Morning my friends. How are you today.
It seems as though the flu has hit my household…about 3:00 yesterday it struck from NO WHERE…so I am going to make this one a little short and sweet. I hope you all stay well!
Here’s a little simple project that anyone can do and is a perfect gift for Mom or for your favorite teacher…who doesn’t need a pen…this one has a little Shabby Cottage feel but you can put your twist on it in OH SO MANY ways!
What will you need?
Some pretty fabric…basic Bic pens…flowers…scissors…hot glue…spray starch.
Simply iron your fabric using spray starch (this makes the cutting easier and the fraying almost non existent) Cut strips about 1/2 inch in width and about 2 feet long…
create a little bouquet or a large flower and attach with hot glue to the top of the pen…
glue the strip of fabric to the top and do a spiral wrap…
and viola!
Ready for gift giving…place a few in a little vase and wrap in cello…tie with a bow and you have a perfect little gift!
Many more little Mother’s Day Projects to come and many more Teacher gifts for the end of the year…keep an eye out!
(((HUGS)))
vivian says
pretty! I think I might have to make a couple for my office at work!
happy Day!
xo
vivian
Terry says
Hi Andrea, hope you get better soon. Your pens are beautiful and I keep meaning to let you know I love the new look for your blog! Wishing you a wonderful week…
Two Shades of Pink says
So pretty! You have the flu????? So THAT was what was wrong yesterday. Im so sorry Andrea! Feel better love. I think it is so funny that you still posted a little lovely while down and out with the flu. Love your spunk!
Ricki Jill Treleaven says
How cute! These are cute for teacher gifts. Love this idea!
xo,
RJ
Missy Shay says
I never thought of making my own! Thank you!
Dawn's Craft Place says
Such an adorable idea and so pretty with the flowers.
Hope everyone is feeling better soon.
Take care of yourself
Shoregirl says
What a beautiful little gift! So very, very pretty!
POSY and CO. says
Please take care of you and get well soon! Although we miss you terribly when you don’t post, getting better is the most important thing, Andrea. Sending healthy, happy thoughts your way! Much love, Lisa
luci wallis says
What a great idea… so dainty and sweet~ I hope your family is on the rode to recovery!
Bristol
Michelle says
That is such a pretty idea! Hope you all feel better soon, drink fluids and sleep!:)
Createology says
Healing to your household…I had the flu last week and not nice! Love the fabric twist to the flowered pens. Thank you for sharing. Creative Bliss…
momto8 says
what a lovely gift!!!
Hope you are all better very soon..stinks to be sick!!
lynn says
such a sweet project! feel better soon:)
Nancy says
I think these would be a perfect gift..for myself..lol..Hugs to all of you..
malia says
Beautiful! I think having a pen like this would even make paying bills bearable! Thank you! xoxo
debra valiante says
great idea. I make little presents for nursing home residents for my church and these would be great I’m your neweat fan please tell me what to do for fathers day 🙂
Jenn "Rook No. 17" says
Those are by far the loveliest floral pens I’ve seen. Beautifully done!