Mum Pomanders

July 27th, 2007 @ 2:39 pm by Mrs. Gummi Bear

I found this really easy pomander instruction on the d*s guestblog a while back, conveniently when I was preparing for my housewarming/engagement party. I bought floral foam, mums, and pearl headed pins and set to work.

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It isn’t perfect, but it was easy and quick - so if you wanted to make some, I definitely recommend the above instructions! I’m sure with a bit of practice, they won’t look nearly as… err.. oblong.

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15 Responses to “Mum Pomanders”

Guest

They look great to me! =D

7/27/07 @ 2:44 pm (reply)

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JenniferB

Miss GB, Did you use fresh mums or fake?
They look great and thanks for the lint to the instructions!

7/27/07 @ 2:46 pm (reply)

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Andrea

They look great! Why didn’t I think of pins!!?? So easy! how long do they last and look fresh?

7/27/07 @ 2:55 pm (reply)

Guest

Those look great! About how many flowers did it take to make each one?

7/27/07 @ 3:23 pm (reply)

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Red

Thanks!! I was searching for picture of a mum pomander to show my florist. Yours came out beautiful!!!

7/27/07 @ 3:34 pm (reply)

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Miss Gummi Bear

JenniferB: they were fresh, I suggest using younger ones as they have flatter bottoms.

Andrea: I made them the night before, but they lasted a couple days before starting to look… err.. dry.

EK: I didn’t look, but we bought a million mums - it takes a lot more than you think. And I recommend younger smaller mum heads as they are flat and sit better.

7/27/07 @ 3:37 pm (reply)

Guest

these do look great and they’re in my colors!!! stupid question, but how did you attach the ribbon?

7/27/07 @ 3:38 pm (reply)

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charbear

Love it! Where did you get the pearl-head pins?

7/27/07 @ 3:56 pm (reply)

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Michelle

How much did it cost you for one?

7/27/07 @ 4:16 pm (reply)

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Miss Gummi Bear

ot: I made a loop and tied a knot in a ribbon and shoved it through the center and out the other side. I’m not sure how other people do it, but it worked for me!

charbear: any craft store will have them.

Michelle: the mums are fairly cheap if you get them from a wholesale florist, and otherwise the costs are negligible. floral foam comes in a large amount and is just a few dollars, and the same for a box of pins. It’s just up to the cost of the mums!

7/27/07 @ 4:21 pm (reply)

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hoshi

i looove this and imma steal this along with all the other ideas you’ve posted. teehee.

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7/27/07 @ 4:29 pm (reply)

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bunnybride

Woohoo! I went out and bought some green pom-poms soon after I saw this blog post when the handmade wedding series was going on. They are so easy to work with and the whole project was cheap with pearl headed sewing pins.

Your pomander looks great!

7/27/07 @ 4:33 pm (reply)

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bethgraced

sweet! I was thinking about making a pomander for my flower girl (if I have one…) or just because…

7/27/07 @ 5:03 pm (reply)

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Jen

That turned out so awesome. I’m actually doing exactly that minus the pearl pins as my aisle decorations. Glad to see a pic of one to confirm my suspicion that they will look adorable! I may have to have my florist add in some crystal pins to bling them up, I love the extra touch!!