Tuesday, March 23, 2021

Roses are Blue...

A dear family friend surprised us with blue roses a few weeks ago. It was obviously artificially created by having the roses soak up blue dye. The ink used by the florist caused many of the leaves and petals to fall off pretty quickly. 


Art decided to take out three of them to dry in the guest bathroom. Seeing the flowers drying so nicely, I decided to take the whole bunch and dry them as well. Unfortunately, more petals started falling so ...uuuummm... I dropped some Elmers glue at the base of each bloom.


Mom walked into the living room and asked, "How did you get those roses to bloom for so many weeks? And why isn't there water in the vase?"

I told her, "magic." 😁
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23 comments:

  1. OlgaMarch 23, 2021 at 12:39 AM

    You made me giggle. Gluing petals on dried roses, Kay? I think it's time for this crazy pandemic to be over!

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  2. Margie's MusingsMarch 23, 2021 at 12:56 AM

    I agree! I am ready!!

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  3. ApacheDugMarch 23, 2021 at 1:40 AM

    Haha-- Kay, they do look amazing! You don't let much go to waster, do you :^)

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  4. AnvilcloudMarch 23, 2021 at 2:08 AM

    I have seen that done with sunflowers to make them redder. It is a really effective technique.

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  5. EdMarch 23, 2021 at 3:22 AM

    I have never heard of such a thing. I may have to try it out the next time we get some flowers.

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  6. Donna. WMarch 23, 2021 at 3:22 AM

    This made me smile. Where there's a will, there's a way.

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  7. Evi ErlindaMarch 23, 2021 at 3:34 AM

    Haha... Lovely "magicc" blue roses :)

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  8. Arkansas PattiMarch 23, 2021 at 3:51 AM

    Those blue roses were a bit of a shock but beautiful. Surprised the florists don't use the glue trick.

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  9. Granny AnnieMarch 23, 2021 at 3:53 AM

    Once again you show us your cleverness.

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  10. CeliaMarch 23, 2021 at 4:16 AM

    Love those blued glued flowers. Made me smile this morning.

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  11. DrumMajorMarch 23, 2021 at 7:55 AM

    I'm still trying to figure out where you put the glue. Looks amazing. Linda in Kansas

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    1. KayMarch 23, 2021 at 11:18 AM

      I just dribbled a bit of glue where the petals attach to the stem. I should get some fake greenery to go with it someday.

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  12. Linda ReederMarch 23, 2021 at 9:54 AM

    Well, they are pretty.

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  13. Honolulu AuntyMarch 23, 2021 at 9:58 AM

    LOL, magic! Love it!

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  14. ChristineMarch 23, 2021 at 10:46 AM

    Mom is fooled haha. I don’t like the idea of the blue dye.

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    1. KayMarch 23, 2021 at 11:17 AM

      I’m not a huge fan either. The dye comes off on your hands too. At first I thought they were painted. However, when they dry, they don’t turn brown. The ink hides everything.

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  15. CloudiaMarch 23, 2021 at 12:03 PM

    You and art are magically resourceful. And Mom is delightful

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  16. Joanne NoragonMarch 23, 2021 at 1:26 PM

    Aren't you the resourceful one!

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  17. MargaretMarch 23, 2021 at 1:41 PM

    I love blue, but I'm not sure how I feel about blue roses, especially if the dye comes off. You are very creative!!

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  18. William KendallMarch 23, 2021 at 4:23 PM

    Quite resourceful!

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  19. MageMarch 23, 2021 at 4:34 PM

    Delightful. Magic indeed. LOL

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  20. Jenn JilksMarch 24, 2021 at 7:51 AM

    Magic!!!!

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  21. Lowcarb team memberMarch 26, 2021 at 7:59 AM

    It's magic ... looks good (although dye can be messy)!

    All the best Jan

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