Yesterday we talked about the 2010 Arkansas Cup Competition, so today it's an even BIGGER competition. The 2010 Mid-America Invitational Cup took place at the Arkansas Florists Association's Annual Convention. The prestigious floral design competition challenged State Cup winners from 7 states: Alabama, Arkansas, Kentucky, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Tennessee and Texas.
Flower Shop Network's headquarters are in Arkansas, and although we are big fans of all local florists, we are VERY excited Kay won the cup representing Arkansas!
The 2010 Arkansas Cup Competition at the Arkansas State Florist's Convention in Hot Springs AR is just one of the many State Cup competitions going on this summer. Winning your state's cup earns you the title of Designer of the Year and is a high honor for any local florist!
In this video, we take you on a brief tour of the entries for the 2010 Arkansas Cup. Each participant this year was asked to create a wedding package, a surprise package and a sympathy package using the tools and flowers available. Although there can be only one winner, all of the floral designs looked remarkable!
Bitsy Carter of Hope Floral, Arkansas' Floral Designer of the Year and winner of the Arkansas Cup, will go on to compete for Arkansas in the 2011 Mid-America Invitational Cup. The Mid-America Cup competition challenges state cup winners from 7 states to find out who will be Mid-America's Next Top Floral Designer… (Sounds like an interesting reality show to me!)
Competing in your State Cup competition is easier than you'd think! The competitions usually take place at your state florist association's convention. Find your your state florist association's website and look for upcoming competitions to find out how YOU can be in the running for next year!
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This past weekend was the Arkansas Florists Association's 58th Annual Convention themed: Nightmare on Convention Boulevard. Florist's from all over the area came together to get their 'freak' on— literally, with costume contests, Halloween decorating programs and other scare-themed programs and floral design workshops.
The competition for the coveted Arkansas Cup took place and we are proud to announce that our awesome member Bitsy Carter, from Hope Floral, took home the prize! (More coverage on that later!)
In this video, our rep Cindy talks with upcoming AFA President and local Hot Springs AR florist, Terry Bates, about whats a-buzz at the convention. He also lets us in on the theme for the 2011 Arkansas Florists Association Convention… Watch the video to find out!
Are you pumped? Are you Contagious – Enthusiastically Infectious? Yes yes, OH YES!
This years 2010 Alabama State Florists Association Convention is all about ENTHUSIASM! Come out and network with fellow florists, learn tons with a weekend filled with education, and most importantly of all, HAVE FUN! There will be great competitions like a Christmas wreath competition, and a table top competition.
The convention is September 10-12th at the beautiful Lake Guntersville State Park. Everyone come out and support your floral industry!
Flower Shop Network sat down with Frank Feysa, AIFD to talk about his hands-on workshops at the Tennessee State Florists Association Convention.
His first workshop was masquerade themed. Attendants were able to create their own mask for the 'Mask'querade later that night. Florists created all sorts of designs using fresh flowers, sticks, berries, feathers, wire and more!
The second workshop was all about wedding upgrades and how to take what you're doing now and upgrade to something more dynamic and polished.
Check out the video for lots of great info, photos and tips from the top! Thanks Frank!
We had a FABULOUS time at the Tennessee State Florists Convention. We met some great people, got some good interviews, and LOTS of amazing photos. Check them out!!
More from the Tennessee State Florists Convention:
Flower Shop Network sat down with Anita Ausenbaugh, the regional director of the Tennessee Florists Association at the 2010 TNSFA's annual convention in Nashville, TN.
Anita talks about working in her flower shop for 19 years, working with the Tennessee Florists Association, the fun at the convention and more!
Recently, the Louisianan State Florists wrapped up their latest convention in Alexandria, LA. This is the 71st annual Louisiana State Florists Convention! (Wow, great job guys!)
The theme of the show was "Survivor" and everyone did a little monkeying around. Attendants had a blast with the hands-on workshops and contests. Congratulations to all the winners!
Check out some of the photos from the Louisiana State Florist Convention:
Flower Shop Network spent this past weekend at the Tennessee State Florists Convention. (Aug 6-8) There, we saw some unique and beautiful designs from some of the top floral artists in the country. Anything from new ways to use our glass vases, to incorporating unique elements like shells, garden vegetables, and more!
There were also great ideas for Christmas decor. Hey — it's never too early for Christmas! The dinners and presentations were outstanding! The "Mask"querade was a big hit amongst the florists! The vendors in the trade show had lots of great, new products and tons of free swag. We had a lot of fun and got to talk to some fabulous people and met some of our great friends!
Keep an eye on our Bloomin' Blog for more media from the Tennessee State Florist Convention coming SOON!
FSN sends a special thanks to everyone at the Tennessee State Florist Association!
Flower Shop Network is on the road again! This weekend, August 6-8th, we will be at the TSFA/CTPFA Convention in Franklin, TN. The Tennessee State Florists' Association and Central Tennessee Professional Florists' Association have came together to produce this fabulous show!
It will be the Tennessee State Florist's Association's 58th annual convention, and the Central Tennessee Professional Florists' Association's 35th annual Christmas show.
We expect to learn lots and get in the mood for Christmas! (Ahh!) As always, we will pass along all we learn to you, the florists!
We'd love to meet you! Let us know if you're going to be there, post a comment below..
