Wedding bouquet in a marine style. Master class: flowers made from shells Wedding bouquet made from shells by hand

On the eve of the last summer month, a VK Press correspondent managed to talk with one of the famous designers and creator of interior and wedding designer bouquets of the Krasnodar Territory, Anapa resident Maria Polyakova. Moreover, the occasion was special: in June of this year, Maria with her work became the winner at the European Art Week in Latvia.

As you know, August is the time for weddings. This is a hot time not only for registry office employees, but also for those who organize the festive celebration: photographers, presenters, decorators and florists.
On the eve of the last summer month, the correspondent of the news agency VK Press managed to talk with one of the famous designers and creator of interior and wedding designer bouquets of the Krasnodar Territory, Anapchanka Maria Polyakova. Moreover, the occasion was special: in June of this year, Maria with her work became the winner at the European Arts Week in Latvia. Earlier, in the spring of 2013, as part of the Russian Arts Week, the master participated in an international competition of decorative and applied arts and took first place in the category “Objects made of natural materials.”
Today, Maria’s designer bouquets not only flaunt in wedding salons in the Krasnodar region, but also travel around the world.

- Maria, how and when did you start doing floristry?

I was on maternity leave. And my one and a half year old baby and I walked along the seashore. They collected shells and made figurines out of them at home to develop the child’s motor skills. I made several flowers, from which I later assembled a bouquet. I liked the idea, and I posted the photo on the Internet on one well-known portal of masters. The bouquet was immediately appreciated and even asked to be sold. This is how my creativity began. Next came experiments with color and the technique of creating flowers. One of the very first bouquets - “Forest Flower” - is still as popular as the new ones.

-Where do you get inspiration from? What helps with creativity?

The secret here is simple - you need to rest, travel and get enough sleep, then inspiration will come on its own. good mood. The only way. There are a lot of flowers and colors around. The world is very bright.

- What material are you working with now, where do you get it?

I create bouquets from shells, so I often breathe fresh sea air while collecting material. But since the volume of orders is increasing every day, I buy ocean shells from the islands.

- How durable are the bouquets you make?

They are stored for a long time - time-tested. Moreover, after the wedding they can become an addition to the interior.

But according to tradition, the bride throws a wedding bouquet to her unmarried friends... Is it necessary to throw a real bouquet? Can't you keep it as a souvenir?

Nowadays, more and more people are moving away from throwing their own bouquet and purchasing a backup. Brides want to preserve the memory of their brightest and happiest day. Therefore, they usually throw a bouquet of fresh flowers, and keep one of shells for themselves, keeping it for a long and fond memory. I have a lot of orders from brides. Basically, these are very positive and confident brides who celebrate their wedding outside of Russia. So, brides took bouquets with them to weddings in the Maldives, the Czech Republic, Spain, Greece, Italy, but most recently the bouquet “flew” to Cyprus. It's so interesting when you are in one city, and the creations of your hands travel around the world. It's moments like these that make you want to create.

- Are you aware of the requests of brides from different countries- what bouquets are trending now?

The trend now is bouquets of delicate pastel colors. Pink, peach, beige, lilac. Brides are becoming more and more democratic in their choice of accessories, and non-standard bouquets are coming into fashion - from shells, brooches, polymer clay, buttons On the background wedding dress Such bouquets look like decorations that perfectly complement the image.

- Can you tell me which bouquet was the most unusual or memorable?

You won’t believe it, but they are all unusual and memorable for me. I want every work to be a masterpiece! Each of them has its own “creation story”. Most of the bouquets are in my online store.
Although I can still tell one story. This story is about the “I love you” bouquet, which has already conquered Moscow, Latvia and is now about to conquer Portugal. I created it one evening when my husband was drafted into the Russian armed forces. At that moment he was participating in field training, there was no contact with him for two months, I missed him so much that I expressed all my love in this bouquet.

- Tell us what competitions you participated in.

I decided to find out the opinion of experts about my bouquets. And applied for Russian week arts to participate in the international competition of decorative and applied arts. The bar was high. But I decided: to conquer is to conquer or to fall is to fall. Although I didn’t doubt my victory for a second, I didn’t allow myself to doubt it. I live by the principle: “Think positively and everything will come true.” And she won! Immediately first place. Then they invited me to Art Week in Latvia. Here, honestly, I already doubted it. After all, Europe is a “capricious lady” and may not recognize it. Thanks to the support of my husband and a firm “yes” from my son, I applied to participate. And she won again. Immediately after this victory, people began to invite me for interviews, publish them in magazines and newspapers, and on Internet portals. My work graced the cover of one glossy publication about needlework. Orders have increased.

- Is making such bouquets your only activity or hobby that brings profit?

No, I'm a very versatile person! I read and study a lot. I have a main place of work. Not long ago in 2010, I, together with my husband, published several issues of the youth magazine “First”, from that time to this day I have been publishing the brochure “Antique Gorgippia” about the pottery workshop of one of our famous Anapa potters and artisans. I am engaged in scrapbooking, and I created a diary for handicraftsmen like me, so that it would be more convenient for them to organize their time. I really like to travel, do yoga and tennis. Besides all this, I am, of course, first and foremost a loving and beloved wife and mother. By the way, on July 28 we celebrated the baby’s 3rd birthday, in Cossack style. After all, we live in Kuban and it’s close to us!

In August I am participating in an international competition in Portugal. In the near future - visiting the first exhibition in my life as a participant at the Kuban Fair - 2013 (in October). Also, of course, I want to take part in the international competition in Paris. My plans for the future are simple - to be happy as I am now, no matter what I do. Good always comes to you on its own, you just need to notice it, rejoice and never envy anyone.

An unusual bridal bouquet can be made from seashells and stars. It will become an original accessory for a photo shoot. If you do not have a ready-made frame and cuff for making a wedding bouquet, then you can use thick cardboard, glue and fabric for this. How to make a wedding bouquet from seashells We will need:

1. Thick cardboard

4. Newspaper or bubble wrap

5. Scissors

6. Glue gun and sticks

1. Cut out a circle from cardboard with the diameter you need (ours is about 20 cm).

2. We form a handle for the bouquet from a piece of cardboard and, based on its diameter, cut a hole in the center of the circle (Ours is about 3 cm).

3. We try to place a handle in the hole, and then cut one fold of cardboard into several parts, so that later we can attach the handle to the main circle.

4. Take out the handle and thread the fabric so that it can cover the outer and inner sides of the circle, firmly attach it to the base with glue. After this, insert the handle and secure the cut strips to the base of the bouquet with glue and tape.

5. We quietly sew the remaining fabric so that beautiful folds are formed, and wrap the thread around the handle of the bouquet.

6. Decorate the handle using colored twine, ribbons and a shell.

7. To make the bouquet voluminous, you can glue a newspaper crumpled into a hemisphere or folded bubble wrap into the middle of the circle.

8. We begin to glue Pecten Massacarensis shells along the diameter of the bouquet. As soon as the skirt of the bouquet is ready, we begin decorating its center. You can glue beads, starfish, seahorses and small shells into the empty spaces.

Bridal bouquet made from seashells with a cardboard base ready! You can buy seashells and stars for decoration and crafts in the online store.

Summer... Who doesn’t it now evoke thoughts of the sea, of a cocktail with fruit on the sandy shore, of bright colors and romantic relationships... Imagine, he and she are walking along a sandy beach. He dives and gets a shell for her. Or a pearl. And this shell will keep for her all her life the memories of youth, romance, their love and tenderness. The shell will be for her a symbol of the birth of their family, and maybe someday she will give it to their daughter... Isn’t that how sea fairy tales are created?

What if he gives her more than one shell? And a whole bouquet... A bouquet of shells for their wedding. Then she will not be like any other bride in the world. Her soul, free as the sea, will dance with the wind. Their entire wedding will be in the style of the sea. There will be shine in her hair sea ​​stars. And she won’t throw this bouquet to her friends. She will keep it as a keepsake of their wedding day and decorate hers with it. new house, in which they will live happily together.

It seems like just simple shells and just one bouquet. And how much they can change in the lives of two people. The bride will be happy to feel unique. The groom will be happy to admire his beloved. These are those magical moments of life that will warm them both for many years to come!

Bride's bouquet made of shells

Today, many new styles are being created for wedding bouquets. They are made from completely various materials. Bouquets made of shells are a completely new trend in wedding fashion. They are suitable for wedding celebrations in a marine style. But such a bouquet is also wonderful for a city wedding! Firstly, it will never wither. Secondly, these unusual wedding bouquets are great for creating the image of a goddess, say, one who just emerged from the foam of the sea... Or for wedding look sea ​​siren, and maybe a mermaid!


Bride's bouquet of shells in pink tones

Where can I buy:
Price: 100$

Bouquets in a marine style are made not only from shells, but also from mollusks. Most often they are assembled by hand to order. They can be created in the right color scheme for the bride, in the right size, with a ribbon of any color. One bouquet can contain several types of shells and starfish. The bouquet of shells is quite weighty. But it fully pays off with its exclusivity.

Sea bouquets are collected from shells and mollusks

Where can I buy:
Price: 150$

Probably, those whose wedding is already far behind or not yet soon are sad that you have little chance of receiving such a bouquet as a gift. But I have very good news for you: bouquets of shells can also be decorative. They are created in pots or vases from painted and natural shells! They look simply amazing, and at first glance it’s hard to imagine that their petals do not belong to living garden flowers! Such bouquets are created to decorate the interior, and can also serve as a wonderful gift. The main thing is that they never fade!

Interior bouquets made of shells

Where can I buy:
Price: 950 rubles

Thanks to flowers of different tones, these bouquets can decorate any room at home, in an organization, in a boutique or restaurant. The sea lives in these bouquets. They are durable, easy to clean from dust, and attract attention at first sight! They are so natural that you want to smell them!

Interior bouquet of shells

Where can I buy:
Price: 950 rubles

Original wedding bouquets made from shells have won the hearts of brides around the world. They evoke admiration for their unusual and sophisticated appearance, ideal for both nautical-style and traditional wedding celebrations. These sea compositions, unlike ordinary floral ones, will not fade and will become an excellent reminder of the happiest day in the life of every family. Every girl who wants to carry an unusual wedding bouquet in her hands can create a shell bouquet, knowing all the subtleties and nuances of the process.

Glamelia is a wedding bouquet that is a single flower made from petals. This composition is distinguished by sophistication and tenderness, looks great on wedding photos, especially staged ones.

  • Noble Pectins shells;
  • floral wire;
  • glue gun:
  • tape.

  1. For each shell, measure 15 centimeters of wire and wrap it with tape.
  2. To glue the shells with the back side, make a loop at the end of the wire under each decorative element.
  3. The arrangement of the bouquet begins with the smallest of the shells, placing it in the center of the composition. The remaining elements are attached from the middle to the edges. They start with small ones and gradually move on to larger shells. This allows you to give the bouquet a special zest and beauty.
  4. All petals formed by shells are secured with tape. Otherwise the composition will not be strong.
  5. To make a handle for a bouquet, wrap the wire with a ribbon that matches the shells, or use a floral microphone for this purpose.

Glamelia will not only complement the image, but will also emphasize the individuality and beauty of the bride.

Compositions can consist not only of shells, but also be supplemented with shells, starfish, pebbles and other decor. This allows you to create one-of-a-kind bouquets for the bride that will be remembered for their uniqueness and splendor.

Making a bouquet of seashells

  • colored pebbles;
  • shells;
  • ribbon;
  • plastic tube;
  • wire;
  • glue gun;
  • floral ball.

  1. Choosing a form

If the bouquet is round, use a floral ball. It can be made from paper or thread yourself. You don't have to limit yourself to a round composition. You can cut out any other shape from a floral sponge. The basis of the composition is recorded on a floral microphone.

Holes for the wire are drilled in the washed shells. If you use a glue gun, you can simply glue the shells to the wire loops. The same is done with beads, pebbles and other elements used in creating a sea bouquet.

The wire with shells is inserted into a base made of floral sponge or other material. If beads, brooches, stones and other decor are used, they are also fixed to the base.

  1. Making a handle

A floral microphone is wrapped in a ribbon matched to the color of the bouquet and decorated with decor. These can be ribbons, beads and much more.

Video Lesson

DIY creation original bouquet making from seashells does not require any special skills or abilities. The main thing is not to limit yourself to standard solutions, and not to be afraid to experiment. Shells for sea bouquets can be collected on the beach or purchased in a store, like any other accessories for needlework.

DIY shell crafts. Flowers

Master class "Bouquet of Neptune"



Description: The master class is intended for all creative people who are ready to create gifts and interior decorations with their own hands.
Target: encouragement to create something new with your own hands, development of creative activity and imagination; development fine motor skills hands, participation in the creation of beauty.
Tasks:
- give a general idea of ​​how to make crafts;
- develop aesthetic taste when creating crafts;
- develop the ability to use various waste materials;
- cultivate accuracy and hard work when creating a bouquet of shells.

Rocks, shore, cascading slope,
Summer dome of the horizon,
The smell and coolness of the sea,
Beach camp is multi-colored.

Humming and laughter. In heated sand -
Fragile - sharp shells.
A flock of naked children,
Only panama hats on the tops of their heads.

I will be right if I say that everyone brings shells from the sea. Seashells are natural materials, which always attract the interest and glances of others. And if you apply skillful hands and imagination to them, then the continued success of products using them is guaranteed. I will tell you how to use shells in my master class “Neptune’s Bouquet”.

Beautifully chosen bunch of flowers -
A magical constellation of aromas,
Favorites of boulevards, alleys and gardens,
Fans of scarlet sunrises, sunsets...

“Bouquet” is a French word and means “flowers gathered together.”

For work we will need the following materials:

1. seashells;
2. glue gun;
3. decorative stones;
4. decorative butterflies;
5. braid;
6. candle;
7. foam;
8. mesh for decoration;
9. toothpicks.



To create a bouquet we will use natural seashells. They must be washed under running water and selected according to color and size.
We assemble a flower from three shells using hot glue.


Glue the shells to the next row, forming a flower. We decorate the center of the flower with a decorative stone.




Turn the flower, apply a little glue and insert a toothpick.


The result is a stem that needs to be decorated with green garden twine. We secure the twine by applying glue in small droplets.



We create required amount flowers. We strengthen the flowers in a piece of foam plastic. You can apply a drop of glue, but if the foam is dense, this is not necessary.


We wrap the foam in a decorative mesh and secure it with a piece of green ribbon or twine.


We trim the decorative mesh when arranging the bouquet.


Prepare loops from satin ribbon.
We cut the tape into 10 cm pieces.


Fold it in half, hold the ends with tweezers and bring it to a lit candle.


By singeing the ends of the tape, we connect the loop.


Glue the loops into the bouquet.


We begin to draw up the base of the bouquet. We will use large shells. Apply glue to the inside of the shell and glue them to four sides of the foam base of the bouquet.



Now our bouquet is not only stable, but also decorated in the style of the god of the seas, Neptune. Add decorative butterflies. The gift from the sea is ready.

The world of flowers is so warm and cool.
A whole bouquet of aromas and sounds...
Each flower is elegant in its own way...
In the form of exquisite festive cups.
I would like to stay in the world of flowers,
Become the heroine of stories and fairy tales,
To admire beauty every day,
Merge with the harmony of light and colors.