Create a centerpiece foundation with lumber and the cellophane your flowers were wrapped in

Scrunch up the wrap at the top side of the lumber.

So that the underside (resting on your table) is flat and the top is puffy covering the lumber and creating the look of cracked ice.

To keep your heavier design details in place. I used glass Christmas trees but it also works with candles or any design detail you want to add.

Add artificial snow to the twigs as you build up the foundation.

See the Tutorial below in the Tutorial section for more detailed instructions on how to add snow.

And another twig, each time adding a dusting of snow to the twigs.

And sprinkle with artificial snow to conceal the lumber.

Glue in drinking straw water tubes to keep the orchids hydrated.

See the tutorial below for detailed instructions on how I make the tubes.

Fold a ribbon in half and add that to the design... this is a great way to bring in the exact colour of an event without having to go to extreme measures like adding dye to your flowers.

And finish the design with a design detail that makes it unique... in this case the most delicate dusting of a snow date. 20 from this side and 20 from that side, just for fun.

See the Tutorial below for detailed instructions on how to make the delicate snow date.