I need a bit of help, please..?

Question

I am doing my own bouquets with fresh flowers and can't seem to find the bejeweled 'things' that they wrap around the stems of the bouquets. I am looking for these things in rhinestones. I don't even know what to call them. Wraps? Covers? I've searched eBay and nothing really comes up. Does anyone know what these things are officially called, and where I can buy ones that aren't white?

Here's the link to a photo of a white one. My colors are black and red.

http://i477.photobucket.com/albums/rr139/PlantCo/Lane-Sierra%20Wedding/BRIDE1g.jpg

Thank you!

Answer 1

That's just satin ribbon wrapped around and then pearl head pins stuck into the stems to secure the ribbon.  You can get the pins at many craft shops, but here's a link to some red ones:

http://www.homesew.com/stp48.html

Answer 2

They sell about 5 different styles at Michael's. They are bouquet wraps or stem covers.

Answer 3

I believe that they are just pins, (straight sewing pins) with pearl heads on them.

This site might help you out:

http://video.about.com/weddings/Make-a-W...

Answer 4

I had the same problem, but decided on wrapping the stems of the flowers with thick ribbon. It looks the same, and you can get any colour you want. You can add your own stones on, and have them how you want them.  

Answer 5

yes, that is just ribbon wrapped around the stems and then put in place with pins that you should be able to find at the craft store.

Answer 6

This is definitely satin fabric with pins that have decorative pearl heads. Go check out your nearest Michael's or JoAnn's they should be able to help you.

Answer 7

Yay! Congratulations! I'm getting married next June as well and I want the same thing with my bouquet! But it does just look like thick ribbon with pins in them. And like it was said earlier, you can always add on your own rhinestones to the ribbon! Just make sure you use good fabric glue so they will be sure to stick and stay in place! If you want to make sure this is the right way, I would call a local florist and just ask them about it. Good Luck with the wedding!!!! God Bless u guys! :)