% >> ...and you end up in national 06:45.766 --> 06:51.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% magazines with your radishes. 06:48.833 --> 06:52.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% I love the-- I bought these. 06:50.366 --> 06:53.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% I bought these, I bought the 06:51.733 --> 06:54.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:25% asparagus. 06:52.333 --> 06:55.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% I mean, I thought of "let's do 06:53.500 --> 06:58.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% sunflowers," and you were like, 06:54.733 --> 07:00.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% "Okay, send me some pictures," 06:55.900 --> 07:01.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% and then this is what happens. 06:58.633 --> 07:02.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% So, where do you get your 07:00.266 --> 07:04.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:30% inspiration? 07:01.133 --> 07:07.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% Where does that come from? 07:02.733 --> 07:08.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% What are you looking for? 07:04.633 --> 07:10.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% >> Um, I mean, I kind of just -- 07:07.200 --> 07:11.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% My brain is just like a cookie 07:08.666 --> 07:13.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% brain I guess, because I just 07:10.100 --> 07:14.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% see things and I'm like, "Oh, 07:11.500 --> 07:15.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% that would be a funny cookie" or 07:13.000 --> 07:17.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% like, "Oh, I wonder how that 07:14.333 --> 07:18.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% would look as a cookie." 07:15.533 --> 07:20.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% And, you know, sometimes I make 07:17.200 --> 07:21.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% them and they turn out terrible 07:18.866 --> 07:21.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% and no one ever sees them. 07:20.300 --> 07:22.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% >> Are there pictures of those? 07:21.433 --> 07:23.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:15% >> No. 07:21.766 --> 07:24.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:30% >> Oh, okay. 07:22.300 --> 07:26.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% >> I, like, throw them away. 07:23.333 --> 07:27.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:35% Um, but, yeah. 07:24.833 --> 07:28.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% I just -- I don't know. 07:26.033 --> 07:30.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% I think the more that you, like, 07:27.600 --> 07:33.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% do something, the more your 07:28.966 --> 07:34.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% brain is just, like, attuned 07:30.366 --> 07:35.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% to finding those, you know, 07:33.000 --> 07:36.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:17.5% things. 07:34.000 --> 07:37.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% >> So, let's talk about the 07:35.266 --> 07:40.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:32.5% cookies then. 07:36.000 --> 07:41.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% So, these are vegan cookies. 07:37.300 --> 07:42.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% So what made you say, "Okay, 07:40.566 --> 07:43.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% I'm gonna do these cookies, 07:41.633 --> 07:45.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% these fabulous cookies, and 07:42.666 --> 07:46.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% I'm gonna make them vegan"? 07:43.733 --> 07:47.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% >> You know, I personally am 07:45.000 --> 07:48.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% vegan, and, you know, everyone's 07:46.433 --> 07:49.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% like, on their own journey. 07:47.666 --> 07:50.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% I'm not here to, like, judge 07:48.666 --> 07:51.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% other people and things like 07:49.700 --> 07:53.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:12.5% that. 07:50.000 --> 07:55.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% But I think, like, if you have 07:51.966 --> 07:57.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% the opportunity to choose 07:53.633 --> 07:58.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% something that, you know, 07:55.300 --> 07:59.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% involves less, like, animal 07:57.033 --> 08:02.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% harm, it's probably a better 07:58.800 --> 08:04.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:17.5% option. 07:59.433 --> 08:05.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% And so I just wanted to do 08:02.900 --> 08:07.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% something that, like, reflected 08:04.533 --> 08:09.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% my own personal values. 08:05.800 --> 08:10.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% So I chose to make them vegan. 08:07.733 --> 08:12.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% >> Okay, so, I thought we would 08:09.933 --> 08:13.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:22.5% decorate. 08:10.766 --> 08:13.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% So show people how you decorate 08:12.366 --> 08:15.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:30% the cookies. 08:13.133 --> 08:17.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:20% >> Sure. 08:13.700 --> 08:19.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% >> And maybe I would try it with 08:15.366 --> 08:21.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% your coaching and see how -- see 08:17.000 --> 08:24.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% how well I do with that. 08:19.233 --> 08:25.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% So, yeah, show us what you do. 08:21.433 --> 08:26.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 08:24.266 --> 08:27.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% >> Have you decorated cookies 08:25.800 --> 08:29.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:17.5% before? 08:26.333 --> 08:30.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:25% >> Poorly. 08:27.433 --> 08:31.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:30% [ Laughter ] 08:29.300 --> 08:32.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% I mean, at Christmas, I -- Okay, 08:30.533 --> 08:33.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% Christmas, I do the royal 08:31.533 --> 08:34.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% frosting and then I do the 08:32.566 --> 08:35.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:25% sprinkles. 08:33.066 --> 08:36.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:20% >> Yeah. 08:34.133 --> 08:37.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% >> That's what I do. 08:35.333 --> 08:39.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:40% >> That's great. 08:36.333 --> 08:42.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:37.5% >> [ Chuckles ] 08:37.333 --> 08:44.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% It's not like this. 08:39.033 --> 08:47.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:20% >> Um... 08:42.200 --> 08:50.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% So, the good thing about these 08:44.300 --> 08:51.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% is that they're an organic 08:47.966 --> 08:53.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% shape, so even if you mess up, 08:50.066 --> 08:54.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% it's not a big deal. 08:51.033 --> 08:56.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% >> Oh, okay, I get it. 08:53.033 --> 08:59.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% >> Most of the cookies I do 08:54.766 --> 09:00.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% involve flooding, which is like 08:56.700 --> 09:02.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% putting down a really soft layer 08:59.366 --> 09:03.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% first and then going back over 09:00.700 --> 09:04.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% it, but these are, like, really 09:02.066 --> 09:05.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% structural, so this is a little 09:03.466 --> 09:05.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:35% bit different. 09:04.200 --> 09:06.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% >> So, you make your own 09:05.300 --> 09:08.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:22.5% frosting. 09:05.833 --> 09:11.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:17.5% >> Yep. 09:06.300 --> 09:12.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% So, I use -- So, typical royal 09:08.966 --> 09:13.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% icing uses egg whites, 09:11.033 --> 09:15.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% but I use the liquid from a can 09:12.500 --> 09:16.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% of chickpeas 'cause it has a 09:13.833 --> 09:17.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% similar protein structure and 09:15.233 --> 09:19.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% you can whip it into, like, 09:16.533 --> 09:20.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:22.5% meringue. 09:17.100 --> 09:21.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% So that's how it hardens is 09:19.366 --> 09:22.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:32.5% through that. 09:20.633 --> 09:23.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:27.5% >> Alright. 09:21.600 --> 09:25.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% And why it's even. 09:22.933 --> 09:26.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:22.5% >> Right. 09:23.766 --> 09:28.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% So, then you're just gonna go 09:25.566 --> 09:29.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:25% back over. 09:26.366 --> 09:31.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% >> What's your most popular 09:28.300 --> 09:32.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:17.5% cookie? 09:29.033 --> 09:33.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% >> I have definitely done a lot 09:31.200 --> 09:33.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:30% of avocados. 09:32.233 --> 09:34.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% People really like those. 09:33.133 --> 09:36.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:32.5% >> Oh, right. 09:33.700 --> 09:37.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% Your avocados are adorable. 09:34.666 --> 09:38.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% >> Honestly, any, like, pop 09:36.766 --> 09:39.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:20% culture. 09:37.600 --> 09:40.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% It's interesting to see -- 09:38.766 --> 09:41.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% >> You do interesting 09:39.766 --> 09:42.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% pop culture stuff. 09:40.633 --> 09:43.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:20% >> Yeah. 09:41.133 --> 09:44.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% It's interesting to see what 09:42.133 --> 09:46.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% people, like, connect with. 09:43.100 --> 09:47.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% Sometimes cookies, I'm like, 09:44.533 --> 09:48.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% "Oh, this is gonna be great," 09:46.000 --> 09:50.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% and then everyone's like, "What 09:47.566 --> 09:51.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:22.5% is that?" 09:48.166 --> 09:51.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% So it just -- It kind of just 09:50.466 --> 09:53.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:20% depends. 09:51.333 --> 09:54.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:22.5% So, yeah. 09:51.900 --> 09:55.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% This is just -- You can pretty 09:53.266 --> 09:57.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% much do whatever you want at 09:54.566 --> 10:00.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:27.5% this point. 09:55.200 --> 10:02.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% Just adding color, and generally 09:57.833 --> 10:03.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% the more detail something has, 10:00.300 --> 10:05.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% the more interesting it is. 10:02.900 --> 10:06.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:40% You want to try? 10:03.900 --> 10:07.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% >> I do -- I have been dying to 10:05.766 --> 10:08.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:35% try, but yeah. 10:06.733 --> 10:09.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% So let's see what happens. 10:07.700 --> 10:11.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:20% >> Okay. 10:08.100 --> 10:13.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:27.5% >> Alright. 10:09.033 --> 10:13.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% >> Okay, so people have 10:11.633 --> 10:15.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% different ways of holding their 10:13.133 --> 10:16.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:12.5% bags. 10:13.566 --> 10:18.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% Um, this is what I generally do. 10:15.433 --> 10:19.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:42.5% >> Okay. Alright. 10:16.533 --> 10:20.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% >> But you can kind of... 10:18.133 --> 10:21.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% >> So, okay, got it. 10:19.566 --> 10:22.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:30% I see. Okay. 10:20.633 --> 10:23.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% 'Cause I've got to keep that out 10:21.733 --> 10:24.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% of the way so it doesn't run 10:22.700 --> 10:26.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% into stuff, right? 10:23.400 --> 10:27.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:22.5% >> Right. 10:24.300 --> 10:29.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:20% >> Okay. 10:26.166 --> 10:31.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:37.5% It wants to go. 10:27.600 --> 10:35.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% Oh, so you want to be -- 10:29.700 --> 10:36.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% 'cause -- Oh, okay. 10:31.466 --> 10:37.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 10:35.400 --> 10:46.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% >> Yeah. There you go. 10:36.833 --> 10:55.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:25% >> Uh-huh. 10:37.766 --> 11:04.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 10:46.666 --> 11:06.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 10:55.533 --> 11:07.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 11:04.500 --> 11:08.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% So, we have a tradition on 11:06.000 --> 11:09.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:40% "Life in Bloom." 11:07.033 --> 11:11.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% Because you came to share your 11:08.600 --> 11:11.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% fabulous cookies with me, 11:09.933 --> 11:12.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% I made you a flower crown. 11:11.066 --> 11:14.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:42.5% >> Oh, thank you. 11:11.900 --> 11:14.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:37.5% It's beautiful. 11:12.633 --> 11:15.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% >> So, yeah, let's see how well 11:14.366 --> 11:17.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:15% I did. 11:14.900 --> 11:18.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:42.5% >> Is that hosta? 11:15.966 --> 11:20.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% >> Yes. There are hosta. 11:17.600 --> 11:20.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% There's marigolds. 11:18.966 --> 11:22.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:37.5% There's lilies. 11:20.133 --> 11:23.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:17.5% >> Wow. 11:20.833 --> 11:24.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% >> So, I didn't have sunflowers, 11:22.366 --> 11:24.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% but I had pretty little gerbera 11:23.833 --> 11:27.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:20% daisies. 11:24.366 --> 11:28.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:32.5% >> Thank you. 11:24.833 --> 11:29.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:35% >> Here we go. 11:27.066 --> 11:30.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% Oh, that's pretty. 11:28.466 --> 11:31.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% See? That looks good. 11:29.500 --> 11:31.100 align:start position:10% line:79.33% size:32.5% >> Thank you. 11:30.200 --> 11:31.100 align:start position:10% line:84.67% size:20% >> Yeah. 11:31.333 --> 11:34.700 align:start position:10% line:10% size:80% Thank you so much for coming and 11:32.333 --> 11:35.833 align:start position:10% line:10% size:70% sharing what you do so well, 11:34.700 --> 11:36.866 align:start position:10% line:10% size:75% and I appreciate the fact that 11:35.833 --> 11:37.800 align:start position:10% line:10% size:67.5% you came to be on the show. 11:36.866 --> 11:38.666 align:start position:10% line:10% size:60% >> Thanks for having me. 11:37.800 --> 11:39.566 align:start position:10% line:10% size:52.5% I appreciate it, too. 11:38.666 --> 11:46.200 align:start position:10% line:10% size:57.5% >> You're very welcome. 11:39.566 --> 11:47.533 align:start position:10% line:10% size:2.5% ♪ 11:46.200 --> 11:48.666 align:start position:10% line:10% size:77.5% I love a party, and it's fun to 11:47.533 --> 11:49.966 align:start position:10% line:10% size:62.5% have a garland of flowers 11:48.666 --> 11:50.366 align:start position:10% line:10% size:75% running down the center of the 11:49.966 --> 11:52.366 align:start position:10% line:10% size:15% table. 11:50.366 --> 11:54.233 align:start position:10% line:10% size:60% It's easy to create with 11:52.366 --> 11:55.800 align:start position:10% line:10% size:55% sunflowers and ribbon. 11:54.233 --> 11:57.300 align:start position:10% line:10% size:70% You can start with a premade 11:55.800 --> 11:58.966 align:start position:10% line:10% size:65% garland of foliage or even 11:57.300 --> 12:00.900 align:start position:10% line:10% size:75% repurpose a Christmas garland. 11:58.966 --> 12:02.466 align:start position:10% line:10% size:45% No one would know. 12:00.900 --> 12:03.433 align:start position:10% line:10% size:72.5% I like to use three different 12:02.466 --> 12:05.233 align:start position:10% line:10% size:40% kinds of ribbon. 12:03.433 --> 12:07.066 align:start position:10% line:10% size:75% I use tints, tones, and shades 12:05.233 --> 12:08.100 align:start position:10% line:10% size:75% of yellow and run out an ample 12:07.066 --> 12:09.900 align:start position:10% line:10% size:37.5% length of each. 12:08.100 --> 12:11.933 align:start position:10% line:10% size:65% Then I simply use a bamboo 12:09.900 --> 12:13.966 align:start position:10% line:10% size:75% skewer to push the ribbon into 12:11.933 --> 12:22.433 align:start position:10% line:10% size:75% the garland, making big loops. 12:13.966 --> 12:24.200 align:start position:10% line:10% size:2.5% ♪ 12:22.433 --> 12:25.033 align:start position:10% line:10% size:72.5% And then it's time to add the 12:24.200 --> 12:26.800 align:start position:10% line:10% size:27.5% sunflowers. 12:25.033 --> 12:28.666 align:start position:10% line:10% size:80% Sunflowers can last quite a long 12:26.800 --> 12:30.666 align:start position:10% line:10% size:77.5% time out of water, so I can add 12:28.666 --> 12:32.233 align:start position:10% line:10% size:70% them right before the party. 12:30.666 --> 12:33.866 align:start position:10% line:10% size:70% Or if I need more longevity, 12:32.233 --> 12:34.333 align:start position:10% line:10% size:72.5% I can place them into a water 12:33.866 --> 12:35.600 align:start position:10% line:10% size:12.5% tube. 12:34.333 --> 12:36.933 align:start position:10% line:10% size:70% Placing the sunflowers where 12:35.600 --> 12:38.333 align:start position:10% line:10% size:75% I've gathered the ribbon looks 12:36.933 --> 12:39.133 align:start position:10% line:10% size:80% like the flowers are holding the 12:38.333 --> 12:45.700 align:start position:10% line:10% size:40% ribbon in place. 12:39.133 --> 12:52.300 align:start position:10% line:10% size:2.5% ♪ 12:45.700 --> 12:53.833 align:start position:10% line:10% size:2.5% ♪ 12:52.300 --> 12:55.400 align:start position:10% line:10% size:72.5% To make the flowers last even 12:53.833 --> 12:56.466 align:start position:10% line:10% size:75% longer, I can spray the entire 12:55.400 --> 12:58.033 align:start position:10% line:10% size:37.5% garland with an 12:56.466 --> 12:58.933 align:start position:10% line:10% size:62.5% antitranspirant to reduce 12:58.033 --> 13:00.300 align:start position:10% line:10% size:30% evaporation. 12:58.933 --> 13:02.133 align:start position:10% line:10% size:2.5% ♪ 13:00.300 --> 13:03.800 align:start position:10% line:10% size:72.5% Now all that's left is to set 13:02.133 --> 13:04.400 align:start position:10% line:10% size:65% the table and bring on the 13:03.800 --> 13:09.900 align:start position:10% line:10% size:15% party. 13:04.400 --> 13:15.400 align:start position:10% line:10% size:2.5% ♪ 13:09.900 --> 13:16.933 align:start position:10% line:10% size:2.5% ♪ 13:15.400 --> 13:19.133 align:start position:10% line:10% size:72.5% Sunflowers are fun to arrange 13:16.933 --> 13:20.700 align:start position:10% line:10% size:77.5% with, but it's also fun to work 13:19.133 --> 13:23.266 align:start position:10% line:10% size:52.5% with flowers that are 13:20.700 --> 13:24.266 align:start position:10% line:10% size:75% reminiscent of sunflowers, and 13:23.266 --> 13:26.166 align:start position:10% line:10% size:72.5% then we can play with texture 13:24.266 --> 13:26.166 align:start position:10% line:15.33% size:72.5% and scale in our arrangement. 13:26.400 --> 13:47.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% Let me show you how it's done. 13:28.133 --> 13:49.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 13:37.733 --> 13:50.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 13:47.333 --> 13:52.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% Using yellow foliage like coleus 13:49.033 --> 13:54.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% or yellow Lysimachia flowers 13:50.733 --> 13:55.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% mimics the color of the 13:52.200 --> 13:58.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:30% sunflower... 13:54.000 --> 14:00.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% while flowers like coreopsis, 13:55.966 --> 14:10.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% coneflower, and daisies echo the 13:58.300 --> 14:19.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% shape and form of the sunflower. 14:00.700 --> 14:29.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 14:10.300 --> 14:39.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 14:19.933 --> 14:48.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 14:29.533 --> 14:58.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 14:39.133 --> 15:08.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 14:48.766 --> 15:17.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 14:58.366 --> 15:27.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 15:08.066 --> 15:36.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 15:17.666 --> 15:46.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 15:27.266 --> 15:48.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 15:36.900 --> 15:50.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 15:46.500 --> 15:53.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% As far back as 3,000 BC, 15:48.433 --> 15:54.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% Native Americans grew sunflowers 15:50.933 --> 15:56.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% for medicine, oil, and food. 15:53.000 --> 15:58.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 15:54.633 --> 16:00.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% The seeds of the sunflower are 15:56.566 --> 16:03.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% highly nutritious and are a rich 15:58.633 --> 16:04.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% source of protein, potassium, 16:00.566 --> 16:06.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% magnesium, calcium, iron, and 16:03.166 --> 16:07.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:25% vitamin E. 16:04.333 --> 16:09.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 16:06.033 --> 16:11.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% Sunflowers need at least six to 16:07.533 --> 16:12.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% eight hours of sunlight a day, 16:09.000 --> 16:14.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% but time is ideal. 16:11.266 --> 16:17.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 16:12.633 --> 16:18.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% The flower buds display a unique 16:14.933 --> 16:20.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% behavior called heliotropism. 16:17.166 --> 16:22.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% They gradually move to follow 16:18.766 --> 16:23.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% the sun's position in the sky as 16:20.533 --> 16:24.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% it moves through the day from 16:22.133 --> 16:26.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:32.5% east to west. 16:23.000 --> 16:28.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 16:24.566 --> 16:30.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% Sunflowers are typically yellow 16:26.566 --> 16:31.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% but can also be purple, orange 16:28.533 --> 16:32.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% or red or even a mix of these 16:30.433 --> 16:34.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:12.5% hues. 16:31.000 --> 16:35.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 16:32.566 --> 16:37.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% Sunflowers range in height from 16:34.000 --> 16:38.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% one foot for dwarf varieties 16:35.333 --> 16:46.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% to giant varieties more than 10 16:37.533 --> 16:48.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:25% feet tall. 16:38.466 --> 16:50.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 16:46.566 --> 16:51.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% Sunflowers are inspirational. 16:48.333 --> 16:53.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% They brighten up any space. 16:50.000 --> 16:53.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% But what if you wanted to use 16:51.633 --> 16:55.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% them to decorate your home or 16:53.300 --> 16:57.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:17.5% office? 16:53.866 --> 16:59.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% Permanent or silk flowers are 16:55.933 --> 17:01.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% wonderful stand-ins for fresh 16:57.666 --> 17:02.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% flowers when fresh are either 16:59.433 --> 17:04.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% not available or sometimes not 17:01.266 --> 17:07.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% practical for a situation. 17:02.866 --> 17:09.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% Even principles of fêng shui 17:04.866 --> 17:10.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% allow for silk flowers or images 17:07.133 --> 17:12.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% of flowers to substitute for 17:09.133 --> 17:13.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:35% fresh flowers. 17:10.300 --> 17:14.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% These stand-ins also provide 17:12.000 --> 17:16.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% similar health and wellness 17:13.633 --> 17:18.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:22.5% benefits. 17:14.366 --> 17:21.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% I could arrange these stems in a 17:16.666 --> 17:23.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% vase, but I asked myself, "What 17:18.933 --> 17:25.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% can I craft with these permanent 17:21.133 --> 17:27.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% flowers that isn't practical or 17:23.266 --> 17:29.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% possible with fresh flowers?" 17:25.300 --> 17:29.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% So, today we'll make a piece of 17:27.466 --> 17:32.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% art that we can hang on the 17:29.366 --> 17:33.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:12.5% wall. 17:29.966 --> 17:35.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% I'm using a square of Styrofoam, 17:32.133 --> 17:37.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% and we're gonna place our 17:33.733 --> 17:39.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% permanent sunflowers into that 17:35.633 --> 17:39.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% Styrofoam, and we'll make a 17:37.333 --> 17:42.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% framed piece we can hang on the 17:39.266 --> 17:43.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:12.5% wall. 17:39.800 --> 17:46.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% We'll also add a ribbon accent 17:42.000 --> 17:48.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% around the outside and use 17:43.933 --> 17:50.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% some moss to fill in between the 17:46.533 --> 17:52.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:40% sunflower heads. 17:48.033 --> 17:54.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% It's great, 'cause we're able to 17:50.100 --> 17:54.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% glue these heads directly to the 17:52.166 --> 17:56.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% Styrofoam exactly where we want 17:54.166 --> 17:59.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:12.5% them. 17:54.733 --> 18:01.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% So it's a fun project that you 17:56.933 --> 18:02.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% can do with your kids. 17:59.400 --> 18:03.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% Hot glue is the only thing that 18:01.166 --> 18:05.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:42.5% you're gonna use. 18:02.200 --> 18:06.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% I prefer a low-temp glue gun 18:03.933 --> 18:16.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% because it's safer for 18:05.366 --> 18:25.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:25% everybody. 18:06.166 --> 18:35.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 18:16.000 --> 18:45.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 18:25.833 --> 18:55.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 18:35.633 --> 19:05.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 18:45.466 --> 19:15.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 18:55.300 --> 19:24.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 19:05.200 --> 19:34.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 19:15.033 --> 19:44.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 19:24.866 --> 19:54.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 19:34.666 --> 20:04.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 19:44.500 --> 20:04.000 align:start position:10% line:79.33% size:2.5% ♪ 19:54.333 --> 20:04.000 align:start position:10% line:84.67% size:2.5% ♪ 20:04.233 --> 20:16.500 align:start position:10% line:10% size:2.5% ♪ 20:10.433 --> 20:16.500 align:start position:10% line:15.33% size:2.5% ♪ 20:16.733 --> 20:19.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% Armatures are quite the rage 20:18.000 --> 20:21.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% when it comes to flower 20:19.166 --> 20:22.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:25% designing. 20:19.766 --> 20:24.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% I like to make armatures the 20:21.966 --> 20:25.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:22.5% easy way. 20:22.900 --> 20:27.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% They can be very intricate and 20:24.433 --> 20:28.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% be very time consuming, but I 20:25.900 --> 20:29.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% like to have something that's 20:27.400 --> 20:31.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% simple that looks great when 20:28.866 --> 20:32.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:27.5% we're done. 20:29.566 --> 20:34.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% Today, we're gonna create our 20:31.200 --> 20:36.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% armature out of curly willow. 20:32.833 --> 20:38.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% And we're gonna use it by 20:34.900 --> 20:40.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% placing it over the top of the 20:36.533 --> 20:41.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% container and then clamping them 20:38.633 --> 20:43.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% together using small pieces of 20:40.633 --> 20:45.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:35% the flat wire. 20:41.700 --> 20:47.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% I've cut off little pieces from 20:43.700 --> 20:50.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% the regular bolt, and we'll use 20:45.700 --> 20:52.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% those to attach our armature. 20:47.566 --> 20:53.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% We'll start with a couple pieces 20:50.466 --> 20:57.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% that have the most interesting 20:52.033 --> 20:59.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% turns to them, placing them over 20:53.700 --> 21:00.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% the top of our container...and 20:57.300 --> 21:02.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% getting them situated just about 20:59.666 --> 21:05.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% where we want them. 21:00.833 --> 21:08.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% We connect the pieces together 21:02.833 --> 21:09.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% simply by taking the flat wire 21:05.533 --> 21:18.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% and wrapping it around the curly 21:08.366 --> 21:19.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:40% willow branches. 21:09.966 --> 21:20.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 21:18.100 --> 21:22.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% We bind our connection points 21:19.400 --> 21:24.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% together by folding the flat 21:20.666 --> 21:26.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:42.5% wire around them. 21:22.366 --> 21:27.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% That's an easy way to make the 21:24.333 --> 21:36.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% connections wherever we want 21:26.166 --> 21:38.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:27.5% them to be. 21:27.066 --> 21:39.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 21:36.166 --> 21:40.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% Wrapping the curly willow around 21:38.033 --> 21:42.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% the vase helps me grip it to the 21:39.866 --> 21:44.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:25% container. 21:40.633 --> 21:46.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% Placing vertical stems inside 21:42.666 --> 21:48.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% the vase into the water, and 21:44.633 --> 21:50.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% then binding them to the 21:46.366 --> 21:52.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% structure that goes horizontally 21:48.566 --> 21:53.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% helps create stability and also 21:50.466 --> 21:58.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% a vertical interest for the 21:52.133 --> 22:00.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% overall arrangement. 21:53.433 --> 22:01.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 21:58.566 --> 22:03.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% Although it begins to look 22:00.233 --> 22:05.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% complex, the technique of 22:01.800 --> 22:07.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% binding the stems together with 22:03.700 --> 22:09.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% a flat wire is still very easy. 22:05.566 --> 22:11.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% The armature can go together 22:07.366 --> 22:13.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% very quickly, or you can take 22:09.500 --> 22:15.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% time and create a wonderful 22:11.366 --> 22:16.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% artistic representation as well. 22:13.500 --> 22:18.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 22:15.066 --> 22:21.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% Today, we're using a selection 22:16.933 --> 22:22.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% of sunflowers, Pincushion 22:18.533 --> 22:23.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% Protea, kangaroo paw, and 22:21.266 --> 22:25.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% Craspedia yarrow, or globe 22:22.833 --> 22:26.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:17.5% yarrow. 22:23.433 --> 22:27.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% I've also got a couple pieces of 22:25.200 --> 22:29.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% ribbon aspidistra that we'll use 22:26.933 --> 22:31.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:20% as well. 22:27.566 --> 22:32.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% So, we'll use a few of these 22:29.700 --> 22:42.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% flowers to accent our armature 22:31.966 --> 22:51.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:25% structure. 22:32.933 --> 23:01.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 22:42.333 --> 23:10.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 22:51.733 --> 23:20.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 23:01.233 --> 23:21.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 23:10.633 --> 23:23.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 23:20.033 --> 23:24.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% This is a great way to enjoy a 23:21.666 --> 23:26.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% few flowers from the garden or a 23:23.400 --> 23:29.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% local farmer's market. 23:24.666 --> 23:30.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% In addition, the structure can 23:26.900 --> 23:34.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% be created from just about any 23:29.133 --> 23:34.066 align:start position:10% line:79.33% size:37.5% type of branch. 23:30.400 --> 23:34.066 align:start position:10% line:84.67% size:2.5% ♪ 23:34.300 --> 23:42.900 align:start position:10% line:10% size:2.5% ♪ 23:41.366 --> 23:44.533 align:start position:10% line:10% size:65% I hope our journey through 23:42.900 --> 23:45.666 align:start position:10% line:10% size:70% sunflowers has resulted in a 23:44.533 --> 23:47.566 align:start position:10% line:10% size:45% sunny disposition. 23:45.666 --> 23:48.200 align:start position:10% line:10% size:67.5% I know they always bring me 23:47.566 --> 23:49.566 align:start position:10% line:10% size:15% cheer. 23:48.200 --> 23:50.866 align:start position:10% line:10% size:72.5% Whether you grow them in your 23:49.566 --> 23:52.233 align:start position:10% line:10% size:67.5% garden, pick them up at the 23:50.866 --> 23:54.000 align:start position:10% line:10% size:72.5% farmer's market, or gaze into 23:52.233 --> 23:56.033 align:start position:10% line:10% size:65% artwork, be sure to take a 23:54.000 --> 23:56.600 align:start position:10% line:10% size:75% moment to bask in their golden 23:56.033 --> 23:58.766 align:start position:10% line:10% size:12.5% glow. 23:56.600 --> 24:00.100 align:start position:10% line:10% size:60% For "Life in Bloom," I'm 23:58.766 --> 24:02.033 align:start position:10% line:10% size:27.5% J Schwanke. 24:00.100 --> 24:02.966 align:start position:10% line:10% size:70% >> Um, I have a surprise for 24:02.033 --> 24:03.833 align:start position:10% line:10% size:40% you, by the way. 24:02.966 --> 24:04.733 align:start position:10% line:10% size:42.5% >> Stop it. Okay. 24:03.833 --> 24:05.600 align:start position:10% line:10% size:42.5% I love surprises. 24:04.733 --> 24:11.066 align:start position:10% line:10% size:20% >> Okay. 24:05.600 --> 24:12.833 align:start position:10% line:10% size:2.5% ♪ 24:11.066 --> 24:14.800 align:start position:10% line:10% size:27.5% >> Stop it. 24:12.833 --> 24:16.766 align:start position:10% line:10% size:67.5% >> This is you as a cookie. 24:14.800 --> 24:19.200 align:start position:10% line:10% size:60% >> It is me as a cookie! 24:16.766 --> 24:21.033 align:start position:10% line:10% size:65% 'Cause that's what you do! 24:19.200 --> 24:22.533 align:start position:10% line:10% size:27.5% Oh, my God. 24:21.033 --> 24:23.933 align:start position:10% line:10% size:75% >> And I actually brought this 24:22.533 --> 24:24.533 align:start position:10% line:10% size:70% one so that you can decorate 24:23.933 --> 24:25.833 align:start position:10% line:10% size:22.5% yourself. 24:24.533 --> 24:27.433 align:start position:10% line:10% size:20% >> Nice. 24:25.833 --> 24:29.500 align:start position:10% line:10% size:52.5% >> If you would like. 24:27.433 --> 24:30.233 align:start position:10% line:10% size:67.5% >> Oh, sure. Let's do that. 24:29.500 --> 24:31.933 align:start position:10% line:10% size:20% >> Okay. 24:30.233 --> 24:35.166 align:start position:10% line:10% size:50% >> Let me try. 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