What is tussie mussie?
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How do you Make A tussie-mussie?
Plan the message, check the Language of Flowers glossary, and then choose and assemble the herbs and flowers. (TIP: For a formulaic tussie-mussie, gather a fat rosebud of appropriate color for the center flower, then five sprigs each of three kinds of herbs, five mini carnations or button mums, and five glossy galax or ivy leaves.)
How big should A tussie-mussie be?
Take care to keep the tops of the herbs and flowers even, forming a mounded or mushroom silhouette. Keep adding until the tussie-mussie is 4–5 inches in diameter, and all the floral symbolism is included.
How do you frame A tussie mussie plant?
Frame the tussie-mussie with a layer of larger leaves (such as galax, ivy, scented geranium, or lamb’s ear), overlapping evenly around the outside edge. Bind these in place with more tape. Using utility shears, trim the stems to 3 inches long, measuring by the width of your palm.
How to make a tussie mussie?
Surround the center flowers with concentric circles of herbs, alternating with flowers. As each circle is added, secure it with floral tape. Take care to keep the tops of the herbs and flowers even, forming a mounded or mushroom silhouette. Keep adding until the tussie-mussie is 4–5 inches in diameter, and all the floral symbolism is included.
How long does a tussie mussie last?
Geri Laufer’s finished tussie mussie. Though not generally brought to social functions, these miniature bouquets will last a week when placed in water, thereby making them perfect for a hospital bedside table or breakfast room.
What to use to frame a tussie mussie?
Frame the tussie-mussie with a layer of larger leaves (such as galax, ivy, scented geranium, or lamb’s ear), overlapping evenly around the outside edge. Bind these in place with more tape.
