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Christine de Beer - effortless floral craftsman

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Tutorials
Hula skirt for a glass vase
28 August 2019
Hula skirt for a glass vase

Hawaiian Hula skirt for a Luau inspired flower arrangement.
Ripping Flax
14 January 2011
Ripping Flax

Flax can be ripped into fibres creating long and versatile strips
A plait, a braid or a French knot grass collar
25 April 2012
A plait, a braid or a French knot grass collar

"Plaid" and "braid" are synonyms, and where you are from will most likely dictate whether you use plait (British) or braid (American or Celtic). Some people also refer to cornrows as braids or refer to pinned up plaits as braids. A French braid is a braiding technique.
Lily grass spiral in a vase
22 June 2016
Lily grass spiral in a vase

Twist lily grass slightly to create a spiral for the orchids to nestle in
Bundled Phormium with a secret water source
20 June 2018
Bundled Phormium with a secret water source

Rip Phormium to create a freestanding bundle armature design.
Ripped Grass Frame
6 November 2012
Ripped Grass Frame

Create a sheltered or veiled design by framing the outer edge of your armature (in this case thick cardboard) with long strands of grass
Ripped Foliage Mesh
27 February 2013
Ripped Foliage Mesh

Create a delicate mesh over the design
Adding tendrils to an already fluffy papyrus puff ambel
8 July 2020
Adding tendrils to an already fluffy papyrus puff ambel

There's no need for a quick and easy summer design to be boring... look closer!
Related Designs
Words Matter.
24 April 2012
Words Matter.

Braiding and plaiting and knotting hair is a huge trend in hairdressing at the moment. Intricate little plaits are draped over long flowing hair to add complexity and quirk. It’s a lovely design trend to add to floral art.
Perfection
22 June 2016
Perfection

Spiral grass to create a nest for the lady slipper orchids
Book Launch Day!
7 November 2018
Book Launch Day!

Oh yes! Today is officially my book launch day!
Grab your party mittens, flower buds… it’s Book Launch Day!
7 November 2018
Grab your party mittens, flower buds… it’s Book Launch Day!

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 Bundle of Pretty
20 June 2018
A Bundle of Pretty

A dried bundle of ripped flax hides a secret water source for the orchids
Mr. Stalk, the Seriously Terrifying Scarecrow, on his Day Off
6 November 2012
Mr. Stalk, the Seriously Terrifying Scarecrow, on his Day Off

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.
Just Meshing About
27 February 2013
Just Meshing About

create a mesh to drape over the design to create a soft veil.
Natural, naturally
16 May 2013
Natural, naturally

Weave a armature to rest a lily on
Super Cute!
8 July 2020
Super Cute!

A simple placement of bud vases... with the tiniest of lemon coloured twist that makes them unusual.
Favourite Flowers
Alstroemeria
Alstroemeria

Rocking around three candle trees floral art design with berries, dendrobium orchids, alstroemeria, cymbidium orchids and lisianthus flowers
Gladiolus
Gladiolus

Detail of my Blue Harlequin design. An ink blue Gladiolus composite flower nestles snugly between two lily grass cones that curve nimbly into a crescent shape.