Dried flowers projects
A herbarium is a collection of labelled dried plant material UK botanists and other scientists have historically collected plant specimens from around the world to catalogue and research back on their home territory. Herbaria boomed in Victorian times when explorers and plant collectors were constantly finding new species of interest. Not every plant could be…
DIY flower crowns as a hen party activity When Katie got in touch via daisyshop.co.uk for some dried flower bunches for her friend’s hen do, she explained they were going to make flower crowns and I thought “what a great idea”! I think the best hen party activities involve being able to plan and source…
Wedding confetti toss – get the perfect shot on a budget! May is the month that wedding season kicks off for the summer in the UK. One special moment to consider is the “confetti toss”. I think the trick to getting great pics when the confetti is thrown is to choose confetti that co-operates! Choosing…
Variations in shade and texture For this DIY bouquet I combined five types of dried flower: Lagurus grass dyed crimson red Amaranth flower in natural burgundy Pussy willow stems from my own workshop Miscanthus grass, natural and fluffy Poppy seed pods I built up the bouquet by adding a few stems at a time of…
Spring is coming! Floral craft ideas for February It’s the first week in February and as I look out the window at 3pm I can’t tell if it’s overcast or starting to get dark. But there are some hints that spring is just around the corner. Garden flowers already in bloom here are daffodils, early…