Booo-tunias

... so that the design details that you do add really stand out.

Insert the stems into the design to drape elegantly over the armature

You can find detailed instructions on how to craft the twig armature in the Tutorials below.

This week in our email I talk to you about drying plant material to add personality and character to it. I send out an email every Wednesday morning (Vancouver time) with a design detail that I want to highlight even before you view the design so that you can notice how I use the technique and get even more out the weekly inspiration. You can sign up for the email below this post.

Groom the flower buds so that you only have the two closed buds on a long stem...

Book readers: If you are using flower buds that need a secret water source turn to page 303. It works so well! You can even try this technique when creating body flowers if you want to make sure they do not wilt even on a hot day.

For more information about my book: The Effortless Floral Craftsman

I roll black Mondo grass twice to craft the tongue. First from the cut end... roll the grass loosely between your fingers.

Then roll the tip of the grass tightly... and roll it back and forth between your fingers to set the curl...

Add a small amount of floral glue to the cut end...

And position the flowers so that they each have a personality and something to say about the whole Halloween situation. You will notice that even the slightest tilt in the flower head can give so much character to each flower! This one looks rather exasperated to say the least.