Bouquets

I have no idea but just wanted to say what a gorgeous idea!

Haven't done it myself, but a crafty friend recommended these instructions: http://www.100layercake.com/blog/2011/07/22/diy-storybook-paper-roses/

I didn't make my own but thought about it - i came across these when I was looking at ideas:

https://www.theknot.com/content/invitations-and-paper-advice

https://www.100layercake.com/2011/07/22/diy-storybook-paper-roses/

Thankyou

and i really like the roses im i will have to experiement although i feel bad for ripping up books ...

I love the paper bouquets

Have you got a scrap shed near you (I don't know the official name) but you pay a set amount for a bag/basket and you can fill it with lots of different craft bits. Businesses tend to donate things to them.

You'd probably be able to get some different bits of paper and materials to play about with. Even if you buy better quality stuff for your final bouquet it will be a cheap way of trying out different ideas and styles.

Im making a brooch bouquet and looking at including organza roses. There are some really simple methods on google if you wanted to look into that.

The folwer bouquet looks stunning though! x

Oh ive never heard of them places but will have a search around im going to give it a go i have a year to perfect it and if it comes off i can add some into my centre pieces

Rachd03, how are you making yours? I have seen some really pretty ones and i like the idea you can use old brooches from relatives etc

Hi Sharnem, I found the following tutorial which Im going to follow - http://www.fancypantsweddings.com/how-to-design-a-brooch-bouquet/

I found the organza flower tutorial at http://www.pompomemporium.com/content/how-make-fabric-flowers-organza and it looks so simple, cant wait to get the fabric and give it a go.

The reason im making the brooch bouquet is to include some of my Grandma's old jewellery xx

I considered it for a while, but ultimately have gone with silk flowers. Paper flowers can be stunning - I've taught children who are incredible at making them.

There are some great links available on Pintrest to different tutorials etc.

I've made bouquets from paper and I'm really happy with how they've turned out , even if they took an age to make

I'm not too sure where you can find some tutorials but I really love the idea - especially using the 1920s sheet music or classic novels. You could check out some of the UK wedding blogs to see if there's anyone who did their own paper bouquet and how they did it.

Just out of curiosity, has your wedding got a theme of 1920s running through it at all?

I'm planning on having a paper bouquet. I learned how to make origami flowers a few months back and made a practice bouquet for my mum for mother's day and she loved it. I'm now slowly making a few flowers at a time for my own bouquet and it's turning out to be very handy keeping my brain and hands busy while I quit smoking. To be fair in the time I've become obsessed with origami papers etc I have spent quite a fair bit of money so for me it's not a money saving idea, although I'm sure you could do it much cheaper if you wanted to. My younger brother taught me some basic origami flowers and I found a lot of really good tutorials online, there are lots on youtube. If I can find a pic of my practice I'll upload it.

No our wedding theme is books its by chance i have the music paper, i brought it about 4 years ago from a steam fair antique stall and have some in frames but not put up so i could use them for this

so far i have a book heart on my save the dates, a library card insert thing for my invitations, im decoupaging table numbers with books/ music paper, im having books for my centre pieces and hopefully a book wedding cake and were having the reception in the library of a mansion hall plus me and the OH like boks and im doing a degree in English literature and langauge. So when i saw the bouquet thought it was a good idea

Hi i have a quick look at the link and they look really beautiful i originally wanted a brooch bouquet ultimately for the sparkles however i think it is more meaningful and nicer if it has family jewelery like you're intending.

Thankyou all for the replies, especially those with the links you have made me feel positive and im definitely going to give it a go

Try Folksy (it's kind of the UK's answer to Etsy) if you're looking for UK suppliers of similar bouquets:

https://folksy.com/weddings/stationery-accessories/bouquets

Just thought id give a quick update

I got my glue gun yay so decided to try making a flower this is my first and only attempt but quite pleased with how it turned out The picture doesnt really do it justice.

Thanks again everyone for their input, I follwed one of the links someone put up and now have a number of ideas of what i want to do ill probably make a mock up in the next few weeks and then re make it nearer the day so its fresh