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Monday, 6 April 2015

Happy Easter weekend

I hope you all had a lovely Easter weekend.  The sun is out today and it is lovely!  My magnolia Stellata is flowering and enjoying the sunshine.
 I made some chocolate butterfly cakes...
 ...and picked some primroses and primulas for the seasonal tree table.
 Lots of eggs were added to the display.  I also decided that when the glass vases weren't holding little posies, they looked a bit bare, so made some polymer flowers in pastel colours to sit on them.  I had seen some ceramic flowers made into rings and brooches at the vintage fairs and thought I could do something like that.
I was very pleased with how they turned out.  I used a blend of colours and my flower moulds, and then dusted some mica powder in the middles to add a little shine.
 Apologies for the photo - it just wasn't bright enough when I took it, so it is rather glaring, thanks to the flash.
Even the close up is a bit glaring - but gives you the idea! I have been in the garden today, rescuing some much loved astrantia plants from some rather too vigorous crocosmia/montbretia (which has needed doing for ages!) and hope that the sun continues to shine as there is always so much to do at this time of year.
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14 comments:

  1. Lee6 April 2015 at 16:25

    Lovely post and great pics.

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    1. Ellie Foster6 April 2015 at 18:31

      Thanks, Lee and welcome! I have really enjoyed this weekend - hope you have too.
      Best wishes
      Ellie

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  2. Elephant's Child6 April 2015 at 21:18

    Looking good. Those polymer flowers are gorgeous.
    And yes, montbretia gets everywhere doesn't it? A 'friend' gave me some a few years ago and now I have lots and lots. And lots.

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    1. Ellie Foster6 April 2015 at 23:19

      Thanks, EC. I am really pleased with the polymer flowers which do look a bit like ceramic. My montbretia was lovely last year, but this year it seemed to be trying to throttle the astrantia. I have kept a bit in a pot, but the rest has had to go, as I really don't want it taking over the whole space. I have other better behaved crocosmia, so will enjoy those instead.
      Have a good week.
      Best wishes
      Ellie

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  3. Amy at love made my home6 April 2015 at 21:48

    Your little flowers are fabulous!! What a wonderful way to use your little vases! xx

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    1. Ellie Foster6 April 2015 at 23:20

      Thanks, Amy. The flowers were fun to make and are suitably Spring-like, adding a little splash of colour to the table.
      Have a good week.
      Best wishes
      Ellie

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  4. handmade by amalia7 April 2015 at 07:06

    Sounds like you had a great weekend, Ellie. The little flowers are so cute.
    Amalia
    xo

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    1. Ellie Foster7 April 2015 at 22:02

      Thanks, Amalia. I did have a lovely weekend and enjoyed the crafting and gardening.
      I hope you enjoyed the weekend too.
      Best wishes
      Ellie

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  5. Annie Cholewa7 April 2015 at 21:32

    Those little flowers are so sweet. A belated Happy easter Ellie :)

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    1. Ellie Foster7 April 2015 at 22:03

      Thanks, Annie. The flowers turned out as I hoped they would and I enjoyed making them, so I was pleased. I hope you had a happy Easter too.
      Best wishes
      Ellie

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  6. Jo@awholeplotoflove8 April 2015 at 17:06

    Your flowers are just wonderful, I collect those little brooches you mentioned. I love how you've displayed the flowers in your vases. x

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    1. Ellie Foster8 April 2015 at 17:13

      Thanks and welcome, Joanne. The polymer flowers are on a flat base and just sit on top of the vases - I thought they would be more versatile like that as they can sit flat on other surfaces too. I was pleased with the end result and may need to make some more using other colours or some of my other moulds.
      Best wishes
      Ellie

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  7. Linda10 April 2015 at 05:11

    Beautiful flowers, and such a lovely post.

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    1. Ellie Foster10 April 2015 at 09:44

      Thanks, Linda and hello! I love this time of year in the UK as the garden is starting to grow quickly and there is something new to see every day. I was very happy with the polymer flowers, but they can't compete with real ones!
      Best wishes
      Ellie

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