So a few days ago a friend texted me and asked if I could make her some corsages and boutonnieres for her prom. I didn't want to make them from fresh flowers (because that means I have to make them the day-of to be their freshest and best) so I suggested paper flowers instead. They were okay with it, but I was nervous - it was my first time making paper corsages after all. But it turned out better than I expected so I wanted to share it with you guys!
To make this, I used the following templates:
and Supplies:
- Pearl spray
- Floral wire
- Floral tape
- Glue gun
- Pearl finish paper
- Textured Green paper
- Blue, indigo and gray paper
- Bar pins
- Jewelry pliers
- Sheer ribbon
and one in gray:
It's basically just constructing the flowers and then arranging them to form your desired arrangement. Add the pearl sprays and the leaves, wrap them in floral tape, and then wrap them in ribbon. I had a bit if difficulty constructing the wrist corsages, but once I got the hang of it it became easier. I finished off the backs with felt to attach the bar pins for the boutonnieres and ribbon for the wrist corsages.
Here's a closer look at the corsage pins:
And the blue:

I actually found making this enjoyable. I don't know which I like more - the blue or the gray. What about you? I hope this inspired you to make your own corsages for your prom or even wedding - hope your week is great so far!
Aki these are absolutely gorgeous! I love the blue and white corsage. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Zakkiya! I love it too, except since it was one of the first ones I made it was a lot of trial and error. Haha!
DeleteSo pretty! I die for paper flowers. I like the grey best.
ReplyDeleteThanks Valerie! The gray did turn out really nice.
DeleteThese are stunning! And I love that they'll never wilt! Fantastic job, Aki.
ReplyDeleteThanks Lauren! The won't wilt except when they get wet it's a really bad thing. :))
DeleteMy favorite is the white+gray combo. It'd be cute with gold or faded light pink too!
ReplyDeleteOooh the light pink and gold is pretty. I wish I had prom still. Haha! You should totally store that idea for your future prom Angeline. :)
DeleteWow, so beautiful and a lovely keepsake too!
ReplyDeleteThank you! And it will be, for them. :)
DeleteThey are gorgeous, Aki! I personally love the bright blue combo, but maybe you would want to match it with your friend's prom dress?
ReplyDeleteThanks Onel! And I did, one wanted blue and the other wanted gray, although when I saw her dress it was darker than the gray I used. Oh well! They still thought it was pretty :)
DeleteYou did Lia and Lori proud - these are lovely. Lucky friends!
ReplyDeleteThanks Ann! It was difficult at first but when I got the hang of it it got easier. :)
DeleteGreat idea...live the great even though the blue us gorgeous...I'm going to replace the plain paper with paper that has Bible versus on it as this is for a men's gathering
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