Made by Morgan
Creatively inspired by Ben Franklin Crafts
in New Albany
Made by Morgan
Inspired by Ben Franklin Craft Supplies
By Morgan Sprigler
TO HAVE & TO HOLD
(AND THROW)
W
edding Season is upon
us and the DIY options
are endless. Crafting for
a wedding not only helps
cut down costs but adds a
personal touch that won’t
soon be forgotten.
Can you picture yourself and your soon-
to-be being showered in flowers as you exit
your ceremony as husband and wife? If so,
this is the DIY craft for you! Start saving
all of the flowers you receive during your
engagement to help out the budget and add
that personal touch.
STEP ONE
Gather flowers! I used a combination of flowers,
leaves and herbs I found in my garden. Petals
from my rose bushes, ivy from my flower beds,
basil and lavender from my vegetable garden and
hydrangeas from my hydrangea plants. I love the
idea of repurposing flowers from your engagement
parties, showers or bouquets you’ve received
from friends and family over the course of your
engagement. All you need is a little sunlight to dry
STEP THREE
Make cones to hold your confetti. Starting in
the bottom corner, roll your cardstock to create
a cone shape. Glue the ends down to hold the
cone together. If you find that there is an opening
at the bottom of your cone, simply apply a dot of
hot glue and pinch the ends together. Cut and tie
a piece of twine around the middle, if you wish.
SUPPLIES:
• Dried flowers
• Essential oil of your choice
• Cardstock
• Wooden sign
• Paint marker
• Sheer bags
• Basket
• Twine
• Glue gun
Materials provided by Ben Franklin
Crafts & Frame Shop
420 New Albany Plaza | New Albany
benfranklinartsandframing.com
STEP TWO
Make floral confetti. Combine all of your petals,
leaves, etc. in a large bowl and add your essential
oils. I went pretty heavy with my oil, as I love all
things that smell great! Once you feel like all of
your “confetti” is coated in oil, allow everything
to dry overnight.
60 EXTOL : AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2019
STEP FOUR
Fill your bags (to have) and cones (to throw)!
Fill your cones and your sheer bags full of floral
confetti. The cones can be used during the
celebration, and the bags can be used as gifts
for your guests to use in their homes as potpourri.