Remember Cinderella and how mean her stepsisters were to her?  That’s how the world treats carnations.  Most people think carnations are ugly, cheap, and worthless.

I used to think the same thing, but carnations can be very pretty and suprising when dressed up properly - just like Cinderella at the ball.

Carnations are wonderful option for brides who want fresh flowers, but don’t want to blow their budget.  Check out this DIY Martha Stewart Black Tie Carnation Bouquet.

Ribbon Flower How-To
For each flower, cut a 9 1/4-inch length of 1-inch-wide satin ribbon.

1. Measure 1/2 inch from one end; mark lightly in pencil. From there, mark 1 1/2-inch intervals five times (for five petals).

2. With matching thread, hand-stitch semicircles from mark to mark.

3. Pull thread to gather; knot.

4. Sew ribbon ends together, right sides facing, to make flower; snip off extra ribbon. For stem, stitch flower to looped and twisted end of white floral wire.