I saw this on Pinterest

I'm sure those words come out of my mouth daily. At least once.  I was looking through pictures on my computer and came across some I took a while back and never posted of a Pinterest inspired project.

Before continuing, you must agree, cross your heart and pinky swear not to laugh, make fun, of or otherwise judge my fingers, fingernails, or any other part of my very non pampered hands. Agreed? OK, carry on.

Above is a photo of the Pin (Original Source).

And below is my copycat version.

They were super easy to make and didn't cost a thing, since I used leftover tissue paper from my sewing room pompoms.

To make these you need tissue paper and wire. I used bread ties.

Cut circles from stacks of tissue paper. I think my circles were about 3 inches in diameter with 8 layers of paper. Don't worry about perfection.

Fold the stack of circles in half, then in half again.

Round off the edges so that you have what looks like ice cream on a cone.

Stop judging my fingers. You can't get lotion in this part of North Carolina. We're very remote. Yea, that's my story.

Unfold and you magically have flower petals. Arrange the layers so that the petals alternate.

Remove the plastic coating from one end of a bread tie and stick it through the center of your stack of petals. Make a small loop so that it doesn't slide back through.

Starting at the top, separate the layers and begin to pinch them toward the center.

Continue pinching and separating until you have what looks like a flower.

 Pinch and fluff until you are happy with your flower,

then twist the plastic end of your bread tie into a... twisted bread tie.  It's very technical, pay close attention and be sure you get it right.

Repeat the above steps as many times as you like.

And when you are finished you can put them in a wooden dough bowl with a candle.

Why?

Just to prove you can recreate a Pin. That's why I did it.

 

Comments

[Carol]

I Loved It!

[Pam Fields]

love this and tip for hands - best lotion I have ever used is Gold Bond Ultimate Healing. I had cracking, bleeding heels and such dry cuticles that were both sore. I use this lotion once a day after I shower and I am so soft and smooth now. :)

[Autum]

Thank for the tip Pam. I have used Gold Bond before, and you are right, it is wonderful. I am so hard on my hands, and don't realize how bad they look until I see them in a photo ; )

[Shannon]

Hi Autum....you doing alright? Miss hearing from you on your blog:)

[plumbing fittings]

That could be a business for you. It will surely earn money specially in all soul's day or Christmas day. You really have a fashion in making a candles.

[Jeifner]

Ahahaha! Very technical twisted bread tie! Especially loved this post. And the flowers look darling.