From My Bucketlist to REALITY (NEEDLEWORKMONDAY: BUCKETLIST CHALLENGE!)
(Edited on Canva)One of the things I wanted to try from my bucket list was making flowers in a crochet version. I got inspired back then (last January 2022) by my fellow crocheters who shared their work on social media. They were selling flower bouquets made of crochet and I was astonished at how they looked like. They were all adorable and seeing them in a bouquet made me want to try them for myself.
But I wasn't able to try it right away since I have some commissioned work to do first which is the crochet wearables. And since I've got no orders for crochet flower bouquets (which is very unlikely if I receive one without me doing it first and introducing it on my social media letting them know that I also accept making flower bouquets) of course I have to do first the other orders.
I tried to post others' work on my social media accounts once for reference only so that some of my customers will have an idea that I'm accepting flower bouquet orders too.
But later on, I realized that it's not a good idea of showing those lovely crocheted flower bouquets made by others. Because I still have no experience in making those flowers, and arranging them in a bouquet, as I have read that most beginners have a hard time doing it.
So I decided to give it a try and have it given to my mother-in-law who will be celebrating her birthday. I first ordered the materials online, specifically the floral wire and tape, a ribbon, and a flower wrapper in pink and lavender color. I was excited about making my first tulip. And then I truly realized that wrapping those flowers wasn't easy. I could crochet the flowers easily in no time. But wrapping them took me hours of retrying. 😅 I tried watching videos on how the others wrap their flowers but it seems that I can't make it as beautiful as what they had done. Same on the 2nd and 3rd bouquet I made, which was given to my children's teachers during "Teacher's day".
After showcasing my works on social media accounts, a friend of mine ordered a flower bouquet. It was my first commissioned order of a flower bouquet. And for the 4th time, I still don't know how to properly wrap my flowers. 😅 But I still manage to do it after how many attempts.
Then last month, a random customer asked for a flower bouquet. And I realized that maybe it was a sign to finally focus my creativity on making flower bouquets this year 2023. So I challenged myself to reach a goal of making 50 bouquets for the whole year.
Yes! 50 pieces of bouquets. Do you think I can do it? 😅
I don't know if I will be able to achieve this or not. But I'm eager to do it. And I'm so thankful that after posting some of my works of crocheted flower bouquets, I got more orders and reservations for Valentine's day. 🥰
Here are the crocheted flower bouquets that I made for this January: I would love to hear feedback from you and which of them you like most.
(1st)
(2nd)
(3rd)
(4th)
(5th)
(6th)By the way, I also included some single flowers being wrapped below on my 50 pieces bouquet. 😅 I know that a bouquet should comprise lots of flowers fastened together in a bunch (as what the meriam-webster dictionary defined), but I also want to number them as to how many had purchased and how many times I had to wrap those flowers and be able to identify my level of wrapping.😅😉 Anyway, to continue, here they are.
(7th)
(8th)
(9th)
(10th)
(11th)
(12th)
(13th)
(14th)
(15th)As of now, From January 1-30, I made 15 bouquets, and from 50 pieces bouquet goals, now down to 35 pieces. 🥰 Out of those 15, there are only 3 (8th, 14th, and 15th) that are left for any miners.
And also, this post is my entry to the new challenge of the Needleworkmonday community called BUCKETLIST CHALLENGE! See this post:It’s Time to Mark Off Our List!! for more details.
Though my 50-piece goal is way far, I just want to show you guys the status of my goal after a month, so others will get encouraged and will decide to work for their bucketlist!
@jonalyn2020 😘😘😘
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Oh my! They are so beautiful! I bet you will receive a lot of orders for this month of love Miss Jonalyn, Hope my husband sees this and buys me one.😅
Thank you ma'am. 🥰 Just show him the flowers po. Hehehe.
I am madly in love with your bouquets. They look like something out of a dream. 😍😍 I think your technique for wrapping flowers is very good.
And I really believe, and hope, that this year you can make more than 50 bouquets. 🌸🌸🌸
Thank you so much @imena.🥰 I think, practice really makes perfect. I mean my wrapping may not be a perfect 10 but I am improving everytime I wrap a bouquet. 😊
Yes, I'm hoping I can really reach the 50 pieces. 🥰
Thank you @needleworkmonday and crosheille. 🥰😍
They are so pretty! I’ve been seeing a lot of dreamy flower bouquets on Pinterest and Instagram. They seem so pretty and perfect that I wonder if I can do it. You did a good job!
Thank you @philomenob. Of course you can do it yourself. All you have to do is take the first step. And always remember, practice makes us perfect. 😊
Thank you so much for the encouragement @jonalyn20!
Pls, pls hat did you use to fill the flowers? Or, didn’t you fill them?
You're welcome dear. 🥰 Yes I did. Check this post of mine https://peakd.com/hive-127911/@jonalyn2020/my-first-commissioned-crocheted-flower-bouquet-or-a-tulip-tutorial
Okay. Thank you!
This is simply amazing. The flowers are so beautiful and colorful even more than a real and lively flower.
Seriously I like your zeal and getting 50 bouquet done won't be a problem, you have challenged yourself to do this and I envy your commitment.
Am glad that you are making the best use of your creative mind and now you have alot of you're beautiful work to post and get more customers.
Welldone and thanks for sharing these beauty with us @jonalyn2020
Thank you so much Monica. 🥰 At first, I was really in a doubt if I will be able to do it. And then I realized that I like to join contests and challenges, so why not challenge my own self? 😅 Nah, actually I just don't know why I have came up with that idea. And I was amazed with the impact and the bouquets? I had never imagined that I can make such beauties. 🥰 Again, thank you so much for the comment Monica. God bless 😘
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Luhhh you're really good at it sis @jonalyn2020. Imagine 15 na out of 50 for this year.. eh kaya mo ata Isang flower bouquet in two days eh hehehe... Galing 👏👏👏👏
I love number 6 yang may teddy bear hehehe.
For some comment, para lang din sa akin, Yung sunflower yellow sya Diba, mas okay if other color na mag match din sa kanya Ang wrapper kasi same Sila yellow di masyadong napansin like #5 and #12.. in my opinion lang din Yan sis but overall 100% beautiful 😍😍😍
Actually meron pa dito sis, di pa nga lang naka wrap. Mga 22 flowers pato dito. 😅
Thank you for this comment sis. Yes, napansin ko nga na parang di masyadong litaw yung sunflower dahil parang kasing tulad Nung s wrapper ko. Napaisip tuloy ako kung Anu magandang kulay ng wrapper maganda for sunflower. 😅
Yay, same kayu ni @demotry. Yun nga rin inorder nya. But yung sakanya talaga is #13.😁
Try to match with other colors sis, mas okay if nakikita talaga do ko also ma imagine ano nice color with it hehehe.
Wow sana all @demotry pang gift na siguro Yan sa valentine's day bah hehehe
Hahaha natawa Ako Dito.. ayeeeh
Hehe. Iniisip ko rin Anu maganda. 😅
Wow @jonalyn2020 I am so impressed with your work! Look at you go lady! These boutiques are so beautiful! Yes, I totally believe you can hit your goal!!!! 🤩🥳
Okay so I’m going to tell you my favorites and then give you my opinion on something. My favorites are the 2nd, 4th, 6th, 13th, 14th and 15th! I love those either for the shape of the final wrapping, the overall color arrangement and the gold lining on the wrapping (that adds an extra layer of beauty and detail).
As far as the total wrapped look my favorite two are the 13th and 15th one. I say this because I like that all of the wrapping on those are transparent. The white paper you use in the front on the majority of these (the textured ones like in the third pic) reminds me of a white napkin. In my opinion the clear, smooth or see through papers look more elegant and fancy.
Either way they all have a beauty and of course you can choose to use which ever materials you want. Since you asked for our opinion I wanted to give you an honest one and that’s my impression of them. 😊
Congrats on your progress so far and thanks for sharing about the difficulties with making these boutiques.
P.S. So sorry about adding my Hive handle to the other comment. That was an accident. 🤦🏽♀️😅
Thank you @crosheille for believing that I can reach my goal. 🥰
I never thought you'd pick more than one as your fave. Thank you so much. 😍
I totally agree with you. That see through paper really makes it to the next level. As of now, I only have 3 colors available (peach, pink and lavender), and was thinking of buying more in different colors. Now I'm not just hoarding yarns but now, with lots of flower bouquet materials too. 🤭🙈
I really appreciate your honest feedback here. Because in that way,I could improve more. Hoping to receive more like these.
Yeah, about your picture appearing I was really thinking what that means. I'm about to check the other's post if you had commented that way.😅 But that lady picture is a beauty. It's like she's a match with my flower bouquets. 🥰
Thank you so much @crosheille for this very honest feedback. I am really flattered. God bless you and your fam. 🥰
They are beautiful and worthy of a special occasion.
Thank you so much @lrscarmen.🥰
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Yay. 😍🥰 Thank you @hivebuzz.😘
Congratulation on your successful PUM @jonalyn2020 🎉
Hi friend, I am excited to see your post. Making crocheted flower bouquets has also been one of my dreams, seeing how well you are doing, I am infected by your work. Of course, like you, I wouldn't start crocheting these bouquets without orders, but I have been practicing different types of flowers.
I agree that to promote and offer to the public the best thing is to show your own creation, it is proven that even if we follow patterns the projects never look the same, so it is better to show what we have done with our hands.
What a challenge! I know you will manage to complete all 50 bouquets, go for it! 👏
Hello there amiga. Yay, I'm hoping to see your own version of flower bouquet. Because I know you made beautiful creations too. And you're right, even if we follow certain patterns on every project, still every crafter had her own style and uniqueness in executing their own project.
Thank you also for believing that I can make all 50 bouquets this year. 🥰
And please pardon me from not replying your comment right away as I was so busy making the orders now. Currently on the 20th bouquet and still counting on the next orders.
Again thank you feeling for this wonderful comment and God bless you. 🥰
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That's a lot of flowers... I will only tell you that the sunflower is a bouquet of flowers, it is a composite flower, that is to say, several flowers in one. A hug!.
Hello there @inici-arte 🥰. Thank you for this information. I saw someone also had posted in Facebook (just this week) who shared a closer look of a sunflower and I realized that they are really composed of some smaller flowers on the center circle aside from the big petals on the edges.
Anyway, thanks for dropping by. And God bless
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It's hard to say which one I prefer, I adore them, I love them all, how subtle I love your work, my friend, how wonderful the colors are dreamy. Thank you for sharing such beautiful work.
Thank you so much @lauracraft. I'm glad you like them all. 🥰
I am really impressed!!
Those look so cute, and how you gave each bouquet another theme, with colours and by adding little details! I am sure valentines days gives you all hands full of work on that😊
and wish you all the inspiration to achieve your goal!💕
Thank you so much @kesityu.fashion. 🥰 you're surely right. I am now busy making orders for valentine's day and I'm on my 20th bouquet now and still counting. Hoping to share it with you soon. 😍
I am looking forward to it!!😊
They are all beautiful, I liked 15, 9 and 5 the best.
A lot of patience and love.
Yes, you will get a lot of orders just by seeing how beautiful they are.
Sometimes the easiest thing for others, is more complicated for you, who would have thought that it was more complicated to wrap them than to make those beautiful flowers.
Let's hope to see those 50 crochet flower bouquets.
I would also like to learn how to make them. I haven't had any for years.