I'm making a pillow of button poms for a ring bearer. I've seen plenty of them, but this is my first request for one. I would appreciate help and advice on proper mechanics. Thank you.
Ring Bearer Pillow of Button Poms
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wildflowerschicago
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This may not be the "right" way, but in the past, I've bought a pillow form from the fabric store (or if I can catch a really good deal on a sale decorative pillow...even if it's ugly). If necessary, glue a piece of satin over the back (if it isn't being covered) and pin a strip of double face satin to carry from. Beyond that I just cold glue the flower heads to the front.
I do like the styro idea, then you could just buy some batting (or save it from orchid boxes) and wrap the front with that so it's a little softer.
I do like the styro idea, then you could just buy some batting (or save it from orchid boxes) and wrap the front with that so it's a little softer.
CHERYL BAKIN
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We made this last year for a "girl who got married on the farm".
We used a rectangular, 1" deep wicker basket. Used gro-grain ribbon on the outside of the basket. Used a wet, very thin piece of Oasis to fill the basket (had lined the basket with an opened cello corsage bag.) Fit the oasis in tight, and glued it into the basket with oasis glue).
We covered the Oasis with a very thin layer of sheet moss, and then plunked the heads of the button mums in short and tight. worked great! flowers stayed very fresh.
when we were all done with the flowers, we used a rafia "bow" in the center of the "pillow", with fake rings tied to it.
sorry, I do not have pics.
Hope this helps you. We have since done the same look usinging yellow buttons, and again using hydrangea.
Cheryl
We used a rectangular, 1" deep wicker basket. Used gro-grain ribbon on the outside of the basket. Used a wet, very thin piece of Oasis to fill the basket (had lined the basket with an opened cello corsage bag.) Fit the oasis in tight, and glued it into the basket with oasis glue).
We covered the Oasis with a very thin layer of sheet moss, and then plunked the heads of the button mums in short and tight. worked great! flowers stayed very fresh.
when we were all done with the flowers, we used a rafia "bow" in the center of the "pillow", with fake rings tied to it.
sorry, I do not have pics.
Hope this helps you. We have since done the same look usinging yellow buttons, and again using hydrangea.
Cheryl
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