My Creative Workbook

Christine de Beer - effortless floral craftsman

Tape a grid around the edges of a container for a table top wreath

13 September 2017
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Tape a grid just inside the edge of a flat container. I placed two strips of sellotape (sticky side up) in each direction.

Tape a grid just inside the edge of a flat container

Set a blade of grass to follow the wreath shape on the tape

Add a few more blades of grass. The grass sticks to the tape creating a fine grid for the fresh flowers to rest on once positioned

Follow the shape you want the wreath to have. I wanted it to be round but you can also create a square by just following the tape.

Place your fresh flowers and make sure all the stems rest in the water

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Tutorials

25 April 2012

A plait, a braid or a French knot grass collar

"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 cornrows as braids or refer to pinned up plaits as braids. A French braid is a braiding technique.

14 January 2011

Ripping Flax

Flax can be ripped into fibres creating long and versatile strips

3 May 2017

Three Twig Bundle Braid

Braid bundles of twigs to create an armature for flowers to dance in

2 July 2014

Clearly invisible taped Grid

This is the easiest way to keep flower in place

2 April 2014

Turning the sellotape over the vase trick up-side-down for a sticky side out frog

Tape a grid over a vase to keep the floral details in place

2 January 2011

Lilies

How to keep Lilies in bud for longer. Removing the pollen. Stringing a Lily Garland.

17 April 2024

Tendril support to anchor a floating vase (and its ginormous bubble) in place

Trap a bubble between two shallow containers to float clematis flowers for Spring.

22 November 2023

Fluffy Seed Snowflake Sparkle

A gentle switch between designing for Autumn and Thanksgiving and Christmas.

31 May 2023

No Mow May Scattered Grass and Erigeron Meadow design

Tape a grid to create a barely there scattered grass display for a cooling summer display.

2 November 2022

A Reflex Rose Rose Hip… Rose

Making a rose even more roselike by enhancing its rosy-ness.

14 September 2022

Summer harvest Vine Swirl

A great way have your vines root and enjoy them too...

15 June 2022

Swing ripped foliage over a mop-head of hydrangeas to follow the natural curve

Gently curve ripped foliage over flowers to add a cooling movement to a minimal summer design.

5 January 2022

Double vase Snow Glow Winter Centerpiece

Add warmth to a space with a softly glowing winter white arrangement

30 June 2021

Sparkling dew drop puddle to keep flowers hydrated even during a heatwave

Done in no time design... and it is rather refreshing to make.

17 June 2020

Reusable Table Top Lei Armature

An easy to do, budget friendly, craft ahead- use many times floral armature.

15 April 2020

A Sticky-tape way to keep blossom petals from dropping

Capture Spring for just a little bit longer by sticking blossoms down, in place.

1 May 2019

An almost not even there grass grid

... with the help of an old staple technique.

Related Designs

24 April 2012

Words Matter.

Braiding and plaiting and knotting hair is a huge trend in hairdressing at the moment. Intricate little plaits are draped over long flowing hair to add complexity and quirk. It’s a lovely design trend to add to floral art.

3 May 2017

Oh just...

Braid a few twigs to dance around your flowers

7 June 2017

Dream, Job

Create a grid to rest some plant material so that it floats and some with their stems to rest in the water below

28 October 2015

On Pumpkin Coloured Days

Create a besom broom to sweep up those Autumn leaves

17 April 2024

In The Time it Takes To Listen To Learn

Ideal design for those flowers that needs a deep soak to remain hydrated.

22 November 2023

Gentle transition

There's no need to rush the seasons. Take it slow and enjoy the plant material that are still available even if you are excited about what is to come...