Amidst the logistics of planning my daughter's wedding is some straight on fun.
The bridesmaids had their hearts set on fascinators and when I found this tutorial on making chiffon flowers, the deal was done. The edges of the fabric curl when held over (ahem, not IN) a candle. A trip to Fabric Row in Philadelphia with my buddy Susan, provided everything necessary to make these frothy confections. Susan found the perfect fabric for the leaves.
It was pretty easy once the fabric circles were cut. The largest circle is about 4.5". Anyway, flowers done, one to go *the bride needs one, right?* And a lovely silk hairband with flowers for our junior bridesmaid.
I'm thinking of all of the sizes and colors you could make these in for pins or embellisments. I made a tiny one - about 2" across that is quite cute.
such a warm coral color! just precious!
so glad you are enjoying all the preparations!
Holly
Posted by: Holly | 01/16/2013 at 11:10 AM
What gorgeous colors and the center is fabulous. Have fun!
Posted by: Jeannie | 01/16/2013 at 12:34 PM
Love them! I can imagine the frustration and laughter as you worked out the right distance from the candle!
Posted by: Wendy @ the Late Start Studio | 01/16/2013 at 02:04 PM
Beautiful colors and flower. I tried my hand at FLOWERS but, it was not my bag. lol
Enjoy the wedding.
Posted by: Barb | 01/16/2013 at 07:53 PM
Lovely forever flowers.
Aloha, Kate
Posted by: Kate Burroughs | 01/16/2013 at 09:09 PM
ohhh so pretty!
Posted by: annie! | 01/16/2013 at 10:20 PM
Hi Diana! Thanks for sharing the fun you are having with us... Love the flowers, what a beautiful idea....
Posted by: zinnia patch | 01/17/2013 at 10:05 AM
Glad you enjoyed the flowers! Ill do a more complete tutorial at some time. They are really pretty simple!
Posted by: Diana Trout | 01/17/2013 at 09:35 PM
Aloha Kate! I can see one of these pretties tucked behind your ear
Posted by: Diana Trout | 01/17/2013 at 09:36 PM
:) They are making me smile! Ill do a more complete tutorial in a few weeks.
Posted by: Diana Trout | 01/17/2013 at 09:37 PM
That is the color that my flowers were at my first wedding....in 1961. My little sister was my flower girl and my aunt was my matron of honor and both of them wore dresses in that color. It is still one of my favorite colors, and I love the flowers that you made.
Posted by: Jacque Chinnery | 01/21/2013 at 04:52 PM
such a pretty color, I had all of the colors spread out over the table and felt so happy! The girls are wearing coral but really, we couldnt decide on single colors for the wedding so are just going with all of them! My daughter loves color as much as I do. :)
Posted by: Diana Trout | 01/23/2013 at 07:11 AM