Materials used:
Crepe paper streamer rolls 2 for $1 (dollar store)
Floral wire - 16 gauge pkg. $1.99
Mod Podge glue
Paint brush
Pansies (faux)
Cardboard
Hot glue gun
Bowl for shaping stems
Begin by dabbing mod podge on the end of a strip of crepe paper and wrapping it around floral wire, starting at the tip.
The entire length of the wire has to be covered with crepe paper several times, so I found it easy to first dip a brush into mod podge and brush it off on the wire while wrapping the crepe paper around.
Once satisfied with the thickness of the stems, let dry completely. Then arrange in a clockwise position. I originally cut out a two inch cardboard circle and hot glued the stems in place.
Then I placed a bowl on top and shape the wire over and up the bowl (sorry I didn't take a picture of this.) I removed the bowl and hot glued the stem tips together, one at a time, clockwise.
Once the hot glue cooled, I cut off the cardboard between the stems (I didn't like how it looked) and left a small round portion on the bottom. Then wrapped more crepe paper around each stem where the cardboard showed. I also glued strips of crepe paper around and between where the top stems came together.
And finally, arrange pansies on top and bottom for a sophisticated decorative spring look!
Simply lovely!
Thanks for stopping by
and take a little time
to enjoy -
Happy Spring Crafting!
So so pretty Gail. Those flowers are gorgeous and the wire spring looks so elegant. No one would guess it was just plain floral wire.
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DeleteSo pretty! The yellow and purple look lovely together! Pinning!! :-)
ReplyDeleteThanks, T'onna! I do have to have purple somewhere!
DeleteThat is so pretty Gail! I love the bright yellow with the flowers. Perfect for Easter and spring.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Tuula! I love how springy it looks!
DeleteI really like the way this looks - of course I do love pansies, but the yellow wire egg looks perfect with them.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Vanessa! I'm partial to pansies, too!
DeleteGail, this is so pretty! What a great tutorial, too. I love how you can take simple items and have a vision for turning them into something fabulous! Pinning.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Beverly! I try my best to make unique things for a small price!
DeleteThat's beautiful, Gail. What a lovely Springtime centerpiece. I love the yellow with the pansies too!
ReplyDeleteHappy Spring!
Thanks, Cecilia! Spring if definitely in the air with this!
DeleteOh goodness, that is so sweet and so perfect for Easter. Love the yellow, you clever woman...
ReplyDeleteAnother adorable project, Gail! Pinning
ReplyDeleteGail, This is really pretty!! I love the yellow with the purple! You never cease to amaze me with your creativity! Pinned.
ReplyDeleteGail, i'm so excited to see you back at the party! I love how this turned out. Look for your feature this Thursday night at Shoestring Elegance
ReplyDeleteBlessings and hugs,
Theresa.
I love this! What a cute idea for a centerpiece! Thank you for sharing at Dishing It & Digging It!
ReplyDeleteHi, Gail, I had to drop by and thank you for stopping by our party! I LOVE your projects! They are always super original! Hope you are having a great Spring season! Your friend, Linda @Crafts a la mode
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful, Gail. We'll be featuring your centerpiece at today's Snickerdoodle. Hope to see you there!
ReplyDeleteWhat an absolutely lovely spring centerpiece Gail! Thank you so much for sharing with us at Dishing It & Digging It & congratulations on being featured this week!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty, I love the flowers and the colours. I couldn't believe you made it with floral wire!
ReplyDeleteThat is so pretty and I just love the flowers you chose to accent the "egg." Pinned.
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