black long sleeve open back dress Slinky Maxi this slim fit dress combines elegance and comfort Short Sleeve Open Back Mini

- Lustrous emerald green or royal blue satin

I set off to gather my supplies: Two black tank top dresses from Goodwill One black king size flat sheet, also from Goodwill One woven leather belt, from Goodwill One roll of 1/2 inch carpenters fabric (a stiff square mesh wire) One roll of 1 inch chicken wire A roll of 16 gauge floral wire All the Oasis cold glue that Floral Supply Syndicate had (almost a gallon, in total) Approximately $1,800 worth of locally grown sunflowers, rudbeckia, amaranthus, grasses, and turkey feathers, generously donated by the Growers Market

I use my free hand to apply downward pressure on the organs while lifting upward on the hide

This long strapless ball gown style dress gets a little lighter feeling because of the bold floral print

The purple flower at the waist and purple trim at the neck add the perfect touch