Floral grouping wrapper having a holographic design and methods of use

Abstract

A method for wrapping a floral grouping using a wrapper formed of an optical effect material having a holographic design which constitutes at least a portion of the decor of the decorative wrapper. The optical effect material may include printed matter and/or embossed pattern to provide at least a portion of the decor of the decorative cover. The method also includes crimp connecting means for holding overlapping portions of the wrapper in a crimped position adjacent a stem portion of the floral grouping.

1 . A method for wrapping a floral grouping, comprising: 
 providing a floral grouping having an upper end and a stem portion;    providing a wrapper formed of an optical effect material having a holographic design, the wrapper comprising: 
 a sleeve having an open upper end, an open lower end, an inner peripheral surface surrounding a retaining space and an outer peripheral surface, the sleeve having a holographic design disposed on at least a portion of at least one of the inner peripheral surface and the outer peripheral surface thereof such that the holographic design is visible on at least one of the inner peripheral surface and the outer peripheral surface of the sleeve; and  
   placing the floral grouping into the retaining space of the wrapper whereby the wrapper is in a position about the floral grouping, and wherein the holographic design is visible on at least a portion of the wrapper.    
   
   
       2 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein in the step of providing the wrapper, the wrapper is further characterized as having means for detaching a portion of the wrapper after the floral grouping has been placed in the wrapper.  
   
   
       3 . The method of  claim 2 , further comprising the additional step of detaching a portion of the wrapper after the floral grouping has been placed in the wrapper.  
   
   
       4 . The method of  claim 3 , wherein in the step of detaching a portion of the wrapper, the detached portion and the portion of the wrapper disposed about the floral grouping each have a holographic design visible thereon.  
   
   
       5 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein in the step of providing a wrapper having a holographic design, the sleeve is further provided with printed matter disposed on at least a portion of at least one of the inner and outer peripheral surfaces thereof, wherein the printed matter cooperates with the holographic design to provide the decor of the wrapper.  
   
   
       6 . The method of  claim 5  wherein at least a portion of the printed matter and the holographic design are in register.  
   
   
       7 . The method of  claim 5 , wherein in the step of providing a wrapper having a holographic design, the sleeve is further provided with an embossed pattern disposed on at least a portion of at least one of the inner and outer peripheral surfaces thereof, wherein the embossed pattern cooperates with the holographic design and the printed matter to provide the decor of the wrapper.  
   
   
       8 . The method of  claim 7 , wherein at least a portion of the printed matter and the embossed pattern are in registry.  
   
   
       9 . The method of  claim 7  wherein at least a portion of the embossed pattern and the holographic design are in register.  
   
   
       10 . The method of  claim 7 , wherein at least a portion of the printed matter and the embossed pattern are out of registry.  
   
   
       11 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein in the step of providing a wrapper having a holographic design, the sleeve is further provided with an embossed pattern disposed on at least a portion of at least one of the inner and outer peripheral surfaces of the sleeve, wherein the embossed pattern cooperates with the holographic design to provide the decor of the wrapper.  
   
   
       12 . The method of  claim 11  wherein at least a portion of the embossed pattern and the holographic design are in register.  
   
   
       13 . The method of  claim 1  further comprising the step of securing the wrapper about the floral grouping.  
   
   
       14 . The method of  claim 1  further comprising the step of binding the wrapper about the floral grouping by crimping at least a portion of the wrapper about the floral grouping.  
   
   
       15 . The method of  claim 1  wherein, in the step of providing a wrapper, the wrapper further comprises means for securing the wrapper in a crimped position adjacent the stem portion of the floral grouping.  
   
   
       16 . The method of  claim 15  further comprising the step of binding the wrapper about the floral grouping by crimping at least a portion of the wrapper about the floral grouping.  
   
   
       17 . The method of  claim 1  wherein, in the step of providing a wrapper, the wrapper is formed of a material wherein at least a portion of the material is opaque, translucent, clear, tinted transparent, or metallized.  
   
   
       18 . The method of  claim 1  wherein, in the step of providing a wrapper, the wrapper is formed of a material selected from the group consisting of polymeric film, metallized film and combinations or laminations thereof.  
   
   
       19 . A method for wrapping a floral grouping, comprising: 
 providing a floral grouping having an upper end and a stem portion;    providing a wrapper formed of an optical effect material having a holographic design, the wrapper comprising: 
 a sleeve having an open upper end, an open lower end, an inner peripheral surface surrounding a retaining space and an outer peripheral surface, the sleeve having a holographic design visible on at least a portion of at least one of the inner peripheral surface and the outer peripheral surface thereof such that the holographic design is visible on at least one of the inner peripheral surface and the outer peripheral surface of the sleeve, wherein the sleeve is formed of a laminated material comprising a first sheet of material and a second sheet of material, wherein the first sheet of material has a holographic design disposed on at least a portion of one surface thereof, and wherein the second sheet of material is laminated to at least a portion of the first sheet of material; and  
   placing the floral grouping into the retaining space of the wrapper whereby the wrapper is in a position about the floral grouping, and wherein the holographic design is visible on at least a portion of the wrapper.    
   
   
       20 . The method of  claim 19  wherein, in the step of providing the wrapper, the second sheet of material is formed of a light transmitting material and is laminated to the surface of the first sheet of material on which the holographic design is disposed such that the holographic design is visible through the second sheet of material.  
   
   
       21 . The method of  claim 19 , wherein in the step of providing the wrapper, the wrapper is further characterized as having means for detaching a portion of the wrapper after the floral grouping has been placed in the wrapper.  
   
   
       22 . The method of  claim 21 , further comprising the additional step of detaching a portion of the wrapper after the floral grouping has been placed in the wrapper.  
   
   
       23 . The method of  claim 22 , wherein in the step of detaching a portion of the wrapper, the detached portion and the portion of the wrapper disposed about the floral grouping each have a holographic design disposed thereon.  
   
   
       24 . The method of  claim 19 , wherein, in the step of providing a wrapper, the sleeve is further provided with printed matter disposed on at least a portion of at least one of the inner and outer peripheral surfaces thereof, wherein the printed matter cooperates with the holographic design to provide the decor of the wrapper.  
   
   
       25 . The method of  claim 24  wherein at least a portion of the printed matter and the holographic design are in register.  
   
   
       26 . The method of  claim 24  wherein, in the step of providing a wrapper, the sleeve is further provided with an embossed pattern disposed on at least a portion of at least one of the inner and outer peripheral surfaces thereof, wherein the embossed pattern cooperates with the holographic design and the printed matter to provide the decor of the wrapper.  
   
   
       27 . The method of  claim 26 , wherein at least a portion of the printed matter and the embossed pattern are in registry.  
   
   
       28 . The method of  claim 26  wherein at least a portion of the embossed pattern and the holographic design are in register.  
   
   
       29 . The method of  claim 26 , wherein at least a portion of the printed matter and the embossed pattern are out of registry.  
   
   
       30 . The method of  claim 19  wherein, in the step of providing a wrapper, the sleeve is further provided with an embossed pattern disposed on at least a portion of at least one of the inner and outer peripheral surfaces of the sleeve, wherein the embossed pattern cooperates with the holographic design to provide the decor of the wrapper.  
   
   
       31 . The method of  claim 30  wherein at least a portion of the embossed pattern and the holographic design are in register.  
   
   
       32 . The method of  claim 19  further comprising the step of securing the wrapper about the floral grouping.  
   
   
       33 . The method of  claim 19  further comprising the step of binding the wrapper about the floral grouping by crimping at least a portion of the wrapper about the floral grouping.  
   
   
       34 . The method of  claim 19  wherein, in the step of providing a wrapper, the wrapper further comprises means for securing the wrapper in a crimped position adjacent the stem portion of the floral grouping.  
   
   
       35 . The method of  claim 34  further comprising the step of binding the wrapper about the floral grouping by crimping at least a portion of the wrapper about the floral grouping.