Daisy Chain
Daisy Chain
How do I make a daisy chain?
I really want to but have forgotten.
Um, no, not that second type, the one with the flowers I mean........ the pretty INNOCENT flowers
1. CHOOSE YOUR FLOWER
Daisies are obviously the flower of choice, but pansies work very well, as do poppies and buttercups. I'd recommend a single-headed flower. Wild clover flowers work in a pinch, but I wouldn't recommend dandelions or any other milky-stalked weed. My mother also warns against using any endangered wildflower...those would vary from region to region.
Be sure to pick the flower close to the root so you have plenty of stem to work with.
2. SPLIT THE STALK
From all my childhood experience, I learned that the fingernail was typically the most available tool. So with a thumb or a small knife, split the stalk about 1/2 inch (I guess this is approximately the size of a child's fingernail).
Now here is where you gage your materials, efforts and the effect you're trying to create. For a chain that's dense in flowers, as in a fairy crown, split the stalk close to the blossom. For a longer chain, like a necklace, split the stalk closer to the root. Continue this process until your chain is the length you need.
3. THREAD THE STEM
The last step is simply to thread the stem through the slit you've created. When you are ready to finish the chain, make a slit that is about twice as long as the others and fit the entire head of your first flower through it, then pull gently to tighten.
I personally prefer the fairy crowns and necklaces. A word of caution for the bracelet and anklet makers—you'll probably need a partner to secure the final link in the chain (although a long chain doubled around the wrist can be quite effective).
Some other tips...don't limit yourself to monochromatic jewelry if you have multiple colors at your disposal, though I'd recommend a pause for planning (two purples, one yellow, two purples, one yellow). And if you choose to use larger flowers like glads or roses, you can always string them together on twine for a lovely lei!
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Looking For a Wedding Cake With Daisies?
Daisies are a perfect flower for a garden wedding in the summer. This innocent little flower, which is so popular, is actually a symbol of fidelity, so it is perfect for weddings. The color combination of white and a pop of yellow is lovely inspiration for a wedding cake.
Because these flowers are so readily available and inexpensive you can decorate your cake yourself if you wish. Have a simple white tiered cake made and place the daisies at the bottom of each tier to create a daisy chain effect. Scatter the daisies in a random pattern on each layer or create a little garden as a cake topper. Daisies aren't an edible flower; so make sure you remove them before you serve your guests. You can also get decorative sugar daisies if you don't want real flowers on your cake and have vases of daisies decorating the cake table.
The white and yellow color combination can be added to the flavor of your cake with a vanilla sponge cake with lemon filling, covered in hundreds of tiny, frosting daisies. Gerber daisies, which are a larger daisy than the traditional white and yellow, come in pink, orange, and red if you are looking to add a bolder look to your daisy theme and are available year round.
A new trend in wedding cakes is to have a cake of cupcakes. Have your cake decorator add little cupcakes between each tier and decorate them with frosting daisies to create an edible daisy chain on your cake. Or forgo the cake all together and just have the cupcakes! For a summer or a garden wedding, a delicate cupcake decorated with a sugar or frosting daisy would be divine!
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