I cut wooden sicks into thin slices at a variety of angles and then combined the circles and various ovals into star burst flowers. The combinations and possibilities are endless. This example is ovals and circles with an open center.
Here is a composition of long ovals, short ovals and a round center.
I was creating them for the tree branch ladder I created for my front entry area. I have been blogging regularly about the various arrangements displayed in the ladder. The Queen Anne's Lace of last week was past its prime. So I was designing flowers specifically sized for this location.
Update: The Tutorial is posted. Click here to view the step by step process.
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Amazing! What a great idea! Thanks for sharing!
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Carrie
Thanks Carrie. I like them and they were easy!
DeleteCame over from DIY. You are super creative. I do not think I have ever seen anything quite as beautiful as these floral designs. Very unique!
ReplyDeleteDistressed Donna Down Home
Thanks Donna. Try them yourself if you have access to wooden branches. There are endless combinations.
DeleteAMAZING!!!!!! Love the look of them on your wooden ladder!!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for sharing this at The DIY Dreamer.. From Dream To Reality!
Thanks, Christine. Yeah, the ladder has been a creative inspiration. Easy to change every 2 weeks or so and so many possibilities.
DeleteOMGosh! Those are amazing! Thank you for sharing. Visiting from DIY Dreamer. Would love it if you would share this at my Make it Pretty Monday party at The Dedicated House. http://thededicatedhouse.blogspot.com/2012/08/make-it-pretty-monday-week-10.html Hope to see you at the bash! Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse
ReplyDeleteThese are so cute! I love them. Your newest follower from Uncommonly Party. :)
ReplyDeleteWelcome Kathy and enjoy. Lots to see here for sure!
DeleteI love these! So pretty. And I love how you're displayed them. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Jeanette, I got tired of always picking flowers for the ladder display and watering them. This should be good for a few weeks and no watering required!
DeleteThis is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful and creative!! Thanks for linking up at Romance on a dime's TIOT party!
ReplyDeleteYou are so creative. I loved your other wood slice flowers but these are amazing. I think these would make wonderful Christmas tree ornaments as well. Frugal and "green"--love it!
ReplyDeleteI would love it if you would share this at the Smart Solutions linky party. You can link up here:
http://theprudentpantryblog.blogspot.com/2012/08/prudent-projects-smart-solutions-week-7.html
Have a great day!
These are lovely and so creative! Thank you for sharing your lovely project at Potpourri Friday!
ReplyDeleteThanks everyone for your comments about the wood slice flowers. I have had a lot of company this week and everyone has commented on the collection of them hanging from the ladder near my main entry. Very well received!
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