I am feeling a little nostalgic as the kiddies head back to school today after what seemed like the shortest summer in our history. I’m not sure what it was about this summer but it didn’t leave me fulfilled like summers past. We had picnics at the park, swam in the lake, wondered in forests and yet it feels like we still have much more to do. I am happy that we still have a few weeks left of beautiful weather, where we can enjoy the newly brightly painted landscapes.
Yesterday, I shared my fall wreath and as promised, today I will
share a brief tutorial on how I made the drop cloth roses you see here.
They are quite simple to make, but I think they
are so pretty in their own raggedy kinda way.
are so pretty in their own raggedy kinda way.
I made two kinds of roses; ones that are a little less frayed at
the edges and ones that are completely perfectly imperfect.
the edges and ones that are completely perfectly imperfect.
1. Fold over a long piece of drop cloth and hot glue to form a seam
2. To form stamen, roll the long piece and glue at the end to hold in place
3. Cut three small petals
4. Glue to petals horizontally, as shown, overlapping them around stamen
5. Cut three larger petals
6. Place a thin line of hot glue in the centre and fold over; this will form the crease of the petal (optional)
7. If you would prefer a non frayed petal, place a little bit of hot glue along the edges of the petal and fold over as shown
8. Glue petals around stamen, overlapping them until you are satisfied with the size
9. Insert a wire or a wooden skewer into the bottom of the rose
10. Glue burlap around bottom of flower and around skewer
11. Wrap skewer with jute all the way down (not pictured)
12. Add a couple of burlap leaves if desired
I also made a burlap rose, which I think
adds that fall touch to the little arrangement.
adds that fall touch to the little arrangement.
I enjoy decorating with a more neutral palette as I find it a little quieter,
but also enjoy seeing other homes decorated in the more traditional fall colours.
but also enjoy seeing other homes decorated in the more traditional fall colours.
What about you? Do you prefer the traditional colours,
or are you more of a neutral kind of person?
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These are beautiful!
Deborah
http://www.threedawgladydesigns.blogspot.com
These are beautiful and yet simple. I loved your wreath! I’m leaning toward a more neutral fall palette this year, too. Thanks for your inspiration–the acorns and wheat add a nice natural touch.
I’m the neutral type so your arrangment is perfect to my eyes.
beautiful – I wrote about your tutorial on my blog. http://www.blumenfabrik.blogspot.com
How romantic and cute, you did a wonderful job:)
So pretty thanks for the tutorial xxx
Thank you so much for the tutorial! I will try these tonight. Hubby is away 🙁 on business and I get bored in the evenings, no where is that, where is this, can you hand me this, LOL, so I’ll have some spare time to create!
I am a total neutral kind of gal!!!!
Marsha
Great tutorial Lucy, these are so pretty. I think I’ll try a few. Love your wreath.
Oh my goodness, those are beautiful! And your photography is something to aspire to. Thanks for sharing!
Very, very sweet and simply beautiful, Lucy- xo Diana
I love the flowers and the very simply explained tutorial, but the photos today are especially good. I know you have said before that you are still learning about photography, but I think you under estimate your skills and your ability to capture the light. The light and composition of your photos today are stunning, particularly the first photo. Congratulations on some really beautiful photography.
I know you have given some photography tips before, but perhaps you might consider doing a little tutorial on how you get the light just right for your photos ??
So pretty. I love the frayed ones! I agree, I love a muted palette too! x
Oh! These are great! You’re so creative. I will have to give these a try. Thanks for the tutorial!
I love these Lucy! What a great thing to do with drop cloth scraps!
This is so elegant and looks so easy to make now that I see your step-by-step.
You have such an eye and your photos are stunning.
Always a pleasure to pop over and browse.
Have a great day,
Lisa
The are so lovely, they look wonderful made out of dropcloth material!
xo, Tanya
Wow! I’ve seen flowers similar to this for sale at craft stores but never thought of trying to make them myself. Thanks for sharing this tutorial.
Stunning Lucy! In LOVE! 😉 Bonnie
Thanks so much for sharing. Your tutorials are always beautifully done. I’ve shared here on my website http://www.creative-textile-arts.com
~ Linda M
Hi, I am from Ecuador, and i like this dress but i have a problem with the sizes because we don’t use the same sizes here, I am average height, and i am a medium size in my country. But i need help with which size should i choose?
Chanel Purse
Hi Lucy,
Fantastic blog!
Love it. 🙂
Sarah
HULA
It has been such a great pleasure to work with you.
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