Traditional crafts using dried wheat, dried lavender and other dried flowers A few weeks ago I published a post mentioning Glynn who likes to make traditional corn dollies from dried wheat, into which he sometimes incorporates some dried lavender stems. He has recently sent me some more lovely photos of his work which I would…
Tag: autumn
Dried flower diaries October 2012
Autumn dried flower crafts leading into Winter Where I live is often referred to as “Sunny Sussex”, but not this month. It has been wet and dreary right up until today – finally this morning there is brilliant sunlight and the temperature has plummeted. In my book, cold and sunny beats warm and rainy anytime!…
Traditional dried flower crafts and corn dollies
Traditional Dried Flower Craft Thank you to Glynn for sending in this photo of corn dolls and a vase made from straw and lavender. He manipulated some stems from dried lavender bunches into the shape he needed for the dress and body of the doll by soaking in hot water before use. He is obviously…
Drying hydrangea flowers at home
I have had mixed luck drying hydrangeas On my third attempt, I finally managed drying hydrangea flowers successfully. Hydrangeas are really popular for decorating the home, and are increasingly popular for wedding decorations & confetti. Drying hydrangea flowers 1: Hanging the flowers up to dry I must admit I didn’t do my homework before…