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Mother’s Day Gift ideas DIY wrapping -Part 1
Carnation flower wrapping for Mother’s Day
This video shows how to make carnation bow using two cloths, Wrap a gift in cloth and make a bow in the shape of a carnation flower.
Degree of wrapping difficulty：★
How to make carnation flower bow gift wrapping
Total Time: 5 minutes
Preperation
Prepare two sheets of thin cloth, hair elastic and ribbon. (Each cloth need not be square)
Step 1
Spread cloth #1 and place a gift in center diagonally.
Fold three corners and cover the gift.
Step 2
Fold the fourth corner while folding both corners inward 0.5 inch.
Step 3
Fold the tip of the corner and tuck it into the gap between the cloth. Flatten the surface. Turn the gift over and place it on its side.
Step 4
Fold the other piece of fabric 1 inch wide like an accordion to make a zigzag “ribbon”.
Step 5
Place the gift in center of the “ribbon”.
Step 6
Tie it with the elastic band.
Step 7
Pull up the ends of the ribbon tightly. Spread the folded ribbon in all directions.
Estimated Cost: 4 USD
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Materials: -Cloth #1: For wrapping gift Appropriate size of cloth is 3 times the size of the gift. -Cloth #2: For carnation bow -Hair Elastic -Ribbon
Mother’s Day Gift ideas DIY wrapping -Part 2
Pink Carnation wrapping for Mother’s Day
This video shows how to make carnation ribon using two colors of fabric.
The reason for using different sized fabrics is that using two large pieces of fabric makes the body of the ribbon appear thicker and heavier.
Fabric selection is fun. This cloth also does not have to be square and depending on the size of your gift.
Instructions
Step 1-2.
Fold a small piece of cloth in half and place it on top of the other piece of cloth, matching one end with the other.
Step 3.
Follow Making Carnation Ribbon above.
Peony flower Bow Gift wrapping
Peony flower is another unique Mother’s Day wrapping idea
Materials are the same as materials
+ clothespins to hold fabric
Step 1.
Fold the fabric like an accordion to make a zigzag “ribbon.”
Step 2.
Hold the ends of the cloth with clothespins.
Step 3.
Spread the other piece of fabric diagonally over the center of ribbon.
Step 4.
Grasp all four corners.
Step 5.
Grasp the two ends of ribbon as well and tie them all together with an elastic band.
Step 6.
Pull up the corners and ends of the ribbon tightly. Spread all the petals and cover the ends of the ribbon.
Step 7
Pick the tip of the “Ribbon” and tuck it into the elasticband.
Step 8
Make “Peony” shape.
Meaning of carnation flowers
According to Fresh Flower’s.com and others, there are interesting meanings for Mother’s Day flowers and colors.
Pink carnation:
A pink carnation is the most important flower for Mother’s Day because it symbolizes a mother’s everlasting love, since it bloomed where the Virgin Mary’s tears fell. For this reason, pink carnations have been the flower of choice since the beginning of the Mother’s Day.
Red carnation:
A red carnation today signifies respect of a living mother. Light red carnations signify praise, while dark red carnations signify love and affection.
White carnation:
The white carnation means “I love you and miss your presence.”
On Mother’s Day, people wear white carnations to remember their deceased mothers. However, this trend is slowly changing. White carnations are now being given to mothers living in faraway cities and countries.
Meaning of Peony flowers
Symbolizing love, honor, happiness, wealth, romance, and beauty, the Peony is a traditional flower given on special occasions as a symbol of goodwill, happiness, and joy.
White Peony:
White peony is associated with “remorse” and “bitterness. When you are sad that you have done something wrong, giving a white peony is one way to apologize, ask for forgiveness. This is a heartfelt and truly meaningful apology.
Pale pink peony flower
One of the typical colors of peonies is pale pink. The pale, subtle tones are generally associated with love, good fortune, and prosperity. Pale pink peonies are ideal for Valentine’s Day, anniversary celebrations, and Mother’s Day arrangements.
Peony flower (pink)
Hot pink peonies are more eye-catching and have more passionate intentions. Peonies of this color are often associated with charm, seduction, and deep appreciation. While it symbolizes romance, it is also a versatile color that can convey happiness and joy.
More Mother’s Day Gift Wrapping ideas
Roses Gift Wrappiing is also easy and fun to wrap. It’s perfect for Mother’s Day.
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