Skipping stone

Floral Trends Design Group Assignment: Interpretive design:

The Nitty Gritty of Grass and Reeds

When I design I deliberately skip the first idea that I think of.

The second idea is always better,

but it will, without fail, be harder to do.

Normally it’s also a lot more work.

Still, I skip that first idea, just to see what comes next.

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8 May 2012 Nestled grass pebble

Weave a grass pebble for flowers to nestle in

25 August 2011 Placing orchids in test tubes

Cut the Phalaenopsis orchid with a bit of green stem attached. This will make them last longer.

Cymbidium

Cymbidium, Boat Orchid

13 July 2016 Woven

Weave a canopy or parachute shaped armature for orchids to perch on

An unusual mechanic for a tiny orchid design

17 May 2017 Nobody move!

Weave a small basket with a lid to keep fluffy treasures in

Create a subtle contrast by floating or anchoring some of your design elements.

2 September 2020 Last full Moon of summer

All natural design using the design elements as mechanics.