Crafty Flowers

One of my favorite 'crafty' design elements is faux flowers.  There are so many different ways to use them in your entertaining decor.  Add a few faux flowers into a bouquet of real flowers, create a centerpiece entirely of hand crafted flowers, create napkin rings, table runners, hanging decor...the possibilities are endless!  And depending on the materials you use, they can have a whimsical, sophisticated, or vintage feel.   

Some great materials to use are felt, scrapbook paper, tissue paper, hand-made paper, newspaper print, even an old phone book (as seen above).  Check out these great sources and tutorials for more on creating your own faux flowers:

First Set: One Charming Party; BHG

Second Set: American Crafts Studio; Randomly Speaking

Third Set: Chasing Snails; Stylish Events