Almost is still not quite

Rip the New Zealand flax to create a delicate fiber armature

Flax can be ripped into fibres creating long and versatile strips

Create a wire frame and weave ripped foliage around it

Wrap a foliage circle to9 create a base for a magnetized corsage

Wrap and weave and twirl and dangle foliage to create a spiral nest

Weave a pod shape armature

Create a delicate mesh over the design

Create a sheltered or veiled design by framing the outer edge of your armature (in this case thick cardboard) with long strands of grass

A sturdy shape made by binding Mikado reeds keeps the thin strands of flax in place.

I glued wooden slats into a frame and then wove flax string to create the floral parasol

Christmas Kalanchoe, Kalanchöe or Kalanchoë

Flax, New Zealand flax

Weave a delicate vine swing to nestle a small vase with spring flowers in

A dried bundle of ripped flax hides a secret water source for the orchids

Celebrating my book launch by knotting floral mittens using the design Tutorial from my book and the template from the free gift template booklet.

A visual breather from all the bright and festive designs to come when designing for Autumn.

String up a tiny hammock for a dreamy summer vacation design

Softly glowing winter twigs for a minimal display

A cooling design for early summer days with swinging ripped grass and more than enough water for thirsty hydrangeas.

My article and woven ring basket design featured in the summer issue of DIY Weddings Magazine

Weave a armature to rest a lily on

Weave a nest for an Easter design

An easy going design of ripped grass and calla lilies. But look a bit closer. See if you can find Mr. Stalk relaxing somewhere between the blades of grass.

Romantic rose centerpiece with just a bit of an edge featured in the DIY Wedding Magazine

Gypsophilla design with Celtic love knots featured in the DIY Wedding Magazine

A ripped flax, Ranunculus and Mikado Reed drop shaped nest

I wanted my parasol design to be thoroughly me, and thoroughly contemporary yet respectful of the guiding rules and methods shared by the different schools of Ikebana.

Chrysanthemum Hourglass

My article and flower girl net basket design featured in the Red! issue of DIY Weddings Magazine

Design Two from my Inspiration Video: Use the same floral ingredients, willow twigs, Lichen, Spanish Moss, Kalanchoe and Gypsophila to make three distinctly different contemporary...

Cover a wire frame for a winter kissing bough.

Twist a Kalanchoe and Ivy vine Christmas tree mobile

Sunday April 22 is Earth day and a tiny floral fridge magnet is a wonderful reminder of just how beautiful our planet is.

Design Three from my Inspiration Video: Use the same floral ingredients, willow twigs, Lichen, Spanish Moss, Kalanchoe and Gypsophila to make three distinctly different...

Design One from my Inspiration Video: Use the same floral ingredients, willow twigs, Lichen, Spanish Moss, Kalanchoe and Gypsophila to make three distinctly different contemporary...