Dried flowers projects
Crafts using dried rose petals.
Dried flowers from roses and rose petals Rose season is in full bloom in my garden. This is my favourite time of year when everything looks blousy and verdant, before the untidy phase starts (or is that just my garden?). These rosa mundi roses must be just about my favourite plant because they are so…
Mothers Day Heralds the Start of Spring I always love late winter/early spring because it is full of promise. If we have an afternoon or two of golden sunlight, we treasure the small taster of things to come. For me, Mothers Day represents the start of spring when I love to see daffodils and…
Natural dried roses as potpourri Rather than use commercial potpourri, why not try something more natural? Some dried rose buds have more natural fragrance than others, depending on the variety and drying process used. If you are drying your own roses, choose a highly scented variety, as the fragrance will only lessen during the process,…
Paper confetti cones Paper cones can hold a variety of items such as sweets, popcorn or potpourri, but we are often approached for confetti cones for weddings. A pack of 12 paper cones can cost upwards of £7.95, but one sheet of A4 heavyweight paper can be as little as 49p and can make two…