flouncy flowers {two tutorials & more}
Well, today is the final day of flower week and I can say that I’ve loved it! I hope you have learned a few new things, have been inspired to create and maybe even finished a few of the projects. Like I said earlier this week, I could probably keep going for days and days with so many fun ways to create blossoms. I tried to narrow it down to five of my current favorites, but I just couldn’t. So today, there are two flowers.
Be sure to scroll all the way down for a few extra goodies at the end of the post.
The first flower today is a simple and modern one.
Here’s what you’ll need:
:: satin fabric
:: beads for embellishing {I used pearls from a broken pearl bracelet}
:: round template {mine is approximately 2 1/2 inches}
:: needle, thread & scissors
STEP ONE: cut four circles
STEP TWO: stack circles and stitch through center
STEP THREE: add beads to center to embellish
STEP FOUR: snip into circle
And you’re done!
Pin a little bunch to a sweater for a fun accessory.
Cute and simple, right?
Let’s move right into the next flower:
Here’s what you’ll need:
:: organza
:: a small piece of satin for the center
:: thread, needle & scissors
STEP ONE: cut organza into eight rectangles
My rectangles are 2 x 1, but you could cut them any size you like
STEP TWO: layer
STEP THREE: stitch through the center of the layered pieces
Just use a running stitch and go from end to end, gathering as you go
STEP FOUR: wrap thread around center
Tie off in back and snip thread and you’ll have this:
STEP FIVE: add center embellishment
cut small circle from satin {approximately 3/4”}
fold into quarters and stitch through the bottom to secure
then attach with a stitch through the center of the flouncy flower.
So sweet. I attached two to a pair of shoes for a summery look:
And there you have it. Flower Week 2011. Six great flower projects to get you in the spring and summer mood.
As a special gift for mother’s day, I’ve created a free printable card for you to download and print.
Just click the image below for the pdf, print on cardstock, cut along dotted lines and fold in half.
I hope the mothers in your life enjoy it!
Rosita Aldrich
Thank you so much….you have so much ingenuity!! I still have yet to make things, but enjoy passing on info about your blog!! My husb. graduated from Pharmacy school yesterday and I passed on info to lady sitting behind me. BLessings!
Hannah
I used the Mother’s Day card for my momma. I also embellished her gift with paper flowers and a wire “mom” tag. She loved it so much she carried the package around unopened until all her sisters saw it! Thanks for being so giving.
Rachael
I love your simple, yet elegant flowers. I have always been scared to try them, but you really make them simple. Thanks so much.
Kim
I absolutely LOVED your floral tutorials. By far, my fave. I haven’t had a chance to make any of them yet being so busy with work & kids school functions, but its been on my mind non-stop! I’m hoping to make a few this week & have my girls help me. They love making projects with me. I also purchased the prints on Friday but haven’t received a confirmation when I’ll get them. I can’t wait to put some up on my walls & use them as gifts for family & friends! Hope you had a blessed Mother’s Day
Ashley
I LOVE LOVE LOVE your tutorials!! Thanks so much for posting them!! I can’t wait to make all of the flowers.
Amy R.
I just ordered the prints! Thank you! I was going to order a couple and then clicked back through the blog and found the assortment. Can’t wait to frame some and give some as gifts. I’ve loved your blog since the beginning (or near the beginning at least!), and I think God has really blessed you with a gift for creating, a gift for writing, and a gift for parenting.
sarah
Thanks for the tutorials…Made the gathered flower for a headband for family pics this week. You should try a pinwheel flower…so easy to make and adorable. Thanks again and god bless.
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Sarah S
I have a question, did you pin with a safety pin, sew on or do some other sort of attaching to the sweater? I just found that exact navy blue satin on sale at Joann’s I bought about 10″ to experiment with. My brain is stirred, I just wish I would have remembered all the ideas you have posted while I was shopping for fabric! : )
I also have the burlap to do the cork board idea, I am thinking of putting some rolled flowers from some sort of fabric, maybe organza, I thought about also using a linen or even a patterned fabric that I found. SO many ideas and my husband is out of town this weekend making my time more open to actually put to good use! : )
Jenn L
You are amazing!! I LOVE looking at your site. thanks so much for the flower tutorials. I look forward to making some fun stuff! I will share your sit with all my friends!!
frany
Love your flowers! Have been making Martha Stewart’s silk Lotus flowers myself. How do you finish off the backs for pinning so that they look nice and neat?
anne knestrick
i love all your beautiful flowers and other crafts. thanks for sharing the tutorials.
you will keep me busy the rest of the year.
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How did you attach the flower to your shoe?
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