Magical Rose Decor

Can we talk about the new Beauty and the Beast trailer that just came out??

I am so excited.  Can't wait!  

For all you Beauty and the Beast fans and straight up "Disnerds" out there

looking for the perfect project to keep you busy during the long wait or just

to spruce up your home with a little magic, this is the one for you!

It's fun and it will definitely be a conversation starter and will definitely make

a perfect gift for the holidays.

 

Supplies Needed

Glass Dome

Silk Rose(s)

Floral Cutters

Suji Cord

Clear Tape

Glue Dots

Firefly Lights

First, cut the rose to the length you want.  Remember, it needs to be short enough to be suspended in the dome.  Make sure it is at least two inches shorter than the height of the dome.

Second, cut a short length of suji cord and attach to the larger petals toward the underside of the rose using a glue dot.  Pinch the glue dot and one end of the suji between two large petals.

Next, tape the other end of the cord to the top of the dome.  

If you have a few stray rose petals or another rose on hand, cut a couple of petals off of it and put it on the base.

After that, put the dome back onto its wooden base, curl some firefly 

lights around your rose and Voila! 

   

I hope everyone has a wonderful time making these!

We want to see how your magical roses turn out.  Post your photos

on Instagram and use the tag #bfcrafts!

Erika @ PC

Gold Rimmed Plaster Flowers

Hello all!
A while back I saw a photo of something like these flowers and couldn't find any tutorials, so I've done the leg work and recreated this elegant look using just a few basic supplies!

Supplies:

liquid gold enamel (found in the model paint section)
round nylon fine tip brush 
mineral spirits (cleaner)
large flat disposable dish or pan (for plaster) 
Design Master spray paint in mint
Plaster of Paris (small tub) but in usage, maybe 5 cups
several cups of water
stirring stick
plastic clothes hanger
newspaper
your choice of silk/faux flowers. The ones I used looked like a type of Magnolia.
(the more fabric in the flower, the better. Plaster won't bond to plastics.)


The first step is to pour out your plaster into the dish you've selected. Make sure that this dish can be either thrown away for used for other crafts, as the plaster may harden to the surface if not cleaned promptly. Normally in plaster projects, one would have a container of water, and simply pour the plaster in to it until the top of the pile is sticking out from the surface, but I did it the other way around. I added plaster and water until it was the consistency of pancake batter. You want it to be thick enough to coat the flower, not runny and watery. Also time will thicken your mixture because it will be starting to set even as you're working with it, so you'll need to work fairly quickly. 

I just put the whole thing in there, stem and all. I made sure to squish the flower in the plaster in my hands as to get it soaked into all the tiny areas, and so it can soak through the fabric to become stiffer and stronger once dried. Your flower will be somewhat heavy after being coated with the plaster, don't worry it will be lighter once it dries. I bent the stems and hung it on a clothes hanger over some newspaper. Let your flowers dry over night to completely harden.

The flowers looks really beautiful even just like this! Again, keep in mind any plastic in the flower will repel the plaster and even if the plaster covers the plastic parts (leaves, stamens) it will break off like a chocolate shell on ice cream.

I then took my mint spray paint and just lightly coated them, putting more color in the center of the flower, and barely any on the petals. I wanted white to show through, so by just adding a touch of color, it gave the flowers a soft porcelain effect.


After about an hour you can begin the enamel. Using a thin round brush, paint the enamel along all the edges of the flower, and the very center.

Clean your brush with your mineral spirits. You'll need a more aggressive chemical to to the job as the enamel will not want to come off the brush hairs! 

After all is dry and complete, feel free to arrange your flowers in vase, trim off the stems to glue them onto the lid of a box, or the side of a frame! This can be a really great way to give a really classy gift for a wedding, or for a golden anniversary! 

 


 Bethany @ Enchanted Lake

Crankin’ Out Crafts Episode 147 - Burlap Rose

Burlap is so trendy right now; we couldn’t resist Crankin’ out a few burlap projects! Join Puna today to learn how to make a burlap rose.

Add beautiful burlap roses to a gift, scrapbook page, or pin!

Watch our segment on YouTube: Crankin' Out Crafts: Episode 147 - Burlap Rose

Supplies:

1.5” Burlap ribbon

Scissors

Hot glue gun and glue sticks

Burlap is made of jute and is very, very strong. These roses can make great embellishments for paper crafts, wreaths, or even to wear in your hair.

Have a great Labor Day! Hawaii BFC stores are open today from 9am to 5pm, so come by and shop with us! We have lots of Halloween, Fall and even Christmas craft items, decorations and more. Also, don't forget that today (Monday, Sept.3, 2012) is the deadline to enter our Stamp Aloha Card Contest. Drop-off your entries at any of our stores or mail in to us. Entry form & info can be found on our website or in-store.

Beautiful Burlap

I'm so very excited because we just got burlap ribbon into the stores! I've seen so many elegant and beautiful projects using burlap that I just had to try it out for myself.

Right now we have spools of 3" and 1.5" wide, wired burlap, so I decided to start by trying to make a burlap rose. Didn't it come out great? I'm already in love with it. I made the rose the same way we used to make the ribbon roses and hot glued it together to help it keep its shape.

 

I made one more rose and another flower and attached them all to a grape vine wreath. Something like this could be a pretty fast way to add some decor to your home.

One other really quick thing that I made was this centerpiece. The burlap was a little hard to tie, but the wire really helps it to keep its shape once you're done. After I tied the bow, all I did was throw a few smooth stones and a candle into it. Seriously easy elegance, right?

Anyway, I'm sure we'll be doing a lot more stuff with burlap so keep an eye out for more great projects.

Puna @ Enchanted Lake

P.S. If you scroll to our previous post, you'll see another great Crankin' Out Crafts episode.

Crankin' Out Crafts Episode 59 - Hearty Clay Valentine Rose

We're back again with another craft you can make for Valentine's Day! In this episode, learn how to make a rose made out of Hearty Clay.

Watch as Brandon smashes clay in his hand to create a beautiful rose.
Perfect for gift-giving on Valentine's Day!

View our episode here: Crankin' Out Crafts: Episode 59 - Hearty Clay Valentine Rose

Supplies:

Hearty Clay

Wire

Flower Tape

Silk Leaves

Create a single rose or even a bouquet of roses that will last longer than fresh flowers! Experiment with different colors and shapes, too. Join us again Friday, for another fun Hearty Clay project.