I did a post last week that showed the 100 crepe paper flowers that I had made and were ready to go to the Plucky Maidens Show.
The event was at McMenamins Edgefield. It is a lovely outdoor space with trees that are scattered and provide great shade. I tied two blooms together with fishing line and draped them over a branch.
They really looked fun hanging from the trees.
It was a great show.
I bought this ice cream sign late in the day. It fit perfectly in my dining room.
The best part about the crepe paper flowers is that they did not wilt in the 102 temperature that day. I wilted, but the flowers were perky as ever.
When I say I wilted in the 102 heat that is not exaggeration. Amy from Into Vintage took a photo of me in the evening as I cut the flowers down from the trees. When she sent me the photo she included this title "It Was So Hot Her Face Melted".
I told you I don't do well in heat.
happy day!
Ha! At least your flowers didn't wilt -- they were the perfect touch and seemed to thrive in the heat, unlike the rest of us. :-)
Posted by: Into Vintage | August 22, 2012 at 09:16 AM
those look so cute! i would LOVE to see something like that at an event!
we are finally out of the over 100 days here and i couldn't be happier!i think we got up to 108 early in the summer. INSANITY!
Posted by: rae | August 22, 2012 at 09:27 AM
102 in the Pacific Northwest? I am surprised you survived at all. The humidity must have been a killer. At least in Utah it's mostly "dry heat." I want a rainy day...there hasn't been a lovely soft rain forever! =D
Posted by: shirley hatfield | August 22, 2012 at 09:46 AM
I hope you're molding back into shape ... I would miss that smile!
Posted by: barbara | August 22, 2012 at 10:49 AM
Those 100 flowers you made (don't know how) looked beautiful in the trees Laurie! Glad you didn't melt too much that day.Looks like I missed another good show. Wished we lived just a little closer!
Thanks for sharing and hopefully it's cooled down up there. We're going to be 90 all week here
Posted by: Doreen | August 22, 2012 at 11:18 AM
It was a great show and a heroic effort by all of you to pull it off in that heat!! Those flowers were great and I was thinking next time you should attach some hang tags to them in case someone wanted to order for a party or wedding. They were perfect!
Posted by: Kathy | August 22, 2012 at 12:39 PM
Neither do I ! I hate hot ! But your great big flowers looked GREAT.... and what a pretty spot to have a show in.
Posted by: Lisa W. | August 22, 2012 at 12:49 PM
Cute picture and a cute caption!!
chris
Posted by: chris mckinley | August 22, 2012 at 02:25 PM
Your tissue flowers were just gorgeous. I can't imagine holding up in that kind of heat. That is sheer dedication. I'm glad you came home with a fun sign.
Posted by: Kim Kenward | August 22, 2012 at 07:27 PM
That last picture says it all. And your flowers were a great addition to the venue!
Posted by: Annette | August 22, 2012 at 09:22 PM
The flowers were wonderful. I don't know how you fit all of them in your car. It would have been a perfect show if it hadn't been so blankety hot!
Posted by: janet | August 22, 2012 at 11:16 PM
Great sign, who wouldn't want some ice cream with all the high temperatures throughout the states. I live in Wisconsin where it's been hot this summer but not that hot. You deserve more than just a dish of ice cream make it a rootbeer float.
Sheryl
Posted by: Sheryl Remy | August 23, 2012 at 10:38 AM
Laurie, I was absolutely fascinated by your Post Mark (collection)! It absolutely speaks to who you have become.
Your flowers made this show something special, WOW! Very cool ice cream sign.
Have you heard of the Linea Calendar? Be sure and look up the company. They have travel posters right up your collection alley.
Have a great weekend! Elizabeth
Posted by: Elizabeth | August 23, 2012 at 12:24 PM
Love those flowers up in the trees! So neat! Great photo!! Made me laugh! ;) xo Heather
Posted by: Heather | August 23, 2012 at 09:53 PM