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CREATING PAPER FLOWERS FOR YOUR WEDDING IS A WAY TO GO GREEN

June 13th, 2009 · No Comments · Hand Crafted

Making Paper Flowers for Your Wedding Can Be A Way to Go Green

You can make your own wedding flowers by using crepe paper to make paper flowers that are as beautiful as the real thing, and you can also let your guests take them home when they leave your reception as a reminder of your wedding, or you can even put them away for another special occasion, then when they are through with them, since the decorations are made of paper they can be recycled.  

When choosing your wedding flowers, you may want to be careful about using the real thing because a lot of blossoms may be imported from countries that still use pesticides, so making your own paper flowers can be a safer alternative.Recycled paper may be used to make pretty paper flowers for all kinds, shape, colors, and size that can match any type wedding you may want.
You can find books, e-books, videos and articles that can help making beautiful blossoms, also how to make paper flowers, there are instructions and tips on how to use these creations, they are simple to make and fun for everyone to get involved to make them.

Paper flowers are cheaper to use and are also a great way to be eco-friendly for the enviorment.The materials and tools that you will need are easy to find, most of them are probably already in your home.Get your wedding invitations made on recycled paper this also is a great eco-friendly way to go. 

The eco-friendly weddings are a hot trend and making paper flowers is a retro trend that is really beginning to come back and make a big hit.This craft is good for the planet and simple way to make your wedding flowers at the same time having fun with your family and friends.

Plan a green wedding and show your family and friends how committed you are to helping with the enviroment and let them share this committment with you on your special day.

Another idea you might see if it would be practical, and a tradition to use from your mothers, grandmothers, sisters, or even a friends wedding dress, where you could change a bit of the design to make make it your own, yet not have a lot of expense..  You may be able to add some beading or flowers or even some lace for a new look.
 

The bridal bouquet can be made with paper flowers, you can make roses, calla lilies, daisies, carnations, or about any type of bloom that you would want, it can be a traditional bouquet or the they can be made in about any design that you want.{You can also use paper flowers for decorating the church alter and pews, boutonniers for the groom and his party, corsages for family members, bride and bridal party bouquets, centerpieces, and other decorations for the reception}.

These flower creations you can make ahead of time so you have time for your other projects and you don’t have to worry about your colors because you already have the colors picked and made them yourself.

When you have created your paper flowers you can choose any color that you like, give them a different look by adding shaddings and sparkles to give them a shimmer and glow.Give your flowers the smell of the real thing by simply adding a drop of scented oil frangrance. 

These beautiful paper flowers will be a creative addition to any wedding but for a go green wedding they will be a perfect tradition.  They can be recycled, reused for someone else’s wedding, or as decorations in your new home.  Have fun and a beautiful wedding day with lots of flowers.

 

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