Inspired by Nature

Puur Anders from decor8 blog

I am not sure if it is because of the long winter we have or global warming or maybe it is becoming a trend but I have been noticing so many forms of artificial flowers.  I have seen them in many forms of media; mostly a paper or fabric version.  They are so simple and beautiful but I have a feeling a little bit difficult to make.
On Decor8 this past week Puur Anders was featured.  Based in the Netherlands and also sells on Etsy she sometimes prints pictures on to fabrics or buys vintage photos.

photo from Puur Anders

Another version of paper flowers is being seen in a book by wife and husband team Thuss and Farrell.  The book is called Paper to Petal.  The cover is absolutely beautiful, as well as the photos inside.

Brooklyn Craft Company based in Greenpoint has been posting paper flowers this week.  Stay tuned, maybe they will be having a class on making a lovely centerpiece to welcome the spring!

Photo from Brooklyn Craft Co Instagram



Some more paper flowers that will usher in spring sooner, hopefully.  A cute little shop on etsy called Flower Thyme. Love that name!

So if you are slightly impatient for the warmer weather and picking your own flowers, you can craft some up for your table.

Get Crafty in Brooklyn. Brooklyn Craft Camp March 16th

I was so excited to see what I think might be the first ever crafty festival/camp in Brooklyn.  Brooklyn Craft Camp is an all day affair being hosted by Brett Bara.  Brett Bara is author of the popular craft and lifestyle blog Manhattan Craft Room and a regular contributor for Design Sponge.

From 10 am to 7 pm you will be crafting, snacking, mingling and cocktailing.  Enjoy tasty donuts from Peter Pan Bakery in Greenpoint to get you started. Then choose from a variety of classes: Beginner Knitting, Knit a Chunky Cowl, Crepe Paper Flowers, DIY Nail Art Bar,  Beginner's Crochet, Make a Terrarium, Twisted Crochet Headband, Learn to Embroider, Make a Painted Wooden Bead Necklace and Printmaking. WOW! What a line up!

Lunch is being sponsored by Purl Soho as well as a Pom Pom Station. How fun is that!

Keynote speaker will be Jay McCarroll, remember him from Project Runway Season 1, the winner?  Not only is he a fab designer, he is a fantastic fabric designer. I personally have some of his Wonderland fabrics which are so dang cute!

And every attendee walks away with a free copy of Craft a Day by Sarah Goldschadt. Sarah will be having an all day Instant Gratification Station teaching super fast crafts.  So if you have time in between  some of your work shops you can stop by her booth.

Finish your day with cocktails sponsored by West Elm. 

Find more info here at Brooklyn Craft Camp. Maybe I will see you there!