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 =)
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Athena at Minervas Garden says
What a lovely mantel and other Valentine’s decor you created–I love the subway art framed with embellishments and the pink lights!
Tracey says
WOW…..Your mantel is so so pretty! You have inspired me to decorated for Valentines!! Love the pretty felt flowers….!
Meegan says
Shannon-how amazing is your mantel!!!???
I have been following on FB for awhile-
I am now a blog follower 🙂
Make it a great day!
Meegan
http://whatmeeganmakes.blogspot.com
Pamela says
Love it Shannon! You are always so crafty! Thanx for coming to the party!
Crafty Mischief says
Your mantle is so cute! Thanks for the free printable! 🙂
Gallamore West says
Ohhh, so cute! I love that window… I need one for my mantel 🙂 I love that you have a picture of your Mama on your mantel and that you found a GREAT way to use your sideways printed subway art! I’m your newest follower- I’d love for you to stop by my blog and follow me back if you’d like.
Have a great weekend!
xo,
Laurie @ Gallamore West 🙂
Pamela says
Wow girl you sure now how to get your craft on!!! Looks fab! Thanx for coming to the party!
The Wallace Family says
How adorable! I love the roses! I love the window pane on your mantel. What a great idea!
Bunny Jean says
Hi Shannon!
What a bright and love post! I love all your beautiful pictures. I enjoyed looking at every one of them.
Btw, are those your mothers pinking shears is see sitting on your craft table? I have my mothers and I keep them neatly packed away in their little pink (yes pink) box!
xoxo Bunny Jean
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Courtney ~ French Country Cottage says
Love those roses and your mantel is darling!! Thank you for sharing at Feathered Nest Friday!
Vintage Home says
what a great job and thanks for the tutorial on those sweet roses!
Lindy@Itsy Bitsy Paper says
That looks amazing! What a beautiful job you did. I hope you will link up to my I Heart Projects Party!
http://www.itsybitsypaperblog.com/2012/01/i-heart-projects-linky-party.html
Faith says
I blog hop and stumbled onto yours. I love the mantel! Beautiful! now I need a window…
Kristin says
Your mantel is so pretty and festive. Mantels are my very favorite thing to decorate!
Thanks for linking up at A Simply Klassic Home!