Christine de Beer - effortless floral craftsman
Step It Up
- 22 July 2020
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To do:
Get just one little bit better…
Not a whole lot so that I am exhausted
Not a smidgen too little so that I get bored
… just…
... a...
little bit better...
... to keep what I feel is worth doing, fun.
Ps: use the template (in your free to download template booklet) for the ballet slipper sole to shape the flip flop sole. If you do not yet have a copy of the template booklet make sure to sign up for my weekly email. I will include the link there for you.
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Tutorials
Step up the flip-flop design by decorating it with some long lasting succulent flowers. It might look delicate... but these flowers are robust and long lasting.
Sandals made from bamboo, grass and sisal and a bit of satin ribbon for luxury
The finish of every design should be flawless. Make sure there are no bits of glue visible in your design by carefully removing all traces of spills.
It's sometimes difficult to place a tiny crystal or bead exactly where you want it.
"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...
A three in one Tutorial to show you how to weave a clutch purse, how to add a magnetic closure AND how to incorporate a ribbon into a weaved design.
Favourite Flowers
Christmas Kalanchoe, Kalanchöe or Kalanchoë
Rosary vine, Chain of Hearts, Collar of hearts and String of hearts
Related Designs
A cooling design for early summer days with swinging ripped grass and more than enough water for thirsty hydrangeas.
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Autumn harvest willow for a double the pretty plaited flower support
Yes, this Coil slip on sandals design is in my book: the effortless floral craftsman, a floral crafter’s guide to crafting with nature ... it is also the first design from the...
Some floral fashion inspiration: weave a pretty clutch purse