Spring has finally sprung! At least here in Northern California. The plum
blossoms and daffodils are over, but the tulips are here and the roses soon to
follow. Soon, all of nature’s blooms will be plentiful again, gracing our
gardens and homes with their ephemeral beauty. But you don’t have to throw cut
flowers away after they have passed prime. In the spirit of upcrafting, San
Francisco crafter Claire Lee shows you how to get the most out of your flowers
by making gorgeous petal ornaments or miniature wreathes.
The wonderful thing about petal ornaments is that anyone can make them, no skill
level required. Plus these are materials you already have and might otherwise
throw away. Making them is the perfect activity when visiting with friends and
you don’t want to spend the entire time snacking! Think Easter activity.
Everyone wants to make something so easy to do yet so spectacular.
They make the perfect gift for Mother’s Day, thank you’s for teachers or
friends. You can also give them away as party favors or wedding remembrances or
keep them as mementos … that memorable bouquet of two dozen roses for your
birthday. These petal ornaments make lovely home accents — hang them on
furniture, cabinets, doorknobs, or under lamps where the overhead lighting
intensifies the colors.
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