Dried Flower Crafts
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Festive Fall Arrangement
Hi everyone and welcome to Dried Flower Crafts at Suite101. In this topic you’ll find numerous articles covering the use of both dried and silk flowers in creating wreaths (straw, willow and grapevine base), swags, centerpieces, arrangements and holiday ornaments.
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Review: Starting Your Own Business
A review of Bert Markgraf's e-book, Starting a Small Business.
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St. Patrick's Day Project
You're going to like this quick and easy project that can be shared with the whole family. Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with these cute little flower pots.
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Valentine's Day is Coming!
A very easy project for Valentine's Day that can be enjoyed throughout spring and summer, too.
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Happy New Year!
'Twas the night before New Year's and all through the house, the hostess discovered there were no place cards about!
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Fall Pockets with Potpourri Project
The fall season is upon us, and I have a really quick, easy and inexpensive project for the whole family.
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Halloween Basket Project
It's my favorite time of year and here's a little project the kids can help create!
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Welcoming Fall
My favorite season is sneaking up on us. Lets be ready to welcome it with a lovely summer/fall wreath.
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Popsicle Flowers
A quick and easy project guaranteed to bring sunshine into your home and is great fun for the whole family, too!
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Patriotic Petals
A Fourth of July centerpiece project that is sure to add some fireworks to your holiday celebration.
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Father's Day Project
A grest project for kid's to use their creativity to design a special gift for dad for Father's Day.
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Easter Tulip Wreath
A last minute wreath project you can put together in less than an hour.
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Spring has Sprung
Spring has sprung and there are flowers a-bloom!
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A Fine Etching
Ever thought about etching but don't know how? Then take a look at how you can create a lovely etched vase using fern fronds as your pattern.
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Let's Be Creative!
This is a great project for a rainy afternoon and one that is so simple the whole family can join in the fun!
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New Year's Eve Basket
A quick New Year's project that will look spectacular on your holiday party table!
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Christmas Stocking Swag
It's getting close to that time of year when we start thinking about Christmas crafts. Try this easy, quick project that you and the kids can enjoy!
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Veterans Day
November 11 marks a day of rememberance and celebration to our veterans.
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Columbus Day - Let's Sail Away!
A simple, quick, and creative project you can share with the kids!
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Palm Bark Masks
A quick, easy and entertaining project for the whole family creating unique masks,
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Craft Clean Up and Organization Extravaganza!
Keeping your craft supplies organized is a simple task but one we don't always do till the last minute!
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Tableau Centerpiece
Ever thought about creating your own "tableau" wreath? Read on and find out how to do this simple project. It's a fun project for the whole family.
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The Last Day of May
It's the last day of May and it's time to get out those clippers and start drying some flowers!
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Mother's Day Bouquet
Mum's the word. It's countdown to Mother's Day! How about a nice bouquet of flowers for a special lady. Check out this very easy craft project.
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Let's Paint!
Let's get ready for those dried flower projects by creating some really cute clay pots and miniature baskets.
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What to do with Valentine's Flowers?
What can you do with those beautiful blossoms from Valentine's Day? Read this article for a couple of ideas to help keep those beauties around!
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Spring in January
Do you have the winter blahs, if so, check out this fun filled project to help brighten your day!
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Christmas Craft for the Whole Family
A quick, easy and inexpensive craft project that is both a gift decoration and tree ornament!
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Thanksgiving - A Day of Reflection
Thanksgiving is such a wonderful holiday. In the midst of all the turkey and pumpkin pies, let's take a moment and give thanks for all we have.
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The Great Pumpkin Centerpiece
Autumns in the air and the Great Pumpkin can be seen everywhere!
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A Small Token of Rememberance
Share this small token with friends and family on this day of remerberance.
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The Underrated Pine Needle
Tired of raking and bagging all those pine needles, then check out this article for a "how to" pine needle wreath!
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Clinging Vines
Here's a great way to help put your clinging vines to good use!
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Fourth of July Celebration Wreath
Celebrate the Fourth of July by displaying this beautiful red, white and blue wreath.
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Blooms and Butterflies
It's that time of year! Beautiful blooms and colorful butterflies, the best combination.
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April in Florida and the Critters are Hungry!
The birds are chirping, the butterflies are flitting, the trees are budding, the flowers are blooming, the bees are buzzing, the squirrels are nesting, and everybody's hungry!
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Easter Bonnets
Hippity hoppity Easter's on it's way! Enjoy the colors of Easter by wearing or displaying a beautiful Easter Bonnet!
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Say it with Roses
That special "V" day is approaching fast! This article is for the crafty fellas who are in need of a very special gift.
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The Art of Dyeing Flowers
After drying your own flowers have you ever thought about dyeing them as well? Read on for some helpful tips.
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Last Minute Christmas Project
In need of last minute stocking stuffers or gifts for your dinner guests, then read on for a simple and quick Christmas craft project
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Christmas-a-Copia Centerpiece
Tom Turkey is finally gone and it's time to start planning for our next upcoming holiday craft creations!
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Autumn Potpourri
Continue the Thanksgiving holiday by whipping up a fragrant batch of seasonal potpourri.
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Halloween Centerpiece
Today's the day and you forgot to make a centerpiece! Read on for instructions on how to make this quick and versatile arrangement.
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Mrs. Pumpkin Head Decoration
Here's a quick project for the whole family that's sure to put a pumpkin smile on your face!
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Halloween Wreath
This Halloween wreath is easy to make and a fun project for the whole family!
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Miniature Bird Cages via Fallen Trees
Making a bird cage or basket out of the fallen limbs in your yard!
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Welcoming the Fall
Summer will be leaving soon, why not welcome in the Fall a little early!
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Getting Wired!
If you've ever experienced droopy flower heads and fragile stems, this may be the article for you.
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Statice and Potpourri Wreath
What do statice, wreaths and potpourri have in common? Read on to find out.
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Herbal Delights
Herbs, whether they're grown in the backyard, budding in containers on your windowsill or organically grown by specialists, the list of uses for these wonders of nature is only limited to your imagination.
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More Information on the Art of Drying Flowers
How to dry flowers from your own back yard. It's fun, it's easy and oh yes, it's inexpensive too!
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Drying Herbs
It's not too early to start planting and harvesting fragrant herbs for your dried flower creations.
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Storing Your Dried Flowers
Some suggestions for storing and protecting your inventory of dried flowers and related supplies.
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April Showers Bring May Flowers
May flowers that have sprung up from April showers are good candidates for drying.
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Southern Blossoms
Every state has particular flowers specific to it's region. This article covers two from the South.
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Miniature Easter Baskets
If you'd like to share the joy and spirit of Easter with friends and co-workers, these mini Easter baskets are just what the Bunny ordered!
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Easter Bunny Centerpiece
Hop on down the bunny trail and create this centerpiece to add a festive, holiday spirit to your Easter table.
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Blooming Window Sills
Spread a little spring cheer with blooming window sills!
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Spring Wreaths
Welcome spring with a beautiful ivy wreath.
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Marketing Your Dried Craft Creations
Interested in selling your handmade creations but don't know where to begin, then check out these suggestions.
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Florida Flowers Part 2
Bring a little Florida sunshine into your home!
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Florida Wildflowers Part 1
Find out what's available in your neck of the woods or your own backyard.
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Happy New Year!
Thanks to you!
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Miniature Christmas Trees
A simple Christmas craft project you can make with your kids
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Christmas Centerpiece
Create this beautiful and easy Christmas wreath centerpiece for your holiday table!
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Thanksgiving Basket-o-Plenty
Create a centerpiece that will compliment your turkey day!
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Last Minute Halloween Decorations
Quick and easy decorations for your Halloween party table
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Sprucing Up Last Year's Arrangement
It's time to do a make-over!
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Links, Links and More Links!
More links to dried flower crafting supplies and ideas
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Fall Flowers in August
Let's get started on a Fall creation
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Wheat and Wild Arrangement
A very simple but elegant arrangement to grace your home.
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Floor Vase Arrangement
Use artifical vines, silks and dried flowers to fill up that empty space in any room.
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Beachcomber Wreath
Ahoy matey! Let's make a seashell wreath
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Bridal Wreaths
On your special day, something beautiful to wear in your hair.
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Arts and Craft Shows
Looking for a craft show but you don't know when or where one might be in your city, check out these helpful sites to find an event in your town.
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Flowers Near and Far
Travel across the states and over the pond for a look at what's available for summer
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Elegant Centerpieces: How to Make Dried or Fresh Flower and Appetizer Wreaths
Planning a special lunch or elegant dinner party, why not create your own centerpieces?
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Candles with Pressed Flowers
This is a quick, fast, and easy project for those April shower afternoons.
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Decorated Jars Using Pressed Flowers
A very quick and inexpensive project for creating decorated jars using pressed flowers.
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Easter Basket Centerpiece
A quick and easy project to create a beautiful Easter basket. Use it as a centerpiece or give as a gift.
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Wreaths You Can Wear
That's right, wear your wreath. Check out this fast, easy and fun project.
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The Herb Garden
Plant a herb garden for a variety of goodies to use in your dried craft projects
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Drying Fruit
Drying apple, orange and lemon slices using the oven method.
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Swags
Three projects for making colorful and fragrant flower, fruit, vegetable and spice swags
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Straw and Vine Wreath Bases
How to make your own wreath base
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Happy Crafting in the New Year
Brighten up the winter doldrums with a Eucalyptus wreath
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Last Minute Christmas Gift Project
Need a last minute gift, how about a miniature Christmas basket
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Miniature Christmas Stockings
A fun and easy craft project for the whole family
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Let's Make Miniature Christmas Wreaths
Instructions for making one of my most favorite creations for the holidays, miniature Christmas wreaths.
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Christmas Craft Creations
Christmas craft projects to share with friends and family
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Wild Vine and Harvest Wreaths
Create these beautiful wreaths to celebrate the autumn season.
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Celebrate Autumn-Create a Cornucopia!
A quick and easy craft project that celebrates Autumn!
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Potpourri and Pressed Flowers Project
A short and simple project using pressed flowers and potpourri
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Potpourri
Over 50 free recipes for making your own potpourri.
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How To Make a Sunflower Wreath
A fast and easy project that results in a beautiful wreath to brighten your home.
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The History of Wreaths
A brief history of the use and symbolism of wreaths in ancient times and the use of wreaths today in crafting.
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The Art of Drying Flowers
Four Easy Methods for Drying Flowers
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Dried Flower Craft Tips for the Beginner
Flower craft tips for the beginner.
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Potpourri Projects
Two simple and fragrant projects for you to make
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