MID AUTUMN

Happy Mid Autumn Festival! Here are some rose bunnies. Love you all to the moon and back!

LAST FOUR

Last Four 2014. Petals, leaves and soil on paper.

Life is a sport. Make friends. Make it count. 

Down to the last four for World Cup 2014!

SISTERS

Sisters, Calla lilies and watercolor on paper, 2014

This. Yes this. This is the image that has been in my head for so long but have nowhere to head to. When a single flower can't suffice my love for this timeless beauty, a bouquet will make up for that. 

I could even visualize my bridesmaids wearing this for my future wedding!

SAPPHIRE

Sapphire. Blue dyed rose and watercolor on paper. 2014

Blue has never been in my favorite list, but this has definitely won my heart itself. Saturated blue dyed roses with hints of white acrylic paint. Inspired by Karolina Kurkova wearing a Marchesa gown during the Met Gala 2014. 

HYDRANGEA

Waiting. White hydrangea and watercolor on paper

Besides calla lily, hydrangea is the another flower that I have been searching for the longest time. They have been in my mind all the time and I am that stubborn. You don't find them in most florist shops in tropical countries. But when I finally found them few days ago, I was so happy I smiled so hard while freezing in the cold room. Yes, it is THAT beautiful and mesmerizing. 

Unfortunately, hydrangeas are one of the most fragile flowers I have ever seen. If it is treated under improper care, the bundle will wilt in a day or two. This piece shows an anticipating bride waiting for her big day. She is supposed to be sitting, though I am not too sure if I capture the angle well enough. But I hope this will be an inspiration to a lot of brides-to-be! 

PAPER ROSES

Roses are the most beautiful, aren't they? 

And these colourful roses are so easy to make, all you need is crepe paper, double sided tape, glue, scissors, wire and straw (optional) to create them!

Insert the wire into the cut straw and fold as shown below to form the rose stalk,

Prepare a long crepe paper. Stick a line of double sided tape at the bottom and fold down the paper into half,

Fold down at a tip to form a triangle. Stick on some tape to secure the stalk at the tip,

And start rolling! 

Fold outwards while rolling. The roll and fold motion sort of become twisting,

Put some glue after a few turns to secure the petals, 

Repeat the twisting and glueing until the end of another tip. Remember to always hold the bottom of the rose.

When the petals are done, cut a leaf with green crepe paper and poke one of its end through the wire. Glue the wire end to secure.

And you're done with a beautiful rose!

If you're still confused, fret not as brother and I made our first video so that the steps are clear and easy!

Now you can do a bunch and brighten your room or a friend. The best thing is, it will never wilt!

p/s: I know the roll and fold and twist are kinda tricky, so I made a video for it! Will be uploading soon. Always remember that practice makes perfect!

xo.
Limzy