On a MSN Garden Junk post I had asked for help in getting a translation for several projects that were posted in Thai that I found while
I am unable to attach the Word file on the old site, plus I figured since we are moving here this is the place to post it.
It's nice to be able to attach a Word file on this forum, more user friendly!
Dottie if you want the instructions in Documents feel free to move them and hopefully add the photos for each project.
Thank you Sweetpea!
Lady Helen
Somewhere Over the Trio
If you cannot come up with a gift idea for a special occasion, a plant will make a unique gift. A plant represents liveliness and prosperity. The idea of transforming the look of a simple plant into a gift is a gift like no others.
Materials
3 small clay pots
A sturdy steel wire that is able to bend or manipulated
Ornament or decorations, which can be either wooden or ceramic
3 small plants such as cactus
Directions
Use the steel wires and wrap them around each clay pot. After this, use another steel wire to tie the clay pots together forming a small handle shape at the top. Next place the plant into the clay pots and place the decorations anywhere. It is up to you on how you want to decorate them to make this gift unique.
Fire Tree
Anyone who likes flowers will definitely like a fire tree. It is similar to a flower arrangement where you combine different kind of flowers all together.
Materials
Small and large wires that are sturdy
Pliers, side cutter, or wide cutter (up to you on what you want to use)
Small glass
Candle
Vase
Fern or plant stem/stick
Glass rock or marbles
Directions
- Shape one end of the wire into a “U-shape”. It is up to you on how many you plant to make.
- Wrap the small wires around each small glass. Make the same amount as the “U-shape” ones.
- Place the candle inside each small glass.
- Place glass rocks or marbles into the vase and place everything else after that.
- Also add water because you will have live plants.
- Arrange it to how you desire it to look like.
- Light the candles.
Fire Fly
Materials
Fish net wire
Spray paint of any color
Small teacup
Candles
Study small steel wire
Scissors to cut the wires
Pliers
Directions
- Cut the fish net wire into a rectangular shape.
- Roll the fish net wire to compromise the shape of the small teacup.
- Use the pliers to adjust the wire into a trapezoid shape.
- Use the small wire to wrap around the bottom end of the trapezoid and at the opposing end wrap another wire around it and form a loop at the top, so it can be hanged.
- Spray paint the wire.
- Using the scissors, cut in the middle of the fish net wire. Cut enough so that you can place the small glass in there.
- Place the candle into the small glass.
- Light the candles.
Live and learn, as it keeps life interesting!
