tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post886517317375139218..comments2024-03-08T08:24:40.104-07:00Comments on Art and Alfalfa: Pomanders and much more...Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03429484235583035595noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-75757879856847623842016-12-31T06:33:21.928-07:002016-12-31T06:33:21.928-07:00Hello Mashal, It depends on where you place the dr...Hello Mashal, It depends on where you place the dried flowers. If they are in bright light or even strong sun, they will only last about 6 to 8 months. If in a dark protected place they can last a couple of years. <br />Happy New YearGinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03429484235583035595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-87179069821831493622016-12-30T13:44:36.141-07:002016-12-30T13:44:36.141-07:00Hi, thank you for such an informative post! Gorgeo...Hi, thank you for such an informative post! Gorgeous pics! Would you be able to tell me how long the colors stayed vibrant, and how long they looked as beautiful as they did in your pics? A year? Or just a couple months?mashalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03085136549420475759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-65090032760396008652016-06-14T06:08:21.363-06:002016-06-14T06:08:21.363-06:00Hello Tina, I think it's called 35 grit builde...Hello Tina, I think it's called 35 grit builders sand. Any fine grained sand will do. You will be successful if your sand is very dry and the flower heads have had a chance to let the moisture evaporate. <br />Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03429484235583035595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-35170028505309645902016-06-12T17:30:12.237-06:002016-06-12T17:30:12.237-06:00Hello! What exact kind of sand did you use from Ho...Hello! What exact kind of sand did you use from Home Depot? Thanks! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00702425032792164287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-73655942763726142712016-02-14T08:30:23.534-07:002016-02-14T08:30:23.534-07:00Hello Bella, thank you for stopping by. The main ...Hello Bella, thank you for stopping by. The main thing to remember, when drying any kind of flowers, is to make sure that the flower heads have not been sprayed with water. You can leave the flower STEMS in wATER (because you are going to cut them off anyway) Have the flower heads dry and you will be rewarded with brilliant colors. <br /> Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03429484235583035595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-60171389803749736292016-02-13T10:39:52.773-07:002016-02-13T10:39:52.773-07:00Great advice on drying flowers! I'm definitely...Great advice on drying flowers! I'm definitely trying this soon. Thank you!Bella♥Storiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02460880438772834502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-75256680337527765182011-12-17T05:52:58.859-07:002011-12-17T05:52:58.859-07:00Dear Tablescaper, Milo Ohrbach has written so many...Dear Tablescaper, Milo Ohrbach has written so many wonderful books. So glad that you have also discovered her.Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03429484235583035595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-86088086900017962402011-12-14T19:56:58.328-07:002011-12-14T19:56:58.328-07:00Wow! I haven't thought of that book in years. ...Wow! I haven't thought of that book in years. It was one of my favorites. Love to see all of your flowers drying. Thanks for bringing this post to Seasonal Sundays.<br /><br />- The TablescaperThe Tablescaperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13046015889036397874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-71147365973907110152011-12-14T06:37:09.455-07:002011-12-14T06:37:09.455-07:00Hi Lulu, So glad you stopped by. Hollyhocks are ...Hi Lulu, So glad you stopped by. Hollyhocks are some of the easiest flowers to dry. Anything that looks like a daisy is much more difficult. Hope you give drying flowers a try.Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03429484235583035595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-73435002908327872902011-12-13T09:46:18.641-07:002011-12-13T09:46:18.641-07:00I would never have guessed you could dry hollyhock...I would never have guessed you could dry hollyhocks. Everything you show today is rich with color and texture.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-45245457519854888302011-12-11T10:58:21.374-07:002011-12-11T10:58:21.374-07:00Yes, Karen! I am so proud of you! Another little...Yes, Karen! I am so proud of you! Another little tip: it is always a good idea to let flowers stand in a little water overnight and let the moisture evaporate from the flower heads. You must also dry your sand (in the sun, permitting, or in the oven) after you have used it for a while. Have fun. GinaGinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03429484235583035595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-27131762016608826042011-12-11T10:55:14.122-07:002011-12-11T10:55:14.122-07:00Dear Snap, The book is still available at Amazon, ...Dear Snap, The book is still available at Amazon, even inexpensive used copies. Mine has been well used and shows lots of wear.Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03429484235583035595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-53206129541850333512011-12-11T09:52:06.673-07:002011-12-11T09:52:06.673-07:00The flowers dried beautifully, what a great tip to...The flowers dried beautifully, what a great tip to use sand. It would be so nice to do this and have beautiful flowers year round. Visiting from Seasonal Sunday.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03408033468550145002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-23736995149158296422011-12-11T09:03:45.835-07:002011-12-11T09:03:45.835-07:00Wonderful post. Love the pomanders and thank you f...Wonderful post. Love the pomanders and thank you for the short lesson on drying flowers. I must look for the book!Snaphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16648866385164116020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-60239450990135174432011-12-11T06:09:00.321-07:002011-12-11T06:09:00.321-07:00Hi Sylvia, thank you for your visit and sweet comp...Hi Sylvia, thank you for your visit and sweet compliment. How interesting that you can dry starfish in sand. Thanks for thetip.Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03429484235583035595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-78230430684341464172011-12-09T19:24:14.638-07:002011-12-09T19:24:14.638-07:00I am loving all the vivid colors of your blog! The...I am loving all the vivid colors of your blog! The flowers are gorgeous, we also dry starfish that way too.<br /><br />SylviaSylviahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17997426425798781621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-43378667253358343462011-12-07T07:22:24.994-07:002011-12-07T07:22:24.994-07:00Hi Catherine, Her books, all of them, are very b...Hi Catherine, Her books, all of them, are very beautiful. Seeing her shop in person must have been a wonderful experience.<br />You can cure pomanders by covering them with a spice mixture of cinnamon, cloves, allspice, nutmeg, orrisroot.Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03429484235583035595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-37160020010485704692011-12-06T16:48:46.944-07:002011-12-06T16:48:46.944-07:00Beautiful, colorful photos Gina. I remember this s...Beautiful, colorful photos Gina. I remember this store, Cherchez, and visited it in NYC several times so so long ago. Time for me to make more pomanders as mine ended up moldy on the bottom!<br />Catherineceeceehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15962254736526651858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-17580011765120252232011-12-06T09:41:44.318-07:002011-12-06T09:41:44.318-07:00Hi Trish, Clementines are the easiest of the citru...Hi Trish, Clementines are the easiest of the citrus fruit varieties to use for Pomanders. Give them a try. They are a great family project.Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03429484235583035595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-21187338599027543632011-12-06T09:40:29.683-07:002011-12-06T09:40:29.683-07:00Hi Leslie, I used to dry 200 roses a week. The m...Hi Leslie, I used to dry 200 roses a week. The main reason flowers don't turn out well is because either the sand or the flowers were not completely dry.Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03429484235583035595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-17427582850576514582011-12-06T09:38:42.917-07:002011-12-06T09:38:42.917-07:00Hi Veronica, Thank you for visiting. Hope you ma...Hi Veronica, Thank you for visiting. Hope you make a few Pomanders...they could become one of your new traditions.Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03429484235583035595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-64431230842624352632011-12-06T09:37:32.707-07:002011-12-06T09:37:32.707-07:00Hi Mary, Have you tried drying flowers in ordinar...Hi Mary, Have you tried drying flowers in ordinary builder's sand? Thank you for your visit.Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03429484235583035595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-80615549486131043742011-12-06T09:36:29.396-07:002011-12-06T09:36:29.396-07:00Hi Thoughtfully, You might have to share the sand ...Hi Thoughtfully, You might have to share the sand with a friend, they come in very large sacks.Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03429484235583035595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-20620600453386031822011-12-05T18:07:31.563-07:002011-12-05T18:07:31.563-07:00Gina,
You are so talented. Your pomanders are j...Gina, <br /><br />You are so talented. Your pomanders are just beautiful and just like little works of art!Trish @ Uncommonhttp://www.uncommondesignsonline.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3305117665027937006.post-5819989494494261012011-12-05T15:04:22.899-07:002011-12-05T15:04:22.899-07:00Thanks for the tutorial, I have dried flowers befo...Thanks for the tutorial, I have dried flowers before but not with your beautiful results. I did not use sand so that must be the trick. I can't wait to try again. Have a great week!Leslie's Gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08934030162946774736noreply@blogger.com