We found this craft idea on Pinterest and immediately got super excited! I love crafts. My mother made lots of crafts with us when we were kids. I guess I caught the bug!
I first started with some colored felt cut into 3 different sizes of squares. The sizes were roughly 1.5" square, 1.25" square and 1" square, but please refer to the link above to check.
Then create petal shapes out of the squares. A point at the top, rounded sides and a flat bottom.
Next, place a dot of fabric glue into each corner of the flat edge and fold in to create the individual petals.
For the base, cut out a circle of cardboard, a matching circle of felt and another circle of felt about 1/4" to 1/2" larger all around. Glue the larger felt to the center of the cardboard and wrap the edges around the sides. Take the remaining felt circle and glue over the remaining exposed cardboard.
Once you have the base set, start gluing the petals to the base starting with the larger petals on the outside edge. I kept the pattern simple, working my way in with smaller and smaller petals.
Largest petals on the outer ring. Be sure to glue down firmly.
Next ring of petals are slightly smaller. The overlapping petals can hide glue imperfections.
The final or smallest ring of petals will leave a small empty circle in the middle of the flower. I filled it with a rolled piece of felt. Cut a small strip of felt. Be sure that the rolled size will fit inside the leftover space. On one side of the long length of the strip, I cut diagonal lines creating a jagged "tooth" look. Roll the strip up and glue closed, then glue down to the center of the flower.
VIOLA! Sew a pin or a barrette to the backside of the flower and you are good to go! Beautiful!
Try experimenting with different colors and sizes!
Have fun!
and all done while watching episodes of bridezillas! great job hunny, you are the best!!
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