Old Hollywood idea for FG basket?

Pretty Parula

The wicker/woven baskets at Joann's and Michael's just aren't gonna cut it.  

I was thinking about making a petal cone with a handle for FG to carry, and make it from some pretty patterned paper or something, but I can't find any paper I like and my mom doesn't think we could make it big enough to hold enough flowers anyway.

What else could we use? My mom suggested maybe a glass basket (she has a few) but I'd like a few other ideas in case the glass baskets are too heavy. DD is my FG - she's six and pretty tall/strong for her age, but I don't want her to be afraid of breaking something and be nervous going down the aisle. This will be her third time being a FG so she won't be nervous in general, but carrying something breakable just might change that.

TIA!

vintagefix

A good way to find more paper options is to check out wallpaper books at a hardware or paint/wallpaper supply store. They have so many options of beautiful designs. Wallpaper can easily be used in place of paper--just don't wet the back. Many times it's not too expensive to order just one roll.

Another alternative could be to try a pomander and dress it up with pearls or other beads like the pic below to give it a more glamourous look.

Pretty Parula

Thanks vintagefx - we tried to sell the pomander idea to DD but she cried when she thought she wouldn't get to actually toss any flowers.... fail. lol

kimheartsscott

Maybe she could have the petals in a vintage hat box?  There may be a few logistics issues to work out, but I think it sounds pretty damn cute.

ramblingpurse

i vote for the hatbox idea, sounds adorable!

Nukke

Why not make a large paper box (origami).  There are lots to choose from (google is your friend).  That will allow you to use that pretty paper and let you hold a lot more flowers than a simple cone.

TinaArmstrong

I think a top hat would be awesome for the old Hollywood glam thing.

imapolson

I like the hat idea. You could also be creative and make your own by getting a tin bucket or really anything solid to hold and decorate it with film strips or negatives from a camera roll and get hollywood lettering. Or even not put the lettering.  You could also make it a gold hollywood star holder.  Just ideas...

Pretty Parula

Thanks for all of the ideas, folks! Not sure which we'll end up going with, but we'll see what we can come up with. I think they're all too cute! Thanks again!