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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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