Tag Archives: artificial flowers

Suspended …Floral Friday

Posted on November 15, 2019 by swabby429

The Fall cleaning bug bit on the ceiling mounted planters this week. The artificial ferns and dried flowers had become dusty and faded. All of that had to go away. It was time to refresh the containers. The biggest project … Continue reading →

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More Bonus Blooms Today

Posted on September 17, 2019 by swabby429

I ran into a bonanza of old containers at a garage sale in my neighborhood this past weekend. After the pots were boxed up, the neighbor tossed in a few batches of very obviously artificial flowers for free. Who am … Continue reading →

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Big Fakes …Floral Friday

Posted on November 3, 2017 by swabby429

My pal Jorge dropped by this week for a visit. I just happened to be in the process of reorganizing a closet and inspecting the winter coats, caps, and gloves for the upcoming nippy weather. That’s when he spotted the … Continue reading →

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Prefab Fakes …Floral Friday

Posted on July 28, 2017 by swabby429

My summertime pause continues into day two with a break from inventing floral arrangements for today. Instead, I glanced around the house for some normally overlooked items. These are artificial or artistically manufactured plant-like forms. One of my all-time favorites … Continue reading →

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Honestly Phony …Floral Friday

Posted on June 23, 2017 by swabby429

Who can satisfactorily explain why we get certain urges to see or do stuff with a creative twist? This week I had a driving itch to make some floral projects that use only the most obviously artificial elements. I wanted … Continue reading →

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Hey Bud! …Floral Friday

Posted on December 23, 2016 by swabby429

Bud vases are favorites among collectors.  They come in as many shapes, colors, and materials as their larger flower container counterparts. Besides being less expensive than regular vases, they provide an attractive base to single blooms or flower buds. There’s … Continue reading →

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Dusty Old Materials …Floral Friday

Posted on June 7, 2013 by swabby429

I just can’t stand to see anything go to waste.  I used that opinion as the starting point for today’s Floral Friday creations.  I spotted a grocery bag full of musty, dusty old plastic flowers in the discard pile at … Continue reading →

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