I've been covering this topic since 1999 and during that time have addressed the many retail supplies available to use when creating flower crafts as well as the use of natural supplies found in your own backyard or neighborhood park that can be used in your original creations.
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As those of you who've been with me for awhile know, the upcoming fall season is one of my most favorite times of the year and so I'd like to leave you with one last project.
I'd like to create a fall centerpiece that can be used throughout the whole season. This is a very simple arrangement but one that will bring the fall colors into your home.
Supplies needed: • Clear 12" tall glass vase • 2 packages of Tissue paper (1 beige, 1 orange) • 1 piece of crafters foam • 1 package of moss (beige) • Several stems of silk fall-colored leaves, such as oak http://www.driedflowersrus.com/catalog/p... • 1 package of burgundy avena - http://www.driedflowersrus.com/catalog/p... • 1 package of yellow ting-ting - http://www.driedflowersrus.com/catalog/p... • 1 package of wheat - http://www.driedflowersrus.com/catalog/p... • 1 bundle of Caspia in yellow - http://www.driedflowersrus.com/catalog/p...
The above flower suggestions come from the Dried Flowers "R" Us website. They have quite a selection and you may find other dried and silk flowers you'd rather use. Remember, this is your creation so don't be afraid to experiment with different textures, flower types and colors!
Start by placing the tissue paper in the vase. If you use multiple colors, I would suggest layering one over the other so that when you fan out the paper around the top of the vase, it will have a rainbow effect.
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