Delightful Daffodils

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All kaleidoscopes by inkspired, using an app ‘KaleidaCam’

Daffodils

They bring me happy thoughts

And warm memories of 

past Springs.

Let’s have some daffy fun today!

I did not know that -

Daffodils do NOT play well with other flowers!

When cutting stems for a flower arrangement

daffodils need to soak in water

By themselves

for 24 hours!

Daffodils have a toxic sap which is harmful to other plants.

After soaking daffodils,

you can add in other flowers,

as long as you don’t recut the Daffodil stems.

If you recut the stems,

you have to soak in water for 24 hours again!

Sendflowersandmore.com

Daffodil bulbs contain poisonous crystals;

only certain insects can eat them.

Old House Gardens, from Pinterest

Squirrels will stay away from a garden that

has daffodil bulbs planted.

If a dog digs some bulbs up and eats them,

it will get sick.

Reality in Balance posted this on Pinterest

1913 bulb and seed catalog

BioDivLibrary 

What-about.com

Here are some simple crafts to make

and enjoy the lovely daffodil

even if it’s snowing or raining outside.

Candy/Nut Cups

Martha Stewart Living

Here are the candy cups taken apart for you,

and a nice daffodil petal pattern.

(Cutting paper is a great fine motor activity!)

Martha Stewart Living magazine

A photograph of some cut daffodils from my garden last year.

Then I just had to play with some of my photo apps!

One of my favorite crafts -

Rock Painting!

 Posted on Pinterest from Etsy.com

Rock Painting is so fun, easy, and pretty cheap too!

You need a rock from your garden,

any brand acrylic paint,

and a good spray sealer.

(I prefer Krylon.)

In addition to regular sealer,

they also have an ultraviolet sealer spray.

Optional:

Sharpie brand permanent markers for details,

and Mod Podge,

any brand paint pen/marker, water-based

If you use Sharpies

You must seal with Mod Podge before spray sealer.

Otherwise, I have read, that your permanent markers will ‘melt’ after being sprayed with sealant.

I haven’t wanted to test this myself.

Theresa Lee posted on Pinterest

I have had no problems when I:

*wash rock with water & stiff brush

*paint with acrylics, paint pens and 

detail work with Sharpies permanent markers

*Mod Podge 2-3 coats

*use spray sealer 3-4 coats

*let thoroughly dry between all coats.

Sold on Etsy.com; posted on Pinterest

Murano Glass, by Maestro Gianni Toso

Last craft idea for today:

Beaded flowers

 Bead artist: Lauren Harpster

Biser.info posted on Pinterest

Let’s give some credit to a few wonderful sites 

I have pulled information from:

Southernliving.com (Zoe Gowen)

thedaffodilsociety.com

wideopeneats.com (Jessi Devenyns)

Countryliving.com (Rebecca Shinners)

I hope today’s daffodils have made you smile

and relax, even if just a bit.

We are a nation of strong people.

We will get past these tough times,

together.

‘Til next time,

inkspired