So, there I was thinking up a pretty & easy treat when I thought, this is perfect for my Mammie for Mother's Day! Perhaps you might enjoy making them for you & yours too? These can be made for any occasion – birthdays, baby showers, parties, or just to add a little fanciful flair to any day of the week 😉
These are like, Pansy Petal wrist decor…
Want to see how I made mine?
It all started with 3 coffee filters.
Flatten them out with your hand…
Fold the filters like a fan. One fold towards you, one away, until you reach the end…
Once you have your folds all done, cinch the center with a pipe cleaner.
Then gently, open up each "petal" one by one…
The next step involves paint. Choose any color or colors of acrylic or watercolor paint, that you want the edges to be…
Water the paint down as much as you can, while still retaining the color.
Then slowly drag your brush along the edges, and watch the watery paint bleed onto the filter petals. This is my favorite part…
Next, cut off the ends of your pipe cleaner, so that you can hot glue a ribbon on to the back, to serve as your wrist tie…
This is the final step to making the base corsage. The next part involves any creativity and imagination you want to incorporate into your corsage. Use papers, doilies, ribbons, felt balls, bits of broken jewelry or anything you wish, to embellish your corsage…
I used wrapping paper for leaves and I hot glued doily edges here and there for extra frill. I used hot glue for this entire project. Make sure not to let children use a hot glue gun without adult supervision 🙂
Hot glue any fun things to the center, and voila, tie it on and twirl!!
Oh and guess what???
I am giving away the Butterfly Wrist Corsage below… (sorry - drawing entry time has ended)
So, if you feel inclined to own this for yourself or someone you know, say hello (or anything you want) in comments, and your name will go into the proverbial hat. I will draw a name in a couple of days.
So there you have it. Hope you like these, they are oodles of fun to make!!
More corsages I made with fun ideas, found here…
In other, my little space in the planet news… There was all sorts of nonsense going on this weekend.
Flowers for Madonna.
A date with Mister Primavera…
He is such a dish… ;) What do you think his story is? I love intrigue…
Even an accidental pie heist I will tell you about next time…
Let's see, I also moved things from here to there, and there to here, in an attempt to do the T word.
Tidy.
I scrub and polish fine and enjoy it. It is the tidying that gets me. I mean, I think shoes, scarves and jewels strewn around are highly decorative… Don't you?
Alas, as for tidying, there was no such luck. I have been tidying tainted for life by my staunch childhood nanny, Olga – and a couple others (okay I admit, they weren't easy to keep around. I would share horror stories, but am afraid you won't like me after I tell them).
But Olga, she was good. She whipped me into shape. She didn't take any bologna from this pipsqueak. When she picked up and cleaned and did her thing, the air felt fresh, like we were in the Alps… I need her back. But I don't think her and the country love shack would mix ;)
Maybe she'll work for art and coffee filter corsages? Olga, where are you???
Although my choice surroundings might freak her out. You see, she thought my smurfs were out to get her, and she wasn't joking. So, you catch my drift. Mister Primavera (above) might not toot her horn, ya know?
Anyhow, that's my chatter for the day… I'd best make sure the beautiful rabbits are not eating all the flowers I planted this weekend…
Oh and – photos from this weekend shared on Twitter can be found in my twitter pics. There are also photos over at flickr…
Let's have a lovely start to a fresh new week!! More tutorials and ideas on their way 😉
🖤,V
ps: If you make these & want to share them, I will post your photos 😉
Cessoray corsages. Thnk u.
GG Pinkster
V~
Oh how handsome Mister Primavera is!!! I need one of my own..taha…
And the mommy’s day corsage is too pretty. I myself have been busy today doing the “T word” and I’m sooo over it. I can only tidy so much before I find myself wandering over to the chair and lifting my feet up to rest..haha
Have a great Sunday
Kylee
So much beauty and whimsy to feast your eyes on here, a great place to visit and I will be back many times.
great post – so many pretty things!
I’m lovin’ Mr. Primavera – I may have to find something with which to make my own.
Really like the idea of the coffee filter cuff … I’m wondering if coffee stained filters and ecru lace would make a really vintage looking piece. Hmmmmmmmm
You little inspirational devil, you!
Oh how beautiful! You come up with the prettiest things…I just love this! I’ll be linking.
What a sweet craft idea! And I think I have everything to make one! Thank you sweet friend and enjoy your Sunday afternoon! It’s beautiful here today!
I NEED that corsage! 😮
Oh oh oh you could put them in your hair as well.
I’m a little scared by Mr Primavera.
Oh, merci à toi de nous montrer tes petites merveilles et comment en faire d’aussi belles ! Je trouve ces fleurs magnifiques, si poétiques et douces !
C’est trés beau.
Kisses from France,
Tatieva
sooo lovely!! I will have to try them!! thanks for sharing!!!
I hope you have a fabulous week!! hugs!!
Britt 🙂
Loving your corsage! and your photos are inspiring as always! Hope you are well! xoxo Suzy
This is so beautiful!! It reminds me the imagery of Baz Luhrmann’s Romeo + Juliet ! 🙂
that is a BRILLIANT idea! I am off to try to make one (or twenty) of my own! Wheeeeeee! Thank you for the lovely inspiration! 🙂
xoxo amanda button
What a great tutorial!!!
I always love your tutorials V…you are a rock star 😉 Funny about tidying, tee hee! Please do add my name to your hat, I’d love the butterfly wristlet to decorate my studio. Glad you are having a fun weekend, can’t wait to check out the photos.
Jamie 🙂
So pretty! Thanks for the tute, tweetster! 😉
OOooooo…bleeding hearts plant. **turns green with envy** Mister Primavera is a direct descendant of Jesus. He is wearing his formal garments in this photo, but on Saturdays is usually found wearing a white wife-beater, though he has no wife. Mister Primavera is not afraid of his feminine side…he embraces it. He embraces nature…he embraces all women, for he did not take a vow of celibacy. In his left hand, he holds a rosary for his future wife and one for their child…along with the key to his peaceful, soundless world…for he has taken a vow of silence. Except on Wednesdays, when he is a pirate. **blows kisses** Deborah
Fabulous idea! So pretty! I seem to be having a terrible time tidying myself!
I just love reading your blog..you always help me get into a better mood..for that I thank you. I could use a little whimsey in my life right now..
What a creative tutorial! Thanks for a lovely idea! I am definitely going to try it out! BTW, I really enjoy reading your blog! Your stories are filled with such creativity and inspiration, and your photographs are completely amazing! Thanks again for the tutorial!
Thanks again for the tutorial!
Love it!
WOWIE that’s an uber-cool corsage! Amazing V! And, perfect for mommies who think the sun rises with the first cup of java or daughters who have extra filters lying around heehee. I will try it, and i will be sure to have Cowboy supervise me during my hot glue gun portion, hohee!
OK, the cleaning thing-i am an “a place for everything and everything in its place” goody two shoes kinda girl in the lvingroom and kitchen especially tables and counters…but if you’re talking clutter in the workshop, it’s all creative inspirational gravy, yes?
NOW if you ever wanna trade chores and come do the polishing and mopping and I’ll do your house declutterfying, just ring me up!
(Or send Olga when you find her-we dont have smurfs, and the trolls only come out for halloween)
xoxoxox roo
PS Oh and laundry, I looooove to do laundry, its so therapeutic. And dishes, not so bad either. 🙂
What a great idea, and so fun, I’ve got to make a few, perfect for the Faerie Queen Me!!
Thanks tons
Kaerie Faerie
too cute..I love the idea..Imma have to make one for me and my mommy..:D yay..I love your ideas..always so good.!!!
Those are just the cutest things ever! I’m going to have to make a couple. Thanks for the tutorial!
OK… hello and (anything you want) hehehe
LOVE THE CORSAGE… whimsical little ditty… way toooooo cooooooooooool….
The bleeding hearts are lovely and Mr Primavera … all I can say is WOW WOW WO to him…
Thank you for the tutorial… my sis is in the hospital… this would be a fab pick me up so I will be back in the AM to get the instructions… thanks as always for sharing
HUGS TO YOU
JO
Oh! I need an Olga too! I happen to think scarves and jewels laying around are very good decorations!
What a beautiful corsage. I love the felted ball you used for the center. You’ve been having fun playing haven’t you?!
Lovely Idea and such a cute one for wee one to make. Wishing ya a besautiful night hun.Sorry I’ve been MIA been busy trying to tydy my room by unpacking boxes.Making strides not complete just yet but soon enough. Biggest Hugs~
Hello V !!
I hope you had a wonderful weekend 🙂
Love the beautiful wrist corsage! Mr. Primavera must be an Italian chef! Thanks for the giveaway!
That looks like such a fun project~
Thanks~
Vanessa, you make me smile and laugh at your antics. Don’t stop! Love, Charlotte
Hi Vanessa,
These are pretty! I like the edges with the paint. Is Mr Primavera new? He is handsome.
Sarah 🙂
its funny isnt it.. before children i couldn’t bear the thought of a doll in my house (strange i know) now they are scattered all over the place. i still cant look at clowns and never will one cross our doorstep! your olga and me could clean and scream the day away:)
that corsage is mighty purdy…
%*_*% rosey
What dainty paper wrist frillies!! Your such a sweet cake!! Thankeeeeee for the tutorial, Deary!! 🙂
OOH, I love these!!! Like I needed one more thing to do today, now this will be first on the agenda!!
Wow Miss Vanessa, my mom would love wearing this! Thanks for sharing.
Take care,
Martha
I love the corsage. It is so pretty. I love the Corsage for me. My mom dislikes flowers of any kind. I know how strange is that? Hey, I love her anyway.
Come on you have to share the story about the accidental pie heist! Mister Primavera looks like a Pirate to me and I’m sure he is chock full of stories.
{{jumping up and down…}} Oh my gosh, Oh my gosh!!! What a FABULOUS wrist corsage. I love it and so easy to follow your instructions!!! It’s perfectly beautiful!! And to give one away… Eeeekk.. Amazing my dear!!!!
Enjoy your day.
Hello to you.
I made a corsage for my Grandma for her 80th birthday last month. The photo is on flickr here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/katydiddes/3421745005/in/set-72157616389827759/
Corsages are making a comeback-I hope!
They are cute Vanessa. But I think one needs your artistic fingers to make them perfect.
A butterfly frillie ! How very lovely. See if it can fly my way, please !
Wow, the corsages are lovely. Who would have ever guessed the coffee filters would make such grand corsages. What a fun project, thanks for the tutorial and another peek into your beautiful whimsical world.
Jody
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Helloooo!
I am in fact doing a similar thing with tissue paper for my daughter’s 2nd grade class this week. I figure that it will be just in time for Mother’s Day…what mother wouldn’t love that!?
You should see what magic you can do on a plain white t-shirt with sharpie markers and a spray bottle of rubbing alcohol! Like little fireworks explosions! I would guess that might work with coffee filters too! Or try crinkling them for texture then dipping them into bowls of food coloring water…such possibilities!
Enjoy the day!
Erin
Lovely lovely little butterfly for the wrist! With all the butterfly’s flying around right now, it’s so hard to NOT reach out and want to pet one and keep one…this is the perfect way to do it for sure!!
Thanks for the idea and tut… My Mama will just love this beautiful corsage. You’re spreading the beauty around and that’s a wonderful mission in life!
Hugs, Barb
such a fabulous idea! we NEED wedding shower ideas…..hmmmm perfect.
if we have time to pull this off will share 🙂
x…x
steph
Always a delight to see what the ever so creative Miss V is up to. I’ll never look at coffee filters the same again!
Happy Creating! Melissa
Multifunctioning coffee filters 🙂 What a fabulous idea and such a lovely corsage fit for a garden Queen!
Thank you for sharing yet another wonderful tutorial 🙂
Denise
Oh! I want to make one of these for my mommy. Just lovely…as always. 🖤
I never knew coffee filters could look so cute! This would make a great class room project. I might have to make one just for myself…hee hee
Well, Missy, your Momma is going to have a well-dressed wrist for Mother’s Day. You did a great job with the tutorial, though I think I’ll need to USE the coffee filters first to make some java. I need my energy juice for projects such as these. 😀 Or maybe to make a pot of tea. Then they’d be Tea Roses, right?!? heehee.
xoxo,
Kate
OOh, the corsage is just gorgeous! What a fantastic idea! I also love to see your Madonna and your Santos. I am looking for a Black Madonna-I think I will need to make my own, but I really would love to find one with an interesting story. I love how you dress them up just as they would be in the churches for different seasons-I am sure they really appreciate this!
The wrist corsages are lovely – you have the best ideas! Mr. Primavera is quite the dish! Lovely tales and photos too, dearest V. xoxox
Very pretty..love tutorials!
Loribeth
What a fun idea! Very cute!, Thank You for sharing how to make them, along with the giveaway. Penny
I love how your beautiful imagination makes the amazing out of the ordinary! Soo pretty! : ))) Happy blessings to you and the bun-buns today! : ))
VB
can’t wait to try & make these while the coffees brewing tomorrow 🙂 Or maybe I should give myself a teensy bit more time than that!
i so have to bum some fliters from my buddy tomorrow lol these are gorgeous!!!
So darling you sweet girl!!
I’ll have to make some with the boys…I haven’t made coffee filter flowers in forever…and I adore your idea to make it into a wrist corsage:):) Oooooh la la!!!
xoxox…jenn
Vanessa,
Thank you for this tutorial. I love working with coffee filters. I used them last year at the Project Blogway for ruffles on my paper dress. What a beautiful creation. You are always filled with such lovely inspiration. You should submit this to my friend Gabriela at Gabriela Delworth.com. She is hosting a gift wrap party this week for ideas on Mother’s Day wrappings. Another kindred spirit.
Karen
I love what you did with the coffee filters. Have you seen the coffee filter roses on the Martha Stewart site?
http://www.marthastewart.com/article/paper-roses?autonomy_kw=coffee%20filter%20roses
~elaine~
Lovely Blog!! This is my first time seeing your blog and it is great!
🙂
KUKA´S WORLD
http://www.accesoriosparaperros.blogspot.com/
Hello Miss Vanessa,
OMG!!! Magic with coffee filters.
Fabulous project!
~ Gabriela ~
How fun! Great inspriation–thanks.
Right time for this gorgeous corage.
Loved the tutorial great job!
Thanks for a good read and a great idea. I might use cup cake cases for a smaller flower. Not as dainty as coffee filters, but will give it a try.