Wednesday, February 2, 2011

"Springy" Flowers


So I've been dreaming of Spring...but here in MN, we've been forced to wait. So I started playing, hoping that these cute little springy flowers will tide me over...at least for today. We'll get through tomorrow, tomorrow...


So I started out with these...what are they anyway? I've heard yolk separator and also minnow catchers. Hmmm, pretty sure I won't be using them for my eggs...just in case...


I actually liked them just like this, in a vase...but I've been seeing so many cute ideas out there in Blog land for paper flowers and decided to come up with my own version, so here goes...


You could use any kind of paper for these...scrapbooking scraps, magazine pages...whatever suits you. The options are endless really. But I decided to stick with the book pages and sheet music, since I'm going pretty neutral these days.


I used these little pre-cut craft store flowers for a tracing template since I had them on hand...but the designs are pretty simple, I'm sure you could freehand it or cookie cutters would work great too.


Ready to go...


Then I just tucked a couple into each springy thingy...easy, easy!
I kind of moved them around until I found a good tight fit but a little glue dot would probably hold them in place even better.


And there they are...I think I need one more, just because...and I'm guessing I have one stashed somewhere??? Hmmm, should I check with the utensils or the fishing gear???


Either way, I'll be ready when I find one :)


Cozy in their new home...and in case you are wondering...yes, I have a thing for making flowers out of odd objects...Shoe Stretchers, forks whatever...as long as they don't need water.

Happy Wednesday!

I'll be linking this up to...
White Wed. at Faded Charm
Under $100 Linky Party at Beyond the Picket Fence
Show and Tell Friday at Romantic Home
Make it for Monday at Cottage Instincts
Show Me What Ya Got at Not Just a Housewife
English Garden Party at Modern Country Style
WOW Us Wed. at Savvy Southern Style
Catch As Catch Can at My Repurposed Life
FJI, Saturday Nite Special

Back to the Past at Knick of time for Knick of time Tues :)


DIY Club, Project Party

How To's Day Linky Party at the Lettered Cottage


CSI...Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Challenge

PS...this post was an iJunk Spotlight over at Junkologie...whoo-hoo, Thanks Amy!  Stop over and say hi :)




Chat soon,
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50 comments:

  1. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeFebruary 2, 2011 at 3:27 PM

    Well, good grief, this is just sooooooo cute. You are very clever. I love the flowers. Perfect. Hugs, Marty

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  2. AnonymousFebruary 2, 2011 at 3:45 PM

    What a musical idea! :) Seriously how creative of you, I love your springy flowers either way but the cut outs just adds to the whismy of your creation.
    Have a great evening,
    Rosemary...X
    P.S. I hear ya about the Spring coming we are in a storm as I write.

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  3. AnonymousFebruary 2, 2011 at 3:55 PM

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  4. foreverdecoratingFebruary 2, 2011 at 4:18 PM

    Now how clever are you? Very fun and so sweet. Love them.

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  5. Blondie's JournalFebruary 2, 2011 at 5:30 PM

    These are SO cute! I wonder if I have any of those springy things lying around!! lol! Seriously, they are darling and now you have me looking to for something to make paper flowers with!

    XO,
    Janie

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  6. Blessed SerendipityFebruary 2, 2011 at 5:50 PM

    How creative! They look so cute!

    Danielle

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  7. Wanda @ Just VintageFebruary 2, 2011 at 6:12 PM

    Well, those are just adorable! I think I usually see them in kitchens at estate sales, so I vote egg separators.

    Wanda @ Just Vintage
    http://shopjustvintage.com/blog

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  8. GARAGE SALE GALFebruary 2, 2011 at 7:10 PM

    Fun flowers on this cold bitter day!
    I clicked on the places you sell at and it didn't show any address. How about you try to see if it works for you!? Thanks!
    Keep Warm!
    Deb

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  9. LynnFebruary 2, 2011 at 7:48 PM

    I've been collecting old books and tattered sheet music for some time now and your project looks like a good use for some of them. Super cute and clever. Happy White Wednesday. I'm your newest follower and I hope you'll come visit me at Cottage and Creek!
    God bless,
    Lynn

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  10. Marge of Emmas Nook and GrannyFebruary 2, 2011 at 8:39 PM

    What a unique idea! Just adorable and so, well, springy!! BTW, when you are looking for more, check the kitchen. They really are egg separators. :)

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  11. Linda @ Itsy Bits And PiecesFebruary 2, 2011 at 8:51 PM

    Laurel, these are adorable...such a charming bouquet!

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  12. Kimberly JonesFebruary 2, 2011 at 9:04 PM

    I just love these flowers! What a great idea! I saw them featured over on Junkologie. Glad to have found your blog! I'll be checking in often for more inspiration! Thanks for sharing!

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  13. Maggie LamarreFebruary 2, 2011 at 9:45 PM

    yes they are yoke separators, I gotta say I luv how you put them to great use.
    Don't forget to link it in our linking party this week.

    http://www.passionatelyartistic.com/2011/02/fun-ideas-for-valentine-day-2011be.html

    Maggie

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  14. MissyFebruary 2, 2011 at 9:53 PM

    Love these!!

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  15. Honey at 2805February 2, 2011 at 10:45 PM

    Oh, these are so cute and you are so creative!

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  16. BrocanteFebruary 3, 2011 at 12:57 AM

    Hi - Amie sent me! - all the way from Norway :-) Glad to have found you and your good ideas!

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  17. aliceFebruary 3, 2011 at 3:47 AM

    Laurel,
    These are just charming! But how else would they be!
    smiles, alice.
    ps thanks again for the sweet note.

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  18. Kelli WFebruary 3, 2011 at 2:10 PM

    Oh my! Those are so cute! Where did you find the springy things?

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  19. Vanessa {Bloom Right Here!}February 3, 2011 at 4:39 PM

    I love these flowers! Now I have one more thing to be on the lookout for when I am out "junking." Thanks for the idea.

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  20. Audrey PettitFebruary 4, 2011 at 6:00 AM

    Just popped over from My Romantic Home for Show & Tell, and I adore your flowers! How creative and how beautiful! I love how you've used those yolk separator thingies, and I love your sheet music and text paper flowers. I SO wish I had some of those myself now, so I could make these. TFS!

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  21. ChristineFebruary 4, 2011 at 9:14 AM

    These are adorable. Those catcher things give such dimension to your flowers. I hope that you will link this to my Show and Share linky party, going on through tomorrow. http://craftygeordi.blogspot.com/2011/01/hi-everyone-i-had-busy-day-yesterday.html

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  22. Irma@CosasBellasFebruary 4, 2011 at 11:58 AM

    Hi Laurel, thank you for visiting my blog and leaving your sweet comment.
    What a great bouquet, so whimsical.
    I really enjoyed viewing your previous posts, I love the way you see such beauty in everything. Most of all I love meeting kindred spirits who love the Lord! I am now your newest follower and look forward to visiting often to see what you're up to.

    Warm hug from The OC,
    Irma

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  23. Tumbleweed TrailsFebruary 4, 2011 at 7:22 PM

    Such creativity, these turned out great.

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  24. lori miller vintage design coFebruary 5, 2011 at 10:08 AM

    I love your flowers...they would look great at my Barn.

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  25. The Crafty Side Of LifeFebruary 5, 2011 at 11:46 AM

    Very cute!!

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  26. Vintage GalFebruary 7, 2011 at 6:46 AM

    How cut are these ~ just found your blog through Inspire Me Heather and I'm your newest folower~ ;-)

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  27. UnknownFebruary 8, 2011 at 4:31 PM

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    LAUREN

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  28. AnonymousFebruary 8, 2011 at 11:15 PM

    Flowers? Paper? count me in. Adore both. Sarah at Modern Country Style is having a linky party tomorrow (Feb 9th) and this post would be perfect. It's a garden theme linkup. These little flowers are too cute not to share! -Diane

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  29. CindyFebruary 9, 2011 at 8:46 AM

    Those are adorable little flowers! They are just the kind that I like having in my house, they don't need water and they last more than a few days. You look to be very creative, maybe you could hop up to Manitoba and help me some day!
    I hear you are having very cold weather, too, in Minnesota. We have -30 C with wind chill. Brrr!
    Hugs, Cindy

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  30. Lindsey StephensFebruary 9, 2011 at 10:29 AM

    very cute idea! love the look!

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  31. Alison AgnewFebruary 9, 2011 at 11:50 AM

    These are a very sweet way to transform an ordinary egg separator! I'm visiting from Sarah's linky and am happily following now.

    Blessings,

    Alison
    Stuff and Nonsense

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  32. Pam KesslerFebruary 9, 2011 at 12:07 PM

    What a cute idea. Love anything made out of junk, but these are really cute. I'm going to check out the rest of your blog to see what other cool things I can find.

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  33. American in BathFebruary 9, 2011 at 1:10 PM

    They are egg separators; though, I'd never seen one before moving over here. I really like your way of making the spring come in. Winters are often so long.

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  34. amber heagertyFebruary 9, 2011 at 5:53 PM

    I love how these turned out and so simple too!Who'd-a-thought?

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  35. Sarah @ Modern Country StyleFebruary 10, 2011 at 3:32 AM

    These aze so pretty. Minnow catcher to egg separator to flower - these wire things have led a very exciting life!!

    Thanks so much for linking to My English Garden Party.

    Sarahx

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  36. High Street CottageFebruary 10, 2011 at 5:23 AM

    I love these, you chose just the right paper too. I do believe they are indeed egg separators. Laurel this is a fantastic blog you have here, I am following now, so I don't miss a thing. xoxo tami

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  37. KelleyFebruary 10, 2011 at 1:21 PM

    So cute... I really love it. Great thinking!

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  38. gail@My Repurposed LifeFebruary 13, 2011 at 8:33 AM

    I love "unknown" junk!
    I love how cute your flowers are!
    thanks for sharing @ ccc

    gail

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  39. UnknownFebruary 14, 2011 at 7:27 PM

    So pretty & whimsical! I love your creativity! Happy to have found your blog via Funky Junk & glad to be a new follower. Please share your creativity with my followers, link up to my blog bash K.I.S.S. :)

    http://thetatteredtag.blogspot.com

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  40. lauranellFebruary 19, 2011 at 4:46 PM

    These cute flowers caught my eye and I had to check them out. So simple but so cute. Love them! Glad I stopped in.

    Laura
    http://lauranell.com

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  41. Its So Very CheriFebruary 21, 2011 at 9:21 AM

    The flowers are super cute. I
    also love them as an eye catcher in the vase by themselves and the great thing is you can always revert back or try different things.

    Cheri

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  42. Allison ShopsFebruary 21, 2011 at 9:56 PM

    How whimsical - love it!
    Dropping by from How To's Day. Hope you'll come see the informal picture wall How To I did for DD2.

    Allison
    Atticmag

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  43. InMyOwnStyleFebruary 22, 2011 at 6:40 AM

    So simple, so cute, so easy - It makes me smile just looking at them. Very clever.
    MY best- Diane

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  44. {Bellamere Cottage}February 22, 2011 at 6:29 PM

    Yep, it's for eggs.... I think they used to sell them at fairs back in the old days. I have my Mum's... I don't know if she ever used it and I sure haven't, but I just might now! I'd better dig it out and do this charming idea! Very clever.

    Warm blessings,
    Spencer

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  45. BrendaAugust 9, 2011 at 10:13 AM

    Love these... and btw, they are not minnow catchers, but rather egg separator whisks. You can separate your eggs and whisk with the same tool. :) Just love your blog!

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