Simple Hoop Floral WreathA twenty-minute wreath with a few supplies I had on hand.
Paper Flower ChandelierIt's inspection season in schools. My sister asked for my help in making her classroom decorations. Her idea was to make a chandelier out of craft paper to hang in the reading corner. This can also be used as Christmas decor.
Cherry Blossom Out of Egg CartonsFor my son's school project, he only needed the plastic bottle vase. As a "mom of extra", I insisted on making the flowers to put into his vase. What I like about making this project is that I don't have to go to the craft shop to find the materials. I used what I can only find around the house.
Stuffed Animal Wrapped Flower VaseThis is so easy and takes so little time, but really adds to a vase of flowers.
Porcelain FlowersI had some plaster of Paris and wanted to use it for a craft item. I found out that I could make my own porcelain looking flowers.
Fairy Light Dome SouvenirSouvenirs are always present in occasions especially on weddings. We all want to impress our guests with the most unique giveaways. If you are in a tight budget, you can never find the good looking ones for a low cost. You can always choose a DIY option to get your desired quality. Just make sure you do it the earliest possible to save your time for the big day.
Dried Flower ArrangementIt's fun to collect flowers while taking walks in our neighborhood and pressing them for craft projects. You can add a wedding announcement to a dried flower arrangement and design it into a picture frame to present it as a wedding gift.
How to Decorate Fabric with Wire FlowersI don't know who first came up with the idea for making flowers from wire and nail polish, but it's a really great idea. I want to share not only my way of forming such flowers, but my idea of decorating fabric with them, for example, denim.
Unique Flower ArrangementThis wrought iron basket was a freebie along with some free flowers, so I made a flower arrangement with it.
Circle Faux Flower PlanterRecreate this cute circle faux flower planter for your desk, office/home. This could also be hung too.
Double Decker Wicker Basket Floral DisplayI got two square baskets last week, and thought how cute it would be to stack them and put some faux flowers inside.
Making a Hydrangea Door WreathI purchased these hydrangea flowers for 90% off awhile ago at Michael's Arts & Crafts and finally got around to making this door wreath for spring time!
Paper DaisiesMy friend's mother was gardening and got bitten by a hobo spider. Her arm puffed up and she was rushed to the hospital. I really wanted to get her some welcome home flowers, but what if she worried about critters being in there? I decided to make her these paper daisies. They are full of dimension and beautiful colours, and totally spider-free! All you need is some paper and a pair of scissors.
Flower CrownThis is a beautiful and simple flower crown perfect for any age to wear (children/adult). This can even be done for special occasions like: bachelorette/engagement parties, graduation, weddings, birthdays, and so forth. You may even have all the supplies at your own home and backyard!
Wild Flower Wrist CorsageUse pretty daisies and buttercups, or whatever wild flowers grow readily in your part of the world, to make this delightful corsage. You will need to make it just before you wish to use it because obviously it is only going to last a few hours. It will only take minutes to make.
Peony Scented WaterI love my peonies, both their scent and visual beauty. I decided to save their scent for future days to enjoy! By putting spent petals in warm water and heating, you will release their lovely scent into the water. You can then use it as a face splash or room refreshener for months to come!
Dried Banana Leaves and Flower WreathIn Tahiti I make dried banana leaf, herb, and flower wreaths as decorations for my home. I love the smell of the dried herbs. After the flowers dry the wreath takes on a whole new look. What is wonderful about making these wreaths is the fact you can use any flowers, herbs, and leaves to decorate the wreath.
"April Showers Bring May Flowers"...Keeping with the April Showers theme and Spring, I used a new rain boot to make a display. A child's boot could also be used, maybe one that was headed for the trash due to a leak.
Homemade Hair FlowersDo you like all those pretty hair flowers at the mall? Me too! But I refuse to spend $5, $10, or even more on one. I decided these were way too easy peasy not to try. And they are. With a few supplies, and a few minutes, you will have your very own fashion statement.
Red Floral Teacher's GiftThe new school year has started! Surprise your favorite teacher with this flower pot, made from an empty tin can. Decorate it according to the instructions given below, using red as the main color, or change the color to suit your teacher's mood.
Cemetery Christmas GarlandI created a nice cemetery garland for my in-laws' grave, using holly branches, various evergreen branches, some bare branches sprayed white, berries, and a pretty bow.
Quick Table CenterpieceMake this quick centerpiece for a special Valentine's dinner. This centerpiece can also be adjusted for a wedding or any other event. Just change the colors of the flowers, or add some additional trimmings.
Bumble Bee Clay Pot with Coffee Filter FlowersHere I painted a pot black and yellow and filled it with flowers using coffee filters.
Spring Floral Wall BucketWelcome spring with a floral wall bucket for your wall or door. Flowers can be easily arranged if you begin with the largest flowers and end with the smaller ones.
Miniature Round Floral ArrangementTo celebrate the end of our summer break, and the start of a new school year, I invited some of my teaching colleagues for a morning tea. I made some delicious snacks and added miniature floral arrangements to make the day special.
Recycled CornucopiaThis is a recycled cornucopia. I found the cornucopia at my local thrift store along with the flowers. Everything, except the moss that was used, was recycled thrift or items I already had at my house.
Recycled "Wood" VaseA wooden floral arrangement box. Choose your box and cut off lid all the way around.
Flower Twig VaseI make flowers from acorns and twigs found in my yard. Collect about 14 small branches. Cut to same length or longer than jar. Collect about 3 pine cones, and some ivy. Strip ivy of all leaves, this will be wrapped around jar of branches.
Summer WreathNow that all the holidays are over and it's time to settle in for the rest of summer, settle in with this pretty summer flower wreath that is easy and will put a smile on your face when you look at it.
Craft: Ribbon FlowersHere are some ribbon flowers I made. These are made into brooches. They could also be hot-glued onto a hardshell Alice hair band.
Paper DaisiesMaking paper daises is a fun and easy craft for these winter days. Here in Southern California, we are blessed with warm weather and early springs. Many flowers are blooming now and I was inspired to make, with paper, some paper daisies.
Fun Floral BallThis cute craft is a great way to welcome spring. Have the kids help and use these balls to replace candles for a floral theme. It's as easy as just sticking fake flowers into a styrofoam ball and enjoy.
Easy Clay Pot TopiaryThis quick and easy clay pot craft uses a green pom-pom and fake flowers to make a decorative topiary bush. A great kids craft that can also make a cute addition to any Barbie/Bratz home or dollhouse.
Recycled "Wave" Petunia BasketsI bought my mom a basket of those Wave petunias. After I potted them, she said she hated to throw away that shocking pink plastic basket they came in. I got to thinking that they would make cute silk flower arrangements.
Festive FlowersBrighten someone's day with a bouquet of these everlasting blooms.
Preschool Homecoming MumsSmall mum with ribbons, charms, etc., just like their high school friends. This can also be used for a boy's garter.
Easy TopiaryThis topiary makes a nice wedding or housewarming gift without spending a fortune. It's a great way to use those decorative containers that are taking up cabinet space too. I used a sugar bowl that was missing it's lid.
Summer WreathUse scissors to remove flower blossoms from stems. For some stems, you may need to use wire cutters. Use straight pins to attach the flowers to the front and sides of the wreath. Completely cover the straw and place flower types and colors randomly to create a flower garden effect.
Paint Can Flower PotHere's a great way to reuse an old paint can by making a nifty painted planter. You could also use a new paint can which you can purchase in the paint section of your home improvement store.
Homemade Flower PressSpring is here and so is spring flower planting. Most of us know that to make our annual plants bloom more and to continue blooming we must pinch back our spent blooms. So why not do this pruning a little early and have that bloom for our craft projects.
Lighted Floral Arrangement in a Miniature Wooden...I found these cute little wagons and I just had to have them to make for two friends and co-workers for Christmas. I bought one in blue and one in pink.
Flower FairiesEasy to make Flower Fairies using artificial flowers, pipe cleaners, wooden balls, yarn, and acrylic paint.
Making Ribbon RosesOne of the easiest and most inexpensive craft project to add flair to your home or wardrobe is a simple ribbon rose. Ribbon roses can be made in any color and are perfect for adding elegance or fun as a brooch, pen top or barrette.
Dried Flower WreathA wreath of everlasting flowers that keeps summer memories in your home year round. Dried flowers can be purchased inexpensively from a florist shop if you haven't any on hand. Tansy, strawflowers and others are glued to a wooden wreath covered with moss. Well worth the extra effort!
Tall Floral ArrangementFloral arrangements are best classified by shape. This project describes how to build a tall triangular floral arrangement. When complete, it will look best on a podium, shelf, or end table as the tallest of three objects.
Dried Floral FrameLike old memories, dried flowers have a comforting appeal. What better way to incorporate dried flowers into your décor than using them to decorate a photo frame? This simple project takes only a few minutes, and it makes great gifts for any occasion.
