Floats for these parades were elaborate, custom-made creations that featured outriggers, animated figures, and lighting effects.

It is also somewhat sentimental about Parador itself, an elaborate but oddly shapeless creation.

His most elaborate creation is a graveyard scene with five tombstones and a 16th-century woman being bitten by a vampire (both life-size).

Besides, these weren't Ukiah's memories; they could be elaborate creations handed to Ukiah as real.

However, other forms are possible, including highly elaborate creations that fill an entire hall.

Prices start around $3 for a simple tuberose lei and range up to $25 and higher for elaborate orchid creations.

Quantity, no fancy spices or elaborate creations.

More elaborate creations, like Mr. Baldinger's, can run up to a quarter-million dollars or more.

And it is not at all unusual for elaborate, hand-sculptured creations to cost thousands.

With elements such as oversized pages and multi-page fold-outs, each issue exists as an elaborate artistic creation.