Burlap Beauties

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Several years ago, I created some super simple centerpieces for an event and the Pinterest traffic generated from that post was incredible!  So I thought I'd share the project with you again.

I was asked to create a collection of flower arrangements for an event hosted by an amazing non-profit called Healing Through The Arts. The organization provides art, information and resources to encourage and support healing to individuals, caregivers and their families. Please do check out their website here!

I wanted the centerpieces to be extra special and something that could last beyond the usual couple of days a fresh cut floral arrangement lasts, so I picked up a bunch of potted hydrangea and cineraria but they are sold in plastic pots and foil wrappers.  Not to worry….with a little burlap, twine and moss these girls are all dressed up and ready for the ball!

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Fourth of July Craft: Sunprint Fireworks Jars

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If you’re looking for a unique craft project to tackle with your friends and family this Independence Day, look no further! Making sunprints is super easy and so much fun.

For these jars, I foraged around my yard and found all sorts of cool items—Queen Anne’s lace, tiny little daisylike flowers called daisy fleabane, ornamental grass, and ferns—to help me create the look of fireworks.

With the exception of the plants, flowers, and mason jars, I found all of my craft ingredients at my local crafts store.

You’ll need:

  • Sun-sensitive paper (the instructions on the package are super easy to follow)
  • Piece of cardboard (approximate size 12″ x 12″)
  • Plants and flowers
  • A pan of water
  • Mason jars
  • Glue stick
  • Scissors

Here’s how you do it:

1. Gather plants and flowers.

2. While in a shady part of your yard or house, place a piece of sun-sensitive paper (blue side up) on the cardboard. (The cardboard provides a flat and level surface.)

3. Arrange the plants and flowers on the sun-sensitive paper.

4. Carefully place the paper with your arranged items in the sun.

5. Leave in the sun for approximately 2 minutes (the paper will turn a very light blue).

6. Remove the items on the paper and fully immerse the paper in water for about 1 minute.

7. Remove the paper from the water and lay it on a towel to dry.

8. After the paper is dry, cut it to any size you want, coat the back using a glue stick, and adhere the sunprint to a jar.

9. Add votive candles or flowers and kaboom! You have a really cool addition to your Fourth of July table.

Happy Fourth of July!