Monday, January 24, 2011

Teapots and Beads - Feathers and Sticks

A few months ago, I picked up a cracked Lefton wheat head teapot. I knew I wanted to give it to my Mom and I knew that I wanted to make an arrangement to put in it. I decided I wanted some French Beaded flowers like the ones that Debbie at Craftymoose Crafts makes.

Debbie's work is fabulous. I would love to learn how to make beaded flowers but now is not the season in my life to do it so I commissioned Debbie to make me beaded wheat heads. Her prices are absolutely wonderful.

Once I got the wheat heads, I had to decide how to make the arrangement. My arrangement is unorthodox but I like it (of course, I always love contrasting textures and elements). I used the beaded wheat heads, pheasant feathers, and twigs.

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16 comments:

  1. I'm usually not a big fan of "flower" arrangements but I like this one a lot. The feathers make the beaded wheat shine more it seems.
    Sophie

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  2. such great textures in there Melissa. the wheat heads are very coo,l but I love the feathers. they are so pretty!

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  3. Your arrangement came out beautiful! The pheasant feathers are a perfect complement. I hope your Mom loved it. Thank you for your nice words!

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  4. Looks beautiful, I am sure your Mom will love it!

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  5. LOVELY! What a treasure for your mama.

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  6. Have you ever wished you had two mothers?
    Just thought I'd ask!

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  7. Oh I love this Melissa. The tea pot is a great find too!

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  8. OH, wow. Those wheat heads are amazing, and I completely love the arrangement!

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  9. Oh WOW! That is really pretty! And the teapot is oh so cute! Awesome!!!

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  10. I love these beaded flowers. I think your arrangement is perfect! Good call on the feathers! :)

    ~Liz

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  11. Just gorgeous! Your Mom will love it!

    Sweet Annie (Artemisia Annua) is used in primitive crafts as filler for bowls,arrangements, wreaths, etc wherever you need a little extra "prim". It keeps it sweet smell once dry.
    http://www.essortment.com/all/sweetannieherb_rgfl.htm

    *hugs*deb

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  12. What a wonderful idea, Melissa - beaded wheat heads. I've never seen them done in beads before. I had some vintage beaded flowers, but got rid of them, then regretted having done so. I'm sure your mom will love the arrangement.

    Have a wonderful weekend!

    Liz @ the Brambleberry Cottage
    http://thebrambleberrycottage.blogspot.com/

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  13. The wheat heads are beautiful, Thanks for your nice comments and visit to my blog!

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  14. Lovely wheat heads. Just lovely.

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  15. Wow, what a gorgeous arrangement. Debbie did a fantastic job on the beaded wheat heads, and they look lovely in the teapot with the feathers and twigs :)

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