Love Is In The Air
Which often leads to lots of fiddling,
moving things around
and a little
“Which looks better?”
#1 or #2
{Sorta like at the eye doctor}
though I wasn’t sure how?
Solution, Use it sideways.I placed it in an 8×10 shabby white frame I had on hand and filled the empty space by adding a long strip of scrapbook paper and a felt heart I cut out.—DONE—
Why is it so extra cute when it’s free?
Next, I got started on making some felt flowers.
These are so easy!
I will tell you just how easy they are…
I made some.
I whipped one up in two seconds and it was perfect.
{Well, perfect to me anyhow}
I guess my standards may be a bit low 😉
You know, I like it fast, cheap & easy.
Or
I won’t craft it.
Here is my step-by-step visual tutorial
You will need; felt, scissors and a glue gun.
1. Fold any size felt in half, then half again.
The larger the square, the larger the flower.
2. Cut along edges to round off.
3. Start cutting into the felt as shown above.
4. Circle around as you cut.
(you can cut with a little wave or straight, play around)
5. Start at the tip, or beginning and roll.
6. Keep rolling until you reach the end.
7. Flip over.
8. Place glue in a circular motion onto the back surface of the flower and attach felt back.
8a. Use a spare piece of felt to cut into small circles to attach to the flower backs.
Note – I found as I made more, that if I made my last cut into the main felt piece into an apostrophe shape, it fit right into place on the back when I was done. Then, I was only using a single piece.
I am not a master tutorialist.
(is that a word?)
So… I hope this was easy to follow!
I was grinning from ear-to-ear making these.
They are just too sweet!
Simply adding some scrapbook paper as a back round and layering on some family photos made a picture frame turn into holiday art with a personal meaning.
I wanted our Valentine mantle to reflect love & family.
Next thing you know, everything started falling into place.
I hung up the frames, added some flowers, fluffed a bit and it came together.
Some Garland Warmed Up The Iron Gate In Our Fireplace. It Was Looking A Bit Bare!
Twinkle lights are always a must!
I had some pink ones and they added just the right sparkle.
I love me some SPARKLE.
Hope you enjoyed looking around.
I sure enjoyed sharing!!
PS – Now, I know I am not the first person to make felt flowers.
I have been seeing them here & there, but mostly ignored them
thinking they would be far to difficult to make!
So, just to be clear… I know I didn’t invent these,
nor am I trying to take credit for them.
Just passing them on =)
Appearance in full on any site other then Fox Hollow Cottage is theft!
katy says
Love your mantle and thank you for the tutorial!
c. Joy says
Great job. Thanks for sharing. Love your flowers – I’ve never noticed them before. They are a nice touch (whoever first made them “thank you”).
Elena - WorldWideMom says
…and HI! I’m a new follower. Love all your projects!
Elena - WorldWideMom says
WOW! It looks great!
Katherines Corner says
I love everything about this post, everything!!! Thank you for linking to the Thursday Favorite Things blog hop at Katherines Corner. Hugs and smooches and wishes for a wonderful weekend
Lindsi B says
oh how beautiful!!! I love this post! I found you on Tip Junkie! I would like to invite you to share this post with our readers for Fun Stuff Fridays. http://www.toysinthedryer.com/2012/01/fun-stuff-fridays-7.html
Aimee - ItsOverflowing.com says
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XO, Aimee
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Aimee - ItsOverflowing.com says
Love it!! Thanks for sharing at Overflowing with Creativity! My new giveaway started TODAY!
XO, Aimee
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Grace InAZ says
Hmmm….so maybe even I could make these felt flowers! Who knew?
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Shannon says
Wow, this tured out great! I love the mug with the feathers.
Nikki@EverythingUndertheMoon says
So pretty and perfectly festive!! I would love it if you would share this at my linky party going on right now 🙂 http://everything-underthemoon.blogspot.com/2012/01/bedazzle-me-monday-16.html
Have great rest of the week!!
Kelly says
Absolutely Inspiring! I love using things I have on hand! When I get all my pics and stuff together, I’ll scan them in and start a link on my blog! Beautiful!
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Aimee - ItsOverflowing.com says
Love this post! I featured you on my FB page just now!!! XO, Aimee
Dusty McRae says
Love that is is fabulous!! And those felt flowers are darling!!!
Kathy says
Shannon, Great Valentine’s Love going on at your home! Saw your beautiful display last evening on Pinterest and repinned a few of the great photos from your mantle. I bet in the evening with the pink lights glowing it is gorgeous.