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Caption: A DIFFERENT SORT OF FLORAL CROWN... #5ftinf #diy #fascinators #succulents
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Caption: Succulent Fascinators During the Summer I went to a wedding...I had a new dress but not a new hat, so I decided to make my own.
I'm a bit obsessed with propagating succulents...they root SO easily, it's become addictive!
I knew if I made a head piece with one, it wouldn't be wasted and I'd be able to plant it again when I got home...
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Caption: I bought a selection of new baby succulents this week...
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Caption: ( spot the home grown one...)
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Caption: but these sprouted from one leaf in early August...
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Caption: ...and currently look like this!
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Caption: the originators...
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Caption: air rooting...
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Caption: air sprouting and rooting...
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Caption: sprouting...
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Caption: and what eventually happens to the life-giving leaf...
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Caption: sedums are succulent-like too and basically do the same thing...
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Caption: even if you think they're past it, look carefully at the stems...
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Caption: ready to root in water ( after being worn in my head )...
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Caption: The #DIY bit... So, for a fascinator you're going to wear all day or evening, it's best to choose plants which will last ages without drooping, which means succulents, sedums, lavender, pinks and wax flowers are a good choice.
I took pictures of the fascinators I made for the July wedding ( I wore the top one on the next page ), and today I re-dressed them with new plants...
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Caption: I didn't wear this one in the end...
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Caption: ...and it's currently doing well in a pot!
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Caption: ...with some babies from the one I actually wore
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Caption: So, the ingredients...
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Caption: the positioning...
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Caption: the cleaning...
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Caption: the binding with wire...
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Caption: the snipping and tidying...
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Caption: the second re-dressing...
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Caption: and the wearing...
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Caption: then, of course,the re-potting!
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Caption: these are really quick to make...fiddly, but definitely quick and effective! more on my blog
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