DRYING YOUR GARDEN HYDRANGEA

I love hydrangea.  I have a hydrangea bush in my front garden, and every year it blooms and looks beautiful.

I have not been able to get them to turn pink or blue.  Anyone know how to do that?  Mine just start off white, and then turn into a beautiful green.

As the fall comes along they start to turn brown, and dry up and stay that way all winter long.  Winter interest display.....lol

Right now, they are a beautiful green, and I thought I would dry them so that I can enjoy them indoors.
I picked them, and just put them in a vase, and leave them there to do their thing.

Take a look at how beautiful they look.

When Christmas comes, you can incorporate them into a Christmas arrangement.  Add some ornaments into the arrangement, make them into a wreath.  The choices are endless.  Such versatility.

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DIY CENTERPIECE FOR ANY OCCASION

I love sparkle, and I love to "bling" things out when I get the chance.

I purchased these 4 inch square vases from the dollar store, and they looked, well, just plain.

I wanted to add some individuality to them.

I came across this wonderful roll of what looks like diamonds on a mesh background.

Love the sparkle!

Cut it to size and glued it to the vase.

Added some hydrangeas and some pink roses and, ta da.....done.  They look gorgeous.

Take a look.  What do you think?

Here are the 4 inch vases and the diamond mesh roll.