Thursday, August 5, 2010

Number three: Nosegays and good times with friends!


I picked a couple of armloads of  flowers (yesterday) from the garden and  took them to a friends house to share a few tips on making nosegays.  This particular nosegay is made by forming a cone with attractive paper. (Scrapbook paper works well) Cut out a circle in the desired size, cut the circle in half and form the cone. Tape.
 A small ribbon is glued around the circumference of the cone to finish the edge. (See pictures below)

A water tube is used to keep the flowers fresh for days.
Fill tube with water and  flowers. Slip the tube into the paper cone. 
A ribbon handle can be added  by punching a whole on either side of the cone and tide off.  It can then be hung on a door, tree or twig.  Another option, without the ribbon, is to place it in a clear jar or vase. 
Didn't the ladies do a fine job?  Each person went home with a sweet nosegay!

8 comments:

Eggs In My Pocket said...

These are just beautiful! blessings,Kathleen

ellen b. said...

Love the nosegays!

Barb said...

Those are beautiful. What a great thing to do!!

Unknown said...

Nice! and I love it when they are all hanging. What a great idea...I'll remember that when I have a party at home. Happy week ahead Julene :O)

Tracy said...

LOVE those nosegays... especially seeing them hanging from the tree! Beautiful... beautiful... :o) Thanks for sharing your fun day, Julene. ((HUGS))

Paula said...

Wow- those are gorgeous! I'm sure your friends loved the tutorial!

KathyB. said...

Oh, I love the tutorial on nosegays, and what a lovely idea to adorn a tree outside with them. Flower, your blogger name is so perfect for you!

"Sunshine" said...

Thank you, Julene, for a most wonderful time of teaching and beauty.