White Petals, Burlap Roses and Button Wreath

Burlap roses have been on my "to create" list this week.

Along with white roses, designed from loose petals.

So the fun began with burlap ribbon.

Starting with a 12" round wreath,

I wrapped it with the burlap.

Next I created burlap roses for the wreath

using the same ribbon

folded in half

 then twisted and wrapped to form a rose.

You tube has many tutorials on these roses.

Once completed I moved on to designing white roses

from loose single petals.

These petals are folded and glued in half from the petal bottom up,

twisted tight for the center bud,

then layered around the center to form the rose.

Once the flowers are all created,

it's time to add some leaves.

You have seen me paint leaves in other projects

and these will also be painted cottage white.

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An easy tip when painting items like this~

Use a piece of cardboard and carpet tape.

Place the leaves or small item on the tape

to hold  it in place and then paint away.

When dry, turn over and paint the backside.

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After all the elements are complete

the fun begins

 by placing them on the burlap wrapped wreath.

As you can see, I place the roses and leaves a bit off center.

I find that to be more pleasing to the eye.

I also added natural wood buttons here and there for interest.

To the buttons, I use a sharpie pen to mark where thread would be.

A few hat pins are also added with pearl tops.

That's it for the natural white rose and burlap wreath.

Before I go~

here are a few more garden inspirations

I painted this week.

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Maybe for Mother's Day~

A Violet Heart box.

or

A Nest tray with Hydrangeas.

Have a great weekend.

Till next time,

Smiles,

Celestina Marie