Christine de Beer - effortless floral craftsman
This is both a decorative and functional design solution. But most importantly, I think, there is absolutely zero waste.
Fold and peg banana leaves into pockets so that they float freely on water. This is inspired by a traditional banana leaf craft used to cook rice in.
Hawaiian Hula skirt for a Luau inspired flower arrangement.
Conceal a BoutStix Floral Magnet in a lily bud to design a woodland foraged inspired corsage.
I love these little Boutstix corsage magnets! They are strong enough to hold flowers neatly in place.
For a natural alternative to ribbon or string... add a ripped grass bow.
Keep all the fresh flower material hydrated in water by weaving the stems from one side of the vase to the other.
The teeth of a Kenzan (or pin cushion) is rather sharp. Here is a pain free way of pushing down the plant material into the teeth to keep it securely in place.
Build up a design in a shallow container by stacking it by threading the plant material into the teeth of a pin cushion in three levels.
Gladiolus stems can be cut into sections so that it appears natural and well groomed.
Adding tension to a design with a grass frame and collar.
A single stem of lilies turned into a celebration just by twirling a handful of lily grass around it.
