‘Tis still the season of sweet bridal showers
{ well, and quite a few rain showers }
and lovely weddings.
♥
I thought this would be pretty hanging on a pew or the doors at a country wedding,
or maybe just in my home…
It’s a tender sight for sore eyes after a few days of mud shoveling!
I think you could make it all fancy-like, with pussy willows or twigs with their buds just opening, but I don’t have any of that stuff.
Nor did I want to spend a bunch on real blooms… this was just for my home after all…
{ Oops, and for you too, faithful readers! }
So here’s all you do:
You just go on out into your garden and snip off a bunch of your “Stuff”, keeping the stems long, yes, even on the flowers.. you can trim them later. I promise.
Here’s my “Stuff”… maybe you can show me your “Stuff” 😉
Then you sort your “Stuff” into families, remember Kindergarten?
And then you remove any foliage that has living “things” clinging to it.. just gently return them to their habitat.
{ No screaming, please, you’ll spoil the moment. }
I used three willows, some lilacs and a few other purple sprigs of, well, “Stuff”.
{ Those branches in the middle were the ones I had to evacuate. You won’t be seeing those in any more photos. }
Natural Twig Sweet Heart Spray
Bend one willow and tie it to it’s own stem with string. Bend the next willow and tie it to the first loop.
That makes your Heart ♥
Then you invert one of the willows upside down and tie it as well, so it will trail all wispy-like.
{ Now, in hindsight, I’m thinking I could have given my heart a little “trim”.. I guess mine’s going au naturel! }
Stem by stem, arrange the flowers until you like your little bouquet, then tie it with string around the base of the heart.
{ I like how mine looks going off center to the left side of the heart. Kinda keeps your eyes guessing, you know what I mean? }
Use a heavier burlap or hemp string if you want to make it look a little “country”.
Then hang it up and step back. Give yourself a little pat on the back for being so imaginative in such a short time!
And for being frugal, this probably cost you about 5¢ for string.. and if you don’t have one of those hangers, er, hanging around from Christmas, just tie on a loop with more string or ribbon.
Waiver: I have no idea how this will dry.. it could be everything will fall off in one day. I’ll be back to let you know what happens.
If that’s the case.. You’ll just have to make it right before company arrives so you can impress everyone. Or you’ll just have to open your wallet and try this again with real branches and maybe some roses that will dry up real pretty-like.
{ On another happy note: we are starting to dry up around here as well! xx }
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Update: I will be posting a little less this summer.. Smidge is looking a little pale these days and needs to get out into the sun! We are all trying to “keep one’s head above the water” here, figuratively speaking. Also, if you look on my right side-bar, I’m on an Isagenix cleanse.. this means no sugar for a while { heresy! }. It’s been working steadily, 4 pounds down and a few to go! So while, this will give me a little time to catch up on my favorite blogs, I may have to avert my eyes if you post anything sweet! But I do promise to scroll quickly past your tantalizing photos.. and leave you a little note.. xx
Dear Smidge, I hope everyone is on recovery in Calgary. I love this sweet little bouquet without breaking the bank, love it. You deserve a little sun and Rest and relaxation so enjoy your summer. Take care, BAM
Thanks, Bam! Today is my rest day.. a day of moving boxes in my brother’s locker left me with a tweaked elbow. I’m off to play cello with my orchestra friends this aft and I can’t wait!! xx
So, so pretty!
Sending you love from the East Coast!
xox
Smidge, you are such an inspiration and so clever. I have to find some stuff in my garden first thing tomorrow!
Have a beautiful weekend and enjoy getting some natural vitamin D.
🙂 Mandy xo
Hey, Mandy, if you do try one, I’d love to see it:D
The flower stem arrangement is so pretty and simple looking, I just love it! I love making homemade crafts and yours are so pretty. You changed your site design again too!! Everytime I come, it’s different 🙂
Happy to hear your city is drying up, hope you are having lots and lots of sunshine.
Also glad to know your cleanse is working and you are losing the pounds. I need to shed some pounds too.
Today I’m stabilizing a bit, Norma, could be my little “cheat” of Frozen Yogurt last night.. rats! Back on the wagon this morning, I can’t give up!!
Beautiful, Smidge! I’m so glad to hear the rain is easing up for you! xx
So beautiful my friend, these photos are gorgeous!
I am happy you are basking in sunlight now 🙂
Cheers
CCU
After that relentless winter I do hope you have a lovely summer. Our winter is colder than usual and so wet! Can’t remember when was last saw the sun or the moon. Quite depressing. Good luck on your diet and your floral art is stunning. I would love to go to a beautiful church wedding and see this trailing from the pews.
You are so very creative! So simple but yet elegant.
Lovely little project – so fresh and delicate! I also like your new look with the blog. Enjoy the sunshine today!
I would love something like that … in my kitchen .. where I can’t have a curtain because of the balcony door, so pretty and lovely.
You’re a woman with so much beauty and creativity in you.
You never stop to amaze me.
And stay in the sun, Barbara!
This world will wait for you …
Glad to hear things are drying up! You’ve been through a lot. And glad to hear you’ll be enjoying yourself a bit this summer. We’ll miss the frequent postings, but glad to have fewer if it means you’re out having fun!
After the Winter and Spring that you’ve endured, you should take some extra time to enjoy this Summer, Barb. You’ll be missed, to be sure, but we’ll all be here for your return, eager to hear all about your Summer. Enjoy the time away. 🙂
I’m all for getting outdoors and soaking in as much summer as you can hold! I have slowed down a bit, too, simply because life gets busier, at least in recreation, with longer days! I love your heart spray, Smidge! I am going to take a look around my yard to see what I might do to make my own! 🙂
So pretty and sweet. Take care Barb…hope you are drying out.