THE | CORSAGES

I wanted to make the corsages for the grandparents & godparents so they would all fit the theme... and could be a nice keepsake for all of them.  I was able to find all the pieces to make these at Hobby Lobby & Michaels.

From Hobby Lobby:

 - Corsage "real touch" flowers

 - Bouquet Accents (pearl/rhinestone pieces)

From Michaels:

 - Pearl Corsage Bracelet

THE | CORSAGES  - HOW TO!

What you need:

 - "His&Hers" Corsage flower - or small single stem flower of your choice

 - Thin 1/2" or less ribbon

 - Rhinestone/Pearl - or accent piece of your choice

 - Corsage bracelet

 - Hot Glue Gun

 - Scissors

1.  I removed the flower bud & leaves from the corsage flowers because I wanted it to be very simple & classic.  The ribbon was already attached to the corsage flower - but if you are using a different flower - tie the ribbon in a bow around the stem & secure with hot glue.

2.  The stem was too long for my liking - so I bent the stem/wire and tucked it back.  You can either secure now with the hot glue gun, or wait until next step.

3.  Using 1 of the bouquet accent pieces - I bent the wire in half and then twisted it to create a shorter, stronger stem.

4.  Place the pearl accent over the center of the ribbon bow.  Wrap the wire around the stem tightly (which should also help to secure the flower stem that was bent back).  Make sure the end is tucked away and use hot glue to secure.

5.  The corsage bracelets from Michaels came with a ribbon already attached.  If not - tie the ribbon to the center of the bracelet.

6.  Place the stem of the flower in the middle and tie the bracelet ribbon in a knot directly underneath the head of the flower and above the decorative ribbon.  Secure with another knot in the same spot.  Then wrap the ribbon to the back side and tie in one more knot.

7.  Using hot glue, secure the knot in the back, underneath the flower.  Then cut off the extra ribbon pieces.

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