RedThreadDIY » gardens

DIY Paper and Fabric Flower Centerpieces, Decorations, and Tutorials

Katar — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:00:49 +0000

I’ve been looking around at various flower shops to attempt to pick out flowers for the wedding. I found that flowers were way overpriced, and 1 simple bouquet alone costs around $70. There is no way that I can afford bouquets for the centerpieces, bridesmaids, me, decorations, etc. All of that would easily cost over $2,000! I looked into other options, and found that there are actually a lot of paper and fabric flowers that you can make, that look really modern and classy!

And hey – fabric flowers and bouquets will last forever, so you don’t have to pay a bunch to get them preserved! They also won’t die in 2 days! So, in reality, I think fabric and paper flowers are a lot more awesome anyways!

Did I mention I’m allergic to flowers anyways? This is a bonus!

Oh hey! Costco has 400 sheets of tissue paper right now for around $5!!! Check out the Christmas aisle. You CAN’T beat that! I have only seen packs of white though – if you are looking for that color.

I hope the links below help you out as much as they helped me. Click on the photos or links to go to the tutorial. Enjoy!

Misc. Tutorials:

Paper and Fabric Flowers: Martha Stewart – There are 32 ideas in just this link alone!
I haven’t seen the book yet, but I’m so excited to know that a paper flower book exists! Check out CraftZine‘s review of Make Your Own Paper Flowers by Klutz

Fabric Flower Tutorials:

Rose Petal Tee: The Storque - scroll down to get the 'how to' for the flowers only!

Flower Collar Tutorial: KatieDid

How to Make a Stiffened Fabric Flower Brooch: CraftyPod

Super Cool Fabric Flower Hair Clip Tutorial: LuBirdBaby

Fabric Flowers: Make it Do

Necktie Daisies: Craftster

Fabric Rose and Peony: Martha Stewart Weddings

Ribbon and Fabric Flowers: Martha Stewart Weddings - I made a bunch of the fabric flowers - they are easy to do and make cute embellishments on several different things!

DIY Fabric Rosettes: Susie Harris Blog

Large Layered Flower Pin How To: My Mama Made It

Paper Flower Tutorials:

How to Make Crumpled Flowers for Scrapbooking: Scrappin' Out Loud

Mexican Paper Flowers: Mad in Crafts

DIY Paper Flowers: Creature Comforts

Calla Lilly and Chrysanthemum Swizzle Sticks: Martha Stewart - I LOVE the Calla Lilly. It is extremely simple, and I made some with satin fabric. They look REALLY elegant!

Paper Flower Bouquet Tutorials:

Crafted Bouquet: Martha Stewart Weddings

Paper Flower Pom Pom Decoration Tutorials:

Paper Flower Pom Poms: Martha Stewart

Paper Flower Centerpiece Tutorials:

How to Make a Paper Flower Centerpiece: CraftStylish

DIY Tissue Paper Garden Centerpieces: Once Wed

Paper Flower Centerpiece: CraftZine

Flower Arrangement Centerpieces: Rachael Ray Mag - although this isn't a tutorial for paper flowers, isn't this a great idea for a centerpiece WITH paper flowers?

Inspiration, Ideas, and Photos:

Wedding Crafts - Brides and Bridesmaids Bouquets: Mad in Crafts

Wedding Table Centerpieces Using Paper Flowers: Stjudescreations

Spyrograph Wedding: Design Sponge - haha! They are using the same vases that we are for our centerpieces! I really like this setup, I think I'll try to implement this!

If you know of ANY other examples or tutorials, please comment below so I can add them to this list. I would be so happy to find more tutorials to test out for my wedding. Thanks!

Buttons: What Can I Do With Them?

Katar — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 13:00:25 +0000

I honestly don’t know WHERE all of my buttons came from, but I have hundreds. Even better, none of them match! So.. what can I do with all of these buttons? Here is a bunch of tutorials explaining just what! Click on the photo to get the tutorial.

Misc. Tutorials:

Awesome Button Projects from Country Living

: Covered Button Tutorial: CraftPudding

: How To Make Fabric Covered Buttons: CraftLeftovers

: Button Beings: Family Fun

: Sunflower Flyer: Family Fun

: Button Fairy: Agnes the Red

Button Stamp How-To: Martha Stewart

Accessory Tutorials:

Cute as a Button Bracelet: MakeZine

: Button Bracelet Tutorial: CreativeKismet

: How to Make a Button Bracelet: DIY Fashion

: How to Make a Button Bracelet: eHow

: Button Bracelet: CraftBits

: Button Bracelet: Family Fun

: Button Flower Tutorial: Artsy Crafty Babe

Button Ring Tutorial: Lorelei 1141

How to Make a Button and Wire Brooch: CraftyPod

: Button Headbands: ElephantJournal

Button Hair Clips: Martha Stewart

Covered Buttons: Bolt Neighborhood

: Button Wire Earrings: Jewelry Making

: Make a Yoda Hat: Dollar Store Crafts

: Making a Button Bag: Martha Stewart

Home Decor Tutorials:

: Button Clock: Martha Stewart

: Fruity Button Napkins: Martha Stewart

: Placemats and Napkins: All You

Button Napkin Rings: Martha Stewart

: Flag Wallhanging: Craft.dow

: Button Display: Matt and Shari

Button Wall Hanging: Sweet Water

: Closure Encounters Lamp: Ready Made

: Button Lampshade: Associated Content

: Polka Dot Pots: Family Crafts

: Mosaic Button Pots: Kids Crafts

: Button Bouquet: Kiddley

Buttoned Up Photo Frame: HGTV

: Bead and Button Teacup: Kaboose

: How to Make a Woven Button Coaster: CraftStylish

: Spring Bouquet: Family Corner

: Button Magnets: Frugal Living

Button Magnets: Martha Stewart

Halloween Tutorials:

: Easy Halloween Ribbon/Button Bracelet: The Swell Life’s Blog

: Simple Halloween Button Earrings: The Swell Life’s Blog

: Halloween Ribbon Fascinators and Brooches: The Swell Life’s Blog

Christmas Tutorials:

Button Cards: Martha Stewart

Button Snowman Cards: Martha Stewart

Buttoned-Up Card: CraftBits

Button Gift Wrap: Martha Stewart

: Button Wreath Ornament: Christmas Crafts

Button Wreath Ornament: Martha Stewart

: Button Ornament: Stray Thoughts

: Button Wreath: Little Birds Handmade

: Button Wreath: All Things Christmas

: Button Snowman Magnet: Family Crafts – Could also be made into a pin!

: Snowman Pin: Family Fun

Button Ornaments: Martha Stewart

: Felt Christmas Tree Ornament: Christmas Crafts

Snowflake Ornament: Shanty2Chic

: Country Christmas Tree Ornament: Christmas Crafts

The Button Love Christmas Ornament: Blossom Handmade

Inspiration, Ideas, and Photos:

Craftster had a Craft Challenge for decorating with buttons. Check out all of the entries here!
Crafts Tagged with ‘Button’ on Craftster
Button Jewelry and Accessories Photo Group on flickr
Button Bags, Frames, Bowls, and Vases from Vietnam: Tesoros
Vintage Button Monogram Pillows: Crafting a Green World

: Button Necklace: Craftlog

: Button Bracelet and Necklace: Creative Kismet

: Button Necklaces: Donna Lees Blog

: Button Necklaces: Donna Lees Blog

: Easter Button Wreath: Donna Lees Blog

: 4th of July Button Wreath: Donna Lees Blog

: Halloween Small Wreath: Donna Lees Blog

: Button Wreath: Pixiegenne

: Button Wreath: Little Birds Handmade

: Tropical Button Tree: Donna Lees Blog

: Button Framed Christmas Tree: Donna Lees Blog

: Mother’s Day Pin/Magnet: Donna Lees Blog

Those button lampshades look pretty sweet – and I’m TOTALLY making stamps out of my awkward buttons! Woot! Go button tutorials!!

If you know of ANY other examples or tutorials, please comment below so I can add them to this list. Thanks!

Photo Credit: monkey123 on flickr

Tins, Cans, and Aluminum Metals: What Can I Do With Them?

Katar — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 13:00:45 +0000

DIYscene‘s Swap theme for October is Black and Metal. I usually craft with fabric, so this was a serious challenge for me! I immediately searched for anything that I could make with metal, which includes TONS of options, with a small amount of those including aluminum, tin, and copper. This purpose of this post is to help people with these metals do something unique and fun with them! And hey, you’re recycling!

Check out my previous Bottle Caps post to find out all of the fun things you can do with those!

Contents:

Cookie Tin etc. Tutorials
Altoids Tin Tutorials
Tin Can Tutorials
Aluminum Pop Can Tutorials
Sheet Tin Tutorials
Tin Pie Plate Tutorials
CD Tin Tutorials
Inspiration, Ideas, and Photos

Cookie Tins etc. Tutorials:

Altoids Tin Tutorials:

Tin Can Tutorials:

Aluminum Pop Can Tutorials:

Sheet Tin Tutorials:

Tin Pie Plate Tutorials:

Tin Punching: Our Big Earth

CD Tin Tutorials:

Ideas, Inspiration, and Photos:

Wow – that’s a lot of tutorials – but I’m looking for more!

After I send over my swap partner’s metal goodies, I’ll be sure to post photos and some tutorials!

If you know of ANY other examples or tutorials, please comment below so I can add them to this list. Thanks!

Photo Credit: Flawka on flickr