Dried flowers projects
Dried flower bouquets – variations on my previous post In my last post, I talked about how I make a small dried flower bunch (like the one in the picture below) with dried lavender, wheat and delphiniums. Here are some simple variations on a theme. Firstly, this small lavender bunch is what you will end…
How to make a dried flower bunch with lavender, wheat and delphinium This pretty little dried flower bunch is only 18cm long. To make this dried flower bunch you will need Scissors About 50cm ribbon 30-50 dried lavender stems One dried delphinium spike to break down into florets 3 dried wheat stems First make a…
Pressing dried flowers isn’t something I’d tried for many years I remember pressing flowers as a child, using a sizeable press Dad made me. I was quite successful (and Mum had plenty of flowers to choose from), but the funny thing is that I can’t remember what I did with them! I don’t remember doing…
Try drying flowers at home – lavender is easy! Cut your lavender stems just before they reach full flower and hang upside down in small bunches tied with an elastic band somewhere warm and dry such as an airing cupboard, garage or shed. Use small bunches (half a handful or less), because if the…
I’ve just made a Union Jack out of delphinium petals And the best thing is they are all British-grown. Perfect timing for the Diamond Jubilee! Delphinium petals are beautiful dried flower petals often used as wedding confetti Delphinium petals make great wedding confetti because they are 100% natural and biogradable and float in the air…