I'm currently gathering inspiration to create a bouquet for myself for the wedding and a little boutineer for the mister- I'd like to make flowers out of fabric or ribbon or paper, or something. Since we'll be traveling, I don't want to waste the moola on fresh flowers that we won't be able to enjoy for days after, so I thought it'd be cool to make something I can keep forever! All of these photos from Martha Stewart weddings are giving me some good good ideas. I'm headed to the fabric store after this- I'll be sure to share my crafty results with you all!
Oh and, if you are interested in running ads on your blog, I did a little podcast with Sister Diane at Craftypod on just that subject. We talk about what's really involved once you put ads up, how much traffic you should have, how to price ads and all that good stuff. Take a listen if you're interested in hearing me babble about ads (SO weird hearing my voice recorded. Not sure I should ever do that again... ;)
Have any projects to tackle this weekend? Hope you have a great one and I'll see you back here on Monday!
<3 jena
I've been a fan of the notmartha felt dahlias... http://www.notmartha.org/archives/2010/05/06/mothers-day-felt-dahlia-corsage-a-few-notes/
but the ones in the top right corner are AMAZING! So inspiring! I love the color scheme too.
Posted by: emily rose | Sep 10, 2010 at 11:05 AM
I'm making the Martha ribbon/fabric flowers for my wedding in October. It's a bit time consuming but I'm loving how they're turning out!
Posted by: Sera | Sep 10, 2010 at 11:43 AM
These are gorgeous. Would be so pretty to include little feathers throughout the petals to add extra dimension.
Posted by: Megan Leone | Sep 10, 2010 at 12:36 PM
I made all the flowers for my wedding out of recycled security envelopes. Everyone in the bridal party had a bouquet. I bought a Martha Stewart crepe paper flower kit at Michael's then just used it as a template.
http://weddingsandcookies.blogspot.com/2010/07/this-weekend_22.html
Hope that helps!
Posted by: Renee | Sep 10, 2010 at 12:54 PM
I listened to the podcast, and I just want to say, you are so inspiring! While I've never been interested in blogging myself, I am continually inspired by the blogs that I subscribe to (the list is getting near 20 now! yikes!), and you started it all! You are #1 on my list, and you make me want to move to Portland after college! Thank you for creating an engaging community on Modish. :)
Posted by: Kate | Sep 10, 2010 at 01:11 PM
I just listened to your podcast and loved it!!! It had a great, calming NPR vibe. I starting taking ads in August, and it got a bit overwhelming, so I whittled it down in numbers this month. I definitely wish I had heard your podcast beforehand, so that I knew what to expect. You shared such practical, useful info.
Posted by: Melissa | Sep 10, 2010 at 03:39 PM
I've become a huge fan of Robot in Bloom -- paper flowers that look amazingly real. Take a look: http://www.robotinbloom.com/
Posted by: Rosalie | Sep 10, 2010 at 03:42 PM
I just listened to the podcast, and it really is great, you should do it every time you feel like it :) I had no idea that an audio-blog existed LOL.
I forwarded the podcast to a friend who has a food blog and is thinking on starting to run some ads. Awesome info, Jena!
Posted by: Soledad | Sep 10, 2010 at 04:38 PM
Off to listen to your podcast!
I made the bouquet for our wedding - it was a simple bouquet of cream tulips, with a cream ribbon wrapped around the stems. The flowers now only exist in photos, but I have the ribbon in my wedding keepsake box :)
Posted by: Jess | Sep 11, 2010 at 03:01 AM
hola jena-- that was a great interview! it's cool to hear what you have to do to create a successful blog. :)
Posted by: laura | Sep 11, 2010 at 10:04 AM
I'm such a sucker for flowers! I make paper flowers all the time, and I'm just in love with them all. These are all great inspiration. Have you seen Emerson Made's line? She has some for weddings and they're great linen flowers. Good luck and can't wait to see pictures!
Melissa :-)
Posted by: The Frugal Style | Sep 11, 2010 at 02:32 PM
That white flower with the silver green leaves add a sense of fantasy as the colors border between real and the imagination. I also like the purple ones as they look quite real.
Posted by: Worldwide Tapestries | Sep 12, 2010 at 09:08 AM
Oh, but Jena, have you seen this woman's innovative (and GORGEOUS) bouquets? http://www.etsy.com/listing/52985075/wedding-bridal-brooch-bouquet-spring
I have to say I'm afraid to share them, because I covet one badly for myself and I don't want someone else to buy it before me!
Posted by: Ola | Sep 13, 2010 at 06:43 AM