-=Quoting Charman Adams to Dina Dunlop
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CA > This year I am going to make some angels using the
CA > center part of the magnolia flower.  I'll send you one of those after I
CA > get started making them.  I am about to start gathering the materials
CA > I'll need, as the magnolias are starting to bloom.  As soon as the
CA > flower is gone, I'll pick up the centers when they fall to the ground.
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CA > My idea for this years
CA > COE is the magnolia angels (see above). I have to start gathering them
CA > now because once the magnolia blooms fall, they have a chance of rotting
CA > if it rains while they are lying on the ground.
Hi Charman,
Are you referring to the seed pod?  It usually takes several months after the 
bloom is gone before the seed pod is mature and falls to the ground.
I saw a magnolia seed pod angel last year at a craft show.  They are cute.
Our seed pods here are too big to fit the size requirements, at least I
saw 4" posted for the 1996 COE
Happy crafting
Donna
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