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#144687 - 03/16/08 12:13 AM Wreath's From Silk Flowers
Sadie Offline
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Registered: 10/08/04
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I think some of you gals know I took last year a class in Foral design one with silk and then with real flowers arrangment . Anyway , my daughter asked me to make her a wreath for St Patrick's Day . I thought to myself how am I going to do that . Well, with much thought to this project I found myself down to my favorite craft store "Michaels" I found a small round wreath form . I found green carnations and green ribbon and some wire had the rest of the material wire cutter and all . I talked with one of the girls at Michael's about how to cut these carnations for the weath . I used about twelve carnations for this wreath and it looks really pretty . I loved it so much and so did my daughter I made myself one and took and picture of it and will post soon.

I don't have time to make a wreath for Easter sense it is only a week away , but will make a larger wreath of all roses out of the same material . I find this so relaxing to sit on the floor at night in the sitting room and work on this wonderful craft project .

I will send off pictures soon . Has anyone ever made wreath before and out of vines? I guess that is my next project I did try using the green tape and wire on this form material , but it was so hard I just stuck the flowers in round wreath form ,it and worked very well.

Just some thought

Renee
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#144688 - 03/16/08 04:46 PM Re: Wreath's From Silk Flowers [Re: Sadie]
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Can't wait for the pics, Renee...
It's so nice that you found something you enjoy doing.

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#144689 - 03/17/08 07:33 PM Re: Wreath's From Silk Flowers [Re: gims]
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Sounds interesting Renee, waiting to see your masterpiece.
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#144690 - 03/18/08 02:21 PM Re: Wreath's From Silk Flowers [Re: chatty lady]
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Registered: 06/03/04
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Renee: So glad you're enjoying such a wonderful craft. I find it relaxing and just a great hobby. I love "playing" with flowers. I've enjoyed decorating and preparing church and banquet halls for weddings and some other church activities. I wish now I had the time to do more of that.

Can't wait to see the pics!

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#144691 - 03/18/08 03:01 PM Re: Wreath's From Silk Flowers [Re: Songbird]
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Registered: 07/02/03
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Renee, I cannot wait to see the project! This is something I have always wanted to fool around with and possibly make my next hobby. I love flowers of all kinds. I hope you'll post it soon. I have made a few arrangements for friends like housewarming gifts, but nothing fancy...just a little something. I did do one wreath with the vine. A glue gun is our friend...JJ

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#144692 - 03/18/08 03:31 PM Re: Wreath's From Silk Flowers [Re: jawjaw]
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Thanks girls , will try to get it posted this week . I have to let Lousia post it for me . she is always doing me favors . Friends.

Renee
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#144693 - 03/19/08 08:44 PM Re: Wreath's From Silk Flowers [Re: Sadie]
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Here is Renee's St. Patrick's Day Wreath. Isn't it lovely? Great job, Renee!

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#144694 - 03/19/08 08:48 PM Re: Wreath's From Silk Flowers [Re: Louisa]
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HOW LOVELY! Renee, you did a fab job, girl! I love it! How are the carnations attached? Wire or glue gun. I love the little hat on top. Wow...simply adorable! You are very good at this. I can't wait to see what you do next.

And that Louisa...she is such a dear, isn't she? Thanks Ms L for posting that picture.

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#144695 - 03/19/08 10:06 PM Re: Wreath's From Silk Flowers [Re: jawjaw]
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Registered: 07/07/03
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great job Renee
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#144696 - 03/20/08 12:32 AM Re: Wreath's From Silk Flowers [Re: meredithbead]
Sadie Offline
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Registered: 10/08/04
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Loc: MD
Thanks girls , Humm looks like one carnation is bit sitting up . have to fix that . I did not wire them in I just cut the carnations with the wire cutters close to almost to the top of the flower and stuck them in the form and did glue some in . I want to try and make one with Roses . I was hoping some of my friends would ask me to make one for them , but no request yet only from daughter . That's Okay , I found something to relax me

I should learn to get this picture on myself , but having trouble with my old PC freezing on me . Thanks Lousia for posting the picture for me .

One of the girls at the craft store keeping teasing me about being in the store about every day . Had a lots of laughs with those girls . I love Michaels.



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