sharlag
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Jun 26, 2014 12:57:48 GMT
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Post by sharlag on Mar 28, 2023 18:26:55 GMT
I just started painting them today. So far, so good.
I'm making orange poppies the main statement flower, but will have a few other colors as well-- purple for sure.
I'm buying and getting most of my Youtube training from Oh You're Lovely if you're interested.
These are flowers hand made from a sort of balsa-type wood. They're very user friendly.
Oh--I'm planning/hoping to use grasses native to Kansas that I have been gathering from our property. It makes my outdoor walks completely different, as I'm now perusing all the stuff growing around the path that the dogs and I take.
Familiar with SOLA flowers? I'd love to hear your experiences.
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Post by rymeswithpurple on Mar 28, 2023 18:35:13 GMT
I used Eco Flower when I got married for both my bouquet and my MoH's. I just found out they're no longer in business, which is sad to see. I definitely noticed that I was nervous I wouldn't get them in time, but it all worked out in the end. I thought I had a picture of just the flowers, but here is one with us, my sister in law, and her husband.  Best of luck! I'm sure they will look gorgeous. Orange and purple are always nice together. |
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Post by Zee on Mar 28, 2023 18:42:31 GMT
I have a couple arrangements with them in it that I got at like Home Goods or AtHome. I had no idea they had a name until a friend asked me to make her some. I declined, as I don't have time to take on another learning project, but I'd love to see yours!
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Post by Zee on Mar 28, 2023 18:46:48 GMT
I used Eco Flower when I got married for both my bouquet and my MoH's. I just found out they're no longer in business, which is sad to see. I definitely noticed that I was nervous I wouldn't get them in time, but it all worked out in the end. I thought I had a picture of just the flowers, but here is one with us, my sister in law, and her husband. Best of luck! I'm sure they will look gorgeous. Orange and purple are always nice together. Wow. If she's trying to convince us she wasn't the problem, she's doing a rather poor job of it. "I left with my pet snake and my personal assistant" 🤣🤣🤣 |
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Post by Zee on Mar 28, 2023 19:24:55 GMT
And now my Facebook is filled with various suppliers of sola flowers...3 ads in the past 20 min!
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Post by mayceesgranny on Mar 28, 2023 20:48:58 GMT
We did sola flower bouquets for dd's wedding. They were beautiful, easy to work with and still look good 4 years later!
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Post by giraffemom on Mar 28, 2023 21:42:29 GMT
We need pics!!!
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Post by dewryce on Mar 28, 2023 22:31:49 GMT
I’ve never heard of or seen these before, they look great!
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Post by flanz on Mar 28, 2023 22:37:00 GMT
Had never heard of Sola Flowers. Just watched the short tutorial on coloring them and now I can't wait to see yours, Sharla!
I'd love to know which ones you purchased. Did you get them from her website? And I adore orange and purple!
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sharlag
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Posts: 6,580
Location: Kansas
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Post by sharlag on Mar 28, 2023 22:40:03 GMT
Had never heard of Sola Flowers. Just watched the short tutorial on coloring them and now I can't wait to see yours, Sharla! I'd love to know which ones you purchased. Did you get them from her website? And I adore orange and purple! I ordered from Oh You’re Lovely. I was poppy heavy in my order. I’ve placed 2 more orders, the last one today. I’ll try to post a photo of the freshly painted poppies I did today. |
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sharlag
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Post by sharlag on Mar 28, 2023 22:43:07 GMT
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FurryP
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Post by FurryP on Mar 28, 2023 22:50:42 GMT
I used Eco Flower when I got married for both my bouquet and my MoH's. I just found out they're no longer in business, which is sad to see. I definitely noticed that I was nervous I wouldn't get them in time, but it all worked out in the end. I thought I had a picture of just the flowers, but here is one with us, my sister in law, and her husband. Best of luck! I'm sure they will look gorgeous. Orange and purple are always nice together. Wow. If she's trying to convince us she wasn't the problem, she's doing a rather poor job of it. "I left with my pet snake and my personal assistant" 🤣🤣🤣 The site is all nice and pretty, but she puts her dirty laundry out there? Wow. |
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Post by scrapperal on Mar 28, 2023 23:05:35 GMT
Those look incredible!!! I love them!
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Post by AussieMeg on Mar 28, 2023 23:11:12 GMT
sharlag your link brings me back to this thread. Your poppies are stunning! I can't wait to see all of the flowers on the day of your wedding.
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sharlag
Drama Llama
I like my artsy with a little bit of fartsy.
Posts: 6,580
Location: Kansas
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Post by sharlag on Mar 28, 2023 23:13:37 GMT
sharlag your link brings me back to this thread. Your poppies are stunning! I can't wait to see all of the flowers on the day of your wedding. Oh I didn’t mean to post a link! ? I thought I just posted a photo. …😁 |
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Post by AussieMeg on Mar 28, 2023 23:26:53 GMT
Oh I didn’t mean to post a link! ? I thought I just posted a photo. …😁 The link in your OP: I'm buying and getting most of my Youtube training from Oh You're Lovely if you're interested. |
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sharlag
Drama Llama
I like my artsy with a little bit of fartsy.
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Location: Kansas
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Post by sharlag on Mar 28, 2023 23:43:51 GMT
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Post by flanz on Mar 29, 2023 0:15:17 GMT
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Post by snyder on Mar 29, 2023 2:39:59 GMT
Those will be lovely? My son and grandson bought me a huge bouquet of roses a few years back and I love them!
Thank you for sharing your wedding plans with us.
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oh yvonne
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Post by oh yvonne on Mar 29, 2023 13:48:32 GMT
oh these are beautiful! I love seeing all of your wedding progress!
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Post by ccookwood on Mar 29, 2023 13:58:16 GMT
I’m doing my daughters sola flowers for her wedding, I have 71 days to finish. I’ve completed 7 bridesmaids bouquets, working on the brides bouquet. I have 12 boutiners and 14 corsages to go. I have to say I’m pretty impressed with myself!
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sharlag
Drama Llama
I like my artsy with a little bit of fartsy.
Posts: 6,580
Location: Kansas
Jun 26, 2014 12:57:48 GMT
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Post by sharlag on Mar 29, 2023 13:59:29 GMT
I’m hoping orange-red. I have been mixing paint as I go along, and they’re already varying slightly in that orange red range as I go along. |
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Post by Susie_Homemaker on Mar 29, 2023 14:26:30 GMT
Those are beautiful! Can't wait to see the completed bouquet!
When is your wedding?
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sharlag
Drama Llama
I like my artsy with a little bit of fartsy.
Posts: 6,580
Location: Kansas
Jun 26, 2014 12:57:48 GMT
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Post by sharlag on Mar 29, 2023 19:51:55 GMT
Those are beautiful! Can't wait to see the completed bouquet! When is your wedding? July 22nd |
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ddly
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Post by ddly on Mar 30, 2023 13:38:00 GMT
Oh my goodness! Those are beautiful! Orange poppies are one of my favorite flowers!
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sharlag
Drama Llama
I like my artsy with a little bit of fartsy.
Posts: 6,580
Location: Kansas
Jun 26, 2014 12:57:48 GMT
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Post by sharlag on Mar 30, 2023 15:14:27 GMT
Orange poppies are one of my favorite flowers! Me too! The ones we planted last spring didn't make it. |
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Post by iowgirl on Mar 30, 2023 15:57:27 GMT
And now my Facebook is filled with various suppliers of sola flowers...3 ads in the past 20 min! And they say TikTok is the problem! LOL  |
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