Good morning & happy spring to you! We're kicking off the first official day of spring today with a fabulous new What You Make of It project from our contributing editor Elizabeth Holcombe. Be sure to check back often today as we have another wonderful spring kick off surprise for you!
Plastic flowers were very popular in the sixties and seventies before
giving way to silk flowers. Plastic flowers are colorful and easy to
clean with a soap and water bath. They are also plentiful in thrift
shops! Pick up some plastic flowers in springtime colors, along with a
dozen or so chenille chicks (found at most craft stores), some string,
a few pipe cleaners, a needle, and make a colorful springtime or Easter
garland! This is super easy! Get your kids involved with these simple
steps.
Cut a length of string and tie a loop at one end.Thread the other end
of the string through the needle and begin stringing the plastic
flowers. Of course, you’ll need to disassemble the plastic flowers
before stringing them though the hole where the stamen or stem used to
be. You can make a pattern with your flowers and chenille chicks or
string them on in a random fashion. Thread the chenille chicks through
the “meaty” part of the chick so it doesn’t fall from the string. For
added texture wrap pastel chenille pipe cleaners around a pencil to
make a tendril. Wrap the center of the tendril at intervals along your
garland between your flowers.
You can make this garland in so many ways. You can adapt it to
different holidays or occasions. Plastic flowers are inexpensive and
easy to find! Have fun!
Elizabeth Holcombe Fedorko, aka Bethsbagz, began her checkered crafting career when at four she realized using paste on paper was better than eating it. Inspired by vintage dime store treasures, vintage fabric, and a no-fear attitude toward color, Beth crafts totes, pin cushions, wreaths, and corsages into her Dime Store Chic creations. Beth would love you to take a peek into her whimsical world at her blog.
This project & photos are copyright Elizabeth Holcombe, Vintage Indie. You may not reproduce or copy this project. (Dime Store Chic designs are intended for personal use and not for sale)
