I love these flowers! These delicate flowers get their shape from sealing the edges with a flame. I used a polyester beige-yellow satin and a white lining material for the petals, but you could try another type of synthetic material. (NOTE: Natural fibers will not melt the same as synthetic materials. In fact, they will burn.) Purchasing new fabric for crafts can become pretty pricey, so here are some tips so you don’t break the bank: sift through the remnants bin at your craft store; look around your home for garments you no longer wear; or shop at a local thrift store.
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These flowers are so versatile. These can be used to make flower garlands, table confetti, a brooch, a headband, pins, you name it! Try different techniques to make different types of flowers.
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Iron-on appliqués are so easy and versatile! In this tutorial, I am ironing one onto a bread basket liner. You can purchase a liner (or a thin towel) from the store and quickly iron your hand-made appliqué. You can also personalize napkins, T-shirts, aprons—you name it! With fusible webbing, you can easily make decorative home goods (pillow covers, table runners, etc.) to match your color scheme.
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These darling little roses are a great addition to any household decor. Add them as a gift wrap accent, homemade wreath, or table decor! My original circle was about 7″ in diameter and the finished product is about 1.75″ wide.
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No scissors required! Each flower is beautifully unique and torn by hand. These can be made large or small and are a wonderful accent to any project.
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Not sure what to do with leftover felt pieces? Make mini felt roses! I had several pieces of felt left over after I made larger roses; and since I hate to throw away materials, I used the scraps to make these miniature roses. They can be used for hostess corsage, gift wrap decor, or to spruce up anything you wish.
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Make several of these darling little roses and use them as a fashion accessory, gift wrap, or table decor! Have fun making flowers of different sizes. In my experience, a 4.25″ circle produced a 2″ rose; a 2.5″ circle produced a 1″ rose; and 2″ circle produced a 0.75″ rose.
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These festive little Christmas flowers are a great addition to anything that needs pizzazz! I used them to spruce up a candle here, but these can easily go on a headband, a barrette, a brooch, a gift… even hang it on your Christmas tree!
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These mini pillows are adorable handmade Christmas ornaments. They can be used to decorate many things in addition to your Christmas tree; they can be hung on a banner or can be suspended in the air in a window or doorway with fishing line. They are also wonderful handmade gifts.
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