rose is a rose is a rose, whatever
the material used.
Huh,
turned out the coloured paper I’d bought had lots of coloured square sheets but only 3
of each colour. And each rose requires 3 sheets to make. It was either send
hubby back to buy more, or simply go with the white rose. Why not? The first one did look
good. And the theme seemed to be white (white saree, silver/white wrapping
paper).
I
found the video for DIY paper rose. It is by Dreamy Posy here.
Also
found an 'easy' rose bud video. Hmm, my fingers couldn’t turn out one as nice as
in the video. Patience was hard to come by :-(
Leaves
are simple, as before, except for a spikier rim. Folded for veins.
A
spray needs baby breaths! Watched this video by tsuku cafe and tried. Ugh, it was a
horrendous job with glue & tissue sticking to my fingers. Not happy with the
green taping either, but well, job done. (the 'well' is displaced ;-P).
Overall
it looked fine. Hubby thought it was an overkill. More importantly MIL loved it
and is going to use it to embellish her friend’s birthday gift in a few weeks' time ;-D
If
we were geographically closer, I would’ve offered to make a better spray. I'm
going to try my hand at crochet roses/flowers for next time.
I think you did a great job and it makes the parcel really special!
ReplyDeleteYou are sweet, Jane, and I appreciate it 😄💗💗💗💗
DeleteIt's beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI love things made out of paper and you did a great job. They are fantastic 🍃🌹🍃
ReplyDeleteBeautiful rose decoration!!!! :)
ReplyDeleteyour unintentional coordination gave a lovely affect. And I'd say the presentation was equal to the gift; )
ReplyDeleteI am going to miss all those thieves, they had such grand adventures.
Emily, you haven't seen the last of the thieves yet ;-p I still need to share the patterns for remaining gang and the ta-da moment (although that last might be disappointing due to my lack of skills and the weather!)
DeleteOh, goodie!! For that treat I promise not to be dissapointed ; )
Delete((((hugs)))) ;-D
DeleteBeautiful work! Glue and I have an understanding....I don't ask it to stick things together, and it doesn't get all over me. The only time I get up the courage to use glue is when I'm string beads for tatting projects!
ReplyDeleteEt tu, Mel ?! I was thinking of Jane M when struggling with it ;-P
DeleteYou have a wonderful way of describing your relationship - I've come unglued :-D
You gals are the sweetest!! Thanks everybody :-D
ReplyDeleteLovely spray of roses,
ReplyDeleteI make mine out of a strip of ribbon, which you turn and fold. A stem can be added to put in a vase or use as a group as a spray.
I remember that folding technique, Margaret - we used to make them as kids! Isn't it fun to pull one ribbon end and voilà a rose in the hand!
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