You can weave them into wreaths like grapevine, and add greens, berries,etc. Or use them ( straight or twined) for frames for pictures or mirrors. They also make nice vertical lines in dried arrangements or with holiday greens.

I had the same ideas as Elaine. If they become too stiff to use, soak them in the bathtub for awhile. Have fun!

Thanks for the ideas I will have fun trying to make something from them. I'm not sure just what yet. Nancy

Dogwood makes very pretty stars. Cut 5 pieces about 5 inches long with a diameter of no more than 1/8 inch or so. Wire the ends together to form the star, weaving as you go. Wrap the ends with raffia and add a bow. They make neat tree ornaments. I also made a large one to use as a wreath. The branches I cut for that are about 2 1/2 feet long and thicker. I also left the little side branches on. I sprayed it with some "snow", sprinkled gold glitter on it and finished it off with a red and gold bow. I'm using it inside to preserve the "snow". Really is pretty.

Osier was traditionally used for baskets. You can also just stick them in the ground to make new plants (if you cut them in late winter/early spring, not fall). Because of this property, they are also used to make living fences.

I saw an episdoe on Rebecca's Garden where she took 4 clumps of them and laid them out in a square. Then she tied the squares together with green floral wire, then added all kinds or natural ingredients from her garden, such as rose hips and pine cones, leaves, dried flowers,etc. She was able to change it as the seasons changed. She did a fall theme, a winter theme, etc. It was really pretty. You might be able to find it on her site. Rebeccasgarden.com

HI ALL I AM NEW HERE AND LOVING THE FORUM IN WOULD GATHER A BUNCH AND BOUND THEM TOGETHER WITH A RAFFIA BOW AND PLACE IN AN OLD MILK CAN OR LARGE BASKET --GREAT FOR ADDING "TEXTURE" IN ROOMS THAT NEED THAT PUNCH

Make a fence.