I call them pomanders. I don't like the term "flower balls". They look too pretty to be called "balls". Anyway, I finished my first crepe paper pomander. I'm using them as aisle decorations.
The directions on how to make them can be found here:
http://houseofsmiths.blogspot.com/2010/02/hanging-roses-i-was-browsing-blogs.html. (I ♥ this blog!)
Here is a video of Shelley from House of Smiths demonstrating how to make the crepe paper roses: http://houseofsmiths.blogspot.com/p/press.html
I used a 5 inch white Styrofoam ball form and light pink crepe paper from W*lmart ($1.25 each). The key is to use a 40% or 50% off coupon to buy the Styrofoam balls-- they're pricey. They come out to be about $2.50 with the coupons.
Now, I just need to decide what color of ribbon to use--green, white, or green with white polka dots. What do you think?
I used a 5 inch white Styrofoam ball form and light pink crepe paper from W*lmart ($1.25 each). The key is to use a 40% or 50% off coupon to buy the Styrofoam balls-- they're pricey. They come out to be about $2.50 with the coupons.
Jack wanted his picture taken with the pomander.
Now, I just need to decide what color of ribbon to use--green, white, or green with white polka dots. What do you think?
Gorgeous! I think I like the white, for what it's worth. I can't wait to finish mine! (P.S. Jack is adorable!)
ReplyDeleteSo cute! Still can't believe those are made out of crepe paper. I think I like the white ribbon best too. Represent the rose and white, son!
ReplyDeleteI am going to make some of these. Thanks for sharing the link that shows how to make them. They are so pretty. Would look very elegant at a wedding reception. With the right lighting, nobody will be able to tell that the flowers are made of paper.
ReplyDeletethis looks awesome!!
ReplyDeleteOh. My. Goodness. Beautiful. I LOVE pomanders (did NOT know what they were called). I know one day my wedding will definitely not have a big flower budget, but I always wanted these. I TOTALLY would do the crepe paper version! Beautiful. :)
ReplyDeletePersonally, I like the green polka dot ribbon. They really pop. Beautiful.