Let's Make a Cemetery Saddle | Dylan Live Demo

Dylan creates a cemetery saddle using materials that won't "break the bank." This video was filmed as a Facebook Live video over on our Facebook page. Watch Live Tuesdays at 10am!

[@teresatharp8700]

Good morning darlin...it's 4 in the morning here in Gravel Switch Ky. Just come upon your site...I love setting here watching you,, thank you for the smile on my face already. I am wanting to make a saddle for my son's tombstone, I lost him last Thanksgiving night...my only child, so of course me doing crafts all my life, I haven't ever done a saddle.... The you explain things , I relate.....I have subscribed, can't wait for more...........Teresa from the Switch

[@bellagee2246]

I was up late last night and needed a tutorial on making a cemetery saddle for Mother's day for mom . I saw other videos but wasn't impressed until I got to yours . I laughed with your presentation because you are so funny. Your work is beautiful and very helpful. Thank you so much . Mom's grave will look even more beautiful now with a saddle. A new fan in deep south Texas. South Padre Island 🏝

[@ellishomeandgarden]

Welcome Belinda! We are so glad that you found the tutorial and that it was helpful, as well as entertaining!

[@debbielovelady8959]

You did this 4 years ago apparently and I am just now watching it, but thank you so much! I love all the ideas and tips! Thanks so much! 🥰🥰🥰

[@edwardllorens]

Great tutorial. Making two saddles and needed some info. Heading back to Ellis for those leather leafs. Project should turn out great after seeing this. Thanks.

[@charshire9713]

You are a hoot! Love your fun attitude and your detailed instructions. From Michigan & thanks for Scotch Guard tip!

[@lindseyhughes2150]

Absolutely love your way of explaining things!! My mind runs all over the place and you make it fun and I think like my attention span is actually on point!!

[@tammyplaster3434]

That was awesome watching your video on how to make a saddle. Im.excited to get ready to make my first one. Thank you

[@marcyprincipio5471]

I love your techniques, beautiful assorted flowers, fillers & greenery. Thanks so much. .

[@donna-mariechambers4608]

I decided to do a saddle for my mom headstone this year. My mom passed in 2012 and I've been marking creative flower design. I use to do live flowers arrangement when she was alive. THANK YOU FOR YOUR VIDEO IT WAS HELPFUL 🙏🏽 ❤ 🇨🇦

[@yolandamarquez317]

First time watching! Learned a lot! Love it!

[@janicesmith8946]

I want to thank you for this video! I have never made a saddle and now I am sure I can!

[@franniejimenez3888]

so glad I came across this video..this helped me make my first gravestone wreath...love the step by step instructions. Thank you 😊!!!!!

[@couturedesignsbydebby]

Dylan I have been making Floral Arrangements for our family for Decoration Day since my mother passed, I now have six family members that I have dont them for and I started before I had internet or Pinterest, LOL. I am so happy to have found this video, I have watched several you have done now. I am doing a saddle right now following your video. I will post photos on your Facebook page, One without the video and the one that I am doing per the video. Thank you for such clear instructions and for the entertainment also. I love hearing you talk, your stories. I have tried to watch other videos but they were so bland I gave up. Happy Easter.

[@tammybunner8656]

Very beautiful and great instructions.

[@theresalduffield]

I was looking for help making a few of these for my parents and in laws. I'm so glad I found this video, now I am sure I can do this as well as the the vases. I had searched the stores but they had nothing to make a matching set. They have plenty of vase cones but the saddles were completely different. I did purchase one wimpy looking saddle and with watching you I made it look much better, also made made matching arrangements for the vases. We need a store in Indiana or Northern Kentucky so we can shop in store instead of online.

[@kathylindsey9332]

Congratulations on your weight lost

[@LoanNguyen-jw7gf]

My first time here .. thanks so much for this video. Been searching for this and wanna make one for my mom’s grave!! 🙏🏼❤️

[@janevanskike2101]

Can’t wait to watch this and make mine!

[@susien7649]

My first time here and I love what you doing I love to see all the cemetery stuff that you do

[@kaylarussell7316]

Was looking for something beautiful for my Moms grave and yours was the 3rd video. So happy it was because you brightened my day! You’re hilarious

[@danagoodwin9811]

Replaying! First time I’m watching you. I subscribed and I’m excited as I love flowers so much. Most recently I need an idea for my father-in-law and my mothers grave stone for my husband to take when he goes back home to visit. Thank you again! 💐

[@jessieloftin7422]

Thanks for all your tips

[@MrsLaw-fv3iq]

Thank you for this video. I make the saddle for my grandparents gravestone and I was always wondering if I was doing it right and just watching your video let me know that I am. Thank you

[@LoanNguyen-jw7gf]

My first time here .. thanks so much for this video. Been searching for this and wanna make one for my mom’s grave!!

[@janevanskike2101]

Never made one but I love the look!

[@Darkredgem]

First time watching one of your videos. Really enjoyed it. I’ll be checking out your website too. I’m from Stillwater, OK.

[@cassandrayoung7612]

I absolutely Love your energy!!!💚🧡❤

[@ellishomeandgarden]

Thank you so much!!

[@jeffkilbourne]

I am enjoying this video so much and I’m learning a great deal thank you for doing it

[@marydavis4760]

Never made a saddle, and decided to youtube an idea for my husbands stone. Stumbled across one of your videos and I'm hooked. Love how informative you are as you work and interact with viewers as well. I subscribed and followed on Facebook also. Can't wait til tomorrow for you newest video.

[@karenlamb5418]

Watching from Florida very very interesting

[@karenlamb5418]

Very beautiful arrangement that is what I’m planning to make for my mothers Stone

[@kristymarie6065]

What kind of tape to secure it? Love this!!!

[@sarahnash3092]

I love your work and I have learned a lot from watching you, you do great work.

[@ellishomeandgarden]

Happy to hear that!

[@mollycanfield2961]

You have great energy!

[@ellishomeandgarden]

Oh thank you!

[@peggyvangordon1141]

beautiful

[@teresaadams9448]

Just ran across your video so first time viewing. I’m from Mexico Missouri!

[@ruthhensley1039]

Your tips are very helpful love your videos

[@loriejaramillo1742]

Thank you for your video, I make my dad’s floral arrangements. I was looking for something different to do and stumbled across your video. His headstone lays flat on the ground but ai think I can still make this work.

[@ITZRizzythemonk]

Love your video!

[@angellion7647]

I wish they done these saddles in the UK, can't seem to find any.

[@loriejaramillo1742]

Do you dip the stem in hot glue and then into the styrofoam base or hot glue after stem is already in styrofoam base?

[@lilpuppy171]

What do you use to keep the foam on the saddle so it don't blow off.

[@tinaorozco6218]

Thank you so much for this video , I have never made a floral arrangement and truthful never in my life did I imagined I was going to do one but my son passed away and ever since then I spend my time looking for stuff to make or buy for him , can you tell me where I can buy artificial flowers at a low price please thank you

[@lauriekh9072]

Quit saying it’s sad. It’s my reality. I need to make these for my son. Thanks for sharing

[@erickaweaver8721]

Thank you so much for this. My best friend soul mate past and I want to do something very special for him..

[@loriejaramillo1742]

What cutters are you using to cut the stems

[@kimberlymabe9795]

I've used the Saddle forms to make Centerpieces, and for my mailbox.

[@jenniferguider9620]

me 2

[@bethhasilo1536]

I just found you. Awesome designs. I need some direction for a Grave Stone Saddle. 3 questions: 1) Can you use Leather Leaf in a Christmas Saddle? 2) Do you have a Christmas Grave Saddle Tutorial? I'm in Southern Ontario & was thinking Pine Stems but I love the look of the Leather Leaf & wonder if they can be combined together. 3) Do you ship to Ontario? Thanks.

[@malliganathan4175]

How do you glue? What kind of glue?

[@ginabush1729]

To make a saddle 2x the size do you wire 2saddles together

[@christiehughes5563]

I make my husband's cemetery saddle every year around this time This is a picture of my 1st one it must have been very nice can you believe somebody actually stole it from me! I'm making another one as we speak for this year. I just found Your videos today and I really like them . You give excellent information And I can't wait to watch more ! You make me smile.😄🌼⚘️🌹🌺🏵💕oh!!!! I just got this phone so I'll have to figure out how to send this picture to you

[@janevanskike2101]

Where are U located? I will need a large foam for large stone! You are very fun to watch! Enjoyed this!

[@kristymarie6065]

What size is the saddle?

[@jennyabercrombie7403]

Your awesome thank you so much can you make one also for the ones that have the vases attached

[@jessieloftin7422]

How many bushes did you used?

[@carmenroman7332]

loves your videos

[@janevanskike2101]

I’m having problems getting into your website for products to purchase!

[@kristywelton5791]

What kind of glue??

[@kathleenhuffman4003]

Could you suggest a saddle design for valentine day and vase

[@tracivilez6609]

Make your point!

[@nicolebinion4658]

Can you please give me the website...I been tryin to find my son a saddles and flowers for his vase for his grave...I love how you did the flowers in the cone....I been looking for almost...were I use to buy my son saddles and flowers for his vase close down!!!!

[@ellishomeandgarden]

www.ellishomeandgarden.com

[@hbarnwell9706]

Where can someone order the base/leather leaf? All the ones online look so thin and cheap. Help! Link?

[@user-ee1vd8cw2b]

Will this work on double hearted stone

[@wandagassaway1693]

Hi Wanda from Texas

[@wongfeihung1847]

Looks like a miniature casket spray LOL!

[@angelatyndell7812]

Where can I get the silver holders

[@tinabromm3811]

What kind of leaf is he using ?

[@ribinwestfall2327]

Hi I'm new at this.what is the base called and where do I buy it ?..thanks

[@janicesmith8946]

I can not find your ferns on your website. Where can I get them?

[@andrewangelucci8857]

Janice Smith I got mine from amazon

[@darlenecordani4941]

Would love to see you make a graveside saddle using deco mesh...

[@darlenecordani4941]

I would love to see you make a Christ mas deco mesh grave saddle would of been celebrating an anniversary....

[@kayleneward6392]

I need to know how to connect strofosm to the saddle frame ? I always use pipe cleaner but cant find the heavy gage wire no more ...PLEASE HELP

[@ellishomeandgarden]

You can dip the pegs of the saddle frame in hot glue and then stick the styrofoam onto them. This will secure the frame to the styrofoam. You can also do the same with dixon pins.

[@annelogan8996]

cant find the list of materials. How many stems of each?

[@lucytavares7106]

Do fillers help with bold spots?

[@ellishomeandgarden]

Hi Lucy! Yes, fillers will help hide the bald spots of the Styrofoam

[@laquannatimothy9512]

I would like to know about the saddle

[@m.coline]

Hi Dylan. I cannot see how you're arranging the flowers on the sides. Could you rearrange your camera?

[@jamesredd7416]

I happened to notice the year it said 3 years ago are you making any recent videos as in 2021

[@ellishomeandgarden]

Hi James! We post new videos every Tuesday to our KZbin channel and on our Facebook page. Dylan makes a new creation every week

[@marycontreras3117]

How much are the saddles?

[@melodyocallaghan8975]

That is beautiful. I know you said it was about 12 inches long but how many inches wide is standard?

[@demeliaevergin6962]

Too look much talking I can't take it

[@lindagroves6961]

Southern Indiana- Lynn

[@bettyroberts3546]

Little fun fact: glitter will go into your skin and that's why weeks later after you have worked with it you find glitter on you.

[@otistineharley373]

where can you purchase the frame from

[@ellishomeandgarden]

Hello! The saddle frame is available on our website: www.ellishomeandgarden.com/collections/floral-supplies/products/cemetery-saddle-casket-piece-frame-ellis-home-garden

[@chuckjenkilgore8701]

Looks easy... Even with limp wrist... Roflm.. The Blanket Lisperer

[@anitaappiah8020]

What is the name of the stand usec

[@elizabethkennedy6675]

What was the website to order

[@ellishomeandgarden]

Our website is www.ellishomeandgarden.com.

[@laquannatimothy9512]

Do you have some ginger bread man?

[@janiceshortridge6773]

Do you have in red truck

[@sarahnash3092]

I need to order flowers from you but cannot find your web page

[@ellishomeandgarden]

Hi Sarah! Our site is www.ellishomeandgarden.com

[@debzarnke9090]

First time viewer. I am from Wi.

[@showmerock3223]

I am watching to get creative ideas. Not all of the chit chat

[@MrsLaw-fv3iq]

Please do not pay any attention to my screen name my 11 year old daughter keeps changing it. My name is brandy.

[@delilahgillis5287]

HATE GLITTER ON FLOWERS

[@dannybradford7000]

Like the one person said. Make your point. Less tlaking.

[@barbaragray4162]

Omg , Dylan you crack me up , I just love you LMBO 😂😂❤❤!!!

[@dennissmallwood9082]

If he worked in my flower shop I would fire him for wasting product. I have owned my shop for twenty years and I have never seen anyone make silk arrangements of any type without picks or glue. This will fall apart in the wind.

[@susien7649]

Get to the point !!!! Omgosh.

[@kristywelton5791]

Way too much talking.

[@nikkiduck974]

Disregard the naysayers..I thought your tutorial was extremely helpful. But I like to talk too

[@darlenemurray8497]

I wished you would have been more instructional instead of chatty

[@carolynthomas7895]

You talk to much !Get to the saddle you are doing.Dont have all day

[@NaniDiaz-ie9ql]

This video is too too long. Get to the point. I’m sorry but you talk too much. I had to fast forward to see complete saddle.

[@donnabuchanan4230]

I wanted to watch a video not watch what you have in your store