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Post by Jen on May 15, 2007 11:37:27 GMT 1
FLOWER ICE BOWL
I made these last summer and they were the topic of conversation - they really are stunning and so easy to do.
You will need:
assorted spring flowers...or just one kind
greenery (optional)
water
masking tape
2 glass bowls with a size difference of 2 inches
Place a few of your flowers on the bottom of the larger bowl. Place the smaller bowl in the larger bowl, on top of the flowers. Fill the space between the bowls, slowly, with water. Using a skewer to push them down into the water, add the rest of your flowers in the space around the bowl. Secure the smaller bowl in the larger bowl using the masking tape. Wrap the tape tightly across the top of the bowls, making sure that the smaller bowl is centered. Freeze at least 4 hours, or overnight. Remove from freezer and let stand for 5 minutes. Gently pull smaller bowl and remove your ice bowl from larger bowl. Put it in the freezer until you are ready to use it.
You can use these ice bowls to serve; salad, custards, fruit, sherbert, or you may fill it with fresh flowers and use it as a centerpiece.
This is also great for other seasons. Just change the type of flower and greenery to fit the season!
Copyright Š Lara Velez
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Lara Velez
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Post by watershield on May 15, 2007 23:10:56 GMT 1
That's a .....cool....idea!
Would be great for serving Sushi
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Post by Goth on May 16, 2007 9:50:02 GMT 1
Always wanted to make one of these...never got around to it Oooh, you've given me an idea for Halloween...can I borrow this idea and post it in Mystery Manor? Tell you what, I'm going to do it anyway...just rap me on the knuckles later.....
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Post by Jen on May 16, 2007 16:30:29 GMT 1
*raps goth on the knuckles
You can borrow watcha want hunny. ;D
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Post by watershield on May 16, 2007 18:00:05 GMT 1
I read someplace last year that this can also be used to make spirit candles.
Basically, the ice is made in a wax paper (milk cartin) tube with a smaller tube inside. A candle is placed inside and the lite "lamp" placed on a loved ones grave at xmas
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Post by boellajedecor on Jun 16, 2007 17:05:00 GMT 1
That is an amazing idea!
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