Cones Redux
April 12th, 2006 @ 9:53 am by Mrs. Caterpillar
Sometime last week I made a ton of cones for the recessional petal toss, but didn’t get around to decorating them until now.
I think I’ll end up adding a paper tag with our wedding date or some other little central visual. The vintage paper is extremely old and somewhat delicate, so I had to reinforce the area where I attached the ribbon handle. I ended up using eyelets because I like the way they look, but I could have just used some invisible satin tape and punched the hole through that. Or I could have used paper that was less than 100 years old. I think that’s what normal people do.
The cones themselves take no time at all, and are extremely easy to make. Without the embellishment, I made 130 of them in about 3 hours. And that includes the time it took for the glue to dry, that is, after I ran out of double-sided tape and was too lazy to go to Staples to get some more.
If you’re really time crunched, you can make some out of white paper doilies, which are already round and have a decorative top. Doilies have the advantage of being greaseproof, so you can put really anything into them. (If anyone wants a full tutorial, just email me. I can send a template as well.)
For the actual petals, I’m torn between freeze-dried and fresh. The freeze-dried are easier to deal with, I can prepare the cones the night before AND leave them out in the hot sun before the ceremony starts and not have to worry about them wilting. But, will they fly as well? Will they smell weird? Anyone have any suggestions?
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59 Responses to “Cones Redux”
I think we are leaning towards the freeze dried petals because they won’t stain my dress. Don’t know anything about how they smell, tho I imagine that while they won’t smell as nice as fresh flowers, they probably don’t smell bad.
Btw, beautiful DIY cones! =o) You are definitely on top of your projects.. Your wedding is several months away!
We made those same cones for my sister’s wedding with Bob Marley music sheets, my brother-in-law’s favorite musician. We also burned the edges for that old-used look.
Love the DIY petal toss cones. Can you please send a template and info. These would be beautiful for my daughers wedding. Thx
I love the look of your cone. Could you please send a templete and info. the wedding is in Aug. Thanks
Can you send me the template as well? Thank you!
Hi!
I have been scouring the web looking for a template for petal cones. Can you please email me your template?
Thanks!
please send cone template, love the look of it.
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LOVE your work- would you send me a template also? thanks so much!
Hi! I love your cones! Can you please email me the template? I love the idea for burned edges, too. Thanks!
love these! would you please send me the tutorial/ template?
So cute! Can you send me the template? Thanks bunches 
I would like the instructions and template for your cones. Thank you.
Please send me your cone template. Thank you.
I loved the wedding projects and ideals. So much thoughts went into your wedding. I wish I had the time.Awesome planning. I do want to try making the cones.Can I please get you to send me the template?Thanks! =)
I just got into the whole cone idea.. would you please email the template also? Thanks so much!
I am having an indian wedding, and it’s custom for guests to toss fresh flowers at the newly weds. I am actually planning on making the cones…just don’t know what the best way to start is. Can you please send me the template and instructions? They look awesome! Thanks.
The cones you made are beautiful - great detailed touches! I made some similar cones for a friend’s wedding, but I would love to see how you did yours to compare. I’m about to get married, and I’m thinking about using them for my recessional as well. Could you please send me your template also? Thank you!
I absolutely love the petal cones you created. I’m getting married and would love to use your template. Would you please send it to me? Thanks so much!
I’m wanting to throw rose petal for my recessional. Could you please send me your template to use? I love the one you have.
Thanks!
Could you please send me your template as well? Thank you so much!
can you please send me a template- they look amazing. thanks a million!!!
Can you please send me your template? Yours look awesome! Thanks!!!
Your petal cones look awesome! Can you please send me your template? Thank you!
HEllo! I would love your template as well! Thank you!!!
Hello, I am searching the web for some templates for cones and came across your site. You have made some lovely cones for your wedding and i would love to replicate them. If it wouldn’t be too much to add my name to the list of people who would like your instructions and template, please send a copy to me as well. Thank you so much for sharing.
I’ve been searching for a template to make these tossing cones everywhere! Could I please be added to the list of people needing the instructions and template? Thanks for your generosity in sharing!
Hi! Can you please e-mail me your template as well?
Can you please email me your template? Thanks
Wow, I can’t believe how beautiful your tossing cones are. I’ve seen many in magazines, but your tossing cones are unremarkable. I gasped when I saw the the picture. Would you be so kind to e-mail a template to me as well?
Hi, your tossing cone is very creative. Can you please e-mail me your template as well? Thanks a bunch!!!
Will you please send me a template for the toss cones?
Would you please send me a template as well? Much thanks!!
Hi! I also love those cones! Will you please send me a template? How large do they wind up? Thank you so much!
Would you mail me the template as well please, I would love to use this for our Pomme Frittes.
Thanks!
Can you please email the template too! They are so creative and elegant! Great Job!!!
I’ve been searching for a good template…could you send me yours please? Thanks!
Beautiful cones! Would you mail me a copy of your template as well? Thank you so much@
I too love your cones…they really were beautiful. I am on quest to find a template as well, and since you’re sharing I’d love to use it as well. Thanks so much.
I LOVE THE CONE IDEA….ESPECIALLY FOR MY DAUGHTERS DECEMBER WEDDING.
WOULD YOU PLEASE SEND ME YOUR TEMPLATE.THANKS FOR SHARING YOUR IDEAS!
I’d love to use your template too! Thanks a bunch.
I, too, would love instructions/template. Please email. Thank you.
I would also love a copy of your template. Please email - Thank you bunches!
Love the cones! Will you please send me the template and instructions? Thanks a bunch.
Your cones are beautiful. What size doilies, and could you be ever so kind to send me the template and the ideas of decorating. Thank you for sharing your talent and creativity with all.
I would love a copy of your template…thanks for the great idea!
Awesome cones. If you’re not sick of sending out templates after a year and a half, could I please have the details sent?
I would love to have your template emailed to me……I have been searching for waaaay too long to find a good one.
Thank you in advance!
I love the idea of cones! This would be great for our daughter’s wedding. Please send the template. thank you….
would love the template. will be making some version of these for my daughters wedding may 08.
thank you
Would love it if you could please send me the template.
We will be making these from old time sheet music– so charming! Could you send a template by email please?
My wedding is in Nevis in June 2008. Would love a template for this. Absolutely gorgeous. Thanks.
My wedding is in Nevis in June 2008 and I would love this as a template. It’s gorgeous. Thanks!
I’m getting married in June and have been looking everywhere for a template to make these cones! Would love if you could email me the template please. Thanks so much!
Could I please get a template? I LOVE the idea os using sheet music as we’re huge opera fans!
Could you please send me a template, my daughter is getting married March 09 and I would love to have a petal toss for her.
Thanks so much!
Please could you send me a template I would love to try these Bonnie
I saw some at a kids party for treats and want to know how to make them, please send me the template
Thanks
Mrs. Caterpillar, New York/CA
Age and Occupation in 06: 28, Corporate Attorney to be
Fiance's Age and Occupation: 29, Musician
Engagement Date: March 9, 2006
Wedding Date: September, 2006
Venue: Rooster Point
About Me: I don't like Jeff Koons, mushy corn, or the unnecessary diacritical marks the New Yorker adds to words like cooperative. Also, I'm an obsessive compulsive when it comes to crafts. And not just the ordinary kind of obsessive compulsive who needs to have everything even and aligned. No. I've gilded the heads of pins to make sure they looked properly antique. Gilded them. Then coated them in german glass glitter. I am that crazy.
This is one project I really wish I had done for my wedding. The pictures of petals being tossed on the newly married couple would have been gorgeous!