Why not skip this year’s after Christmas clearance sales and make hand-crafted decorations for the next holiday season?
Dried flowers have made a big comeback over the last two years. Trendy dried blooms and pods are in high demand and many stores can't keep them in stock. So, while you might not be able to purchase them from your favorite store, you can dry your own flowers (protea preferred) at home and use them in all kinds of fun crafts.
Can you say angels? We’re turning the protea from our Christmas centerpieces into ornaments for the next holiday season. Did you know proteas are ever-flowers? Designing and fashioning your own ornaments can be a great way to utilize dried protea.
With proper post-harvest care, blooms can last weeks in a vase. Then, they don’t die… they dry beautifully! Many Proteas retain their structural design and to some extent their color. When used in crafts, like ornaments, they are as permanent as almost anything the botanical world provides.
So, if you're tired of the typical store-bought decorations, we suggest you take a look at these holiday angels.
Here’s what you’ll needed to make your own angels:
- Dried proteas
- Dried pods for hats
- Dried leaves (for wings)
- Dried wildflowers for accessories
- Round wooden doll heads
- Ribbon, twine, and floral wire
- Embellishments
- Sharpe markers
- Paint
- Hot glue
When protea blooms find their ultimate place in a dried decor, they finish a story that began in Gondwanaland and triumphed over a thousand adversities. They represent a special kind of bond, a link to the past and a reminder of the present and how new life springs eternal.
nice
ReplyDelete