Showing posts with label Flowers. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Flowers. Show all posts

3.04.2011

Carnations




I have never liked this flower but grouped tightly together they have a great peonies look! 
Seen on Intimate Weddings.

1.05.2011

DIY Boutonnieres

A creative way to save some money on flowers.
      To create the yellow boutonniere:
    • 1. Collect silver and yellow buttons of all sizes and shapes.
    • 2. Arrange them one on top of the other to form mini arrangements resembling flowers. Use a green wire (fishing wire or those carried at craft stores works well) to thread through the buttons, holding them all together.
    • 3. Gather all of the "stems" of your new little button flowers and wrap the green wire around it over and over to create volume.
    • 4. Attach a safety pin to the back and you've got a little bouquet of buttons!
    For the blue and white boutonnieres:
  • 1. Gather fabric covered buttons with similar colors in a variety of patterns.
  • 2. Cut out a little leaf shape out of a neutral color fabric (which should be the same for all of the boutonnieres).
  • 3. Thread together the back of the buttons, attaching them to the leaf.
  • 4. Take thin green ribbon and cover a short stick or bundle of toothpicks to create the stem.
  • 5. Sew or tie the bundle of buttons to the top of the stick, creating the buds.
  • 6. Attach a safety pin to the back and you're all set!

    For the stem-less flower:
  • 1. Cut eight pieces of ribbon, 5 inches long. Pick a cute pattern as this will be the “petals” and the main focus of the boutonniere.
  • 2. Loop over the ribbon, gathering all of the ends in the middle. (A tip: it helps if you glue or sew the ends down to a small piece of cardboard so they stay together.)
  • 3. Glue a similar colored button to the center of the ribbon so the ends are hidden.
  • 4. Glue the safety pin to the back of the cardboard.
  • 5. For reinforcement, go back and sew all of the parts together right through the middle.
Seen on DIY Wedding Day.

Atlanta Wedding





I love this brides hair and the great color mix of steal grey and rusty orange. Seen on Amelia Strauss.

1.03.2011

Wheat and Roses

A simple and elegant bouquet.

2.05.2010

Flowers in Jar

DIY Flower hanging jars.  Great instructions seen on Intimate Weddings.

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9.28.2009

Wildflower Wedding







Some great ideas from Courtney of Flush Designs and Erin Hearts Court. Seen on Erin's blog. They had great details yet still kept a relaxing feel.