It comes as no surprise that roses are the world’s favorite flower. Not only are roses beautiful to look at, but they also carry meaning and have been used throughout history as symbols of both love and war. Rose meanings change depending on the colour, and the quantity given. This tutorial shows me making a pink rose and a rose bud from hand-dyed paper; pink symbolises gratitude, grace, admiration, and joy. The video also shows some yellow roses that I made recently. Yellow symbolises friendship. I hope that, whilst we have never met, and perhaps never will, you will remember this link between us with fondness.

I hate waste and for many years while making (and teaching) crepe paper flowers, all I could think about was just how much money the waste represented. Not only that, what damage was the waste doing to our environment? So I thought I'd experiment with making dyes to "dip-dye" single colour crepe paper (and more). The video shows you how and ends with my thoughts and conclusions. A must watch video! I hope you enjoy it and thanks for watching.

What better way to brighten a dark corner in your home than with a gorgeous, bright red poinsettia? Whilst normally connected to Christmas and Yuletide with their red velvety bracts (the red petal that isn't a petal) and dark green leaves, Poinsettia's come in a vast array of colours, from bright blue, fuchsia pink to golden yellow, with many duo tone varieties to please the eye. This tutorial has been long in the making; the flower itself takes patience and time, so it's not a rush project, although very achievable even for those with little experience in flower making. Once made, you could use it as your festive table centrepiece or simply in a vase with natural branches for a stunning floral backdrop. I hope you enjoy this tutorial; your feedback is always welcome. If you make this Poinsettia, why not try making it in another colour to the traditional red? Enjoy and thanks for watching!

If you closely examine the top of a poppy seed pod, it has an intricate star shape that most "How To" tutorials you find on the internet don't tell you how to make. If you want to make your Poppy centre more realistic, then this short video tells you how. It complements my video tutorial on "How To Make a California Poppy" (or any other type of poppy - the principles are the same). By creating a more realistic seedpod head, you are taking your flower-making to the next level.

It's amazing what a little time and patience, a few materials, and this step-by-step tutorial can help you achieve. No matter your level of experience, you will easily be able to create this stunning California Poppy that will become the talking point of your home decor. These everlasting flowers don't require you to spend a lot of money on the materials and equipment, since much of it you will already have around your home. The only investment you'll need to make will be buying the crepe paper, florist wires, and tape, and that's it! The tutorial is accompanied and complemented by a complete set of written step-by-step instructions (available in both French and English) that includes templates. With a little adaptation, you can use the same techniques to make a ladybird (red and black) wild poppy and even scale up the finished size by increasing the templates by 25% or even 50%. Adaptable, versatile, easy ...that's my promise to you. To get a copy of these instructions, simply subscribe and contact me stating "Poppy Instructions Please." Don't forget to share your results with me and leave a comment.