My Creative Workbook

Christine de Beer - effortless floral craftsman

Chrysanthemum sepals and receptacle

I love using bits of flowers to add interest and texture

Pull the petals from a Chrysanthemum flower.

Pull the petals from a Chrysanthemum flower...

To reveal the green sepals and receptacle

... to reveal the green sepals and receptacle

Beautiful Chrysanthemum sepals and receptacle ready to design with

Beautiful Chrysanthemum sepals and receptacle ready to design with

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