How to make a bridal bouquet using sola wood flowers (DIY Kit)

[@TheHappyHomesteadingHerbalist]

I love everything about this video. It's my first time making any type of bouquet, and she's so easy to follow. She had me laughing throughout the entire thing, which makes you relax and its easier to learn. Thanks

[@OhYoureLovely]

Thank you so much I am so glad you enjoyed the tutorial!

[@nestleebautista4638]

You made that look super easy. So excited to make bridesmaid bouquets with these.

[@OhYoureLovely]

A little bit of practice and it all starts to come together!

[@kymberleerogie4298]

Very helpful! My sister is looking into getting these for her wedding but was afraid the diy would be too hard. You made it look super simple! Sent her the video so she can see how easy it is!

[@kathyd6163]

Thank you for this video!

[@OhYoureLovely]

You are so welcome!

[@erinmadigan21]

Amazing job! Super helpful!

[@Bkg617]

Thank you

[@allthatjazz3879]

Do the kit come with the dye already? I hope so i did order some

[@madelinejefferson5607]

Love it!

[@faithandrea9051]

I’m definitely doing this

[@OhYoureLovely]

Awesome!

[@juliebukszar4177]

Can you do a twilight sky bouquet/ratio, please?

[@TaylorHall14]

How do you “move the greens up”? I have lots of greens but don’t understand how they’re just sliding up the stem.

[@OhYoureLovely]

Its going to depend on the greenery you are using not all greenery is created the same way. Here is a tutorial on a few ways to stem up greenery if you need to: kzbin.info/www/bejne/l6ulnoiJnK2shLM ( I show lots of ways to use the greenery at about the 12 min mark)

[@RockabillyGinger]

I'm thinking of ordering all the kits.

[@sweetempoweredchicken]

Do you have to dye the cream flowers with white paint, or can you stem and use them straight out of the box?

[@OhYoureLovely]

I stem them and use them in their natural coloring but you can dye them white if you want to get them more bright white vs the cream color the wood is naturally

[@bigbiemacaw]

Forget the brides my husband is only dead 6 weeks, I'm looking for aola anything I got sols ball's delivered yesterday, do you ship to Ireland, I'm weighting on my check to clear and will order a verity box of flowers if you do ship to Ireland, it was 79 dollars that'd rely good THANK god

[@lavonscott4186]

I have a problem! i am getting married in May 2023. I am so stinking excited about these flowers I want to start NOW. Is there such a thing as too early??

[@OhYoureLovely]

You really can start whenever you want ❤

[@molly_in_mke]

My wedding is not for a year or so, just got my kit cause I was so excited! Should I open up the plastic bags the flowers are I'm? I wasn't planning on making the bouquets until I could with my bridesmaids. Of course storing in a cool dry place

[@OhYoureLovely]

I would at minimum put a few air holes into the bags. Happy crafting!

[@kadiechambers8370]

The dye that you used, is it just acrylic paint from a store like Hobby Lobby? I’m wanting to use a burnt orange but I’m worried I will order the wrong dye from Sola’s!

[@OhYoureLovely]

We do carry paint now ohyourelovely.com/collections/wood-flower-dye but you can also very easily use craft acrylic paint or latex paint water it down and add glycerin if you would like. I like to do a 50/50 ratio of paint and water with a splash of glycerin.

[@ashalayandjulia]

Are there other options than corn broom for the bouquet handle?

[@OhYoureLovely]

Theres a few different options. Here is a blog post we wrote all about different handle finishing ideas ohyourelovely.com/blogs/oh-youre-lovely/bouquet-handles

[@molly_in_mke]

What are the ratios of bundles if you get a bridesmaid size bouquet?

[@mirandanelson6320]

How well do the dyed flowers fair over time? I’m getting married in September of 2022 and may only have access to being near where my wedding will be held six months prior. If I made the bouquet in March would it still look great for September?

[@OhYoureLovely]

Yes! I would keep it out of direct sunlight and dont store it in a tight sealed container and you should be just fine. I have bouquets in my studio that I worked on years ago and they still look great.

[@ruthandersonmatos1465]

Do raw flowers need to be glycerin/water dipped to keep them pliable?

[@OhYoureLovely]

Not normally but you can if you want. The flowers naturally are pretty durable it is the paint dyeing that tends to change the texture and durability of the flowers.

[@gemmal6676]

I'm in UK do you ship over here??

[@OhYoureLovely]

We dont at the moment

[@gemmal6676]

@@OhYoureLovely ok thank you for getting back to me

[@kimkouhoupt4069]

Do you have to dye the raw flowers

[@OhYoureLovely]

You dont have to unless you want to I really like the flowers as is in their natural state.

[@carolp3918]

Yes trim the wires. If they were to catch on the bride’s dress, it would tear. 😞

[@solab3075]

Anyone here just because their first name is Sola? No ? Just me ?? Ok

[@somavi78]

How long does it take for the dyed flowers to dry. Do you suggest stemming the flower then dyeing. Thanks

[@OhYoureLovely]

Typically they take 24 hours to dry. I normally like to stem my flowers after I dye them.