Dried flowers projects
Mothers Day Heralds the Start of Spring I always love late winter/early spring because it is full of promise. If we have an afternoon or two of golden sunlight, we treasure the small taster of things to come. For me, Mothers Day represents the start of spring when I love to see daffodils and…
Natural dried roses as potpourri Rather than use commercial potpourri, why not try something more natural? Some dried rose buds have more natural fragrance than others, depending on the variety and drying process used. If you are drying your own roses, choose a highly scented variety, as the fragrance will only lessen during the process,…
Paper confetti cones Paper cones can hold a variety of items such as sweets, popcorn or potpourri, but we are often approached for confetti cones for weddings. A pack of 12 paper cones can cost upwards of £7.95, but one sheet of A4 heavyweight paper can be as little as 49p and can make two…
Making the Dried Lavender Wand This type of lavender wand is much less fiddly to make than a lavender bottle, and it is often more convenient as it can be produced year-round from dried lavender stems. However it is more brittle as the dry flowers may drop with excessive handling. You will need 13 dried…
Lavender bottles are a beautiful and traditional way to capture the scent of lavender. The lavender bottle is a traditional French country craft not commonly seen in the UK. This style of lavender wand is referred to as a lavender bottle because of its shape. It is widely seen in France and America, but not…