When I got married eleven and a half years ago, there was {sadly} no such thing as Pinterest! My mom and I did make our centerpieces and our favors, and we did a lot of the decorating ourselves, but there’s so much more I could do now with the vast wealth of inspiration out there in Pinterest-land and the blogosphere!
Luckily, as you may recall, I have a friend getting married in October, which gives me a chance to wedding-craft vicariously through her! My friend Sara and her fiancee Michael chose red and silver as their colors, and they are going for a country/rustic feel. After making her some Mr. and Mrs. signs and a sweetheart table centerpiece, I decided to try making some table numbers to go along with her colors and theme. My favorite part of the project is the Burlap & Button flowers, which can also be used on a wreath, as napkin holders, or as a pin {even if you’re not a bride-to-be}!
For the rest of the table numbers:
– David Tutera table number stands and cards
– adhesive vinyl
STEP 1: Find a circular object that’s the size you want your finished flower to be. Trace it on paper to create a pattern, then use it to cut out one felt circle and eight burlap circles.
STEP 2: Fold each circle in half, then in half again to form a triangle. Glue four of the triangles to the felt circle, as shown.
STEP 3: Repeat, gluing the other four circles on top, staggering them so that they cover the seams between the bottom four triangles.
STEP 4: Fancy it up by adding your button{s} and pearls to the center of the flower. At this point, you can also glue a clip or a pin to the back.
Eva {Tales of the Scotts} says
March 25, 2013 at 11:19 AMSuper cute! I bought a bolt of burlap and have used it in my Etsy shop and some garland making but that’s about it. This turned out really cute.
Lucy T says
March 25, 2013 at 2:56 PMThese are so cute, I love them. Would make such a cute table centerpiece for many different occasions. Found you on Monday Motherload.
Lucy @coffeewithus3.blogspot.com
Reduce, Reuse, Renewed says
March 25, 2013 at 6:30 PMhow cute! I love the look of burlap.
Christina @ The Scrappy Housewife says
March 25, 2013 at 6:56 PMThe burlap flowers would work great as little bird’s nests too. Adorable!
Marilyn Clark says
March 25, 2013 at 7:35 PMVery cute!
Lisa West says
March 28, 2013 at 1:27 AMLove the look, I was thinking bird’s nest too!! I really like the eggs wrapped in lace and twine in your banner. I am visiting from Monday Motherload link party, Cheers, Lisa