A short and sweet “how to” for you.. we are going to a good friend’s wedding at the weekend and I was charged with getting hold of some Rose Petal confetti.
We have been collecting roses from our garden and friends’ gardens for some weeks now…
Simply gently pull off the petals, spread them out on some newspaper and let them dry over 2-3 weeks. Easy and lovely!
Not all of ours have dried yet, but the main aim was to avoid anything going mouldy. So I think it is lovely to have some “fresh” petals amongst the dried and I think the bride will be happy with her homemade Wedding Confetti!
AND… here is a top tip from se7en (via the comments): “We have found that if you pop them on some kitchen tissue paper in the microwave for thirty seconds and turn them and thirty more… you get beautiful crispy petals… the bright colors stay!!!”
artsy_momma says
July 20, 2012 at 1:49 amSince we didn’t do the whole big wedding thing, if we ever do a vow renewel ceremony I plan to have rose everything & everywhere!!! Red, black, & white themed 🙂
Red Ted Art says
July 20, 2012 at 5:51 amAaah I do hope you get to have a “big do” one day!!!
Liz Burton says
July 20, 2012 at 6:46 amHow lovely!!!
I have some I’ve done (in the hope they may survive til my ‘big day’). I dried mine in the oven though as I’m not patient enough to wait 2 weeks LOL
Red Ted Art says
July 20, 2012 at 7:23 amOoooh the oven is a good idea! Have you set a date yet?!
Mummy..Mummy..MUM!! says
July 20, 2012 at 9:31 pmWhat a great idea Maggy! xx
Red Ted Art says
July 21, 2012 at 8:51 amThank you Emma!
JDaniel4's Mom says
July 21, 2012 at 5:44 pmI have a friend that did this for me after my wedding. I love pulling them out and smelling them.
Red Ted Art says
July 22, 2012 at 1:44 pmSo lovely!
se7en says
July 24, 2012 at 6:40 pmWe have found that if you pop them on some kitchen tissue paper in the microwave for thirty seconds and turn them and thirty more… you get beautiful crispy petals… the bright colors stay!!!
Red Ted Art says
July 24, 2012 at 7:36 pmOh my goodness what a FABULOUS top tip!!! THANK YOU!
Kaitlen says
August 24, 2012 at 7:49 amvery lovely!