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While in California my mother, sister and I did a little shopping. That may be an understatement. My mom, Mary, will be 87 years old next month, and believe me when I say she is a force of nature. The energy of a hurricane pales in comparison. If they ever name a hurricane "Mary", I have one word of advice. Evacuate. I have to take multi-vitamins when I'm with her just to keep up. Anyway, we did a little shopping. I'll have to show you some of the things I purchased later this week, but first I must show you this adorable clutch...
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In my previous attempts with fabric flowers I've made a simple flowery fabric version that has graduated rounds that are singed on the edges with a candle. This melts the edge and turns it up to form curved "petals." I love this stunningly simple version.
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By the way, those fabric flowers that I found in the store were $30 each. I would venture to guess that the silvery flowers I made were less than $2 each. Quite a savings.
Have a great day!
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Linking to:
Flowers Linky Party @ Crafaholics
Trash to Treasure Tuesday @ Reinvented
DIY Day @ A Soft Place to Land
Toot Your Horn Tuesday @ A Silly Little Sparrow
Nifty Thrifty Tuesday @ Coastal Charm
Get Your Craft On @ Today's Creative Blog
Show and Tell @ Blue Cricket Design
Be Inspired Link Party @ Room to Inspire
Tranformation Thursday @ The Shabby Chic Cottage
Creative Cats @ Poppies at Play
Frugalicious Friday @ Finding Fabulous
Frugal Friday @ The Shabby Nest
Flowers Linky Party @ Crafaholics
Trash to Treasure Tuesday @ Reinvented
DIY Day @ A Soft Place to Land
Toot Your Horn Tuesday @ A Silly Little Sparrow
Nifty Thrifty Tuesday @ Coastal Charm
Get Your Craft On @ Today's Creative Blog
Show and Tell @ Blue Cricket Design
Be Inspired Link Party @ Room to Inspire
Tranformation Thursday @ The Shabby Chic Cottage
Creative Cats @ Poppies at Play
Frugalicious Friday @ Finding Fabulous
Frugal Friday @ The Shabby Nest