The Bout&#8217; Test

The Bout’ Test

April 21st, 2009 @ 2:13 pm by Mrs. Mascara
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As I mentioned previously, I have been considering making the boutonnieres for the groomsmen. I had bought some flowers last week to have around the apartment, and since they are on their last leg, I thought I’d use them to test out my bout-making skills. I had some fake hydrangeas as well from some of our other wedding projects, so I used a stem of the flowers and a leaf to supplement the real button mums. After about 2 minutes, here’s what I came up with.

The Bout' Test : wedding flowers Dsc 05701

It works, but I think it needs some more color. I tried adding a fuchsia feather. I’m still not loving it, but it proves that more color is better!

The Bout' Test : wedding flowers Dsc 05602

I think I’ll do another trial, next time with purple button mums. Possibly two mums and less hydrangea, with some hypericum berries if I can find some. I’ll leave out the feathers.

What would you do to improve the bouts? Do you think they have potential?

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21 Responses to “The Bout’ Test”

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purpleHaze79 (message) 874 posts, Busy bee

OH MAN!! You MADE that?!?! It’s AWESOME!!!

4/21/09 @ 2:15 pm (reply)

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Miss Bruschetta (message) 5,565 posts, Bee Keeper

Definite potential! You could try adding ribbon — maybe a mini wrap on the tiny stems? — for more color as well.

4/21/09 @ 2:15 pm (reply)

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Soon2BeeMrsLewis (message) 695 posts, Busy bee

I think they will turn out great!!

4/21/09 @ 2:17 pm (reply)

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LatteLove (message) 5,587 posts, Bee Keeper

maybe we need to plan another meetup so you can teach me! We’re doing all the flowers ourselves and this is exactly what I want my bouts too look like!

4/21/09 @ 2:17 pm (reply)

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Miss Beagle (message) 1,380 posts, Bumble bee

That looks really great! I agree, I think if you change out existing button mum for a purple one it will definitely brighten it up a bit.

4/21/09 @ 2:18 pm (reply)

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Miss Quiche (message) 3,157 posts, Sugar bee

They have more than just potential, my dear! It looks great! I think a pop of color is all it needs - awesome

4/21/09 @ 2:20 pm (reply)

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frenchbulldog (message) 7,730 posts, Bee Keeper

I agree w/ Miss Bruschetta, they definitely have potential, I would just add a little more color But great job!

4/21/09 @ 2:20 pm (reply)

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Miss Duckling (message) 1,415 posts, Bumble bee

I like the idea of a pop of color. They are going to look awesome. Maybe wrap the bottom with ribbon? I like the idea of the purple mum as well.

4/21/09 @ 2:25 pm (reply)

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Miss Cowboy Boot (message) 434 posts, Helper bee

Lovely! Man, I wish I was crafty.

4/21/09 @ 2:34 pm (reply)

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Miss Deviled Egg (message) 1,250 posts, Bumble bee

I think it turned out really cute! The extra color from the feather really makes the whole thing seem more colorful.

4/21/09 @ 2:34 pm (reply)

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Miss Mascara (message) 859 posts, Busy bee

@Miss Bruschetta, @Miss Duckling: Good idea. I think I’ll try some ribbon next time as well!@LatteLove: A bout’ making meetup would be so fun! I’m in

4/21/09 @ 2:44 pm (reply)

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yelli

I had this exact bout for my wedding, except with hypericum berries as well, and the berries really add that pop you are looking for with the brighter, shinier green.

4/21/09 @ 2:45 pm (reply)

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jennred782 (message) 355 posts, Helper bee

I would suggest the ribbon also but use something that will pop also. I would mix it up and try some with purple mums and green hydrangea and some with green mum and purple hydrangea that way you can see all the options.

4/21/09 @ 2:55 pm (reply)

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Miss Bruschetta (message) 5,565 posts, Bee Keeper

@Miss Mascara: Do! Ribbon around the stems like this would looks soooo purty.

http://www.oncewed.com/index.cfm?postID=256&title=Lily_of_the_Valley_Posy

4/21/09 @ 3:17 pm (reply)

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FMH (message) 175 posts, Blushing bee

Definite potential! With each post you’re giving me the boost that I need to make the bouts for our wedding!

4/21/09 @ 3:23 pm (reply)

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Miss Mascara (message) 859 posts, Busy bee

@Miss Bruschetta: Thanks for the link! I’ll definitely be trying this!

4/21/09 @ 3:32 pm (reply)

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Emilydll (message) 428 posts, Helper bee

You’re incredible Miss Mascara! I love all your craft projects!

4/21/09 @ 4:11 pm (reply)

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Mrs. Kitten (message) 868 posts, Busy bee

I think you are off to a great start! I can’t wait to see the next version! I think you could loose a few of the hydrangea blooms and add some of the other fun things you were thinking about. I wish I had the crafting skills to pull this off!

4/21/09 @ 4:26 pm (reply)

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Shay (message) 438 posts, Helper bee

I think you are on your way to make some amazing bouts. See if you have a local floral shop that sells silk flowers. There should be a larger variety of flowers than your local JoAnns, Ac Moore or Michaels.

4/21/09 @ 6:54 pm (reply)

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