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Silk Flowers - updated with photos!

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  • Dannyk99dan
    Dannyk99dan Posts: 5 Forumite
    whereabouts did you get the diamonte things from?
  • debs2327
    debs2327 Posts: 1,172 Forumite
    hi ya i bought mine from hobbycraft they were among all the wedding craft bits i got the AB crystal diamonte`s they wernt expensive, but my boquet is a over the arm and i think im going to have to lengthen the wire stem on them to hold them into to boquet , any ideas !!
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  • lambanana
    lambanana Posts: 685 Forumite
    I also got them from hobbycraft :)

    you could twist florist wire around the stem and add extra length that way I think?
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  • cookiedough38
    cookiedough38 Posts: 830 Forumite
    I have gone ahead and bought the bits and pieces to put together my flowers, wish my luck! I can't wait to have a play about with them
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  • debs2327
    debs2327 Posts: 1,172 Forumite
    good luck hunni bet they`ll be lovely post a photo when youve done them pls xx
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  • cookiedough38
    cookiedough38 Posts: 830 Forumite
    I will do, hope they arrive quickly!
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  • Minxy_Bella
    Minxy_Bella Posts: 1,948 Forumite
    lambanana wrote: »
    I also got them from hobbycraft :)

    you could twist florist wire around the stem and add extra length that way I think?

    Your bouquet is stunning!!!! Well done! :beer:
  • *Louise*
    *Louise* Posts: 9,197 Forumite
    Another vote for ebay here, so can get loads of stuff on there.

    I have bought foam roses as well, I think they look lovely. Going to start with making all my table decorations first, then the flower girls wands. I don't know if I'm going to attempt the bouquet myself yet, will see how it goes, but there are some lovely ones online for under £30.
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  • cookiedough38
    cookiedough38 Posts: 830 Forumite
    As promised here are the flowers, they didnt take long at all. These are just an idea, so any comments, critism, suggestions welcome!

    My flowers with roses and mistletoe
    DSC02231.jpg

    My daughters flowers - I think I need an extra rose or two in here
    DSC02227.jpg

    Button hole idea - with holly and berries
    DSC02229.jpg

    2nd button hole idea - with mistletoe
    DSC02230.jpg
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  • *Louise*
    *Louise* Posts: 9,197 Forumite
    Those are lovely - I agree that the small posy needs another couple of roses in the centre...and maybe some berries to go against the white?

    Love the buttonhole with the berries, it's great. :D
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