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How to make semi-kanzashi-style fabric flowers (part 1)

I’m looking to make my bouquet for my wedding myself, and so I’ve been brainstorming ideas on how best to put together fabric flowers for this purpose. This tutorial is based on some flowers that I started making a few years ago — the folding technique is Japanese (Tsunami Kanzashi).

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How to DIY your own floral fascinators and buttonhole flowers

Theresa, a PhD student, vegan and rad Australian, posted this short and sweet tutorial about how she made super-kitschy “parental flowers,” little giveaways her parent’s could take with on their trip back to the states after the wedding. They’re just too easy AND adorable not to share. Take it away Theresa! – Offbeat Shrie We […]

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Spider in your wedding bouquet

Virginia added a small crystal spider to her rose bouquet. I love this as a way to add a subtle and playful accent on a more traditional floral arrangement.

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Rock candy flowers and 11 other unique bridesmaid bouquet ideas

Look at this amazing bridesmaid bouquet. We’ve seen feathers and flowers before, but we’ve never seen colored sticks of rock candy added to a bridesmaid bouquet before!? How SWEET (har har) is that? A unique bridesmaid bouquet is a great way to add some extra special touches to your big day. Not everyone wants to […]