Thursday, August 12, 2010

All Things Wedding

So I am getting married soon and I am a DIY bride. I have some really nice bridesmaids that are helping me in my quest for a wonderful wedding. My latest project is felt flower bouquets for me and my five bridesmaids.  I loved the felt flower bouquets that I was seeing online, and I thought, "Hey!  I can do that!"

So, I found some old buttons...


And added new ones...


And cut out TONS of flowers...




And coerced my friend Stephanie into giving me free slave labor... (To be fair, we had fun.  It's amazing how funny felt flowers can be at three in the morning)


And our two creative minds came up with this:


I'll keep you posted on how they end up finishing out with handles, but so far, I think that things are turning out to be just perfect. :)

17 comments:

  1. Wow. I love, love, love your flowers. I think they'd be great for a wedding...as well as many other situations. Excellent idea.

    And congratulations on your upcoming wedding and your new blog!

    SewCalGal
    www.sewcalgal.blogspot.com

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  2. Oh...those are just lovely.... I can tell that I am really going to enjoy your blog.

    So when is the wedding?

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  3. Funny how bein' tired brings out the giggles! This are happy flowers, Lydia!

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  4. Hello. :o) Welcome to blogging. :o) Your flowers are just lovely and how special to have such nice friends who are coming along side to make your wedding day so dear.
    Hoping you have a nice weekend.
    Sincerely ~ Tricia

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  5. It's going to be such a beautiful wedding day.

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  6. Love the flowers and so creative! I agree, 3 a.m. crafting parties do bring out the giggles. Looking forward to reading your blog more....WELCOME!!!

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  7. At three in the morning, the phone book can be funny--trust me, I know! Especially when shared with friends. The flowers are very cute--as were the projects your mom shared on her blog. Welcome to blogland!

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  8. These are so pretty!! Welcome to blog land....we have lots of fun here!! Can't wait to see more of your creative projects!!

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  9. These flowers are just beautiful. Looking forward to seeing what else you come up with!

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  10. Welcome to blogland!
    Looks like you are off to a great start and felt flowers are just terrific......I love all things wool anyway but this is just the best idea ever.

    I look forward to more of your creations :0)

    Happy Sewing

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  11. They are adorable! 3am is my creative time too!

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  12. Your work you've shared on your mom's blog has been so pretty. Thanks for sharing there and here.

    You'll find this to be a great way to keep up with your past projects (and life). Happy blogging.

    And I wish you a beautiful wedding and a blessed marriage.

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  13. Wonderful job you have done creating such lovely flowers for your wedding. Welcome to the blogging world.

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  14. I am so happy for you Lydia, the wedding will be so sweet.

    P.S. Happy Birthday!
    Brenna

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  15. Your mother said we should all visit to give you a boost....then you show us girlfriends who stay up past midnight....you don't need a boost from us at all....happy blogging and great happiness coming to you ....

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  16. It is going to be such a pretty wedding! Keep blogging your ideas!

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  17. I've loved seeing your things on Pokey's blog; so glad you've joined the blog world.

    I'm looking forward to adding to my list of UFO's because I think you'll be showing a lot of things I will want to make.

    These flowers are adorable!

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