Hydrangea experiments

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I wonder if there is ever going to be a moment when I say to myself: I have tried and made all the flowers imaginable. For some reason I do not think this is going to happen and you know very well why: there are sooooooooo many flowers out there that it is virtually impossible to make them all. Every time I come across a flower picture in a book or online or I see a plant in somebody's garden or at a garden centre, I make a mental note "I should try to create this one soon!". One of such flowers, hydrangea has been on "to do" list for a while. Last summer I was admiring its faded pink blooms in my own garden, the colour I would like to call "antique pink". Here is the photo of it:

Hydrangea from my garden

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Denim themed weddings

Themed weddings are becoming more and more popular every year as couples do their best to create a special and unique day, memorable for themselves, their families and friends.

A denim-themed wedding creates a relaxed atmosphere as the guests are expected to wear either denim skirts or jeans for the celebration. With the bride and groom wearing traditional outfits makes them stand out but at the same time calls for the appropriate  denim accessories to complete the theme. 

One can be very original and inventive when it comes to denim accessories. Thanks to its nature, denim fabric can be used for making flowers employing the same techniques as those used for the silk ones. It is quite dense but once treated it holds the shape well. I find it ideal for simple flowers with clean lines like these camellias

Dark denim camellia brooch

Distressed denim camellia hair clip

Thinner, lighter denim fabrics can be used for flowers with a lot of petals like roses

Dark denim rose brooch

Brooches and pins can be used to decorate a groom's lapel or a bridal dress. For the hairdo floral hair clips and pieces can be created using denim. And with a little bit of effort and lots of imagination some stunning denim fascinators can be crafted for the bridal party ☺

Have you tried making flowers with denim? If not, give it a go and you'll be pleased how great they look. Wear one and get all the compliments!