Wedding fashion does not stand still; an increasing number of brides decide to diversify the look of their accessory in one way or another - and flowers created from a variety of ribbons do an excellent job with this task. Durable, lightweight, and available in a huge palette of shades, fabric buds will complement both the classic and unusual image of the newlywed. And the variety of materials - chiffon, organza, satin - will allow you to place an additional charming emphasis on the difference in textures.
Bouquets of flowers brooches, photo
You can order a spectacular brooch-bouquet for a wedding or other significant event from a professional designer. However, if you wish and have certain skills, it is not so difficult to create an original bouquet of this type yourself. Miniature brooch bouquets can be prepared as a gift to those invited to a wedding. Fashionable floral brooch arrangements are also used in interior design.
As a sample, you can take photos and master classes from the Internet, or embody your own creative ideas and fantasies when creating a brooch-bouquet. Before turning to a master or doing your own creative work, think over the style of the future composition, draw a sketch, select suitable materials, and prepare tools.
The basis of a brooch-bouquet is usually a foam ball or half a ball with a holder or in a bouquet holder. For the composition, only satin flowers (usually roses), only brooches and other jewelry are used, or fabric and jewelry are combined in accordance with the creative concept. Bouquets of brooches are decorated with organza, ribbons, beads, rhinestones, jewelry crystals, synthetic colored stones, etc.
DIY brooch bouquet, step by step with photo
Luxurious bouquet of brooch made of fabric and jewelry
What to prepare:
- foam hemisphere;
- a leg from a porta bouquet maker (can be replaced with a suitable cardboard tube);
- chiffon or veil (colors: azure, deep blue, white);
- satin ribbons for decorating the foam base (white or cream and blue);
- white beads;
- artificial pearls;
- brooches;
- decorative pins;
- paper for patterns;
- scissors;
- lighter;
- glue gun;
- lace braid, ribbons and other accessories for decoration.
How to make a brooch bouquet:
Step 1. Prepare the patterns. To make flowers you will need three circles. Diameters: 2.5; 4.5 and 5.5 cm. If desired, the flowers can be made smaller or larger by cutting out patterns of the appropriate diameters.
Step 2. From folded white, azure and blue chiffon in several layers, cut out the details for the required number of flowers. For a standard hemisphere with a diameter of 16-18 cm, you will need approximately 15 chiffon flowers.
Step 3. Quickly melt the prepared circles with a lighter. This must be done carefully, so that the thin fabric does not have time to start burning.
Step 4. We will collect flowers from chiffon circles of different diameters. To imitate natural petals, we will place circles of fabric one on top of the other with a slight offset. Connect the petals in the center with a strong thread.
Step 5. Decorate the centers of the flowers with artificial pearls and white beads. You can also use small round brooches for the centers.
Step 6. Approximately the same number of flowers - 15 pcs. - we’ll make it from blue satin ribbon and decorative pins. Wrap the edge of the tape around the hairpin. Attach with hot glue or sew. Wrap the ribbon around the pin, bending and tucking the edge at regular intervals. From time to time the tape needs to be fixed with thread or glue.
Step 7: Mark a shallow indentation in the center of the flat side of the foam hemisphere. Lubricate with hot glue. Insert the leg of the portaquet or a cardboard tube into the recess (the edge also needs to be lubricated with glue). Let's press tightly.
Step 8. Decorate the base of the brooch-bouquet. Apply a drop of glue to the edge of the hemisphere. Secure with white satin ribbon. Draw a thin strip of glue along the center of the tape. We secure the tape around the entire circumference of the hemisphere. You can additionally glue a lace drapery on top (with a slight indentation from the edge).
Step 9. Let's step back from the circle formed by the ribbon and lace, about 1-1.5 cm. Apply drops of glue to the foam plastic, and overlap several blanks of blue petals.
Step 10. Cut out a disk from white cardboard. In diameter it should correspond to the undecorated part of the porta bouquet. In the center of the disk we will make a neat hole for the stem of the brooch-bouquet.
Step 11. Using a glue gun, attach the edge of the blue satin ribbon and the edge of the lace braid to the cardboard circle. By stretching both ribbons through the center of the circle, we decorate it. At the end of the work, secure the edges of the tapes with glue. You can also add several flat rectangular brooches to the decor of the bouquet holder. The disk, decorated with ribbons, is securely and neatly glued to the foam hemisphere.
Step 12. Decorate the stem of the bouquet. Glue a small square of white satin to the bottom edge. At the top we decorate the leg with lace trim. The holder is overlapped with a white satin ribbon.
Step 13. Cover the convex part of the hemisphere with flowers. We recommend that you first attach the flowers not with glue, but with pins, in order to evaluate how well the brooch-bouquet looks. Then, by removing each flower from the pin one by one, the entire composition can be secured with glue.
Step 14. Decorate the finished composition with brooches and other jewelry accessories. It is better to additionally fix the jewelry with hot glue. They do it as follows. Glue is poured into the clasp of the brooch. Then, by passing a miniature stud pin through the lock, the brooch is securely attached to the foam.
For dear mother
Girls are big dreamers and entertainers. They love not only to receive, but also to create beautiful gifts to please their loved ones. What if you make a bouquet of satin ribbons for your mother with your own hands for March 8 or her birthday? She can decorate a room or office workspace with a cute trinket.
Making the accessory will not take much time. For decorative roses there is a step-by-step description in the previous master class.
You will need:
- ready-made fabric flowers;
- floral wire;
- tape;
- thin white satin braid;
- artificial pearls;
- tulle;
- glue gun, scissors.
We will fasten the ribbon flowers on rigid floral wire, D 1 – 1.2 mm; The remaining free end of the braid needs to be wrapped around an improvised “stem” and secured with hot glue. Then we decorate the flower “leg” with thin white braid, laying each turn overlapping so that there are no gaps. At several points we fix the winding with hot glue.
Thus, we will prepare 11 roses of different shades, according to our wishes.
We assemble a round bouquet of satin ribbons using the spiral technique, that is, we place flower stems on top of each other at an angle, as if twisting around an invisible axis.
We fasten the bouquet arrangement with tape. And then we give the resulting “handle” thickness and align it using braid of different colors.
Faux pearls on stiletto heels will help to beautifully disguise the lower part of the holder. And we will decorate its top with airy tulle.
Having carefully sewn on the “skirt”, we close the stitches with beads.
Mom will definitely like such a handmade gift.
Brooch bouquet of sequins, ideas with photos
Assembling a beautiful bouquet of brooches consisting entirely of sequins is not something every craftswoman can do. This is a rather painstaking process that takes more than one day. More often, sequins are used as decoration and to create some elements of a brooch composition. For example, individual flowers are made from shiny, matte and transparent sequins, the centers of flowers, the veins of leaves, the edges of bouquets, and the holders of porta bouquets are decorated.
Some interesting ideas for decorating brooch bouquets with sequins:
Stylish orchid for the bride's bouquet made of white and dark pink sequins
Bright “butterfly” brooches decorated with sequins and jewelry
Elegant silver and white sequin brooch with pearl pendants
Brooch on the bride's hair as an alternative to a veil
The fashion for decorating hair with a brooch has existed for a long time. But if earlier a brooch acted as an addition, today it often becomes an alternative to a veil and the main accent of the bride’s image. A wedding hairstyle with a brooch looks elegant and formal. During bridal fashion weeks, many designers decorate brides' heads with such elegant brooches (read more about hair decoration in the form of a brooch).
The bride at the Oscar De La Renta show with her hair adorned with a large brooch made of precious stones:
Brooch bouquet of forget-me-nots, photo
Delicate forget-me-nots for a brooch-bouquet can be purchased in a store or made independently from satin ribbons, foamiran, sequins, beads, decorative pendants, and other accessories for creativity.
Brooch-bouquet with forget-me-nots made of foamiran
Boutonniere of forget-me-nots using the kanzashi technique for a brooch-bouquet
Bridal bouquet with imitation forget-me-nots and decorative jewelry
Advantages
Artificial materials, unlike rather fragile natural flowers, are strong and durable. The bouquet will survive being thrown to your girlfriends, the harsh frost of a winter wedding or the direct rays of the sun at a summer celebration, and after that it will be able to delight you for many decades to come.
You can also order it in advance to free up time on the eve of the wedding for more important matters. If the bride is keen on needlework, then you can make such a bouquet yourself, saving a lot of money and putting a piece of your love and warmth into the composition.
During the ceremony itself, there is no need to constantly put such a composition in a vase and monitor the condition of the petals.
Important! The ribbon accessory is very light, which is important considering the need to hold it in your hands throughout the whole day.
Another reason why brides pay attention to fabric flowers is that they definitely will not cause allergies or headaches, and will not overpower their favorite perfume with their aroma.
Satin or chiffon ribbons are available in such a huge palette of colors that it becomes possible to create the most fantastic compositions - even blue roses or lilies that do not exist in nature.
Wedding brooch bouquets, ideas with photos
In order for a fashionable brooch bouquet to look harmonious in your wedding look, its shade range and texture must ideally match the color and decor of the bride’s dress and other accessories. For outfits with rich trimmings, stylists advise choosing plain brooch bouquets of satin and lace flowers, with not too flashy, elegant decorations.
A wedding dress with discreet decor can be complemented with a bright and eye-catching bouquet, entirely consisting of sparkling brooches, artificial cut stones and other jewelry accessories.
In other words, the simpler and more laconic the decoration of the bride’s outfit, the more expressive, fanciful and richer the wedding brooch-bouquet can be.
Exquisite bouquet of balloons for the newlyweds made of pale lilac satin roses. Decor: lilies of the valley made of large artificial pearls, decorative brooches and pendants with transparent zirconium.
A spectacular wedding bouquet of white satin roses and blue kanzashi gerberas. The decor is large artificial pearls, oval mother-of-pearl medallions in a gold frame and openwork “butterfly” brooches.
Luxurious cascading composition of jewelry for the bride. The basis is a hemispherical bouquet of pearl and azure satin roses. Decor - stylish silver brooches, pendants with transparent stones, sparkling rhinestone threads.
Several ideas for creating fashionable wedding brooch bouquets, video:
Advantages of a bouquet of brooches at a wedding
An alternative to traditional wedding fresh flowers are brooch bouquets. This accessory will make a bright accent on the bride’s style, adding a touch of mystery and originality to the newlywed’s image. Such a bouquet has one main advantage - it will not wither on your wedding day and will remind you of a joyful, happy event in your life for many years. Brooches that decorate a wedding masterpiece can complement the interior of the newlyweds’ apartment and create a romantic atmosphere. Also among the advantages of bouquets-brooches are the following:
- Brooch bouquets do not cause allergies in the bride.
- This arrangement is suitable for a winter wedding, since jewelry flowers will not lose their appearance due to weather conditions.
- The elements of this accessory will shimmer with all the colors of the rainbow, surprising those around you.
- An individual design of a brooch-bouquet provides the bride with a guarantee of receiving a unique masterpiece, the likes of which do not exist.
- The bouquet can consist of jewelry that belonged to mother or grandmother. This accessory will become a talisman for the bride at her wedding.
- You can take the brooch-bouquet with you on your honeymoon for an original photo shoot.
A handmade accessory will become a source of pride for the bride and an expression of her individuality. Throughout the entire celebration, the newlywed will be accompanied by a brooch-bouquet, which will not lose its beauty until the end of the evening. If the bride adheres to the tradition that a bouquet should be thrown to her unmarried friends at the end of the wedding, experts offer two options for carrying out this custom:
- A brooch bouquet differs significantly in weight from a bunch of traditional flowers. Therefore, a thrown bouquet can cause injury to girls who are trying to catch it. To avoid such situations, the bride needs to have a second small back-up bouquet made of fresh flowers.
- If the bride at the end of the wedding decided to part with the brooch-bouquet, then there is an alternative to the tradition of throwing the accessory. The new custom is also suitable for identifying an unmarried friend who will soon get married. To do this, the bride takes in her hand a brooch-bouquet and ribbons according to the number of friends. Each girl must take the ribbon and pull it towards herself. The friend who received the bouquet should keep it at home.
Brooch bouquet for the bride, master class with photo
Wedding brooch-bouquet of cream and turquoise roses
What to prepare:
- turquoise satin ribbon - width - 2.5 cm; length - 2.5 m;
- champagne-colored satin ribbon - width 2.5 cm; length ≈ 6 m;
- glue gun;
- foam ball with holder - diameter 18 cm;
- tailor's pins, pencil, scissors, lighter;
- matching brooches and other jewelry decor.
How to assemble a bouquet of brooches for the newlyweds:
Step 1. Let's make rose petal blanks. To do this, cut the ribbons into identical rectangles, 6 cm long. In total, for the wedding brooch-bouquet based on a foam ball (18 cm in diameter), we will make 61 roses: 47 turquoise and 14 champagne. For each flower you will need 12 satin pieces (petals).
Step 2. Fold the corners of each satin piece on one side to the center of the opposite edge. We fasten the petal by melting the edge with a lighter, as shown in the photo. This must be done very quickly and carefully so that the fabric does not ignite. Secure the edges of the petals with hot glue.
Step 3. Let's make roses. Apply hot glue to the bottom edge of the first petal. Let's roll the workpiece into a roll. We also grease the second petal with glue and wrap it around the first. We will attach the remaining ten rose petals in the same way, as shown in the photo. In order for the finished flower to look natural, the petals need to be attached with a slight offset. We cut the fabric at the base of the finished roses evenly. This will make it easier to attach them to the bouquet holder.
Step 4. Decorate the foam ball with a holder with a champagne-colored ribbon. You can optionally supplement the satin (at this stage or upon completion of the work) with lace, braid with embroidery, or rhinestone ribbon.
Step 5. Let's assemble the composition. Let's start forming a brooch wedding bouquet from the top point of the base ball. Secure one champagne rose in the center with hot glue. Next, we will arrange all the flowers in concentric circles.
Step 6. Let's make a circle of six turquoise roses. Below them, at equal intervals, we will fix three champagne-colored roses. Fill the remaining gaps with turquoise flowers. In a similar order, we will cover the entire surface of the foam ball.
Step 7. Glue artificial leaves between the flowers. We use ready-made decorative sheets or make them ourselves from green satin ribbon, fishing line and beads, fabric and sequins. You can complement the brooch-bouquet with beads, rhinestones, and several elegant brooches.
Step 8. Decorate the leg of the bouquet holder with an elegant satin bow. Cut two rectangles from the ribbons: one turquoise - 23 cm long, one champagne - 16 cm long. Fold the edges of the ribbons towards the center. Apply a few drops of hot glue to the areas of their joints. Carefully connect the edges of the ribbons. Let's make a bow - glue a champagne-colored ribbon in the center of the turquoise one.
Step 9. Let's make a decorative bridge for the bow. Let's cut out another rectangle from the satin ribbon. Color: turquoise or champagne - your choice. Length - approximately 6-7 cm. Glue it across the bow (in the center). Connect the edges on the wrong side. Secure with glue. We will trim off the excess satin. Decorate the lintel on the front side with rhinestone mesh.
Step 10. Glue four narrow satin ribbons to the back of the finished bow: two champagne and two turquoise. We cut their edges diagonally and lightly melt them with a lighter. We decorate with thin strips of rhinestone mesh.
To decorate this wedding brooch-bouquet, you can use not only satin, but also any other material suitable in shade and texture. For example, veil, tulle or velvet.
How to make a bouquet brooch with your own hands
Today's brides are trying to transform their wedding using different accessories. With this master class, you can learn how to make a stunning bouquet with your own hands that will captivate the eyes of other people. Not only a snow-white bouquet of pearls will look very beautiful, but also a white-blue or white-green one made of beads, rhinestones and brooches. Before starting work, wedding are asked to adhere to the following tips:
- To ensure that your bouquet matches the wedding atmosphere, choose the main color for the craft to match the tone of your holiday.
- Before making a bouquet of brooches, you need to decide what the end result will be. Choose the shape and size of the bouquet and decide on the length of the stem.
- The boutonniere for the future husband should be styled to resemble the bride’s bouquet and also made from brooches.
- The bridesmaid’s bouquet should fit and look beautiful with the newlyweds’ accessories.
create this little masterpiece if she follows all the steps of the master class correctly. To get a high-quality and unusual product, you need to be patient.
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