Flower Writing Pen

So, today's craft is SIMPLE. I really didn't want to make a mess with anything, and just wanted to try something that would take a few minutes. I also had some flowers and things laying around left over from my cousin's wedding. I thought a flower pen would perfect for what I was looking for. Not only is this simple, it can also be a great gift or party bag stuffer.

Flower Pen

Supplies:

Flowers

Pen

Tape

Ribbon

Hot Glue Gun

I didn't go too fancy with my flowers, since I was just practicing anyway. Next time, I think I would go with one big flower, instead of a lot of the ones like these white flowers. It still served its purpose though. I also would use a different pen than my sharpie pen, but it's also my favorite pen, haha.

Take your flowers, and cut them about 1/2 - 1 inch shorter than the pen. Take the scotch tape, and tape the flowers in place to where you want them.

After you get your flowers where you want them, make sure to take a second look to make sure it doesn't need any adjusting, because after this next step, you won't be able to change it.

Take a ribbon of your choice, and start at the bottom of the pen, wrapping it around towards the top. You have two choices here, you can hot glue it as you wrap it, or you can wrap it really tight and just glue the top and the bottom of the ribbon. Your choice.

That's all there is to it. After I realized how simple it was to do this, I am going to find a better flower and ribbon to make more. I think you could make an extremely cute one with the right supplies!

Happy Craftin' Y'all!

Zipper Flowers

Zipper Flowers

So, this took WAY more pictures than I thought it would to try and show how to do it, so sorry for all the pictures haha. It is really easy though, you just need to be patient with it.

Supplies:

Zipper

Hot Glue Gun

Optional: Adjustable Rings (bought from craft store)

Take your zippers and cut off the end so you can get the zipper off the fabric.

After you cut it, you should have 2 strings (I have 4 because I am doing two different ones)

Take the end of the zipper, and wrap it REALLY tight to make the center of the flower.

After you make the center, fold the zipper behind itself (like below). This will help start your first petal.

Basically, you are making a breast cancer ribbon. Circle it and make the end touch the bottom of the center. That's where you are going to glue it.

Make another petal opposite of the first one you just did. You are doing the same thing, just make a circle, well it's more a half circle, but you get the picture. Glue it under the center again.

Keep making petals (the number for me is 5, but you can do as many or as little as possible).

Now just cut off the extra so you can't see it.

I made mine a ring for my little sister, Eliza (she was here helping me). She wanted the flower, and so I figured a ring would be the easiest for her to keep up with it. You can use it for many other things as well though. Like decorations, hair accessories, or more types of jewelry.

In case you didn't quite get how to make the petal, here's kind of a closer, easier look on how to make it.

I made a "big" loop to make sure it's what I wanted it to look like, then I pulled it tight to make the size petal I wanted.

Here's the final two!

Eliza wanted to model them, haha. They do look cute on her hand though! I'm pleased with how they turned out!!

Flower Vase

So, I came home today to have dinner made, flowers on the table and......CHOCOLATE! Does my husband treat me right or what?! The only thing wrong with this picture? Yes, I know you see it. The cup vase, haha. Sadly, I do not have a vase. Being married just over a year gives me a good reason not to have all the nick-nacks of having a household of your own for a while. SO, project #1 immenses!

I took the same cup, and coated it with a layer of white paint.

If you're anything like I am, you can't stand to have those lines on it, so I coated it with 3 layers (smiley face).

I had extra ribbon and TONS of buttons laying around, so I decided to make a bow to put on my project. Come up with something creative to put on yours too!

The glass cup still looked a little plain with just the bow, so I decided to do some "vine" designs with my puff paint (again, the puff paint was just sitting on the counter).

So, here's the finished product! Not too fancy, but it got the job done!

Aren't they PRETTY?!

I love my new vase. Now, if only I can get Andrew to bring me home flowers every night so I can put my vase to good use!

Happy Craftin Y'all!