Note: The approximate cost indicated will be affected by the number of favors you intend to make and whether or not you purchase your supplies at a bulk discount through a vendor of your choice.
FLOWER POT FOR GARDEN WEDDING ($1.50)
Supplies: 1 terracotta pot
Bundle of silk flowers (small roses work best)
Narrow satin ribbon
String pearls
Sharpie black fine tip
Tools: Scissors
Hot Glue Gun
Pliers
Do not separate the bundles of flowers. Fold or trim the stems to fit in the pot.
Run a thin ring of hot glue around the top edge of the pot.
Press the bundle of flowers onto the glue and hold for a few seconds while the glue bonds.
Glue ribbon or a string of pearls just under the lip of the pot.
Use the fine tip permanent marker to write the brides & grooms names on the pot and/or the wedding date. You can even write a little Thank you for coming on the back.
FRAME ($1.00)
Supplies: Cloth covered Frames
Bundle small porcelain flowers
Wedding rings
Pre-made tiny bow
Tools: Hot glue gun
Scissors
Glue two wedding bands one over the other in one of the upper corners.
Glue a bow to the rings.
Glue a flower next to the bow to cover glue.
PAPER CONES ($.90)
Supplies: Paper of choice
Ribbon 1/2 organza & 1/8 satin
Candy (pillow mints, Jordan almondseven M&Ms which you can order in custom color combinations from their website.)
Tulle Circles
Hot glue
Tools: Scissors
Ruler
Hot glue gun
Select either hand made paper, vellum, or assorted decorated papers.
Cut paper to size. A rectangle which is 2 longer than it is wide, (i.e. 8 long by 6 wide) will produce a nice size cone.
Form the cone by holding the paper with the longer edge at the top.
Take hold of the upper right hand corner and slowly fold it forward rolling to form a cone. Use hot glue to secure.
Wrap a ribbon in a coordinating color to the bridal party around the cone and tie with a simple bow. Add a flower to center of bow with hot glue, if desired.
Fasten ribbon in place on back of cone with a spot of hot glue.
They can be filled with flower petals, or a bundle of candy wrapped in tulle tied with a bit of 1/8 satin ribbon.
CHINESE TAKE-AWAY BOX ($1.25)
Supplies: Small Chinese Take-away box
1 dried pressed flower
1 wide organza ribbon
Candy or fortune cookies
Tools: Scissors
Hot Glue gun
Assemble box if necessary.
Fill with candy or fortune cookie.
Using small amount of hot glue fasten 1 pressed flower to end of carton.
Wrap a length of ribbon around box and tie at top with a simple bow.