Our ancestors carefully saved special occasion flowers by pressing them in book pages. I came up with this new twist on a long lost tradition that could be treasured for generations to come.
The first thing I made with the wedding flowers was this babies breath wreath...Here
Then I had all of the flowers left over
I purchased clear balls and heart ornaments from Hobby Lobby.
Then added water slide decals..Tutorial HERE...Instead of water slide decals, you could hang a paper tag with the occasion and date
I filled them with wedding flowers and babies breath then snapped them together and added ribbons for hanging
The empty ornaments are available all year round
I think this would be a wonderful way to save flowers from
Weddings
Proms
Dances
Anniversaries
The heart would be perfect for any occasion and could be hung from the corner of a mirror or knob
Guess what?...Yep, I still have flowers left and one more project up my sleeve!
Oh, Bradley and Alicia, these ornaments are headed your way!
Happy Crafting!
Carol
carol, this is a wonderful idea! i finally bought some water slides to try some of your projects--tfs and merry christmas!!
ReplyDeletethat is ridiculously brilliant :-) and so beautiful too! wow. great idea.
ReplyDeleteThat's such a thoughtful and pretty way to save the memories of their wedding day! I'm pinning!
ReplyDeleteHi Carol, Oh my gosh, I am loving this idea too. What a perfect keepsake for the new couple and of course could be customized in many ways. Love the roses inside from the wedding.
ReplyDeleteYou are just so talented and I am always inspired my friend.
So glad you are enjoying your little ornaments. Best wishes!!
Hugs, CM
Really great idea! Thanks so much for sharing:)
ReplyDeleteCarol! You're brilliant! I would totally do this, except I never got to keep my wedding flowers. I was wondering, how much would you charge for an ornament with baby's breath (shipping included)?
ReplyDeletewhat an amazing idea!!!! Beautifully done!
ReplyDeleteBrilliant my dear! I love to save roses from our garden and I have lots of "potpourri" drying. This is such a wonderful way to enjoy them all year long in the hearts. I now know what I am doing for Mr. C for Valentine's this year. Thank you for your generous sharing.
ReplyDeleteWow Carol, what a clever idea! A perfect way to display a part of their special day.
ReplyDeleteCarol another great idea up you sleeve friend and one that I am going to have to steel- oops borrow!!
ReplyDeleteOne of the bridesmaids left her bouquet at the reception so I took it home to dry for my nephew's new bride. I think they would love to have some ornaments made with the roses!!
I was trying to figure out how you stuffed those roses in that little opening of the ornament then read the rest of the story! Hadn't seen these kind of ornaments before!!
Just got the last of the 70+ donor ornaments and letters plus 400 newsletters off in the mail today- nothing like waiting till the last minute!
bee blessed
mary
Very pretty, Carol. What a nice way to remember that special day.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea, Carol. They're beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThis is one of your best ideas yet! What a wonderful way to preserve the flowers. I pinned this to my board designed for the future weddings that live inside my head.
ReplyDeletePositively precious!
ReplyDeleteI know I keep saying this but I'm saying it again. You are amazing!!!
ReplyDeleteCarol- That is a fantastic idea! I just love the whole concept! xo Diana
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea!
ReplyDeleteWhat an adorable idea, Carol. I love it! I think it would make the most special keepsake from the most special days. Simply lovely!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a nice idea. Why didn't I think of that? Oh, that's right...I cook...you craft :)
ReplyDeleteLOVE THEM! The decals make them even MORE precious.
ReplyDeleteYou are so talented.
Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and Happy New Year sweet friend. If I can hunt down the shelf edging I'll pass it along.
Love to you~
Rebecca
I knew you'd be doing something creative with the flowers. Love this!
ReplyDeleteabso. gorgeous..... cant wait to see what youve come up with next. what are you gonna do when you run out of flowers???? :) merry christmas everyone, although this yr. is one for ALL of us who faired better than others to be eternally grateful. blessings, susy
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea! My bridal bouquet hasn't held up too well, now I know exactly what to do with it...the ornaments are gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty, Carol. I love anything with roses.
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