DIY Question

mandydc0509 · February 2012

I know this should be simple, but I'm not very crafty. I'm not a fan of satin FG baskets, so I found this on etsy. Its selling for $48, so buying it on there is a no go.

How do I attach the flower to the basket? And where can I find the bling to put in the middle - should Joann have something?

vineyard12 · February 2012

What if you attach the flower to a ribbon and wrap the ribbon around the basket? If the flower has a saftey pin or clip on the back, you should be able to attach it easily then. You could hot glue the "bling" to the center of the flower, or maybe even find a flower with it already there.
GL!

mancila60 · February 2012

You can hot glue it on there. And you can find the bling at any craft store.

dori851 · February 2012

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[QUOTE]You can hot glue it on there. And you can find the bling at any craft store.
Posted by mancila60[/QUOTE]

This :)

comeongetdown · February 2012

you could also use floral wire, poke it through the base of the flower. keep pushing the wire through the base of the flower until you have equal length wire on both sides (it won't take much). then poke the ends of the wire through the side of the basket and wrap it through a few times to make sure it's sturdy. no one will be able to see the wire unless they get up close and personal with the basket, but you can always cover it with ribbon if it'll make you feel better.

the hot glue is the best bet for the gem in the middle.

you can get any of this stuff at michaels, joanns, etc.

i can't believe they're selling things like that for $48!!! i need to start selling stuff on etsy!

AurorasEnvy · February 2012

I attached similar flowers to my cardholder birdcages. I just used a needle and thread to securely attach the flower to the wires - I'd be concerned that if she dropped it or knocked it the wrong way that the hot glue wouldn't hold.