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There were LOTS of options for me to choose from- in different shapes and sizes. I ended up selecting a square-bottomed tote that was in GREAT shape- and I liked the variable texture on the exterior.
Now I needed to figure out how to add flowers without having them fall over or bunching up in the corners of the bag. I needed a lightweight stabilizer that would keep the stems upright but moveable…and something that wouldn’t cause the tote to sag from the weight.
Environmentally-friendly packing peanuts to the rescue!
After filling my tote (about ¾ full) of packing peanuts, I headed to the craft store for some silk/fake flowers- tulips just scream “SPRING”, don’t they?
After playing around with the blossoms and stems, I ended up with this! Doesn’t it look like I just strolled through a fresh flower market, filling my tote as I went??
To hang it on my door, I hooked a loop of ribbon through a safety pin which I attached to the back of the tote. Since my door is red, I used red ribbon so it would blend in. Then, I hung it up, stepped back, and fell in l-o-v-e.
How gorgeous is that?? And all from a donated straw bag from Goodwill. I love being welcomed home by it every day…and all I can say is, “Welcome, Spring!”
Craft on!
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