DIY Flower Crown

A floral crown is an essential accessory that adds instant cuteness to your summer wardrobe. Flower crowns are a classic that have seen a resurgence in popularity recently. You can find them for sale all over, but they cost $20-$80!! It's so fun to make, and is a relatively cheap project. All the supplies for 3 crowns were under $20, and it only took an hour or so to complete.

                                                                                 Supplies Include:

• An assortment of flowers
• Grapevine Wire
• Floral Stem Wrapping Tape
• A variety of different critters, such as bees or dragonflies, or anything else you would like to accessorize with. (found at a local craft store)
• Pliers and wire cutters

Step One: 

• Measure the grapevine wire to fit your head. (I suggest making it a tad bit bigger for a comfortable fit with all your flowers on it.)
• Take your wire cutters and cut the excess wire off.

Step Two:

• Take a single flower and hold it in place with the crown you just made out of grapevine wire. 
• Grab your floral stem wrapping tape and wrap together the flower and the crown till your flower is securely attached to the crown. (Floral tape isn't sticky until you stretch it a little. Hold the tape and flower in place on the crown. Then stretch the tape as you wind it around, being sure to keep the tape taught as you wind.)
• Repeat this step till crown is full.

 Step Three:

• To finalize it grab all your bugs, or other accessories, and attach them to your crown. (My bugs were made out of styrofoam so I stabbed them with a piece of wire and wrapped it around the crown till the bug was in place.)

 Bam!!! Wear this flower crown with anything and instantly look and feel like the goddess you are!

GAY-ER PRIDE 2013

Come down to Buffalo Exchange at the Annex to accessorize your fabulous self for Pride Fest 2013! Once you are looking glamorous, get yo bad self down to the Buffalo Exchange located at 51 Broadway!On Friday June 14th at 7PM , mingle with all the hottest divas in Denver as they compete for prizes in a crosswalk walk-off! After party and fashion show is at the Compound located at 145 N Broadway. Starts at 10PM! Kick off your Pride weekend in style!!!

Artist of the Month- Miche Marcisz

Here's a little interview I did with local artist Miche Marcisz. If you like what you see then come down to Buffalo Exchange at the Annex and get the full 3D show!

How would you describe your style of art?

-My style of art is 3D photography.  It's been around for decades, but not many people have seen examples of it.  It's very rare these days especially because it's harder than ever to get this particular film developed.

*Can you tell me a bit about your art-making process?

-I've always had an eye for photography & it runs in my family.  Since I've had the 3D camera, I started looking at subjects in a whole new way.  I find myself saying:  "That would look really good in 3D!" 

*What motivates you to create? 

-When you see a great subject to capture, it's like an immediate creative moment.  The feeling is happening now & their won't be another chance; the mood will escape.

*Do you have a strong purpose or goal with your art?

-I like to have people respond to my photos & maybe look at photography in a new way.

*If you had advice for other aspiring artists what would it be?

-My advice would be to surprise yourself & do something out of the norm.  Everyone is an artist.  It doesn't always require a lot of money or education.  It's all about individual pride.

If you have a personal interest in being our artist of the month e-mail us with sample art work and a way to contact you at www.buffaloexchangeannex@yahoo.com