Beautiful Flower Centerpieces

Hi there! Today I will be showing you how to make these beautiful flower pomanders.  They make excellent centerpieces for your upcoming grad or birthday parties, weddings, or just for your home!

You will need the following supplies:

- 1 qty. 5" Styrofoam ball
- 2 or 3 sheets of scrapbook paper, any color (I like the look of the ones with pearl finish)
- Victoria Lynn White Pearl Corsage Pins
- a flower punch, any brand or style
- 1 qty. glass candlestick
- E6000 glue

First, use E6000 to glue the Styrofoam ball to the glass candlestick.

Next, punch out your flowers.  You will use 2-3 sheets depending on how big the flower is and how close together you place them.  Use your finger nails to gently curl up the petals.

Use the corsage pins to attach the flowers to the Styrofoam ball.  I layered 2 flowers together in order to better cover the Styrofoam.

Continue until you cover all the Styrofoam.

These also look great hung.  Use a needle and suji to string through the Styrofoam and make a loop or use E6000 to glue the suji down.  They look nice hung in a cluster at different lengths.

Until next time, happy crafting!

Rachel @ Mapunapuna  

Burlap & Lace Glass Block with Fire Fly Lights plus Bonus Block

Aloha Crafters ~

Today's Idea & Inspiration is a Burlap & Lace Glass Block with Fire Fly Lights. This shabby chic look has been trending for a while and is being used frequently for weddings. This unique centerpiece can also be used to line a walkway and is a snap to make.

Our Bonus Glass Block was made by Etching the glass with a star stencil by TWC. Etching Glass Blocks is a fun & fast way to personalize your decor be it for wedding or home.

Supplies for Burlap & Lace Glass Block:

• Glass Block (30090219)
• Warm White Fire Fly Lights (30139689)
• Silver Lace Tulle (30132554)
• Burlap Ribbon (30132510)
• Doublestick Tape
• Scissors

Instructions:

1. Cut & adhere Lace to Glass Block
2. Cut, tie & adhere Burlap Ribbon to Glass Block (see picture)
3. Add Warm White Fire Fly Lights

Supplies for Bonus Block:

• Glass Block (30090219)
• Warm White Fire Fly Lights (30139689)
• Star Shower Stencil (30141300)
• EtchAll Creme (30005489)
• EtchAll Squeegee (30005494)

Happy Crafting!
Robin @ Kahului

Fan Creations

Aren't these fans beautiful? No, they are not ready made! We received fans that you can decorate yourself! Join me this Saturday for a make-n-take workshop & decorate one yourself! I have the alcohol inks, felt & fans; you bring your creativity for design...or I can help you with a cherry blossom design! These fans would make beautiful centerpieces & favors for that future wedding, anniversary, graduation or any special occasion! We will be hosting a Fan Creation workshop each Saturday from 11am - 2pm while supplies last! *Girls Day is March 3rd....your special girl (mom, grandma, auntie, sister, niece, daughter, grandaughter, or special someone)would love one of these!
There's always something crafty going on at Pearl City!

gloria @ Pearl City

*Don't forget to scroll down to read today's earlier post on the latest Crankin' Out Crafts Episode! 

Brought to you by the letter.........

Hurray for paper mache and wood letters!!!!  Who knew they would be this much fun! SERIOUSLY!!! 

You can decorate with acrylic paint, Mod Podge, photos, card stock, shells and sand, flowers, super moss, Tim Holtz Distress Inks, ribbon, twine, yarn, glitter/glitter tape, washi tape, decorative duct tape, die cuts, flat back embellishments...or any embellishment for that matter...The possibilities are endless...and we are just getting started.

You can decorate one letter or spell something out... they are great wall decorations or center pieces for any occasion.  Collage it with pictures and memories for for your graduate or new baby.  They come in a variety of sizes and styles....wood or paper mache.  

...paper mache letters are on sale until Feb 9th..so get to your nearest Ben Franklin and pick some up today! 

Make sure you scroll down and check out our Crankin Out Crafts Episode for more amazing letter ideas!