Florals are in fashion, and even wallflowers can be part of the peony patrol. Here’s how to create a DIY daisy pin to brighten a boring outfit.
Because the project involves investing in a pack of 60 bar pins and an entire tube of glue, the cost of your single blossom comes out to $8.47 with a lot of leftovers. But if you’re feeling generous, put together a bouquet of a dozen pins for your friends and family, and the cost comes down to a frugal $2.07 apiece.
Flowers: $1.49 each (reduced from $2.99)
Bar pin: $2.99 (package of 60)
Glue: $3.99 for 1-ounce tube
TOTAL: one for $8.47 or 12 for $24.86 ($2.07 each)
(Materials: Michaels, 7231 W. 24th St., North Riverside; 708-442-5787)
Chop off the stem and glue the pin to the back of the flower. That’s it.
Too busy, lazy or not crafty enough to make your own flirty flower accent? Stores are stocking them ready-made ($5.90 at H&M).
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Flower power: For more fun with florals, see Ellen’s shopping column. Page 6
