Decorating a Bridal Kusudama Bouquet

Materials:  Tulle, Wire Cutters, Ribbon

After I wrapped the stems, as I show on this post, I cut the stems leaving a 4-5 inch handle for the bouquet.

I added some tulle between the flowers as filler,  I personally feel that this gave the flowers a completed look.

First I used my Mickey Mouse paper towel holder and put the tulle on it (hey, you work with what you got!!  :o)).  For the junior bridesmaid and bridesmaid I used plain white 6" tulle. Then taking one end, I put it into the bouquet and slowly wove the tulle in between and around the flowers.  Time consuming and a tedious task but, in my opinion, definitely worth it!!  With the Bride's bouquet I choose a tulle that was decorated with rhinestones and pearls.

Then I added some hot glue the end of the stem and putting the ribbon at an angle started wrapping the stem.  I should note here that before I started wrapping the stem, I folded up the ribbon that was at the bottom so that the ribbon "capped" the stems.

As I went up the stems, I would pull the ribbon tight and periodically add more hot glue.

Using a thinner ribbon and my dearest husbands assistance (he had to hold the bouquet for this part), I criss crossed the ribbon up to the top.  I did make sure to add small amounts of hot glue to the ribbon as I worked my way to the top.  At the top I tied the ribbon in a knot and made sure to leave some ribbon to hang down.

Well, as you can see from the top picture I have finally completed all the bouquets for my sisters wedding <sigh>.  I am looking forward to posting additional pictures of all her bouquets just as soon as I have her OK (which may or may not be after her wedding).

Thanks for looking!!
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