Blogger Little Egg Harbor, NJ on Nov 15, 2012

Dryer Sheet Flowers Tutorial

Here's an easy project you can make: pretty flowers from used dryer sheets! These flowers, once transformed, look like they're made from tulle or very sheer fabric. Make these to add to your Thanksgiving decor! Complete details on my blog, clickable link below.

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I added my dryer sheet flowers to a plain grapevine wreath that hangs on the inside of our front door. Our accent color in our home is teal, so this is a perfect "...
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I show you how simple it is to dye the used dryer sheets using regular black tea. The flowers also look pretty if left in this state, taking on a rustic flair with the ligh...
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I used a sprayable dye - outside! - to give the flowers their rich and vibrant coloring.

To see more: http://petscribbles.blogspot.com/2012/09/dryer-sheet-flowers-tutorial.html

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Laura, The Shed blog by P... Little Egg Harbor, NJ

Thanks Miriam! I was able to incorporate teal into my Fall decorating scheme, since that is an accent color in our home. Color possibilities for decorating are endless!

on Nov 15, 2012 · Like 0
Vicki Smyrna, GA

awesome! love that idea! ty for sharing.

on Nov 15, 2012 · Like 1
Vicki Smyrna, GA

what kind of paint spray? food dye?

on Nov 15, 2012 · Like 1
Laura, The Shed blog by P... Little Egg Harbor, NJ

Hi Vicki, I used Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist, which you can find in most craft stores or online. I used Pumpkin Spice (orange color) and Dragonfly (teal color). Definitely use protective gloves as this is a dye, so it will stain. Thanks for asking!

on Nov 15, 2012 · Like 2
Vicki Smyrna, GA

hello there laura, ty very much. can not wait to do cool creative.

on Nov 15, 2012 · Like 1
Terri J York, PA

Fantastic idea - I already have an extra twig wreath - Vicki asked the important questions, now to build up my supply of used dryer sheets!

on Nov 15, 2012 · Like 1
SheilaG, Plum Doodles Acworth, GA

I love this idea, so clever, Laura!

on Nov 15, 2012 · Like 1
Karen - The Graphics Fairy Frederick, MD

These are very pretty Laura!!

on Nov 15, 2012 · Like 1
Mary Beth Coraopolis, PA

So pretty, Laura!

on Nov 15, 2012 · Like 1
Redfly Creations Forney, TX

Another creative masterpiece!

on Nov 16, 2012 · Like 1
Laura, The Shed blog by P... Little Egg Harbor, NJ

Thanks everyone for your comments! Definitely let me know if any of you make these - I'd love to see them! I'm thinking of make some in "holiday" colors for Christmas too, at least doing so IS on my ever-growing long list of things to do before the holidays! :)

on Nov 16, 2012 · Like 1
Debi V Oxnard, CA

very pretty, dryer sheets are supposed to keep mosquitoes away. So, double duty!

on Nov 16, 2012 · Like 1
Laura, The Shed blog by P... Little Egg Harbor, NJ

I forgot about that, Debi! Not sure how effective these particular flowers might be, once they are tea-stained and then sprayed with dye... Plus these flowers need to be made from "used" dryer sheets, versus the fresh and unused dryer sheets, but who knows - it might work? :)

on Nov 16, 2012 · Like 1
Sharon @ mrs. hines class Spring, TX

Love the colors you used!

on Nov 16, 2012 · Like 1
Marg C Middletown, NY

these are beautiful Laura...I have 3 small grapevine wreaths and had no idea what to do with them. thank you for sharing !

on Nov 17, 2012 · Like 1
Laura, The Shed blog by P... Little Egg Harbor, NJ

Thanks Sharon and Marg! :)

on Nov 17, 2012 · Like 1
Terri J York, PA

I went "dumpster diving" in my downstairs trash can, and came up w/ 7 used sheets from this past week. How many more to go? My twig wreath is about 15"?

on Nov 17, 2012 · Like 1
Jenny@birdsandsoap Nampa, ID

wow. great idea. You would never know they are dryer sheets.

on Nov 18, 2012 · Like 1
M Gail Greene Charleston, SC

Very cute idea! I just shared it on Facebook:-)

on Nov 18, 2012 · Like 1
Laura, The Shed blog by P... Little Egg Harbor, NJ

Terri - I use 3 dryer sheets per flower, so I needed 9 sheets for the 3 flowers that I attached to my grapevine wreath. I guess that means more laundry! LOL

on Nov 18, 2012 · Like 0
Laura, The Shed blog by P... Little Egg Harbor, NJ

Thanks Jenny and Gail! :)

on Nov 18, 2012 · Like 0
Joan Hartly, DE

Great idea! Thanks for sharing. Who knew??? I'll have to get my friends to collect sheets for me. tyvm

on Mar 29, 2013 · Like 1
Laura, The Shed blog by P... Little Egg Harbor, NJ

Glad you like this idea, Joan! I've been thinking of making a large bouquet in fun colors for the Spring and Summer, but I've got more loads of laundry to do, first! LOL

on Mar 29, 2013 · Like 0
Paula Chapman Lincolnton, NC

Love this idea!!! Thank you Laura for sharing...I have 2 grapevine weaths that need this!!!

on Mar 31, 2013 · Like 1
Laura, The Shed blog by P... Little Egg Harbor, NJ

Oooh Paula - definitely come back and share a link or picture so I can see the results if you make them! :)

on Apr 04, 2013 · Like 0

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