How to Create Pussy Willows

 

Hello my crafty friends!

It is getting to be Pussy Willow season here in Maine so I thought I would write a little tutorial how I create them with paper and wool roving for my cards.  The picture above shows the real pussy willows on left and ones I created from paper and wool on right.

I start with wool roving and clear Dawn detergent (any clear one would do I am sure) I pull off a small piece of roving and put a small drop or detergent on it the roll around in my fingers getting it to shape.  Once I live the shape I twist the bottom of it then set aside to dry.  I continue this process until I have the number I want.  You will have to probably have to play around with size piece of roving you use until you like it.  I very lightly add just a little brown or gray chalk (I used PanPastels) to give it a natural look.

From brown cardstock I cut some pieces of  small pinecone and I am sorry I don't recall which one and you definitely could cut by hand from brown cardstock small pieces then shape with small ball stylus.  

I cut the twisted tails off the pussy willows and used Kids Choice Glue to add little brown pieces to bottom.

For sticks I used an old die set from Elizabeth Craft Designs #1571 Toasted Marshmallow and have no idea if it is still available but you could even draw one on cardstock and cut out (I would do a double layer to give it depth) color and shade.  I ran a small ball stylus down middle of back side to give a little shape.

Using Kids Choice Glue I add the Pussy Willows to branch.  I let them dry then add to my project.

I sure hope that my instructions are clear enough to follow and you will make your own pussy willows for your paper bouquets.  If you have questions you may pm me on Facebook and make sure that you mention Pussy Willow or I may not respond.  I am on Facebook under Christine Smith Pooler.

Thanks for stopping by and until next time - Happy Creating!

Christine

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