Floral Accents in April/May 2011 issue

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Copper Blooms at CopperLand Arts and Crafts in Lake Linden, Michigan,

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Hand-Hammered Planter by Kevin Lammi of Duluth

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Flower Trivets by Nicole Moorey of Fibre and Twigs in Thunder Bay

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Blossoming Bracelet by Mary Gardner of Water Music Jewelry and Art in Bayfield, Wisconsin

Copper Blooms

CopperLand Arts & Crafts in Lake Linden, Michigan, makes flame-cut copper blossoms fused with brass rod and sealed with clear or tinted lacquer. Available colors include red, blue and natural, and each bloom is about 11 inches tall and 9 inches wide. Order online at www.copperlandup.com or call 888-906-9191.

Suggested retail: $11.75

Hand-Hammered Planter

Kevin Lammi of Duluth creates copper planters embossed with hand-hammered maple or oak leaves. Each planter has a clear protective finish and a colorful patina.

An internal metal framework keeps the planter sturdy and an 18-inch removable plastic liner (included) makes it watertight. Each planter measures 181/2 inches long, 8 inches wide and

9 inches tall. Order online at kliron.com.

Suggested retail: $89

Flower Trivets

Nicole Moorey of Fibre and Twigs in Thunder Bay uses 100% post-consumer plastic PET bottle felt to create these handmade reversible trivets featuring bright floral designs. They come in matching sets of 2, and you can check out her designs at Thunder Bay Country Market or call 807-346-8949 to order.

Suggested retail: $12

Blossoming Bracelet

Bead artist Mary Gardner of Water Music Jewelry & Art in Bayfield, Wisconsin, uses genuine gemstones to create beaded charm bracelets. Each bracelet includes sterling silver watering can, trowel and wheelbarrow charms and is available in three different sizes. Visit the retail store in Bayfield, call 715-779-5262 or order online at www.watermusicjewelry.com.

Suggested retail: $110