Wednesday, July 31, 2024

Turn a Wicker Placemat Into a Hanging Floral Cone


                   
When it comes to adding a touch of style and charm to any decor or occasion, a DIY Hanging Floral Cone with Bow is the perfect choice! It's really a simple solution and you won't believe how easy and quick it is to make! Simple take a woven wicker placemat and fold the sides together into a cone shape. Glue the overlapping edge to the opposite side of the placemat - and there you have it! A hanging cone shape container ready to decorate with a Bowdabra Bow and Florals! 

Materials:

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How to:
Take a 15" woven wicker placemat and .  .  .
begin folding the sides in .  .  .

to the shape of a cone- narrow at the bottom and wide at the top.



Until satisfied with the cone shape.


Add hot glue to the edge of the placemat on the flat portion. 
And seal, holding together until the glue dries. How easy was that!


To make a Bow for the Floral Cone: 
Full Disclosure: I'm on the Bowdabra Design Team and love using the Bowdabra to make fabulous bows!

Insert a 20" piece of bow wire folded in half into the Bowdabra, tucking ends under. Then cut an 18" piece of wired ribbon, pinching the middle of the ribbon strip and insert down into the Bowdabra. Dovetail the ends by folding the ribbon together and starting at the bottom cut up to the fold at an angle.


Crease the end of the matching ribbon on the roll, and place in the Bowdabra. 

Since the design is on one side of this ribbon, fold a 5" loop, creasing, and twisting the center of ribbon down into the Bowdabra.     



Fold and twist ribbon to make a matching 5" loop on the opposite side, down into the Bowdabra.


Continue making one more loop on either side. Folding and creasing the center and twisting the ribbon into the Bowdabra for a total of four loops. Scrunch all the loops down using the Bowdabra wand and cut off excess ribbon. 


While the bow is still in the Bowdabra, thread the loose ends of the bow wire through the loop and pull tight while gently pulling the bow out. 


Then take the wire around to the back, tying the bow wire in two or three tight knots, cutting off excess bow wire.


Cut eight inches of bow wire to insert into the top edge of the cone. Make a loop, tying the ends for hanging the cone. 

Add hot glue to the back of the bow in the center and attach to the woven cone
Add beautiful florals and hang!
How cool is this! Quick and easy to make!

Thanks for stopping by
and take a little time to enjoy,
Happy Crafting!
Gail







2 comments:

  1. What a delightful and creative idea, Gail! Transforming a simple wicker placemat into a charming hanging floral cone is pure genius. Your step-by-step instructions make it look so easy and fun to create. I love how you’ve incorporated the Bowdabra to add an elegant touch with those beautiful bows. This project is perfect for adding a touch of nature and style to any home decor or special occasion. Thank you for sharing such an inspiring and accessible DIY craft. I can’t wait to try it out myself! Happy crafting! 🌸🌿

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  2. What a clever project Gail.
    Thank you for sharing it at Create, Bake, Grow & Gather this week. I'm delighted to be featuring your wicker placemat hanging cone DIY at the party tomorrow and pinning too.
    Hugs ~ Kerryanne

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