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Tampon Flower Bouquet
Say “I love you” with the gift of flowers. This lovely bouquet will never
wilt, and if you use scented feminine products, it will have a springtime-fresh
fragrance.
“Hibiscus” flowers
- Playtex tampons (or similar brand like Rely or Always)
- Rit fabric dye (fuschia)
- Hot glue gun
- Green florist’s wire
- Chopstick
- Tampax tampons
- Yellow acrylic paint
- Scissors
- Spray-on acrylic sealant
Instructions
Cut florist’s wire into 3-foot lengths. Double in half, and fold around a
chopstick or the end of a paintbrush. Hold ends of wire and twist strands
together, leaving a loop at one end.
Dampen tampons just enough so they unfold, then let dry. Thread the wire
stems through the center of each tampon so the wire loop is on the inside of
each flower. Poke the wire through the string holes when possible.
Mix 2 tablespoons of fabric dye in 1 quart of very hot water. Dip in tampons
for a few minutes till desired color is achieved. Squeeze out excess moisture
and hang to dry. Cut off strings.
Spray Tampax tampons with acrylic sealant. Let dry.
Paint Tampax tampons yellow. Let dry. Cut off strings.
Press wire loops in center of flowers flat. Use hot glue gun to glue yellow
“stamens” to flowers.
Daisies
- Playtex tampons (or similar brand like Rely or Always)
- Hot glue gun
- Florist’s wire
- Tampax tampons
- Yellow acrylic paint
- Scissors
Instructions
Cut florist’s wire into 3-foot lengths. Double in half, and fold around a
chopstick or the end of a paintbrush. Hold ends of wire and twist strands
together, leaving a loop at one end. Dampen tampons just enough so they unfold,
then let dry. Spread tampons open flat. Cut into petal shapes.
Cut Tampax tampons into thirds. Cut off string. Paint yellow. Let dry. Use
hot glue gun to glue yellow centers into flowers.
Bend wire loops of stems to 90-degree angles. Hot glue to backs of flowers.
”Daffodils”
- o.b. tampons (or similar non-applicator tampons)
- Hot glue gun
- Florist’s wire
- Spray-on acrylic sealant
- Orange and green acrylic paint
- Scissors
Instructions
Cut florist’s wire into 3-foot lengths. Double in half, and fold around a
chopstick or the end of a paintbrush. Hold ends of wire and twist strands
together, leaving a loop at one end. Pull bottom of tampon open to flare base,
leaving a “nub” in the center. Cut off strings. Spray with acrylic
sealant. Let dry.
Paint golden orange. Let dry, then paint center bright green.
Bend wire loops of stems to 90-degree angles. Hot glue to ends of flowers.
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