How to Create a Corsage:
In this blog we will discuss how to create 3 types of corsages out of our sola wood flowers. Wood flowers are the perfect option for creating a lasting keepsake. Moms, grandmothers, prom-goers and more can now keep their sola flower corsages for years to come.
The three types of corsages we will talk about are:
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The wristlet
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The tie-on
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The pin-on
How to create a sola wood flower wristlet corsage:
Supplies Needed:
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Wristlet base such as these from amazon: Option 1 or Option 2
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3 to 5 sola flowers sizes 1 inch, 1.5 inch and 2 inch in size
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Leafy green
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Wispy green
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Added fillers (can have color)
Step 1: Hot glue the leafy greens down to the base
Step 2: Hot glue the wood flowers down
Step 3: Add the wispy greens between flowers where gaps may be
Step 4: Add your extra special or colored fillers in the gaps
How to create a sola wood flower tie-on corsage:
Supplies Needed:
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Stretch lace or ribbon from 1.5 to 2 inches in thickness
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3 to 5 sola flowers sizes 1 inch, 1.5 inch and 2 inch in size
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Leafy green
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Wispy green
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Added fillers (can have color)
Step 1: Use a piece of burlap, felt, or thicker stiff ribbon to make a square in the middle of your lace or ribbon
Step 2: Hot glue the leafy greens down to the square
Step 3: Hot glue the wood flowers down
Step 3: Add the wispy greens between flowers where gaps may be
Step 4: Add your extra special or colored fillers in the gaps
How to create a sola wood flower pin-on corsage:
Supplies Needed:
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Wristlet base such as these from amazon
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3 to 5 sola flowers sizes 1 inch, 1.5 inch and 2 inch in size
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Leafy green
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Wispy green
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Added fillers (can have color)
Step 1: Cut off the elastic band so just the base plate remains
Step 2: Hot glue the leafy greens down to the square
Step 3: Hot glue the wood flowers down
Step 3: Add the wispy greens between flowers where gaps may be
Step 4: Add your extra special or colored fillers in the gaps
Step 5: Add a magnet or a straight back safety pin to the back of the base plate