Craft Project-Rose Bud Frames

If you're anything like me, a trip to the craft store means all kinds of unexpected finds. I usually make a list of things I need for a project that I may be working on, but guaranteed, most of the things I bring home are impulse buys of supplies that spark my imagination. I tuck them away in my craft cabinets, certain that I'll have a use for them at some point. Which brings me to today's project that I'd love to share with you using two small picture frames that I picked up from the bargain bins at Michael's. I'm sure you could find similar frames at most dollar stores as well.

Another supply you'll need are dried rose buds. I used two bouquets of mini roses that I dried out this past winter. They were the deepest pink and as soon as they hit their peak I hung them up in a dark corner of the cellar. This would be the perfect time to harvest some rose buds from your garden and dry them to use at a later date.

You'll also need Spanish moss and an assortment of embellishments. I used a jewellery charm, scrap of lace, cameo button and a scrapbooking sticker to decorate mine. You may choose to use some of those "impulse buys" you've got tucked away with your craft supplies.



Start by taking some moss and gluing it to the glass center of the frame. When completed you can take some home fragrance oil and sprinkle a tiny bit on your moss before moving to the next step. This adds some lovely scent to your decorated frame.

Next you'll divide your rose buds into two groups-large and small. 

Starting in the center, begin gluing the larger buds to the moss. A hot glue melting pot or glue gun works best. Continue adding buds, working your way to the outer edges of the moss using the smallest buds to fill in the entire frame. I then finished it off by gluing a small silver bird charm to the roses.

For the second frame I trimmed a scrapbbooking sticker (vintage letter) and postioned it inside the frame with a scrap of lace. I then spread a thin layer of moss to fill in the entire background before re-attaching the frame back. I finished decorating the frame with a few dried buds and a cameo button.

These frames are so easy to make and you can add any of your favourite

embellishments to this project.

I think they're adorable and would make a fantastic gift for someone special.

Have fun!







Take care.....Marian  xo