Flower #12

I have learned that when I am short on ideas, all I must do is flip open a Wedding magazine, and inspiration pours forth abundantly. Thank goodness for weddings being flower-friendly. Martha Stewart has my appreciation. This week's project has been modified to be slightly less nuptial, more edgy, and, in my opinion, pretty spiffy.



Peony
Black and Purple Organza

Flower #11

It came unexpectedly and was gone so quickly that I scarcely believed it had actually happened. I'm talking about, of course, that lovely fifty-eight degree day this week. It was time to get outside, enjoy the sunshine, break out the sidewalk chalk, and make a flower!



Daffodils
Sidewalk Chalk
(approx. 7' X 5')

Flower #10

I must admit, all this snow and dreary weather has all but squashed my desire to make anything floral. Luckily for me, I had a commission that pulled me from the depths of my winter stupor, and set me back on track. Centerpieces are not only key to a well-decorated bridal shower, they are perfect for this week's project!



Silk Flower Centerpieces for my *wonderful* cousin Caitlin's Bridal Shower
(Three down, four to go.)

Flower #9

Poppies are a beloved Ukrainian art motif, symbolizing joy and beauty,
they also happen to be a great subject for my flower for the week.



Poppies
Pysanky on a duck egg

Flower #8

Roses are red,
Violets are blue,
It's the week after V-Day,
But here's some flowers for you!



Paper-covered boxes topped with a dozen paper roses.



Detail

Flower #7

There's not much to do when a blizzard decides to dump four feet of snow on you. All you want to do is stay warm and dream of spring.

Staying warm is what prompted me to dig through my box of yarn scraps, which was followed swiftly by the thought of spring (for the thousandth time) and the inspiration for this week's flower.

(I didn't use a pattern, except for the blooms themselves, and even that I changed to suit my scale.)



Yellow Primroses
Crochet
Acrylic Yarn Scraps

Flower #6

Orchids and thermoplastics. An unlikely pairing in the natural world perhaps, but a perfect one nonetheless. Showcased in my flower for this week:



White Orchid
Polymer clay and acrylic paint



It's a pin, by the way.
Modeled by myself.