Christine de Beer - effortless floral craftsman
A Very Merry Season’s Greetings Holly Jolly Happy Most Wonderful Christmas Time to you!
- 25 December 2018
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So… I was thinking…
Maybe… just maybe…
You need an extra Christmas wish this year.
So from my design room to yours:
Merry Christmas to you.
And if you are struggling a bit today: Please know that I am so, so happy there’s a “you”. You have added so much joy to my life. And if you did not visit me every week my life would be poorer.
Thank you for stopping by.
Merry Christmas to you.
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Tutorials
Up-cycle a pot scrubber to get a huge roll of very pretty copper wire
When you need to keep a tiny stem hydrated this is just what you need. If you can't find a suitable drinking straw... I also have an upgrade: tiny food grade pipe water tubes.
Carefully glue a twig armature to display the mini-miniature Darling orchids
Split a twig to create a t connection to hover a twig over the design
Use a cardboard shape to craft a simple wire Christmas star
Glue gypsophila sticks, flowers and dandelion seeds into a star shape
Bend thin decorative wire to create hooks to hang baubles or design details
Butterfly hair clips are the perfect little claws to help you hold tiny items in place while you wait for glue to dry
Favourite Flowers
Phalaenopsis, Moth orchid
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