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DIY vintage-inspired bouquet

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    poli2b   10-11-09  Aliso Viejo

    I finally finished it! I was very much inspired by the work of Amanda over at Design Whimsy, but decided that I could make something similar for less. It is made entirely out of fabric, ribbon, feathers and vintage brooches. This only cost $65 to make. I can't wait to carry this down the aisle.

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    jezzybell   10/10/2009  San Diego

    It's AMAZING!!!!  Love it!!  Great job.

     
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    RecessionistaBride   July 10, 2010  

    Holy crap. That is unbelievably gorgeous! I am in awe... A+++

     
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    lisalulu   September 19, 2009  Santa Barbara,CA

    Wow!!! That is sooooo beautiful!!! What does your dress look like? Do you have a birdcage veil? Oh my goodness? Do you have bridesmaids? What are they wearing? More pictures!!!

     

     
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    poli2b   10-11-09  Aliso Viejo

    lisalulu -

    Here's my wedding blog: Love and Lace http://stephanieisgettingmarried.blogspot.com/

    You can see everything I'm doing for the wedding.

     
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    mdarrah   4/4/09  Los Angeles, CA

    Nice job!!  Love all the intricate touches!

     
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    bellenga   Next Summer..2010! Can't wait!  North of Atlanta, Georgia

    That is amazing...how did you do it?  I've been a huge fan of that Etsy designer for a while now! 

    Oh plze plze plze could you do a DIY tutorial for us? 

    Btw..this bride has an AWESOME blog!  I see myself reading hers for good ideas!  She also has the cutest ever engagement shots! 

     

     
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    ejs4y8   6/20/2009  STL

    Um.

    Whoa. Amazing. I want one now! Good job!

     
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    poli2b   10-11-09  Aliso Viejo

    For all you DIY'ers out there, here's some more pics and instruction before I put the bouquet together: http://stephanieisgettingmarried.blogspot.com/2009/01/project-2.html

    Basically, I followed this tutorial on how to make fabric rosettes: http://www.ehow.com/how_4828196_make-fabric-rosettes.html

    Then I hot glued the rosettes to wire floral stems and added into a fabric wrapped bouquet holder.

     
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    Baby_PebbleS   10-Oct-2010  Brisbane, Australia

    WOW!!! You've inspired me to do something different and more me for my bouquet!

     
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    beffielou   10/3/2009  NC- Triad Area

    Amazingly well done!  I checked out your blog.... initially you commented about base ('cage' i think) being too small.  How did you end up resolving this issue?  Thanks! 

     

     
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    krissybee   :: Fall 2011 ::  chicago IL ::

    great job!!!!! so inspiring too!!!!

     
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    poli2b   10-11-09  Aliso Viejo

    @beffielou - I used a bouquet collar (see pic). I glued the fabric flowers to wire floral stems, then arranged the stems in the collar. Although I covered the collar with fabric because I didn't like the trim on it.

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    nathalietanya     

    Beautiful!!! Well done.

     
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    Carrot Cake   September 26, 2009  Kansas City

    You are amazing!!!

    I am trying to make one, but it is not anywhere near the amazing-ness of yourS!

     
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    amandakivi86     california

    hi, i am flattered that you loved my work so much that you decided to do something similar. Although, that is not how I make them it, certainly is an idea!

     
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    Wow, that is absolutely gorgeous! 

     
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    flamingo   June 21st 2008  Montreal, Qc Canada

    OH WOW! BEAUTIFUL

     
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    poodle   April 2010  California / Planning Process in Chile

    love it!!! your very talented! I'm following your blog now :)

     
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    MrsWoohoo   01/02/09  Bay Area, CA

    Wow! I like that it's unique.

     
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    Mrs.Ester   July 4, 2010  Littleton, Co

    I cant believe you made that! It is so stunning!!! I am going to check your inspiration board right now, GORGEOUS!!!

     
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    FutureMrsDuff   8/28/2009  Bloomington, MN

    That is just amazing!!!! Gorgeous!! It makes me uber jealous! :)

    I did my own bouquet and it doesn't even come close to the beautifulness of yours.

     
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    Curlysue   September 2010  Black Forest, CO

    HOLY CRAP GIRL!!!  Your bouquet is amazing and I just looked at your blog----YOU SHOULD BE A BEE. Totally.  Have you applied?

     
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    mrsbee   3/5/05  New York, NY

    stunning!

     
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    penguin   6/7/08  Berkeley, Ca

    I just tweeted this project on weddingbee's twitter! Great job Stephanie! The bouquet looks absolutely amazing!

     
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    AliOopsieDaisy   June 4, 2010  

    Gorgeous! I can't believe that was a DIY project! Makes me want one now!

     
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    amester26   10/10/2010  Tallahassee, Florida

    Wow!!!! Impressive work poli2b!!!!

     
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    RoddyBride09   09/05/09  Moving to Bethlehem, PA

    GORGEOUS!!! That is all I can say!

    I will now be a follower!!

     
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    ilovenycmissie   September 19,, 2009  nyc

    wow that's beautiful and unique

     
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    heather25     New York

    Umm can you seriously apply to be a BEE!  You are fabulous!

     
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    LatteLove   6/19/09  Chicago/San Diego

    Very elegant.  stunning!

     
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    mermy   10/18/09  Southern California

    It is gorgeous!!!!!

     
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    budgetbeautiful   9/26/09  Fredericksburg, VA

    Very unique! Great job!

     
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    Sulli301   June 26th 2010  Michigan

    Very unique :)

    I love it!

    Great work!! 

     
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    HoneyBunny     Florida

    So pretty! I would love something like this if my wedding was vintage-y. You should think about making and selling them after your wedding haha, I bet you would make a killing.

     
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    Ms. Sapphire     Los Angeles

    Wow, that's just about the coolest bouquet I've ever seen in my life! So creative.

     
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    frenchbulldog     

    Wow that is really beautiful!

     
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    Lorienne     Los Angeles, CA

    That is absolutely stunning.  WONDERFUL job!!!!

     
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    Khadijathediva   February 20th, 2009  New York, New York

    love it!

     
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    tessabella76   September 12, 2009  Ohio

    Very pretty!

     

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