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Blogger Aberdeen, NC on Oct 18, 2012

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DIY Flowers from plastic spoons

A friend is guest crafting on my blog today showing how she made this amazing flowers from plastic spoons! I think they look like giant magnolias-and would make amazing Christmas decorations-can you imagine some floating on the branches of your Christmas tree? Or adorning a wreath? The possibilities are endless!

To see more: http://www.thehappierhomemaker.com/2012/10/guest-crafter.html

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Terri J York, PA

Susan S and Melissa, did ya'all ever find out what was used in the middle? It looks like a little botton. I would like to try this and then add wire to the bottom for napkin holders.

on Oct 22, 2012 · Like 1
Melissa-TheHappierHomemak... Aberdeen, NC

Terri J , my guest crafter Marie said she made it with hot glue

on Oct 22, 2012 · Like 1
Terri J York, PA

Thank you, Melissa!

on Oct 22, 2012 · Like 0
Susan S Fredericksburg, VA

Melissa-TheHappierHomemaker - Hot glue? Like just a big dollop of hot glue? How'd she get it to be white then? OH - don't tell me there is now WHITE HOT GLUE that I don't know about!!
Terri J- Now that's a cute idea too!! Look at you Ms. Brainiac!!!

on Oct 22, 2012 · Like 1
Melissa-TheHappierHomemak... Aberdeen, NC

I'll send her a message to ask her Susan S and post here when she answers

on Oct 23, 2012 · Like 1
Susan S Fredericksburg, VA

Melissa-TheHappierHomemaker - Oh My!! I'll bet you didn't expect to get worried half to death over silly spoon flowers did you? I'm sorry but you are soooooo patient w/those of use who are "challenged" by some of these ideas. The easier it looks the more questions it stirs up!! YOU'RE THE BESTEST!!!

on Oct 23, 2012 · Like 1
Melissa-TheHappierHomemak... Aberdeen, NC

Susan S And the answer is...............Spray Paint!

on Oct 23, 2012 · Like 2
Susan S Fredericksburg, VA

Ahhhhh Melissa - thank you!! You're just johnny on the spot aren't you? So, the middle is a dollop of hot glue then she spray painted . . . . .the whole flower I assume. No matter, I won't send you back for that detail. I think I can figure it out from here. Just have to get the timing down on how much heat and for how long!! So, YOU have not actually done these either girlfriend????? You're gonna let me be the guinea pig aren't you?

on Oct 23, 2012 · Like 0
Melissa-TheHappierHomemak... Aberdeen, NC

Yes, I'm going to let you try it first and let me know all the things NOT to do before I attempt some myself Susan S !!! By the way, I'm thinking I should add "Johnny on the spot" to my email signature...too much?

on Oct 23, 2012 · Like 1
Susan S Fredericksburg, VA

Oh Melissa, your generosity simply overwhelms me!! You're too kind, really!! OK TEACH, I'll get on my assignment PDQ!!! RE: email signature - well, what else is in your signature? I mean, do you sign it Melissa-TheHappierHomemaker? Or just Melissa and then you'll say Melissa, Johnny on the Spot? How does this fit in w/the rest of the picture??

on Oct 23, 2012 · Like 0
Melissa-TheHappierHomemak... Aberdeen, NC

Susan S You're too funny, I'm going to have to get up to Fredericksburg to visit with you! As for the email signature, its a work in progress...most of the time I'm just so thankful I found a moment to answer emails (usually on my phone while waiting inthe car line to pick up my oldest son from kindergarten!)
Be sure to send me a pic of your flowers-or post it on my facebook page so I can share it, I'm ...»
sure they'll be beautiful!! www.facebook.com/happierhomemaker

on Oct 23, 2012 · Like 1
Terri J York, PA

I am waiting until the first weekend of Nov. to give this a whirl, and I pray by then one of you will have already tried it yourself, to help out w/ more do's and hopeflully very few do not's. Wishing us all the best of luck in our attempts!!!!

on Oct 24, 2012 · Like 1
Susan S Fredericksburg, VA

Terri J - Hey girl - I see exactly what you're doing!! Let everyone else make the screw ups then you can just breeze through yours!! Well, I'll tell you what NOT to do. Don't try to hold it over a flame if you have a gas stove. I think it was a bit too much heat!! LOL The object is to just soften the plastic so it's maliable. Also, I think wearing gardening gloves might be a smart move too because you sorta have to use your ...»
fingers to help shape the petals and this plastic is just as hot as dropping the super hot glue from your glue gun on yourself!! That's all I know so far. Have not yet sat down to really concentrate on it yet. BTW - did you get my email??

on Oct 24, 2012 · Like 1
Terri J York, PA

You are one sharp cookie Susan S! Just like I have an impish side, I also have a smart side. However, I wished us all success in our attempts (meaning that we get it fast w/out waisting to many spoons). Thank you for telling me not to do it w/ the gas stove, which I have. I got your email, and hpefully will have time to shoot you a reply sometime in the next 24-48 hours. I understood it completely!!!!!

on Oct 24, 2012 · Like 1
Melissa-TheHappierHomemak... Aberdeen, NC

We need to organize a group get-together to melt plastic spoons! ;)

on Oct 24, 2012 · Like 2
Terri J York, PA

Melissa, you are the winner of tonight's "Make me laugh" comment. Tell me when and where and I will let you know if it works!!!

on Oct 24, 2012 · Like 2
Melissa-TheHappierHomemak... Aberdeen, NC

we might need to meet Susan S 's in the middle!

on Oct 24, 2012 · Like 1
Susan S Fredericksburg, VA

Melissa-TheHappierHomemaker & Terri J - Soooooooo - If we all met as a group to 'MELT SPOONS' will that then make us SPOONERS!!! ;~) It could be dangerous to try this anywhere other than the privacy of our own homes . . . . . .Ladies sitting a hotel room melting plastic spoons!! Yeah riiiiiiiight!! BUT OFFICER, I SWEAR THAT'S ALL WE WERE DOING"!! Hope our bail isn't too much!!

on Oct 24, 2012 · Like 1
Terri J York, PA

Lovin' and laughin' my way thru how this coversation is gong. This morning's first laugh of the day ward is to San S...:But officer..." It could be a possiblity, I ned to mapquest and se how far Fredricksbut is from me.

on Oct 25, 2012 · Like 1
Susan S Fredericksburg, VA

Melissa-TheHappierHomemaker & Terri J - I'm revisiting the subject of the melted plastic spoons magically turning into magnolia blossoms - NOT!! There must be some trick I'm missing to get these things to curl right but it's just not working for me. I've tried different candles, different spoons. . . . . I REALLY HATE TO ADMIT DEFEAT!!

on Nov 29, 2012 · Like 1
Sondra A Janesville, WI

These look beautiful. I wonder if you could use an embossing gun to get the same or similar affect.

on Dec 01, 2012 · Like 1
Terri J York, PA

Susan S, I have two out of about 25 that actually turned out ok. I think the trick is in by doing it little by little - in other words, the two that turned out O.K., I started working wtht the lower part of one side, goy it loking ok , them moved my way up, aournd and back down. As I was doing each section, I applied the heat the same way, and just got the center a little warm to bend. At this rate, 4,000 spoons to make one wreath??? I don't know either... but that is what seemed to work. ...»
You and Melissa-TheHappierHomerker got me started on this - you can't admit defeat on me now!!!

on Dec 02, 2012 · Like 0
Terrie Kaufman Vancouver, WA

Just wanted to say that I need more time to perfect these beauties, the first try was only OK, nothing to write home about. Thanks to everyone for your fun comments and Happy Holidays to you all. I will try these again after the holiday madness clams down.

on Dec 08, 2012 · Like 0
Melissa-TheHappierHomemak... Aberdeen, NC

Y'all I have had the plastic spoons sitting in my pantry for week now and I haven't had time to try them. {sigh} this one may wait until after the holidays for me! Sorry not to be more help ladies!

on Dec 09, 2012 · Like 0
Sondra A Janesville, WI

I just tried using an embossing gun and it melts the spoons pretty nicely also.

on Dec 09, 2012 · Like 0