Saturday, April 30, 2011

Wedding

Hi!

A little while ago, after seeing this and this, I decided that I wanted to make all of the bouquets for the wedding out of fabric. I finally went fabric shopping yesterday to pick out some pretty ivory and yellow fabrics because tomorrow I'm having a few helpers over to work on the bouquets. When I got home from fabric shopping I got kind of inspired and couldn't resist testing out a few flowers.


The photos don't really show a lot of detail but the ivory flowers look soooo prety! I am super excited about finishing the bouquets and although having people helping me usually stresses me out (I can be super picky), I am excited to have some extra hands for this project.

I also tried my hand at a boutonniere. I'm not sure if all the boys will need one or just Ivan because he might be the only one wearing a jacket. Either way I think it turned out pretty cute! I got inspired by this one then just kind of made it up as I went along. So what do you think...with or without the leaf?


If anyone is interested I could possibly put together a DIY to show you how I made the bouquets and the boutonniere.

Yeah! I'm so excited about working on these more tomorrow! Today we're going to spend as much time outside as possible! It is beautiful out!

♥elycia
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  1. TrishaApril 30, 2011 at 10:34 AM

    how pretty!!!! excited to see the outcome :)

    with the leave :)

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  2. MaeApril 30, 2011 at 10:35 AM

    I like it with the leaf. So pretty! :) Your wedding is gonna be swell.

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  3. ClaireApril 30, 2011 at 10:36 AM

    Very pretty!
    Great idea!
    Personally I like with the leaf

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  4. oonaApril 30, 2011 at 10:41 AM

    without i think. or maybe with couple smaller ones? (you could also make them some other color then green?)
    and i love this idea! it's going to be a great memory decades later and you can even show it to your grandkids!

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  5. kaylahApril 30, 2011 at 10:42 AM

    i like it with the leaf!
    sooo cute!

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  6. Paulie AntiquesApril 30, 2011 at 10:47 AM

    with the leaf!! :)

    love, polly

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  7. Katie @ Mash Potato MomentsApril 30, 2011 at 10:52 AM

    I would love to see a 'how to' on how to make these. They look stunning. I love the ivory ones for the bouquet so much.

    And I'd say with the leaf. So pretty.
    x

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  8. SarahApril 30, 2011 at 10:57 AM

    How creative! What a cute alternative to the traditional bouquets! I always thought the amount of flowers used at a wedding seemed like a waste. ♥

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  9. VixieApril 30, 2011 at 11:01 AM

    What a lovely idea!

    For the boutonniere: defo with a leaf!

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  10. EllerieApril 30, 2011 at 11:13 AM

    Those flowers are so pretty!! And I like the boutonniere with the leaf. :)

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  11. kat @ withachanceofApril 30, 2011 at 11:19 AM

    I am always impressed by your work and again... so impressed! it looks like its coming along just beautifully.

    (i like it with the leaf ^_^)

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  12. pigwidgetApril 30, 2011 at 11:50 AM

    They all look so pretty and won't fade over time like real flowers. Neat! For the boutonniere, what about making Ivans slightly different (including the leaf and maybe some other extra touches), to the others? MrB wore a flower spray to match my bouquet (calla lilies), while male guests wore a simple gardenia.

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  13. UnknownApril 30, 2011 at 12:08 PM

    Honestly Elycia, I'm in love with these. I've always loved the idea of fabric flower bouquets, and your boutonneires are absolutely perfect. Like I'm ecstatic for you, that's how perfect they are! haha. I would love you to make them for my wedding if I ever have one! (So consider this a pre-custom order haha) xo
    Oh and btw, I never commented on you being in Dunnville. It would have been so fun to go with you to Bohemian Fridays. I love it there (or was it Flyer's....) I love both so it's all good. Anyway, next time, don't forget me :)

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  14. Mary RebeccaApril 30, 2011 at 12:20 PM

    Girl--you so crafty! You're going to have such a beautiful wedding. I like the boutonniere with the leaf.

    Also, I was brainstorming with a friend about a upcoming craft show we are doing and she was talking about tissue paper poofs. I was like, "I have the perfect tutorial!" ;D

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  15. katie walkerApril 30, 2011 at 12:39 PM

    these are so great! i'm excited to see all of them! and i like it with the leaf :)

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  16. UnknownApril 30, 2011 at 12:55 PM

    with the leaf :)

    <3 steffy
    Steffys Pros and Cons

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  17. AmberApril 30, 2011 at 1:24 PM

    These are too cute :) I think it looks fuller with the leaf and it looks nice. Have you thought about sneaking in a floral pin in the bouquet?

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  18. tamaraApril 30, 2011 at 1:37 PM

    I definetly like it with the leaf as well. It looks fuller with it! Beautiful job:)

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  19. KatiaApril 30, 2011 at 1:51 PM

    I love it with the leaf, it's so adorable! You should definitely make a DIY, I feel like people would love it :)

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  20. brittanyApril 30, 2011 at 1:58 PM

    with the leaf, definitely..

    and yes, tutorial please!

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  21. MeganApril 30, 2011 at 2:04 PM

    These are fantastic and I love the idea of fabric bouquets! Personally I like the boutonniere with the leaf.

    Good luck with making the rest of them tomorrow and enjoy the great weather today!

    <3 Megs

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  22. CharlotteApril 30, 2011 at 2:14 PM

    the flowers are so sweet! and I really like the boutonniere with the flower :)
    -charlotte

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  23. LaurenApril 30, 2011 at 2:16 PM

    Those are gorgeous, and what a great keepsake for after the wedding! I vote for the boutonniere with the leaf

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  24. Happy KathyApril 30, 2011 at 2:31 PM

    They are all soooo cute!!!With the leaf I think is more prettyyyyy!!! :-)))

    Hope you having a lovely evening!!!
    Kisseeeeeeeeeeees

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  25. Crystal M.April 30, 2011 at 2:36 PM

    Oh my gosh- they're so awesome! Very possibly the best bouquets ever! ... And with the leaf fo' sho'! :)

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  26. AnonymousApril 30, 2011 at 3:06 PM

    So Cute! I love it with the leaf. The colors are awesome!

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  27. Sécia MischkeApril 30, 2011 at 3:30 PM

    fantastic idea! without the leaf. :)

    ♥ sécia
    www.petiteinsanities.blogspot.com

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  28. AnonymousApril 30, 2011 at 3:57 PM

    I really love it with the leaf, i think it brings it all together. I also thinks it without the leaf looks a little more feminine?

    Definitely a diy! I've wanted to know how to make flowers forever!x

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  29. Out on a limbApril 30, 2011 at 4:28 PM

    Oh yes please please please post a diy!
    I'm planning my diy wedding and these are totally fabulous!!!!
    Pretty please with whipped cream and sprinkles on top?

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  30. jamie wApril 30, 2011 at 4:36 PM

    That is so cool. I wish I would have known about doing something like this for my wedding. Maybe when we renew our vows I will do it haha.

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  31. KatApril 30, 2011 at 4:53 PM

    they are so cool! I like the boutonniere with the leaf. It adds a bit more dimension to it. A diy would be awesome too if you have the time to make one.

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  32. LolaDeeApril 30, 2011 at 5:48 PM

    They look great! Love that you are making these for your own wedding :)

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  33. RudiApril 30, 2011 at 7:18 PM

    With the leaf! With the leaf!

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  34. AnniaApril 30, 2011 at 7:26 PM

    I like it with the leaf, but maybe you can rotate it a bit to either side :)
    and i´d love a DIY tutorial on the flowers!

    Kiss :)

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  35. AndreaApril 30, 2011 at 8:07 PM

    Those are darling! I like the boutonniere with the leaf better. :)

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  36. disastrousjaneApril 30, 2011 at 10:32 PM

    hey lady! i am a florist, but i also make a lot of fabric rosette bouquets, and i did also make a full gown covered in them for a floral fashion show last year... your's look amazing, if you have any questions re: flowers ( fresh or fabric) i would love to help in any way i can!!!!!
    let me know if you need, and i LOVE LOVE LOVE this concept, and i'm so glad more clients are starting to go for it!

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  37. meredithApril 30, 2011 at 10:37 PM

    gorgeous!!! I definitely like the boutonniere with the leaf better! And who could say no to a DIY like that? :-)

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  38. elyciaApril 30, 2011 at 11:35 PM

    thanks so much for the compliments and input guys!!

    amber, i would love to sneak a vintage enamel brooch into each bouquet but sadly i have none! and i can never find them thrifting!!

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  39. BellaMay 1, 2011 at 4:31 AM

    with the leaf defs!

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  40. EmmaMay 1, 2011 at 2:58 PM

    WITH the leaf!! nice work!

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  41. AnonymousMay 1, 2011 at 5:09 PM

    With the leaf.

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  42. AnonymousMay 1, 2011 at 6:37 PM

    Def with the leaf. So cute!!

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  43. yourstrulydearMay 1, 2011 at 10:45 PM

    love the idea!! and i vote with the leaf. awesome!!

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  44. AnonymousMay 2, 2011 at 4:00 AM

    Gosh those flowers are adorable! I vote with the leaf :)

    -Katie

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  45. cbMay 2, 2011 at 12:30 PM

    what?!?! you are amazing! i think with the leaf..it looks polished and well rounded! so so cute!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    have you thought about making them as part of your etsy shop? i think that adds such a great touch to a wedding or really any special occasion, plus they will never die and can keep for years to come!

    xo,
    cb

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  46. Holly KnitlightlyMay 2, 2011 at 2:54 PM

    Ahhh, so beautiful!! Can't wait to see the finished products! :)

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  47. Lauren CalderonMay 3, 2011 at 3:04 PM

    OH my gosh! I love! I'm making paper boutineers for the men in my wedding. And I really wanted to make a DIY bouquet but I wasn't sure how to go about it.

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  48. KrystieMay 4, 2011 at 11:07 AM

    blogged about them here :

    http://artfulaussie.com/2011/05/04/10-random-things/

    i love them with the leaf :)

    x krystie

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  49. DeanneMay 10, 2011 at 4:24 AM

    oh i love them especially with the leaf, and a tutorial would be fab x

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  50. CandiceMay 11, 2011 at 3:25 AM

    With the leaf for sure.
    Very keen to see the DIY!

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  51. CaitlinMay 19, 2011 at 11:35 AM

    with the leaf... although I'm way behind on the vote! I just came across your blog, I love it!! You have so many cute ideas! We should swap ideas or goods somehow... I'm going to brainstorm :) Keep up the great work!

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  52. LindseyJune 11, 2011 at 6:38 PM

    With the leaf.

    And a tutorial, please!!! I'm so allergic to flowers, but I love the look of a bouquet on the table. Or counter. Heck. Flowers are pretty anywhere. :]

    <3/Lindsey

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  53. SchmendroSeptember 19, 2011 at 10:03 PM

    Oh man I would love to see a tutorial for the flowers - I love these ideas!

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