Once upon a time (before an Apple fell on my head in the form of my first Mac computer over 20 years ago) I used to be pretty crafty. I sewed and embroidered and hand made books of poetry that I calligraphied. I still have my special stashes of ribbons, lace, satin and bows, which I guess are pretty much vintage by now.
I made these heart sachets such a long time ago, the rose oil scent I tucked inside has faded. I sold them at some craft shows and gave lots away. But these I keep in my bag of ribbons and bows, along with a few of the hair combs and pins that I decorated with millinery flowers and lace.
I used to go to the garment district in downtown Los Angeles to purchase these little satin roses and ribbon. Such fun to buy bags and bags full at wholesale prices, courtesy of my resale license.
So, a few weeks ago, after a long immersion in digital photo editing, I got the urge to make something with my hands again. I decided to make some paper cones, inspired by the beautiful work so many of you in blogland create and share – far, far ahead of me in skill and creativity. I used just whatever I had on hand, scrapbook papers, doilies, embellishments, goodies from the dollar bin at Michaels that I pick up to make cards and such.
Then I filled them with roses from the garden and scattered them around the house…
and garden.
Tiny vases of water inside the cones keep the flowers fresh but make hanging a bit tricky!
So, a huge thank you to each of you creative souls for the astonishing beauty you imagine, conjure into being and share. You are a source of awe and inspiration to me continually.
I'm here at my computer drooling over these gorgeous creations of yours G! Yet another of your many talents, and of course photographed beautifully!!
And you still have so many beautiful roses too!
Oh, your cones turned out beautifully! They are so pretty with the flowers inside.
Donna
how beautiful, i love these!! i used to work in a garden gift store and we called these "tussie mussies". your talents are endless…
happy weekend to you,
erin
Beautiful cones! You and I must be on the same inspiration wave…I've been working on cones as well though I don't think mine will be nearly as pretty as yours:)
I agree with Sylvia, these are gorgeous and I too am drooling. Might have to make some myself!! You are soooo talented!!!
Wonderful!I love everythings!
Monica
How romantic they are!
I might have to copy your amazing talent and make one myself.
How fun!!!!
WoW, your sachets and cones're fantabulous!!
I would have never guessed about using cones like this! Your photos are excellent, I examined every detail, what a delight!
Wishing you too, a marvellous weekend!
~Zara
Hi Georgianna, Beautiful cone holders. I agree with Erin, the are 'tussie mussie' holders. I hope you have a wonderful weekend.
Oh those are the sweetest paper cones I've seen for a long time. Love the wonderful colours and details and how well they go with the roses. :) I seldom spend time crafting either these days but I just started to make a quilt…so that's my (big) project for the fall. :) Have a lovely weekend! xo
Tussie-mussies! I love them! I've been meaning to make some. As I too am mesmerized by the beautiful ones I see online made with such deft hands and crafty minds. They're beautiful, and you should make more if you've got this much talent with them.
Brenda
These are so beautiful, what lovely creative ideas!
From Carys of La Ville Inconnue
wow you are so talented and these photos are precious, such beautiful colouring x
They are adorable, like the first lady said i to am drooling over them. I even love the many snippets of your home and garden and so far its amazing I would love to see more of your home and garden in full view so i can drool even more. thanks for sharing
take care tina
Wow, thank you all so much! Yes, tussie mussie's is it! Although I think I should have put more types of flowers in them?
Abby – your creations are gorgeous. I'm sure your cones will be exquisite!
And Karin, I admire you for tackling a quilt. Can't wait to see it!
Tina, that's so kind, thank you. I do plan on more house and garden photos in the future.
xo
What a joy to see hanging all over your house G! These are wonderful, so inventive and pretty :) I bet they'll be springing up all over blogland after this beautiful post! I'm so delighted to still see your roses after we have been battered with cold, wind and rain this week in Dublin, it's such a pleasure to come here and see wonderful colour from your garden still. I love the satin hearts too, very cute! You're a lady of many talents!
i love the paper cones. they are so festive for any holiday or event. the sachets are beautiful. you are very multi talented, my friend!!!
your styling is fabulous!!!
hugs, cindy
Hi Georgianna,
What a great idea-they look so sweet with roses in them! I love the iron bench that has a cone on it too.
Enjoy the rest of your weekend,
Carolyn
How incredibly creative and lovely! Such sweetness, G – you should sell these cones!
Everything you touch is magical and beautiful. Love this so much
It would be so much fun to be at your home and be surprised by all these beautiful rose filled cones at every turn! I love them Georgianna…
Dear Georgianna, These are so beautiful. I also love the satin pillows. Could we convince you to make a few of the hearts and cones for your Etsy shop?
I would like to tell your readers that your cones are not Tussy Mussies. A tussie mussie is a small bouquet made with fresh or dried herbs and a single rose in the center and surrounded and framed by a lace doily.
Seeing your beautiful photographs reminds me of stepping into one of the fine passementerie shops of France and Italy.
I'd say you still have your crafting chops! Beautiful, beautiful. You have such wonderful style.
xo
Claudia
Your creativity amazes me, I am hopeless so really enjoy your skills.
oh these are the prettiest creations. How lovely to hear of all your craft creations, I am not surprised, you have such an artistic eye with your photographs you must just be good at crafts too :) I wish we had better ribbon supplies etc but I bought a few at the weekend along with the prettiest of vintage style fabrics for some fun upcoming projects. Looking forward to more roses, C xx
You are a very talented lady! It not just photography you are good at!! Beautiful and charming photographs.
All the best.
Ingrid x
These cones are so beautiful and romantic! Your talents never cease to amaze me!
Looks like you haven't lost your creative flare G. The cones were a great idea to make and the roses make each one special whether indoors or out.
Judith
Dear Georgianna, you have great crafty skills and really what you did in the past and the paper scones you did now are the loveliest ever with such beautiful roses and all captured in wonderful photography!!! Amazingly beautiful!!!
hugs,
maria cecilia
These are astonishing lovely – thank you x
wow georgianna, you are one crafty lady~!! i absolutely ADORE all of your crafts, especially this last picture that displays them all! you need to start making again and put them in your etsy shop~!!!!!! :D
What! How fun, I did something similar today..lol..only I filled them with candy..lol.. did not even think of putting flowers in them, what a good idea :-) I don´t know when I will be able to post it though since my computer got a virus and right now I´m using my darlings mac..sigh…
What a great inspiration G, I always love your posts!!!
You've got me inspired to make cones again! I used to make lots of them, and still have all my supplies…
I also used to be a calligrapher, before the days of computers (and kids!). I'd be hunched over my light table for hours at a time, getting each word exactly right. I rather miss that hobby.
::Jill
Dearest g, you are soo talented and i adore all your beautiful paper cones!! Love to you!