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​Rosebud Heart Tie-on Decorations - October 2019

The start of fourth term always turned my mind towards Teacher thank you gifts.  With three children all at school and in various clubs etc. these gifts could be quite costly. Instead I set a limit of $3 maximum per gift - I usually ended up with around 18 to buy or make.

These rosebud hearts are really quick and easy to make, the kids could even do this themselves. And they come in at under $3 each (the last lot I made cost just $2.45). I was able to use up materials I already had by being just a little creative.

To make them more festive, use flowers and ribbons in Christmas colours: red, green, gold and silver for heritage colours; pink, silver and white or mauve, blue and silver for this season's trending colours.

What you will need:
about 25 dried mini rosebuds (can use small silk rosebuds if they are cheaper)
Floral wire - 20 gauge
2mm ribbon
ribbon decoration (bow or ribbon flower or similar)
heart template (I used a large heart cookie cutter)
needle nosed pliers/wire cutter or very sharp scissors

Directions:
Form the wire into the shape of a heart with extra wire at the top in the centre.

Thread the roses on the wire by puncturing the bud near the bottom of the petals but not through the green stem. This is much like stringing popcorn. I started by putting one on and cantering it at the bottom V of the heart. Then I added one to each side of the heart until I reached the centre.

Once you have all of the rosebuds on the heart, twist the wire around itself to secure it using the needle nose pliers, then snip it off.

Tie the ribbon into a large circle, then glue it onto the heart in the top centre, making sure the knot ends up near the roses so it will be hidden.

​Cover the knot and the twisted wire with a decorative lace or ribbon bow. Glue it into place.

Lightly spray the heart with your favourite scent and hang over a hook in your home, or tie it onto a gift.

Note: If you are using dried rosebuds, don't spray directly onto them. They may end up mouldy if they become damp. Instead, spray the decoration before gluing in place. 

Of course they don't need to be for gifts, they look gorgeous as ornaments on a Christmas tree.
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