Create a Simple Boutonniere for a Wedding or Prom

The purpose of a boutonniere is to add an elegant touch to a man's suit jacket or formal coat.  Create a simple boutonniere using a flower that matches the occasion, your dates attire, or a flower from your bride's bouquet.

Boutonniere's can be made from real flowers or silk.  I chose to make my boutonniere from a real carnation.   Carnations are hardy and will stay looking fresh for a long time.  Other flowers that, I think, work great for boutonnieres are orchids and roses.

To view my full step-by-step tutorial head on over the Bowdabra Blog.

Design a Bowdabra Ribbon Wrist Corsage

Instead of buying a wrist corsage from a florist - make your own!  Head on over to the Bowdabra Blog to view my step-by-step tutorial for making a ribbon wrist corsage.

The wrist corsage is super easy to make and if you use silk flowers it will stay gorgeous and fresh all night!  Wrist corsages are perfect for weddings, proms, father-daughter dances, and other special occasions!

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Easy to Crochet Infant Booties

This weekend, I was on the hunt for a crochet pattern to make infant booties.  I have several books with infant clothing patterns but each time I have tried to make booties, I have failed.  I decided that I was best try a really easy pattern and work my way up.

I found a pattern that looked easy at AllCrafts.

The pattern is geared for newborn to 3 months.  I increased the overall stitching and made the booties larger for a 6 month old.

I brought the yarn and a copy of the pattern to my son's baseball game. I was able to finish the booties in the 2hrs it took for the game.  After making these booties I feel like I have the confidence now to try some of the more complex baby bootie patterns.


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