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DIY madness! *addes more pictures*

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  • Elspeth
    Elspeth Posts: 107 Forumite
    Miss Pixie - I love your bouquet. Just today I came to the conclusion that i want felt flowers, and it'll be blues like yours. And I'm going to have ago myself - only I'm a bit scared by how long it might take...

    Did you follow any guides you can recommend? Or have any tips?

    Elspeth
  • How did you get the butterfly shapes for the felt keyrings? Did you cut them all out by hand!? x:)
  • MissPixie
    MissPixie Posts: 2,380 Forumite
    Thanks :)

    I didn't follow a guide I kindof just figured it out as I went along and googled certain embroidery things because I wasn't sure how to do it.
    Tips.. erm you might not be able to buy wire long enough for the stems because if they are too short you end up with a rubbish shape and a tiny bouquet so if the wire is to short attach it by folding in half and pushing through then twisting. Then get another piece of wire fold it in half twist it and tape it to the stem! :D

    Yes I cut every single butterfly out by hand =| that was not a fun day lol
    Getting married Wednesday 24th August 2011!
    :D
    2010 wins:
    approx £2198
    2011 wins value so far: approx £650
  • WOW, thank you so much for the pics, im all inspired and have decided i want a button bouquet, we are having a teeny tiny do sometime in the next few years so ive got lots of time to practice.

    I might be coming back to ask silly questions lol

    Thanks again

    Puzzled
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