Birthday Peonies

 

This bouquet took me longer than I anticipated.

Maybe it is because I am still learning.

At first I had the leaves single, but then realized they were to flimsy,

so I made them double. Then I wanted to add the buds....

 

 

In the end I was happy...

and my friend liked her gift.

Now for the next project, maybe some colourful Poppies.



Tulips for winter

 So many of my friends have birthdays in July, I think there is 12 of them!

So I started these tulips over the weekend and finished them today.

One down and about 6 to go...

 

My fingers are a bit dry and cracked, but I had lots of fun.

 

I always learn something new with every project.

and I can see my improvement. 



 

 

I found these small metal containers

at our local craft shop. 

They are perfect for the job.