Flowers are Food for the Soul - Artisan Handmade

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Flowers always make people better, happier, and more helpful; they are sunshine, food and medicine for the soul.

Luther Burbank

 

I love this quote from Luther Burbank because it’s true!  For those who are not familiar with Luther Burbank, he was an American botanist, horticulturist and pioneer in agricultural science, developing more than 800 strains and varieties of plants during his lifetime, including the tasy plumcot (fruit trees being a special passion of his, it seems).  One of my favorite things to do doing the winter months was to constantly browse through Stark Bro's and Burpee Seed Co catalogues (both companies sold quite a few of Burbanks’ seeds and plants after his death), planning my flower beds and vegetable gardens. Looking at the brilliant pictures and dreaming of all the flowers and veggies spring, summer and fall would bring made those winters quite a bit easier to bear.  Even now, living in the Desert Southwest where the winters are mild in comparison, I still dream of the promise of flowers.

 

With that in mind, since it is the very end of February, I decided to pull together a blog featuring floral items from handmade artist friends. Each artist sent me two links of their favorite flower creations.  And those cheerful items are share below. I hope each item is “sunshine, food and medicine for the soul.”  Enjoy!

 

 

Upcycled Tin Flower Earrings with Artisan Purple Lampwork Beads and Swarovski Crystals Handmade by Mary of PrettyGonzo

 

 

 

Magnolia or Bougainvilleas & Orchids Watercolor Print, 3 Choices, 11 x 14, Handmade by Roxanne of watercolorsNmore

 

 

 

Red Crystal Flower Earrings with 14k Gold Filled Lever Backs Handmade by Connie of TheSingingBeader

 

 

 

White and Pink Baby Shoes / Booties, Size 0-6 Months, Handmade by Jacki of ChristieCottage

 

 

 

Polymer Clay Floral Pendant Necklace with Jonquil and Mint Swarovski Crystals Handmade by Pamela of MagdaleneJewels

 

 

 

3D Red Rose Crochet Lace Garden Doily, Set of 2, Handmade by Ruth of RSSDesignsInFiber 

 

 

 

Pink, Green and Purple Flower Lampwork and Silver Bracelet and Earring Set Handmade by Kathy of KatsAllThat

 

 

 

Close Up of Ultraviolet Iris Portrait Captured by Colleen of Colleen Cornelius

 

 

 

White Beaded Flower Earrings Handmade by Cathy of CraftingMemories1

 

 

 

Lucite Flowers and Swarovski Crystal Necklace Handmade by Sharon of BlondePeachJewelry 

 

 

 

Copper Flower and Indian Agate Necklace and Earrings Set Handmade by Suzanne and Tony of RivendellRockJewelry

 

 

 

Purple, Yellow and Green Flower Polymer Clay Lentil Beads Handmade by Julie of Blue Morning Expressions

 

 

 

Copper Daisy Flowers and Hearts Earrings with Purple Lampwork and Fuchsia Swarovski Crystals Handmade by Catherine of Shadow Dog Designs 

 

 

 

Lotus Flower Beaded Necklace and Earrings Yoga Jewelry Set Handmade by Mary of PrettyGonzo

 

 

 

3 Bougainvillea Flowers Variety Assortment Note Card from Watercolor Print, 5 x 7, Handmade by Roxanne of watercolorsNmore 

 

 

 

Yellow, Blue and White Millefiori Flower Extra Small Stretch Bracelet Handmade by Connie of TheSingingBeader

 

 

 

Hand Painted Drawstring Jewelry Gift Bags, Upcycled Denim, Set of 20, Handmade by Jacki of Christie Cottage

 

 

 

Daisy & Heart Charm Bracelet with Sterling Silver and Swarovski Pearls Crystals Handmade by Pamela of MagdaleneJewels

 

 

 

Green Shamrock Irish Crochet Art Doily with Yellow Flowers Handmade by Ruth of RSSDesignsInFiber 

 

 

 

White Lotus Flower Crescent Pendant on Textured Silver-plated Chain Handmade by Kathy of KatsAllThat

 

 

 

Chick and Lily Flowers In Key Hole Frame Easter Greeting Vintage Postcard Offered by Colleen of PostcardsInTheAttic

 

 

 

Pearl and Gold Hand Beaded Flower Medallion Necklace Handmade by Cathy of CraftingMemories1

 

 

 

Long Boho Flower Dangle Earrings Handmade by Sharon of BlondePeachJewelry

 

 

Amazonite and Copper Flower Pendant Necklace Handmade by Suzanne and Tony of RivendellRockJewelry

 

 

Pastel Pink and Blue Flowers Counted Cross Stitch PDF Pattern Created by Julie of Blue Morning Expressions

 

 

 

Faux Vintage Copper Red Poppy Flower with Red Coral and Swarovski Crystals Earrings Handmade by Catherine of Shadow Dog Designs

 

 

I hope you enjoyed each and every one of these flower creations and, as Luther Burbank said, you are "happier!" If you would like to make my day and the day of the talented artists featured, please leave a blog comment.  And any promotion you can do will be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

 

 

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