Fabric Flower Bouquet Set, Satin Peonies, Satin Ribbon Roses, and Pearls

This gorgeous package consists of 9 6" bouquets with and ivory base and satin champagne roses and peonies; it also includes a 10" bouquet with pink, cream, ivory, and champagne satin peonies and ribbon roses. The bridal bouquet has cream and pink iridescent pearls strands strung through it. The handle of the fabric flower bouquets are wrapped with white satin ribbon and there is a beautiful lace skirt around the base of the bouquet.

If you would like a custom order or to check out more lovely fabric flower bouquets check out my etsy shop or email me at artforahome@yahoo.com

A Rose is a Rose: Exhibit at The New City Library

So my computer has been dead for a week now, and I have not been able to keep everything updated, bu I have some exciting news.

Sally, at the New City library invited me to do an exhibit in the four glass cases at the library in Rockland County, New York. The exhibit is titled A Rose is a Rose, and it features several handmade wedding bouquets and bridal accessories. Also displayed is a bunch of my handmade jewelry and some paintings.

This is a wonderful opportunity, and I am very thankful. If you are local come check out this exhibit it is sure to make everyone smile!

How to Make a Fabric Flower Corsages Easily and Inexpensively

I have been making all sorts of fabric flowers and bouquets lately, and it is a complete obsession I think at this point. I am thinking about flowers when I fall asleep at night. I made some corsages yesterday, and I thought I would share with you by providing simple steps on how to make a fabric  flower corsage easily and inexpensively.

Here are some pics to help you see the finished fabric flower corsage.You can also click the pic if you liked the corsage but didn't want to make it yourself.

                                                              Dahlia and Peony Corsage

This corsage is easy enough to make; you will need cotton fabric, chiffon fabric, pearls, wire, lace, satin ribbon, scissors, and needle and thread. A burning candle is also important. 

Start by cutting a couple of circles out of the chiffon, and make sure to vary the sizes. Then cut a 12" x 3" long strip from the cotton. Also cut three 4" long strips of lace and a 12" long piece of satin ribbon. Then cut triangles out of one side of the cotton strip. This will create the zigzag edge of the dahlia. 

Cut 2 short pieces of wire and thread a pearl on each. Twist the wire right underneath the pearl to make a small stem. Use the candle to slightly melt the edge of the chiffon circles. This will create a cup like shape. Then use the candle to seal the end of the satin ribbon.

Thread the needle and sew all the chiffon cupped petals on top of each other. Then sew a straight stitch across the botton of the cotton strip that is straight. Pull the thread tight so the strip forms a circle. Sew the 2 ends together.

Stick the wired pearl into the center of the cotton bud and sew shut. Then stick the other wired pearl through the center of the chiffon peony and sew around the base of the wire. Wrap the ends of the wire together so the flowers are facing away from each other, but still close to each other. 

Then wrap the lace strips around the wire to cover it and tie in a knot. Sew the completed embellishment to the ribbon, and your handmade fabric flower corsage is complete. 

 Here are some pics of other corsages I made yesterday as well. You can see how similar steps in this corsage are used in the other ones.

Chiffon Peony and Dahlia Buds on Satin Ribbon and Pearl Beaded Lace

Lace and Satin Ruffle Rosette Corsage on Satin Ribbon

Hope this how to helped you and if you have questions, comments, tips, and tricks I would love to hear them!

You can check out more wedding items and pretty accessories here on my etsy shop!

Stay tuned for more fun how to articles!

Fabric Flower Bridal Bouquets for Handmade Weddings

I love making special items for special events, and weddings are super special. Here are some bridal bouquets I have created and you can view individual fabric flowers here.


You can also view a wider variety of fabric flower bouquets in my shop here. 

These vintage inspired bridal bouquet is made using ivory and cream cotton material and lace. There are rosettes, mums, and hydrangeas in this wedding flower bouquet.





This colorful flower fabric bouquet is made using tulle and felt fabric. It also features a ton of buttons, many of them are vintage.


The next bouquet I will be making uses satin, lace, tulle, and cotton and there will be peonies and pearls added into it. So check back for more fabric flower bouquets for weddings.

Giveaway Help Me Reach 25 Likes! You Choose Any Item in my Shop Under $9.00

Hello everyone!  I am just getting started, and I love giveaways! So to enter simply go to my facebook fan page and like it! Then post a comment in the thread where you see the felt sunflower and title Giveaway Contest.

One winner will be chosen after 5pm Est Monday, September 5, using random.org true random number generator, and The lucky guy or gal can choose any one item under $9 in my shop!!! 

Hope to see you soon!!!