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How to make pretty blooms...a blog hop featuring handmade bloom tutorials!


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Hello there friends! The team at Zeus and Zoe have put together a fun little blog hop featuring pretty handmade bloom tutorials. :)  Mine is the topping on a tin box. :)


If you love the look of pretty blooms, why not hop along with us and learn along the way? There are RAKs to be won at every stop [mine is at the very end of this post *winks*]. :)

My bloom is super simple to make. Here are the supplies you require...some trims, pearls, button, fabric scissors, sewing kit and a hot glue gun.

1. Start by pleating your trim and stitching...pulling to create a round shape.
2. When you are happy with the size, stitch the ends together. No worries if your thread can be seen, it would be covered up later.

3. Cut an embroidered bloom from your trim. There are many other alternatives for this layer...you could add a punch out paper bloom or even a layer of tulle.
4. Affix with a hot glue gun.

5. Add pearls with a hot glue gun.
6. Finish with a lovely gold button...mine is from the Zeus and Zoe store of course!

Add it to a tin box and it makes a fabulous handmade gift! :)


Go check out the other pretty bloom tutorials....Dana Tatar, Denise van Deventer, Marivic Clifton, Norma Gomez, Riikka Kovasin, Zeus and Zoe blog and leave some love on each of the blogs by 11.59pm EST on Wednesday 31st July for your chance at each of the RAKs.



Here is my RAK. Just leave a comment on this post. The winner will be announced on Friday August 2. :)


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71 comments:

  1. SandieJuly 29, 2013 at 1:08 PM

    Your flowers are gorgeous Yvonne!!!!

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  2. JudithJuly 29, 2013 at 1:17 PM

    Gorgeous flower. Thanks for the tutorial.

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  3. BhavanaJuly 29, 2013 at 1:22 PM

    Thanks yuonne for sharing these cute blooms i have the big floral lace/trims in red and pink with me from long time and after this tute will make use of them

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  4. UnknownJuly 29, 2013 at 1:43 PM

    Gorgeous flowers Yvonne and love the tutorial.

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  5. Jay KostaJuly 29, 2013 at 1:57 PM

    I really love that little tin box.... have been scouring for craft ideas to make with the kids, thanks for the tutorial!

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  6. TanviJuly 29, 2013 at 1:59 PM

    this is so easy peasy..........thx for sharing.

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  7. Vijaylaxmi SiyalJuly 29, 2013 at 2:09 PM

    Wat a beautiful bloom u made....thanks for sharing.

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  8. HussenaJuly 29, 2013 at 2:14 PM

    Thanks for the tute Yvonne your fabric bloom looks so beautiful and I love the way you have embellished it on the box ..it looks gorgeous :)

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  9. SD poojaJuly 29, 2013 at 2:18 PM

    WOnderful tutorial Yvonne so nicely explained !I loved the up-cycled tin box ,the flower on top just makes it wow ! Will love to hop along and learn new techniques to make blooms.

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  10. Buffy BurnsideJuly 29, 2013 at 2:32 PM

    Beautiful flower and a great tutorial! thank you for the inspiration!

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  11. Ella SwanJuly 29, 2013 at 2:38 PM

    Lovely flower and great tutorial :) Have a good week!

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  12. zub momiJuly 29, 2013 at 3:02 PM

    Love the bloom and the tin box. Thanks for the tutorial and chance to win :)

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  13. LynnJuly 29, 2013 at 3:10 PM

    What a wonderful way to recycle a used tin. I love the combo of lace and pearls....sweet! Thank you for sharing your talent for turning 'straw into gold'.

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  14. SindhuJuly 29, 2013 at 3:15 PM

    Pretty flowers..Thanks for the tutorial ...

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  15. Suman PanditJuly 29, 2013 at 3:26 PM

    Gorgeous flowers Yvonne and thanks for the tutorial.am off to have a look at all others!!
    http://www.kalasirjana.blogspot.in/

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  16. UnknownJuly 29, 2013 at 3:34 PM

    Pretty flower.I love that kind of trim.Especially love the sides of the tin.Gold Mica ,bead gel are now on my wish list too.:-)

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  17. Kavitha VadhriJuly 29, 2013 at 3:44 PM

    gorgeous flower,loved the centers of flowers,matches so well. thanks for sharing your idea.

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  18. Jaya RaghuvanshiJuly 29, 2013 at 4:01 PM

    Gorgeous flower Yvonne! love the way flower center goes with the bloom..beautifully altered tin box...i love the way you do your posts...so interactive:)

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  19. Dr Sonia S VJuly 29, 2013 at 4:01 PM

    What a lovely hop idea. Your flower is gorgeous
    Cheers
    Dr Sonia
    Cards Crafts School Projects

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  20. Denise van DeventerJuly 29, 2013 at 4:40 PM

    Love your bloom Yvonne....so elegant and beautiful! ;-)

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  21. Adriana BJuly 29, 2013 at 4:47 PM

    love the touches of pearls in the centre :)

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  22. Christina PanetsouJuly 29, 2013 at 4:57 PM

    So cute!!!

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  23. Christina PanetsouJuly 29, 2013 at 4:58 PM

    So cute and elegant!

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  24. Lizzy HillJuly 29, 2013 at 6:23 PM

    Absolutely fabulous flower! And not hard to make, either...LOOOVE how you've affixed it to that cute tin & the tape looks really lovely on it, too:):) Thanks for sharing your ideas, as always, Yvonne & for the chance to win this lovely RAK:):):)

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  25. Helen WallaceJuly 29, 2013 at 6:55 PM

    Gorgeous flower. I love the borderline anglais lace you used. It' the perfect trim for the tin. Thanks for sharing :)

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  26. Naomi EdwardsJuly 29, 2013 at 7:16 PM

    Oh I have to try this, thank you so much for sharing Yvonne..I will be making it as soon as I get the chance for I have embroiderd lace, eek!!! Beautiful box!!!!! hugs

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  27. Annette AllenJuly 29, 2013 at 7:37 PM

    wow this is totally gorgeous..

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  28. Julie Tucker-WolekJuly 29, 2013 at 8:08 PM

    Wow wow wow!! This is gorgeous!!!! Loving the pearls!! Thanks for sharing how you made it my friend!! :)

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  29. loulouJuly 29, 2013 at 8:14 PM

    Gorgeous flower. I think I have some very similar cotton lace in my stash. Now if only I could find it.

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  30. cmJuly 29, 2013 at 8:44 PM

    Gorgeous flowers here, Yvonne - and the tutorial is BONUS! Thank you so much for commenting on my 'first ever' subway-inspired card; you definitely made Monday morning sparkle!! Subway + masking are techniques I'll certainly try again (practice/repetition are good things!) Hopefully, I'll create something to share on the Savannah's challenge post before Aug. 9! Have an excellent Monday!1
    c

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  31. UnknownJuly 29, 2013 at 8:59 PM

    Lovely flower,and I love the clever idea of using a string of pearls....super effective and they add such a luxourious feel to the flower....love how you decorated the side of your tin too.....thank you. ....Bye the way your RAK is also very generous.

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  32. paperpapierJuly 29, 2013 at 9:38 PM

    thanks for the tip on creating this lovely fabric flower. Love the pearls adornment on top, so luscious and beautiful!
    Heaney xx

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  33. Cathi ONeillJuly 29, 2013 at 9:46 PM

    Another stunning flower, lots of gorgeousness on this hop!

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  34. Giorgia RossiniJuly 29, 2013 at 9:48 PM

    thanks for sharing, this flower is so pretty

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  35. GeneviveJuly 29, 2013 at 10:17 PM

    pretty pretty pretty!!! love the white lace to bits :)
    btw, its nice to see you at the MT expo!

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  36. GeneviveJuly 29, 2013 at 10:17 PM

    pretty pretty pretty!!! love the white lace to bits :)
    btw, its nice to see you at the MT expo!

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  37. Audrey PettitJuly 29, 2013 at 10:18 PM

    That is a gorgeous bloom, girlfriend! And a gorgeous tin, too!

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  38. Norma GomezJuly 29, 2013 at 10:32 PM

    Gorgeous bloom Yvonne! Thanks so much for all your hard work keeping us organized over the last several months. I've really enjoyed working with you, sending you hugs from Texas :D

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  39. Dana TatarJuly 29, 2013 at 10:37 PM

    Stunning bloom Yvonne! Your tin is beautiful. I really love how you transform ordinary items into fabulous pieces. I've had a blast working with you. Thanks for all the inspiration! =)

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  40. Lolô ArtesanatoJuly 29, 2013 at 11:04 PM

    Adorable tip of flowers
    love it!
    xx
    Leila

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  41. Lee aka Violent KittieJuly 29, 2013 at 11:33 PM

    Thanks for showing me what I can do with that oversized lace/ eyelet trim that I have picked up somewhere along the way!

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  42. Teresa ZuehlsJuly 30, 2013 at 12:11 AM

    Thank you for showing us how to make your beautiful flower. I use flowers on many of my cards so I love new ways of making them. I have a lot of eyelet so this would be a great way to use it. Your tin turned out gorgeous. Have a great week!

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  43. snazzyjjJuly 30, 2013 at 12:33 AM

    Love the Pearls and the beautiful tin box. Thanks for the idea Yvonne.

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  44. UnknownJuly 30, 2013 at 12:37 AM

    I can't wait to try this flower out!! Gorgeous!

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  45. MEGHAJuly 30, 2013 at 1:07 AM

    beautiful bloom ,love it.

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  46. Jennifer ScullJuly 30, 2013 at 1:29 AM

    love the combo of trim and eyelet! thanks for the tutorial! :) such a pretty box as well.

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  47. UnknownJuly 30, 2013 at 1:37 AM

    What a gorgeous flower you made. I am Loving this pretty box..

    Hugs~

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  48. LisaJuly 30, 2013 at 2:33 AM

    Wow, this is gorgeous!! The lace flowers look amazing!! Thanks for the awesome tutorial!! This is stunning my friend!!

    Lisa
    A Mermaid's Crafts

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  49. Holly AKA KopyKatJuly 30, 2013 at 5:04 AM

    Oh that is so beautiful, love how you made your blooms!

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  50. MichelleMcJuly 30, 2013 at 7:18 AM

    Such gorgeous flowers! And I love the little altered tin. Thanks for sharing.

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  51. Aikun IhanaJuly 30, 2013 at 7:40 AM

    These are also very pretty flowers! Couldn't find blog to hop though - have to scroll back and read more carefully.

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  52. Chantal VandenbergJuly 30, 2013 at 7:59 AM

    Super pretty flowers and I love your cute project!! Gorgeous!!!

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  53. Aikun IhanaJuly 30, 2013 at 8:08 AM

    As I wrote in Riikka's blog, had to start over from the right blog... opinion's the same:"These are also very pretty flowers! Couldn't find blog to hop though - have to scroll back and read more carefully." And if I'm right this time the next is the last: Zeus and Zoe...?

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  54. DebbieJuly 30, 2013 at 9:27 AM

    Pretty flowers! Love the added lace trim. Thanks for sharing your technique!

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  55. Ashley HortonJuly 30, 2013 at 10:17 AM

    This is gorgeous Yvonne, and is perfect for the top of your tin box!

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  56. RenukaJuly 30, 2013 at 2:02 PM

    I had tried something a while ago but it dint turn out as pretty as your.
    I love your projects.

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  57. sannalippertJuly 30, 2013 at 4:20 PM

    thanks for sharing this great tutorial, love your flowers! I will need to try this idea out :)!

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  58. Riikka KovasinJuly 30, 2013 at 4:54 PM

    Such an elegant and beautiful flower!

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  59. Val-BelleJuly 30, 2013 at 5:53 PM

    Not too much sewing and lots of glue, just my kind of a flower. So pretty with all the pearls. Dainty. Love them. TFS

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  60. wustazJuly 30, 2013 at 6:07 PM

    Very pretty

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  61. KaronJuly 30, 2013 at 6:07 PM

    Gorgeous - love the use of the trim and what an elegant result! TFS.

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  62. Julie GillespieJuly 30, 2013 at 9:26 PM

    Great tutorial! your flowers are stunning!

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  63. Julie GillespieJuly 30, 2013 at 9:28 PM

    Great tutorial! Gorgeous flowers!

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  64. MichelleJuly 31, 2013 at 1:37 AM

    I have a lot of vintage a lace and fabric and I love how you did yours. It looks so easy. TFS

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  65. UnknownJuly 31, 2013 at 9:13 AM

    This is such a pretty flower! You did an amazing job with it!

    Thanks Yvonne for everything you've done for the team. You are incredible!

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  66. AnonymousJuly 31, 2013 at 2:22 PM

    Thanks for the tutorial!! It's beautiful dainty flower!

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  67. KatieJuly 31, 2013 at 4:27 PM

    Really pretty tin! I love how you created the lace topper. And the texture of the mica flakes. Thanks for sharing.

    Katie B.

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  68. Cindy deRosierJuly 31, 2013 at 11:29 PM

    Beautiful and so easy to do!

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  69. ANUPAMA CHOUDARYAugust 1, 2013 at 12:06 AM

    Love your handmade bloom tutorial and the gold mica flakes around the box!

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  70. PatriciaAugust 1, 2013 at 5:56 AM

    Love the added lace flower to the trim...such a beautiful finish! Thank you so much for sharing with us!

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  71. sandiAugust 1, 2013 at 8:59 PM

    Very nice flower! Fast and easy! Such a sweet project!

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Thanks for visiting my blog and taking time to leave a comment. I really appreciate it. Have an awesome day!:)

Cheers, Yvonne.