Whimsical Paper Flowers Made From Trash And The Stash

Today is a public holiday, Gold Coast Show day. How amazing is it and how blessed are we to be given a day off work in order that we may have the opportunity to attend a a local show?

Anyway, its a bonus day, as my husband calls them, to be enjoyed as a bonus. I like that description,it helps me unwind and make the most of such a gift.

Inspired by a recent Spotlight Store craft magazine, and with the aid of my "stash", I have messed around with wire, glue, paper and scissors and made some whimsical paper flowers that appealed to me.

I enjoyed this activity whilst listening to tracks by a 90's American band called "Soul Collection" that we discovered on the radio this morning that we had not previously heard of. Funny isn't it how you can suddenly become aware of new 'old' music that strikes a chord with you for some reason, and quickly becomes a favourite.

I called into Spotlight last evening on the way home from work, in order to purchase the quirky, double sided craft paper that was recommended, from which to make the flowers, but this morning, though I was enthusiastic,I got cold feet at the possibility of cutting such pretty paper and so I decided to have a practice run on pages of brightly coloured, glossy junk mail, in case I messed it up. Away I went cutting and winding and as I was pretty happy with the result, I raided our recycling bin for as much paper as I could find that was suitable and then proceeded to completed a vase full of various sizes. I may paint them for extra pizzazz. I'm not sure that I will bother with the expensive paper!

What's the point of all this, well I'm reminded that making do often brings good results. Simple junk mail, that piles into our letterbox makes pretty paper flowers with a drop of inspiration and some bits and pieces from the stash. In case you are wondering, I made the stems from wire that I threaded through extra long straws and then glued to the back of the flowers.

Here's a couple of snaps for your perusal...

Rain was forecast for today, but it hasn't eventuated. The sky looks threatening, but still no rain, its been dry now for five weeks and the grass is crunchy underfoot.

I's been a lovely bonus day and its not over yet!

Simply Susan