Christine de Beer - effortless floral craftsman
Have yourself a Merry Cellulose Fibre Christmas: Lost and Found Snow Mittens
- 2 December 2020
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...ok not really that fancy- it’s made from paper pulp. A cardboard box snow mittens… really. In the spirit of 2020- I am inspired by the endless stream of cardboard boxes being delivered. Probably the one thing we all have in abundance right now!
The big question asked every year as we unpack our colder weather finery …
Can you tell me about Missing Mittens?
Are they
Just hanging out…
living their best lives
In the same place
where all
The missing
socks go?
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Tutorials
Artificial snow covered cardboard mittens to add to a winter themed design.
Turn the tried and trusted tape over the vase grid idea sticky side out... and adding artificial snow for a Christmas in Winter design solution.
Tape a grid over a vase to keep the floral details in place
Artificial snow can be very "chemical" and flowers deteriorate quickly when exposed to it. It also dissolves in water. I use candle wax as "snow"
Glue curved twig snippets to craft a delicate winter white Christmas tree
Wrap vines and twigs around a wire frame to create a decorative woodland chandelier
Not only will your home smell wonderful while crafting this design you will also have a ethereal and long lasting design to enjoy.
A winter themed centerpiece with a secret water source (without a container or floral foam)
It's sometimes difficult to place a tiny crystal or bead exactly where you want it.
Cotton balls can be unrolled and fluffed to create long garlands of "snow"
Inspired by seedpods... Glue Silver Dollar Eucalyptus leaves into 3 dimensional Christmas decorations.
Favourite Flowers
Chrysanthemum or "mums"
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