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Thursday, August 23, 2012

Imitation = Flattery: Burlap Flowers

Burlap Flowers
The new kitchen re-do has inspired some additional crafts to add those "final touches".  I saw this cute post on Pinterest and loved them.  She gave great instructions picture by picture.  There is also a video but I didn't have to watch it as the pictures were good enough.  Since I already had burlap on hand, this craft was free.  And it only took about 20 minutes for 4 of them.  I made mine quite a bit larger since they were going on top of the fridge and I wanted to make sure they could be seen.

I cut mine about 3" wide and double the width of the burlap (I guess 36").  I also used pipe cleaner for the stems.  They went in a vase so you can't see them but it keeps them upright.

Burlap Flowers

I did the vases a few years ago from an article in Martha Stewart about making mercury glass.  I don't really like them up close but they look good on top of the fridge.




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8 comments:

  1. Thanks for sharing these cute burlap flowers at my NIFTY THRIFTY TUESDAY party, but please be sure to list my party name or party button with a link back to my blog on your post...thanks:)

    Blessings,
    Linda

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  2. Your flowers look so pretty! Thank for sharing with us this great rustic look at tip toe thru tuesday!
    xoxo
    Kim

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  3. I know there will be lots of copycats for your everlasting burlap flowers. Very clever to use the pipe cleaners for stems.

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  4. Really like your burlap flowers and other crafty ideas. I am a new blogger and follower on GFC. I found you on Creative bloggers party and hop so I hope you'll follow me back as well.

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  5. These burlap flowers are super cute. I would love it if you could share this wonderful post at our What’s it Wednesday linky party. I hope you can join us.

    Paula
    ivyandelephants.blogspot.com

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  6. I've been making flowers this morning.. I will have to add these to my list to try. I've always wondered about that diy mercury glass.

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  7. Those turned out great--I really like them. I will have to see if there is a tutorial on that link. Thanks for sharing!

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  8. Very nice! The flowers look perfect in the vases. Do you still have the article from martha stewart for those? I'd love to give them a try!

    Following from the crafty link up :)
    http://letstalkaboutme-sara.blogspot.com/2012/09/how-to-coordinate-bridesmaid-dresses.html

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