Cardstock Potted Puschkinia
Squill of Joy
January is a time for magic and renewal, and our Cardstock Potted Puschkinia is the perfect project for your winter reset. These delicate blooms, inspired by their real-life counterparts' soft blues and whites, add a quiet beauty to our cardstock flower collection. If you were inspired by our Cardstock Tuberose Flowers , you'll love the fun challenge of this stunning project.
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Become a MemberCreating this Cardstock Potted Puschkinia is a wonderful opportunity to refine your skills and experiment with intricate detailing. This advanced project is perfect for experienced crafters looking for their next challenge. Precision is key with this project, so we highly recommend a cutting machine to keep your pieces consistent.
Known for its soft, star-shaped blooms and subtle blue stripes, the Puschkinia, or the "striped squill," is a perennial favorite among springtime gardeners. Native to the mountains of Turkey, Iran, and Armenia, these deceptively sturdy flowers often push through the last traces of snow, signaling the coming spring. Because of this, they are associated with resilience and renewal. What could be more fitting as we wind down the last weeks of winter in anticipation of warmer days?
Crafting this Cardstock Potted Puschkinia involves several advanced techniques, such as layering fine petals to create dimension and using curling tools to achieve the flower's characteristic shape. You'll also craft slender, verdant leaves to complement the delicate blooms, resulting in a lovely balance only Mother Nature could have achieved.
Once completed, your Cardstock Potted Puschkinia can brighten a cozy corner, or serve as an elegant centerpiece. Pair it with soft candlelight or other handmade blooms for an enchanting display celebrating nature's delicate beauty.
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Tools
Materials
- Lia Griffith Cardstock – Caramel Apple, Fireflies, and White
- Lia Griffith Extra Fine Crepe Paper – Juniper
- Floral Wire – 24-Gauge Paper Covered Green
- Colored Pencils – Light Cerulean Blue, Chartreuse, and Dark Green
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winter begins and I can’t await springtime when real puschkinias bloom in my garden …
I MUST plant some this spring. I am in love with them.