For whatever reason, I am really into creating tutorials lately! :-)
I came across these flowers when going through my instagram feed--I had to figure out how to make them--and when I realized how ridiculously easy they are to make, I just had to pass it on.
I am planning on making about a dozen flowers to attach to a wreath--just haven't had time since this past weekend (the sickness bug has hit our house-hard!). Hoping all of your homes are happy and healthy...this winter is not fun in our household.
Anyhoo, back to the tutorial. Again, it is super easy. Step one is finding all the materials. I actually had all of them in my house, but I am addicted to crafting, so some of you might have to take a trip to the closest craft store before starting. (I lie, I don't have all the materials--still need the wreath--weekend trip to JoAnn's!)
The basic supplies are seen above: Scissors, felt and the all mighty hot glue gun.
Once you have the basics you need to cut your felt into 2 inch or 1 inch wide strips*. I just used the width of the felt for my length, so my strips of felt ended up being roughly 2 inches X 12 inches.
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I find this the easiest way to cut my strips of felt--but if you don't have these tools, scissors should be fine also :-)
To start creating your flowers, fold the piece of felt in half and add hot glue to the outside edge. If you are looking at the picture below for help--put the glue on the side opposite my thumb (once you are working you will realize there really isn't any other way) |
After the felt is completely glued in half begin to cut small slits on the side that does not have glue. (the folded side). I tried a variety of widths cut, there doesn't seem to be a right or wrong, just however you prefer it to look.
Then begin to roll (you can see the beauties in the background of this picture--love them!). As you are rolling apply hot glue to the edge so the roll sticks to itself--just be careful--hot glue hurts!
Keep rolling until you reach then end and VOILA!
Beautiful felt flowers--simply, right?! Go try, and you will be a believer :-)
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| LOVE--they are so pretty.. |
*The variety of sizes are from the 1 inch width and 2 inch width strips. Try out different sizes and see what you like the best. I was thinking of even adding maybe a covered button in the middle of some of them, but maybe that is over ambitious :-) Can't wait to add these beauties to a wreath---my door needs so pretties!
If you use the tutorial, link up your results in the comments---would love to see everyone creating!
