The Simple Craft Diaries: flowers

Sunday, June 2, 2013

Pink Party Streamer Flower Vases

I decided to make cute foam ball vases for the baby shower and I am happy how they turned out. Again, not expensive to make, very easy. The only time consuming part is to roll the paper rosettes and glue them to the ball. But it was worthy. I love them so much that I am thinking of start making them for my Etsy Shop and Craft Fair booth.

Material:

Foam Ball (1)

Terracota Vase (2)

Streamers (2)

Black, light pink and white paint ( craft or spray)

Hot glue gun

Sandpaper

First, I painted the vases with one coat of black paint, two coats of light pink paint and two coats of white paint. Used the sandpaper to distress and reveal the layers.

Then I started making rosettes ( this takes an awful lot of time, girls, but it is worthy:) with the streamer, attach them with the hot glue to the ball that is cut in half.

My original idea was to use green felt for the leaves , but did not find them among my things. And I needed things done fast . I glanced over the table and I saw the doily I had bought for another decor pice I planned to make for the (water bottles and fake gift boxes). They were perfect!
Glued them with the hot glue and that was it.

Just used the hot glue to attach the ball to the doily.

How girly!

It turned out better that I envisioned!

Be sure to check the whole decor of this Pink & Grey baby shower here!

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It is so Very Cheri

Be Different Act Normal

Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Simple and Easy Flower Arrangement

Hi!

A dear friend of mine asked me (???!!) to make some flower arrangements for her hubby's 40 th birthday.

I was a bit anxious to take the responsibility but had to do it, she is such a good friend and our families are very close. Could not say "no".

Then I thought of my inspiration when I think of flowers: my very dear and sweet brother-in-law Darrin whose talent and passion has made his business into the most charming and beautiful flower shop in Toronto, Terrain Flowers.

So, here it goes, Darrin, hopefully I won't disappoint you:)

First, I kept myself faithful to my policy of "reuse or repurpose, whenever possible", and ripped off some leaves off my house plant. Three in each vase, only 8:)