Imaginative DIY velvet satin flowers

I found this gorgeous, fun and funky diy project on Midori's website today and I just had to share.

Need a little inspiration on how to use these adorable velvet satin flowers? Create them as napkin holders to brighten your tabletop or hang them by mossy wire from a nearby tree and let them be a focal point for your wedding ceremony.

Instructions courtesy of Midori, Inc.

Velvet Satin Flower

Step 1: Cut eight - 2 3/4" lengths of Midori Velvet Satin ribbon.

Step 2: Seal ends of ribbon with household glue to prevent fraying.

Step 3: To make petals take a piece of ribbon and fold it in half lengthwise, choosing whether you'd like velvet or satin on the inside or outside of petal. Then, bend ribbon in half in the other direction (sideways) matching ends to make a 1 3/8" petal.

Step 4: With needle and doubled thread, stitch through end of petal approximately 1/8" from the end to secure. (Your needle will pass through all four thicknesses of the folded ribbon.)

Step 5: Continue folding petals and stitching them to secure, then threading onto the same thread as if you were stringing beads.

Step 6: When all 8 petals are completed, pull the thread taut, knot and clip the ends.

Step 7: Finish flower by adding artificial stamen, beads, buttons, etc to decorate the center.

Designed by Robyn Tarbet, MIDORI Inc.