First paper flower prototypes

We’ve decided on tables (9), coverings (muslin), runners (plaid), table numbers (that’ll be a surprise so there  :P) and centerpieces.  We looked into flowers, and after some consideration, we’ve decided that we won’t use fresh flowers for a couple of reasons.

First, they’re really expensive and we’re trying to be budget-conscious.  Second, I feel guilty about the idea of killing a bunch of beautiful flowers just so they can sit on some tables for a while and then get thrown away.  Third, it’s one less thing for me to ask someone to pick up, arrange, and then for us to have to clean up after.  Fourth, and this is a little bit of a stretch, bees.

So, no real flowers.  I have a ton of patterns and ideas for both paper and cloth flowers, some of which are more complicated than others.

This weekend, I made the first prototypes from the first pattern.  It’s a bit fussy and involved, and the cutting of the pieces takes a super long time, but I HEART them!  They are so pretty!

I’m still going to make all the others, but if none of them are super amazing, this very first one is rockin’!