DIY Floral Magic with Amy McCord, Anyone Can Be a Florist?

from The Flower School Business Podcast From Kays Flower School · host Kay’s Flower School

Making Magic with Flowers In this episode of the Flower School Podcast, we talk with the gorgeous Amy McCord from Flower Moxie. Amy is an expert at helping people make their own beautiful flower decorations for weddings and parties. She tells us how she went from working with science and biology to starting her own flower business. Amy explains that anyone can make something pretty if they have the right instructions. Amy believes that you do not have to be a professional to work with flowers. Her business helps people feel brave enough to try it on their own for their own wedding, not for everyone but definitely for some Simple is Best You do not need many different types of flowers to make a bouquet look good. Amy suggests picking just a few favorites to keep things easy and pretty. Practice is Important It is okay to make mistakes when you first start. Amy says practicing before a big event helps you feel more ready and less nervous. Use a Good Plan Amy provides recipes and videos to show people exactly how many flowers they need. Having a clear plan makes the work much faster and more fun. Amy McCord's new book, titled Blooms Every Day, is set to be released on May 5, 2026. The book is designed to be very practical and accessible, offering step-by-step instructions and "recipes" for creating floral arrangements at home. The book includes projects for beginners, intermediate learners, and those with more experience. It teaches readers how to create beautiful displays using flowers that can be found at local grocery stores. The arrangements featured in the book are "foam-free," which is a more modern and environmentally friendly way to style flowers. Amy worked with a stylist and photographer to make sure the book feels fun and creative rather than stiff or intimidating. The book includes "Skill Spotlights" that teach technical floral design methods, such as the "tap and twist" spiral technique Amy learned from the Kay's Flower School team. To purchase the book check out this link here - https://geni.us/BloomsEveryDay To follow Amy and Flower Moxie, check her out on Instagram you will always learn new skills and tips - https://www.instagram.com/flowermoxie/ Grab the link to the viral Tulip Bouquet we chat about in this podcast - https://kays-flower-school-brooch-bouquet-training.thinkific.com/courses/viral-tulip-wired-bouquet Or go one step further for the Professional All Wired Wedding Bouquets - https://kays-flower-school-brooch-bouquet-training.thinkific.com/courses/wired-wedding-designs - use the code flowermoxie for a 50% Discount on this course 🌸 Ready to take your love of flowers to the next level? Whether you’re a total beginner or someone who loves to dabble, we’ve got you covered! 🌸 ✨ FREE Online Flower Taster Course – perfect for trying your hand at flower arranging! Sign up here - https://kaysflowerschool.myflodesk.com/youtubefreetastercourse 🌿 FREE Flower Conditioning Program – learn how to keep your cut flowers fresh and fabulous for longer! Check it out - https://kaysflowerschool.myflodesk.com/youtubeflowerconditioningcourse 💐 Beginners Floristry Program – start your journey to becoming a professional floral designer today! Explore the course - https://www.kaysflowerschool.com/online-floristry-programme 💰 Funding Options Available – see if you’re eligible for support towards your training in Ireland. Find out more - https://www.kaysflowerschool.com/funding-to-train-at-kays-flower-school 🌎 Overseas Students Welcome – learn with us from anywhere in the world! How it works - https://www.kaysflowerschool.com/overseas-flower-students 💬 Hear from our Students – discover how Kays Flower School transformed their floral journey. Read their stories - https://www.kaysflowerschool.com/testimonials 📩 Have Questions? Get in touch with us today! Contact us - https://www.kaysflowerschool.com/contact-us Subscribe to Kay's Flower School channel for our latest clips Subscribe - https://www.youtube.com/@KaysFlowerSchool?sub_confirmation=1 #Floristry #FlowerArranging #FloralDesign #FlowerDesign #FlowerArrangement #FloralArt #FloristLife #CreativeFlorist #FloralInspiration #FlowerLovers

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Making Magic with FlowersIn this episode of the Flower School Podcast, we talk with the gorgeous Amy McCord from Flower Moxie. Amy is an expert at helping people make their own beautiful flower decorations for weddings and parties. She tells us how she went from working with science and biology to starting her own flower business. Amy explains that anyone can make something pretty if they have the right instructions.Amy believes that you do not have to be a professional to work with flowers. Her business helps people feel brave enough to try it on their own for their own wedding, not for everyone but definitely for some Simple is Best You do not need many different types of flowers to make a bouquet look good. Amy suggests picking just a few favorites to keep things easy and pretty.Practice is Important It is okay to make mistakes when you first start. Amy says practicing before a big event helps you feel more ready and less nervous.Use a Good Plan Amy provides recipes and videos to show people exactly how many flowers they need. Having a clear plan makes the work much faster and more fun.Amy McCord's new book, titled Blooms Every Day, is set to be released on May 5, 2026. The book is designed to be very practical and accessible, offering step-by-step instructions and "recipes" for creating floral arrangements at home.The book includes projects for beginners, intermediate learners, and those with more experience.It teaches readers how to create beautiful displays using flowers that can be found at local grocery stores.The arrangements featured in the book are "foam-free," which is a more modern and environmentally friendly way to style flowers.Amy worked with a stylist and photographer to make sure the book feels fun and creative rather than stiff or intimidating.The book includes "Skill Spotlights" that teach technical floral design methods, such as the "tap and twist" spiral technique Amy learned from the Kay's Flower School team.To purchase the book check out this link here - https://geni.us/BloomsEveryDayTo follow Amy and Flower Moxie, check her out on Instagram you will always learn new skills and tips - https://www.instagram.com/flowermoxie/Grab the link to the viral Tulip Bouquet we chat about in this podcast - https://kays-flower-school-brooch-bouquet-training.thinkific.com/courses/viral-tulip-wired-bouquetOr go one step further for the Professional All Wired Wedding Bouquets - https://kays-flower-school-brooch-bouquet-training.thinkific.com/courses/wired-wedding-designs - use the code flowermoxie for a 50% Discount on this course 🌸 Ready to take your love of flowers to the next level? Whether you’re a total beginner or someone who loves to dabble, we’ve got you covered! 🌸✨ FREE Online Flower Taster Course – perfect for trying your hand at flower arranging!Sign up here - https://kaysflowerschool.myflodesk.com/youtubefreetastercourse🌿 FREE Flower Conditioning Program – learn how to keep your cut flowers fresh and fabulous for longer!Check it out - https://kaysflowerschool.myflodesk.com/youtubeflowerconditioningcourse💐 Beginners Floristry Program – start your journey to becoming a professional floral designer today!Explore the course - https://www.kaysflowerschool.com/online-floristry-programme💰 Funding Options Available – see if you’re eligible for support towards your training in Ireland.Find out more - https://www.kaysflowerschool.com/funding-to-train-at-kays-flower-school🌎 Overseas Students Welcome – learn with us from anywhere in the world!How it works - https://www.kaysflowerschool.com/overseas-flower-students💬 Hear from our Students – discover how Kays Flower School transformed their floral journey.Read their stories - https://www.kaysflowerschool.com/testimonials📩 Have Questions? Get in touch with us today!Contact us - https://www.kaysflowerschool.com/contact-usSubscribe to Kay's Flower School channel for our latest clipsSubscribe - https://www.youtube.com/@KaysFlowerSchool?sub_confirmation=1#Floris