Thursday, March 26, 2015

DIY Cherry Blossom Branches

Now that you've seen my SPRING DINING ROOM,


 I'm sure you noticed this special focal display I was bragging about too - my DIY Cherry blossom Branches.

I decided to DIY this one, because for the length and amount I wanted, Buying them would end up being too costly! Even on sale, the available Cherry Blossom branches I've looked at are either, too short, or not the right color, but mostly, EXPENSIVE.

So when I made my Spring wreath...

TUTORIAL on CHERRY BLOSSOM SPRING WREATH HERE

I thought why not use the dollar store Cherry blossom for my branches?!
I love the colors and the price was so right! However, they come this way...

Not exactly the Long Flowy branches I was picturing
So I got my GLUE GUN  and gathered some Branches outside...


And I just cut them off from the main branch and glued away.
You can see how it's connected in the close-up picture above.

I thought of adding flower tape, but really, unless your looking very closely, the attachment is hardly noticeable at all.

These were only some, I made a lot more!

I ended up getting 21 pcs. of the Dollar Store blossoms to make 25 tall branches.

Here are the other branches in the Living Room
I really am very happy with the results. 
And since I change my mind so quickly, going inexpensive and practical is the best way for me. 
Now, I'm even planning on making other branches! We'll see. ;-)

On a personal note, today my little Sophia turns 6 months!!!!!

The smile that makes my day!


Unbelievable I know, time flies so fast! But I'm happy to see how much she's grown and daily, becoming her own little person! Such a happy baby, I cannot complain one bit. Always ready to give her charming smile and always interested in every little thing!


Love you so much my sweet little girl!!!




Hope you all have a Wonderful Weekend!

VEL 

22 comments:

  1. Sophia is adorable. I can't believe she's six months old now! Your cherry blossom branches are the smartest idea I've seen in a long time, and they look fabulous. Wow! I'm off to the dollar store today. Thanks, Vel.

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  2. You worked your magic with the flower arrangement, the long branches totally made it! And look at your sweet Sophia already sitting up, time does flies!

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  3. Happy six months to little Sophia! She's so sweet and I can't believe how big she is getting! Now your cherry blossom branches are so pretty! You just do the prettiest things.
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  4. Beauty decoration & Your Little Princess!:-) She's so cute:-)

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  5. Love your spring blooms and I have some of those chocolate bunnies. Aren't they fun. And Sophia is just adorable. I imagine she brings much happiness to your family.

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  6. Sophia is such a darling! I love the branches too.
    xx,
    Sherry

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  7. I can't believe sweet Sophia is six months already!!! What a cutie she is and I love that smile. :) Your branches turned out great! Gotta love those dollar stores!

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  8. Wow! Those six months have gone fast and Sophia is more adorable every day! Great idea for the branches - just beautiful. Jane

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  9. Sophia is absolutely adorable Vel. Great idea with the branches...I may have to borrow it. ;) They look great in your living room.

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  10. Oh, that sweet little darling!! I love all of the photos - happy six months birthday to Sophia!! Love your cherry blossoms, but I do live in the city with 300,000 Yoshino cherry trees - lol!! The display with your blue and white pieces is gorgeous!

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  11. That was an inventive idea for the cherry branches and they turned out wonderful! Sophia has grown so much and she's a cutie pie!

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  12. Love your DIY, but gorgeous Sophia is the star of this post. She's so precious!

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  13. Wow! What a great transformation. I'm inspired!

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  14. Great way to create those cherry blossom branches........ver pretty!

    I cannot believe Sophia is already 6 months! What a little cutie!

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  15. Vel, your cherry blossom vignette is so so pretty and gives me hope that spring will arrive, despite the fact that it is currently snowing in MA on March 28! But I'm afraid your little Sophia steals the show in this post - is she not the cutest and sweetest little thing ever?? I can't believe she's already six months. So glad to see how much you are enjoying this precious time with her!!!!

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  16. I love how you transformed the branches... Sophia is the cutest little girl and I really enjoy seeing the pictures of her "growing up".

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  17. I love cherry blossom branches - lets me know Spring has arrived! I can't believe Sophia is 6 months old…shes 's beautiful, Vel!!

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  18. Great idea and beautiful too!

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  19. Beautifully done! I haven't seen any of those bushes at the dollar store but will look again!

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  20. You are so smart! Since I kill every flower and plant that enters my home, this is a perfect solution!! And can you tell me how it is that Sophia is already six months. Can. Not. Believe. It. She's such a cutie!

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  21. I love this! I might have to try it for our dining room centerpiece. Finally something I won't kill! Just stopping by from the link up and love your blog! Happy 6th month birthday to Sophia--she is beautiful!

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  22. They turned out fabulous Vel and of course I love your little cutie pie!

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