Craspedia heart

A Smithers Oasis bio-foam base was used for this ring pillow. The outer edge is finished with dried Craspedia flowers from Marginpar, strung on wire. These have a long shelf life because they are dried before being arranged. The interior is made with fresh flowers: Limonium cut into short pieces as a base, with ranunculus, Gloriosa, Clematis ‘Kibo’ (feathers), and mini Cymbidium arranged among them. The rings are secured in the center with two pieces of aluminum wire.

Elegant wrist bouquet

One of my favorite styles is a wrist bouquet, also known as a cuff bouquet. The cuff and the ginkgo leaves were created using a 3D printer. The bridal bouquet contains leaves of various sizes. Each leaf was individually wired, and these wires were fashioned into branches. These branches were wrapped around the tube and joined together. There are also branches made with wired and dried Craspedia balls. Fresh flowers used in the arrangement include chrysanthemums, Phalaenopsis, yellow Limonium, and Gloriosa.

A stunning bridal bouquet

For this bouquet, a section of an old horn was used as the base. The Oasis foam sphere attached at the center is filled with Craspedia ‘Paintball Pop’. Using cold glue and gold thread, garlands were created from Craspedia and the delicate flowers of Polianthes ‘Elsa Blush’. The garlands are inserted into the central sphere and secured with hot glue. Other materials used include: Scabiosa ‘Bon Bon Scoop French Vanilla’, Rhipsalis, Delphinium ‘Bella Andes White’ flowers, and Clematis ‘Amazing Vienna’, which was given a central place in the bouquet.

Powerful volume

Two hundred Craspedia ‘Paintball Pop’ are individually attached to 2 mm wire (500 grams) and then brought together by subtly twisting them into one another. This creates a powerful and cohesive volume, in which the characteristic spheres merge into a single sculptural whole. Accents of Gloriosa superba ‘Simba Fifty Shades’ are added as a refined contrast. Their expressive form and warm color nuances break up the rhythm of the Craspedia and give the composition a dynamic, almost fiery tension.

Floating Meadow

For this design, reeds were woven into a wreath shape. The wreath is mounted on a wooden base, which was created using a laser cutter. This gives the piece a modern foundation with a traditional character. Talinum ‘Long John’, mini poppy seed pods, and Craspedia have also been woven into the reed, adding extra texture and a playful, natural effect.

All the flowers are arranged in glass tubes attached at the base. The arrangement features Allium, Clematis, ‘Butterfly’ ranunculus, lilacs, and dark purple Nepenthes, among other flowers.

Organic shapes

The colorful and organically shaped frame of this bouquet is made entirely with a 3D pen. The filament used is made from renewable, plant-based raw materials such as corn, sugar cane, potatoes, or sugar beets. This makes it biodegradable and sustainable. The material is strong, yet still flexible at this thickness. The bouquet is composed of airy, field-like flowers such as Gloriosa, Clematis, Achillea, Papaver, carnations, and Craspedia.