Credit: Courtesy of Kristen Sutcliffe
We're all about replacing plastic or disposable decor with fresh, organic flowers—especially in the spring and summer, when you can use the blooms in your own backyard for everything from intricate bouquets to single stems in upcycled bud vases. But if spring in your region is still more lion than lamb, brighten your rooms with faux flowers made from paper, fabric, or yarn—and leave the plastic greenery at the art supply store.
Minimalists can try this cherry blossom project from Bloesem Kids: start with bare branches and pale pink paper cut into 3 inch squares. Use origami techniques to fold the squares into pointed blossoms, and then tape them sparingly to the branches.
For a lusher look, try this fabric flower project: Though the author here used green fabrics to make four-leaf clovers celebrating St. Patrick's Day, the techniques will work with any color or shape. If you want to stick with clovers, the template is simple: take a 3-inch square of paper and fold it into quarters; then cut the open corners into a heart. Iron-on fusing means you don't need a sewing machine.
Knitters can also use up their scraps on a stand-in bouquet; these instructions from Poopscape Projects show you how to twist and cut leftover yarn into a fluffy, colorful pom-pom with nothing more than your own two hands. Add felt leaves for natural details.
(All via Craft)
