Announcement
Thank you so much to everyone who has chosen to work with me this past year! I am looking forward to meeting all of the lovely people I'll get to work with this year! :D Please don't hesitate to reach out with any questions - I am happy to talk flowers with you. :)
I create custom flowers for weddings. If you have a custom request, just ask! I will do my best to accommodate you! My focus is sola wood flowers and I have five years of experience with sola weddings. <3
@MyDinosaurDreams
Visit us at www.mydinosaurdreams.com or in person at 108 W. Main Street in State Center, Iowa! :)
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Meg on Jan 23, 2023
5 out of 5 starsAmazing! It went so well with my black theme! Thank you so much.
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roccogarcia231 on Jan 19, 2023
5 out of 5 starsHer work is amazing 😻 absolutely beautiful!!!
Afton responded on Jan 19, 2023
Thank you so much! :D You're lovely - and I appreciate you.
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Ashlyn on Sep 16, 2022
5 out of 5 starsLiterally amazing, just like the photo! I ordered the largest size as my main bouquet for my December wedding and I am in love. I was hesitant about the 'wood' flowers but they look so realistic, it's crazy!
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Tiffany Hull on Jan 29, 2023
5 out of 5 starsFrom the start it was perfect! I needed them on short notice after our florist canceled and customer service was phenomenal! We discussed exactly when I needed everything and what I wanted and they busted it out and got it to me with plenty of time to spare! The bouquet was packaged nicely and is absolutely stunning
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Elizabeth on Jan 21, 2023
5 out of 5 starsStunning!! It matched my dress perfectly and was gorgeous! Afton never fails to impress and her style is amazing!! I highly recommend buying flowers with her! The final product is always stunning! !
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ReBecca on Jan 15, 2023
5 out of 5 starsSuper expedient and communicative. She really worked me. I had ordered my original bouquet from another seller and it came smashed, there wasn't time for a reship. Afton was great at getting me a bouquet when it wasn't her responsibility and it was right before Christmas. She was very gracious and the bouquet was beautiful. I wish I had ordered from her in the first place. It was a great quality, great shape and she let me make it bigger after I had initially order. 10 out of 10 would recommend.
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About MyDinosaurDreams
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Seven Years of Sola!
Hi there - my name is Afton. This shop started as a way to improve the lives of myself and my family - I am a mom who lives with fibromyalgia, which makes things difficult at times. Being able to work for myself and keep myself busy has been a life-saver. I am an extremely goal motivated individual - when you work with me, you are working with a professional florist - you are my full-time job. I've been color-matching and creating custom pieces for seven years now - you can rest assured that your flowers will be created with care and expertise. I am always happy to work with new colors and use a mix of acrylic paint brands to put together my work.
In 2022, we moved a lot of the workshop into a building on the Main Street of our little community - I would be happy to meet iwth you in person or chaat on the phone to discuss your dream flowers! I am not able to work on bigger pieces as well - creating arbor decor and table decor,
My husband supports this business by staying home to take care of our 7 year old son - who is a little dino himself and a huge motivator for this business. He also helps me move things around and put together anything that I don't want to deal with. ;) (Shelving, christmas trees, etc. :D)
This shop is both my outlet and my hope and I hope that it reflects a little of what inspires me.
Please do not hesitate to contact me with ideas beyond what you see here! I love to try new things and LOVE all of the custom orders I've done! Typically I am booked about twelve weeks out, but don't hesitate to ask about sooner dates - I am often able to sneak orders in by adjusting my schedule!
And, in case you are wondering, the shop name is a representation of both where I grew up (Montana), recurring dreams about dinosaurs, and my BIG dreams. :)
I am currently working on opening a second shop for dried floral supplies and decor.
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Afton Stout
Owner, Creator, Designer
Hello! My name is Afton and I've deeply enjoyed the last seven years of wedding flower creating! I have a lot of ideas for future projects and I can't wait to hear your ideas! I believe strongly in good communication!
Shop policies
I strongly believe in good communication and human kindness. I promise you that I want you to be happy with your choice to let me be a small part of your wedding. I do my very best to create what you are envisioning and hope you will do your best to give me clear instructions and ideas.
I absolutely love that this is where my life has brought me and I hope to continue in this vein for years to come!
I am a single human being who works to create these items! This is my full-time professional job -YOU are my full-time job. :) I also am a stay-at-home mom and love that this allows me to be with my family! Baby Dinosaur is my inspiration and he absolutely loves that he gets to see all of your flowers when his mama allows him to invade her studio! (Don't worry, little dinosaurs can't reach your items! I have a strict "NO HANDLING BY DINOSAURS" policy in place).
For weddings, I make boutonnieres, corsages, bouquets, flowerballs, centerpiece flowers, hair accessories, flower chandeliers, and occasional custom requests.
When you book me, you are booking one person who will dedicate their attention to what you want your flowers to be. (My husband does occasionally cut paper for me or help in other small ways, but I am the one who will put your flowers together!)
As most of what I use right now is handmade, excluding some dried floral items, you are getting a unique item every time! As such, I may not be able to recreate your inspiration pictures exactly, but will do my best to get the same feel and beauty that they have.
I believe that your wedding should be beautiful and unique and (dare I even say it?) an easy process to plan! Let me help you. :)
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Returns & exchanges
Cancellations
Cancellations: not accepted
Please contact the seller if you have any problems with your order.
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Frequently asked questions
What are sola flowers made from?
Sola flowers are made from a marshy plant that grows in Asia - the best comparison would be balsa wood. These are NOT a hardwood product - they are very lightweight, moldable when wet (but can be smushed when wet also!), and beautiful. Each flower is handmade by a crafter, so each is a unique work of art! As such, each flower will vary slightly in appearance - some may have bark spots from being a tree (these are minimal, unless they are a bark flower!) and some may be shaped differently.
Are the flowers fragile?
Yes. I take great care in handling and shipping to keep your flowers safe and beautiful. Natural colored flowers have a lot more give and are less fragile. Typically, the darker the color, the more fragile the flower may become. The dye changes the texture slightly. They are sturdier than you might think, however! If you have any questions at all or would like to order sample flowers to make sure sola flowers are right for your wedding, please don't hesitate to contact me! (Dyed samples have an extra fee.)
A few of my flowers broke during shipping, but my order is otherwise wonderful. What can we do?
First - please let me know! :) I'm always trying to better myself and I appreciate when people contact me via messaging first so that I can help! Larger orders will come with a touch up kit. If the edges of the flower are just chipped, i recommend cutting carefully with a scissors to even out the breakage and a tiny bit of paint in a similar shade (mix with water!) will cover it right up. My goal is always to get your flowers to you in excellent condition, but due to the fragile nature there are sometimes casualties. :) I am always happy to help troubleshoot and appreciate the opportunity to do so!
What colors are available?
I custom dye each order and can typically get pretty close to most colors. Due to viewing from different screens, colors may vary slightly. As each batch of flowers is custom dyed, shades may vary slightly.
Do you send pictures of items as you put them together?
Yes. Most custom orders will get at least a few pictures - often during different stages of things being put together. I provide proofs free of charge - up to a certain point. Please don't abuse this policy - I want you to be happy with your items and I love showing you what you are getting. After 3 changes, proofs and changes will incur a $5+ charge. This policy is to help me keep things under control - obviously if something is not right with your order as I am working on it, I am going to fix it for you!
If your order is not custom, I do not send photos.
How do you ship these fragile items?
I use double wall boxes for most bouquet orders - especially those that are traveling a long ways. I will -always- recommend using priority shipping to get your items to you as quickly and with as little human touch as possible. Each box is packed as carefully as possible - in order to keep things from shifting around, I do have to pack things somewhat tightly, which may cause a little flattening. Babies breath will need to be fluffed after your order arrives - and in some cases I include extra, just in case. To give your bouquets the room they need to stretch out and prevent any flat spots, please remove them from all packaging as soon as possible and store them upright in an vase or jar until your event date.
Do you take rush orders?
Yes - I do! I love being able to help out when I can! However, rush orders cannot be cancelled once placed, so please keep this is mind when purchasing and planning.
Sizing details
Currently, I measure by diameter and in inches. I typically have a 5 inch, 7 inch, and 9-10 inch size available for most styles. I am happy to send pictures to show each size if you'd like - I'm working on getting a listing up with sizing. :) I can also do custom sizes up to 12 inches - just message me to discuss!
What order do you do orders in?
How soon I will get to your order depends on a few different factors. If you are ordering a custom item, you likely have already spoken with me and I know the date you need your item by. I work through orders by date required/requested. If you order and do not let me know when you need it or have a certain date you'd like it by, I sneak it into my schedule where it will fit - this is why my processing times vary greatly. Please don't hesitate to contact me if you have a question about my timeline - I do my best to accommodate every request.
Care instructions
When you receive your items, I recommend carefully unwrapping and removing each item from the box. Bouquets do best if stored upright in a vase/container to prevent any flat spots from occurring. I am happy to give tips on "fluffing" any flowers that may seem to be a little smushed from shipping! A little bit of water and gentle repositioning does wonders. :)