Flower Fun Update

Hello!

I recently bought some tape measure ribbon at Michael's, and while I was crafting I made up these unique looking flowers. I would have preferred a vintage looking tape measure ribbon, but this was what I had and it was fun to play with anyway.

Here's my favorite one close up:

And here's a photo of the two together.

The materials I used were: tape measure ribbon, buttons, brads, some fleece and some burlap which I sealed so that it would not fray. I sewed the flowers and used some glue on the one with the button and brad to attach it to the ribbon. Sometimes it's just therapeutic to play a little. Maybe I'll throw a couple of these on my etsy just for fun. 

UPDATE!

I thought I'd take some advice offered and try these flowers with a bit of a vintage flair. I tried dying the ribbon, but it didn't look too good. I am right now soaking some in coffee to see if it'll look okay. In the meantime I gave in and used my vintage tape measure/ruler paper for one, and some vintage looking paper for the other. Here are the photos:

Here's a close up of the tape measure flower:

I thought I'd throw in a few of the buttons I have. A good friend gave these to me and I just love them!! 

Have a good day and thanks for visiting! I love hearing from you even if just to say hello! =)

UPDATE: Does anyone know who put out this paper with the extended rulers on it that I used in the flower, and that is part of the background? I have been trying to find more, but don't have the name of the manufacturer, and can't seem to find it anywhere (assuming it's discontinued). I would love to hear from you if you know who made it! Thanks!