Tuesday, June 1, 2010

DIY: Decorating a gift with a fabric flower...


I always love to find new ways to wrap gifts. Whilst these little beauties are initially wrapped in a simple paper bag, their look is magnified with handmade flowers simply stitched together.

I seem to have lots of little bits of fabric around my home and they are never quite big enough to do much with - what a divine use for them! I must now get some coloured cotton together and get cracking! Stay tuned for some oh so pretty gifts! Kellie xx


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Posted by Kellie Collis at 4:47 PM
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34 comments:

  1. IbenJune 1, 2010 at 4:54 PM

    So sweet Kellie,pretty idea:)
    Have a lovely day.
    Iben

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  2. The Shiny PebbleJune 1, 2010 at 5:43 PM

    What a way to dress up a paper bag!!! But really... these flowers are specially elegant done in muted colors, but I think they would be ultra fun in some of you beautifully printed fabrics.

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  3. MelissaJune 1, 2010 at 5:51 PM

    gorgeous idea- raining here today so am going to make a basket load of them.....melissa..

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  4. debra@dustjacketJune 1, 2010 at 6:45 PM

    That's lovely, really sweet.
    xoxo

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  5. Sarah BJune 1, 2010 at 6:47 PM

    What a great idea. I have heaps of bits of fabric that I could make pretty things with!

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  6. AnnaJune 1, 2010 at 7:35 PM

    these are fabulous! I am passing these on to my momma, they would be perfect for her catering company to use. A big thing here are bus tours (aka shopping trips to NY or PA) and these would be ideal for the brown bag lunches they order.

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  7. Ann FlowerJune 1, 2010 at 7:59 PM

    WOW!!!! This is stunning! Thank you so much for the tutorial!

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  8. Marina MottJune 1, 2010 at 8:03 PM

    Great idea!! Thanks for share!!xx

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  9. AnonymousJune 1, 2010 at 8:45 PM

    Adorable! Love it!

    p.s. I am having my 2cnd giveaway if it interests you (Barnes & Noble) xo

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  10. Radostina // 79ideas.orgJune 1, 2010 at 9:14 PM

    so pretty. i will try it... but I'm not sure that I will have this beautiful result as you :))))
    thank you.

    xoxo,
    raru

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  11. Jacqueline @ HOMEJune 1, 2010 at 9:28 PM

    Hi Kellie,
    What a great idea. I love wrapping presents and , like you said, it's a good way of using up all of those little pieces of material we all have.
    XXXX

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  12. ~*~ saskia ~*~June 1, 2010 at 9:33 PM

    What a sweet idea, Kellie. This handmade flowers makes a gift so much more special. Will copy that tutorial, thank you so much for sharing. Sending many warm winter wishes your way. Enjoy Winter time, Kellie. xx

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  13. UnknownJune 1, 2010 at 9:38 PM

    OMG, I love this idea! Its so sweet!

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  14. AnonymousJune 1, 2010 at 9:44 PM

    Oh kellie they are gorgeous, thanks so much for sharing.


    Happy Tuesday!

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  15. The Design DishJune 1, 2010 at 11:00 PM

    Those are just too cute! A great way to liven up present!
    The Design Dish
    http://thedesigndish.wordpress.com/

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  16. (found) vintage 101June 1, 2010 at 11:09 PM

    Kellie, Thanks for visiting my blog. That outdoor bed is fabulous! And it would be a great place to play hooky from work! I LOVE your blog it provides daily inspiration for me...so Thank You..
    XOXO Rhonda

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  17. Silver StrandsJune 2, 2010 at 12:18 AM

    WOW ... so glad to have found you - i completely LOVE this idea for wrappings. Have a great day :)
    oxoxox
    Denalee

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  18. AnnaJune 2, 2010 at 12:20 AM

    Grazie per aver condiviso questa chicca capace di rendere un regalo molto speciale!
    A presto, Anna.

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  19. RachelJune 2, 2010 at 12:29 AM

    I am from Utah and we have run rampant with fabric flowers. But I love these bags, so beautiful and easy.

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  20. carolina @ patagonia giftsJune 2, 2010 at 12:45 AM

    what a lovely idea Kellie! thanks for sharing! xo

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  21. AnonymousJune 2, 2010 at 12:55 AM

    I just love this idea ... Using something as simple and everyday and brown paper bags and fabric scraps to make something so beautiful!

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  22. walrus studioJune 2, 2010 at 2:05 AM

    the mix of plain paper bag with a fancy embellishment is wonderful!!

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  23. Christine ViJune 2, 2010 at 2:08 AM

    Beautiful flowers and simple to do.

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  24. UnknownJune 2, 2010 at 3:12 AM

    What a lovely idea! I have sooo many scraps as well, I'm so on this! AND glad I found your blog, new follower here:-)

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  25. Helena - A Diary of LovelyJune 2, 2010 at 3:32 AM

    love it, perfect idea for wrapping presents, thanks for sharing!

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  26. AnonymousJune 2, 2010 at 4:12 AM

    that is the perfect thing to do, isn't it...way to be green and reused every last stitch of fabric...nothing gets wasted...and everything is wonderfully and blissfully pretty!

    well done!

    come by for a spot of tea with me!

    ciao bella
    creative carmelina

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  27. AnonymousJune 2, 2010 at 6:03 AM

    So very simple and elegant looking! Beautiful!!

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  28. AnonymousJune 2, 2010 at 6:04 AM

    By the way I absolutely love your dogs! They are adorable!!

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  29. NarcissiqueJune 2, 2010 at 6:23 AM

    I love to make flowers with fabric or ribbon, your flowers are very pretty ^^

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  30. Sierra June 2, 2010 at 6:47 AM

    What a perfect and gorgeous touch, love it!

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  31. MariaJune 2, 2010 at 7:09 AM

    That´s the way mi sister used to do them when her daughter was little and she did it with headbands for her hair (mi niece just got married this month). It was lovely to see this flowers again. Thanks for posting it. And thanks for your comment in my blog. You are welcome to visit it any time :)(I guess you knew that! :)
    xoxoxox

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  32. asiaJune 2, 2010 at 9:27 AM

    love this! I may have to give it a try on the gift bags for my little girls birthday tea party. Thanks!

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  33. Alison GibbsJune 3, 2010 at 3:47 PM

    Such a sweet way to present a gift
    Love it
    Alison

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  34. shalymereMarch 24, 2011 at 6:26 PM

    So unique and pretty to look at.

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