Designs

This is the first of my Christmas 2021 series of designs. This year in the form of a mini workshop… my Christmas present to you. We will explore how to patina Copper and use it to...

A more than just a hint of Christmas tradition design... in a pre-Christmas design.

Using dried floral material is so trendy right now. But the longer lasting the design elements the more effort you have to put in to stop it from looking lifeless.

Wire dried pepper berries to a wreath with super fancy flat wire (okay... it's the humble wire from a copper pot scrubber but it still looks fancy!)

The dry wheat stems are suspended from the outside of the container so that they remain dry and the flower stems can gently rest inside to remain hydrated.

An easy get ahead with Halloween decoration that will last.

A minimal Thanks Giving design that is a modern take on a wreath

A wire and twig permanent display basket with tiny water sources for a few fresh flowers that can be replaced as needed.

Hang the arum lilies from the edge of a container to support all the other floral details.

Crafting with corn to make... well... corn, really.

Craft an arch armature to display those early autumn treasures.

Exploring two soaking techniques for a subtle early autumn design