Purple Haze

Smoke bush leaves are commonly waxy green, but some varieties come in a beautiful deep purple hue like the ones we’ve designed here. The name “smoke bush” comes from the billowy-haired flower clusters attached to the plant itself.  However, we chose only to highlight the leaves due to their gorgeous color. To capture the smoke bush’s lush movement, we made the stems from twisted crepe paper instead of our usual floral wire. 

Once complete, gather your smoke bush stems and place them in a vase for a bold and dynamic fall arrangement. Though beautiful on their own, these smoke bush stems could bring something really special to your collection of fall flowers. Remember to let us have a peek at your beautiful work by uploading a pic into our crafters’ community or on Instagram with the hashtag #MadeWithLia. 

 Tools

• Kai 8″ Scissors
• Kai 5″ Detail Scissors
• Needle-Nose Pliers/Wire Cutters
• Cricut Maker or Silhouette Cameo 4 (optional)

 Materials

• Lia Griffith Double-Sided Crepe Paper – Sangria & Aubergine
• Lia Griffith Extra-Fine Crepe Paper – Cypress and Aubergine
• Lia Griffith Heavy Crepe Paper – Aubergine
• Floral Wire – 18-Gauge Paper Covered Green
• Aleene’s Tacky Glue or Art Glitter Glue

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