DIY Magnolias for Spring!

March 13, 2012

Magnolias are just starting to bloom here in Dublin. There’s one big magnolia tree I pass on my way to and from work and it’s just about to pop. When it does, I think it will be breathtaking. Magnolias are such an elegant flower – and they even have a little natural ombre going on!

I never thought I was the type to want a wreath or decoration hanging on our front door all the time, but I think I might be. For Christmas I made a pine swag, for Valentine’s Day I found some Friday Night Lights inspiration, and now I’ve made these flowers for the next month or two of spring. I think it might be because our house is a bit plain at the front. I like something cheery to greet guests (and me!) when they come through the door.

I’m so pleased with how this project came out. It has more steps than most of my DIY projects, but it’s still fairly quick. The part that took the longest was tracing out each magnolia shape, so I’ve created a printable for you to use that will save lots of time!

Now here’s how you can make your own!


What do you think? Once you get going, you’ll fly right along and it doesn’t take much time at all. So springy!

2 Comments

  • Reply Brandi {not your average ordinary} March 14, 2012 at 9:18 pm

    Adorable tutorial, Emily. Luckily I can just steal a branch of magnolias…maybe from the Smithsonian.

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