Welcome, lovelies! Today, we're diving into the art of airbrushing wood flowers, a delightful and versatile craft that adds a personalized touch to your floral creations. At www.ohyourelovely.com, we believe in bringing your artistic visions to life, and airbrushing wood flowers is a fantastic way to achieve just that. In this comprehensive guide, we'll walk you through the process, sharing tips and tricks along the way. Why Airbrush Wood Flowers? Precision and Control: Airbrushing provides unparalleled precision and control over the coloring process. Whether you're aiming for subtle gradient ..read more

Welcome to the Season of Cozy at Oh You're Lovely! Winter has cast its enchanting spell, and here at Oh You're Lovely, we believe in turning this season into a symphony of warmth and comfort within the walls of your home. Join us as we explore the art of crafting a winter sanctuary that echoes with the crackle of a fireplace and the soft embrace of cozy arrangements. In this blog post, we'll delve into the essence of creating a warm and inviting atmosphere during the winter season, introducing you to the idea of wood flowers—a sustainable and everlasting way to infuse your space with delightf ..read more

When you want to create arrangements based on a theme, that is the time when you can go "all in" like these Vegas-inspired centerpieces! Oh You're Lovely's co-owner, Maggie #1 had the occasion to help out her daughter's school this year with their prom centerpieces and here is how she made them happen! Open Up the Box! These dice boxes were the perfect container for our Night in Vegas prom theme! At 7"x7"x7", they are large enough to make a statement centerpiece but also allow for room for everything else that would be on the table. The boxes do come flat/unassembled so to help make them stu ..read more

Do you love a wreath with a different shape than the traditional round and bright colors? If so, this blog will walk you through how I put this together! Grab a Chicken Wire Wreath! We had a limited supply of these 14" wreaths years ago and loved them so much that we went ahead and manufactured them ourselves to ensure we had enough for others to enjoy as well! The outer square is made from grapevine and the center is chicken wire - perfect for a rustic, country and elevated style! Click here for a link to this wreath form! Select Your Greenery! For this wreath, I chose spring eucalyptus and ..read more

Looking for a wreath or wall decor item to stand out from the traditional ones? Here we are taking a basket to create a beautiful, and very unique piece! Find a Basket. And Then Cut It in Half! First, you will want to find a basket to hold your greenery and florals for this fresh take on a wreath. You can use any size or style for this (or even a broken basket!) but please note, you will be cutting it in half in the next step. To cut the basket in half, you can use wire clippers (I used the same ones I cut floral and greenery wire stems with) or a regular handheld saw. You want to keep the ba ..read more

It's not often that the packaging a gift comes in can outshine the gift itself but this gnome gift box may do just that! Read on to see how I created this adorable gnome gift box with very simple steps. What You'll Need: Here is what I used for this project: Gift box/tube from the dollar store (a wine bottle gift holder would also work well!) Stocking from the dollar store (I chose this one so I could use the fur for the beard and the fabric for the hat) Half wood bead Holiday magnolia mix #6 cone Hot glue Ribbon (this was found inside the stocking) Luxe mini flowers Separate the Stocking ..read more

The question we are asked most frequently when it comes to sola wood flowers is this - how do you dye/paint them?! There are quite a few questions that follow this initial one such as - what type of paint should I use? What is the ratio of water to paint for the mixture? What's the best way to dry them? What temperature should the water be? What is glycerin and how much do I use? This blog is a comprehensive guide to all of it! As you do more of your own experiments with the flowers, you will find your own preferences but to start...here are our top recommendations. Setting Up the Experiment ..read more

DIY craft kits are great for all crafters! They are pre-packaged with all the goodies needed to create some amazing home decor pieces, saving you time and money. Whether you're a newer crafter looking for some guard rails, or an experienced crafter who just wants to streamline your process and remove a couple of hurdles in the creation process, these DIY craft kits are for you.  Here's a tour through some of our selections! Glass Bottle Wall Hanger This DIY project is simple to build and elegant as a finished piece! A great starter project for someone looking to learn floral ar ..read more

Building a bouquet can be a daunting task. You have your sola wood flowers all dyed, your favorite greenery picked out and you are ready to get started. That's when it hits - what do I do first?! We've shown you in the past how to build a bouquet after creating mini bundles of greenery and flowers (you can find the blog here) but here is another hack - use one greenery bunch as your bouquet base! Choose Your Main Greenery Bunch for the Base! The most important part of this hack is to choose a greenery bundle that has a lot of texture and variety. For the bouquet I created to showcase this met ..read more

We often get asked about the best way to create a floral arrangement in a clear vase so that the mechanics are hidden or how to make it look like there is water in the glass. While this project didn't turn out exactly as I had hoped (more details on that as you read further), there are some great take-aways to ensure YOUR project comes out perfectly! The #1 Ingredient! We are going to give the Elmer's Clear Glue hack a try in this blog! Whenever I see this hack, there are a lot of questions about how long it takes for the glue to dry. I'm not going to bury the lede here - I do not yet know ho ..read more