Flower Girl Dilemma
For our beach wedding, the city does not allow flower petals of any kind. This really stumped me for awhile because what else do flower girls do but drop petals? I tossed and turned over lots of different ideas and then I finally came up with these:
To make these, I started off by threading a piece of thick ribbon through the center of a 4" styrofoam ball
Then, using a pencil, I poked deep enough holes to fit the stems of silk flowers into:
Here are the flowers I used. They were a little expensive ($6/bunch, I purchased 8 bunches) but I was able to get them all 25% off. I would have really liked to use real flowers but didnt want to have worry about assembling them they day before the wedding.
Another successful and inexpensive project!
Total cost: $46 therefore $23/girl
$36 silk flowers
$7 for 2 styrofoam balls
$3 ribbon
Comments
Mom on Aug 20, 2009
I think they are beautiful! I am so impressed with your artistic flare, as well as staying within your budget. Two qualities you didn't get from your mom! I am counting the days...26 'til I leave!
Ektor on Aug 20, 2009
I really can't think of any professional doing a better job babe, they look perfect! I am excited about the wedding just to see all your wonderful artwork xxx
Savannah on Sep 13, 2009
That is so COOL! And very creative!