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Felt Flowers Tutorials {5} to choose from

04/24/2012 61 Comments

 
I have done a lot of projects projects using felt flowers like my Fall wreath HERE, Felt Flower Ring HERE, and my Valentines Day wreath HERE.  I love felt, it is no secret!  It is super inexpensive, comes in great colors {even if it’s just from the local craft store and not the fancy stuff}, and there is so much you can make with it.  I thought today I’d give you a refresher course in how to make the {5} different felt flowers featured above.  They are all easy and simple.

Supplies:

– Felt, whatever colors you want to use
– Scissors
– Glue gun and/or thread
– Buttons or Rhinestones, optional

 
Flower #1 – Looped Mum Felt Flower
 
 
Start with a long strip of fabric. For these big ones I typically use felt by the yard, if your making smaller MuM style flowers like in my previous ring post you can use the 8.5 x 11″ felt sheets from the craft store.  This particular flower is about 4″ in diameter and I used a 26-28″ long x 1.5″ wide piece of felt.
 
 
Using a glue gun, glue the edges together all the way across.
 
 
Once it’s glue along the edges take your scissors and snip every 1/8″ – 1/4″ depending on how big you want your loops to be.  You can have bigger loops if you want, I prefer them closer together. Snip the entire length of your felt.
 
 
It should look like this when your done.
 
 
Starting at the end place a small dab of glue from your glue gun and begin to roll your felt like this. And continue to glue as you go until you reach the end.
 
 
When your done it should look like this.  You can place a rhinestone or button in the middle if you’d like, but they are pretty plain too!
 
 
Flower #2 – Straight Mum Flower
 
 
Exactly the same technique as the previous flower, except you don’t glue the edges together to create the looped look.  Start with a strip of felt, again this was using felt by the yard to create a larger flower.  I cut the width on this particular one to be about 1″ wide.  A little wider would also create a nice whispy looking flower.
 
 
Same thing as before snip it all the way across evenly.  I like them closer together to create narrow strands.
 
 
Again using your glue gun to place a dab of glue at one end, begin rolling it like so until you get to the end.  You will be left with a flower looking like the above picture.
 
 
 
Flower #3 – Rolled Rose
 
 
For this you will need the template from HERE.  If you use the template at the size it comes in you will get roses about 2″ in diameter.  You can enlarge your template bigger to create larger flowers. Start with your felt.
 
 
Your template should look like this when cut out.
 
 
Trace your template on to your felt.  FYI – using a pink or dark marker isn’t the best choice, white colored pencils on darker colors are ok or pencils maybe.
 
 
Cut out the template. And starting at the end you will place a dot of glue with the glue gun and begin rolling it all the way around gluing as you go.  You should end with the large round circular piece that is the bottom of the flower.  Sorry I forgot to take a pic of this process.
 
 
Flower #4 – Frosting Flower {couldn’t think of a better name}
 
 
You will need to cut a bunch of circles out of your felt.  I used a medicine measuring cup to trace for this particular flower since I wanted it small, but any round small cup or bowl is a great size for larger ones.  For my small one I used 12 circles of felt.  You will also need 1 slightly bigger circle as your base.
 
 
 
 
 
This is your base.
 
 
Start by taking your circles of felt and folding them in half and gluing a dot in the middle to hold it.
 
 
Place another dot of glue then fold it over like this.  Then take the extra and fold it back the opposite direction.  It should look like an “S” shape.
 
 
 
Like this.
 
 
Start gluing them to the base like fitting pie pieces back in to the pie.  6 pieces on the bottom.
 
 
 
Then another 6 on top of the first layer of 6.  This will create a very full ball of frosting look.  You can add a button or rhinestone with hot glue if you’d like.  Fluff it up when it’s dry and it will look like the top picture.
 
 
Flower #5 – Scalloped Flower
 
 
This is the exact same flower as the previous one except this one has scalloped edges.  You’ll need to create a pattern for yourself on card stock and cut it out for the scalloped edges.  For this small flower I only used 4 scalloped circles, and 1 base circle.
 
 
Make the “S” shape petals again and glue on to the base.  I placed a small button in the middle. Feel free to add leaves like I did to the top picture as well.
 
 
I hope all these tutorials helped you.
 
 

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Comments

  1. Caitlin and her Cricut says

    04/24/2012 at 4:25 PM

    Thanks for sharing! I’ve been looking for something like this for a while!

    Reply
  2. The Smiths says

    04/24/2012 at 1:54 PM

    I just bought felt & ric rac last night! I’m going get my flowering in! : )

    Reply
  3. Laura @ cookiecrumbsandsawdust.blogspot says

    04/24/2012 at 9:04 PM

    Those cute flowers are calling my name. Good thing I have some felt on hand.

    I’m visiting from the g*rated linky party. I hope that you can stop by my blog as well. 🙂

    Thanks for sharing,
    Laura

    Reply
  4. Cherry Blossoms says

    04/25/2012 at 3:02 AM

    These are great Rebecca! I have been dabbling into more crafts these days. I made Elle a rolled flower tee the other week but it did not hold up at all in the wash.
    DO you use the wool felt or the .33 cent felt at Joanns? i used the cheap .33 cent and its been great for headbands but I made a mistake with her shirt. Oops.

    Your tips are very good which I like. I like how you tell us the measurements. Half the time I find a project and I am left having no clue in how much fabric I will need.
    I can’t wait to try some of these out!

    Reply
  5. Taylor-Ann says

    04/25/2012 at 3:58 AM

    These are great. I love the first flower. I would love if you shared it with my readers on my link party.

    http://www.kampenlane.com/2012/04/show-off-monday-3-and-craft.html

    ~Taylor

    Reply
  6. Jennie Larsen says

    04/25/2012 at 1:52 PM

    Brilliant! LOVE THEM ALL! Thanks for the TUTS. jen

    Reply
  7. Linda @ it all started with paint says

    04/25/2012 at 4:03 PM

    Seriously awesome tutorials!

    I pinned this …

    🙂

    Linda

    Reply
  8. Nelly@DGInnovations says

    04/25/2012 at 5:04 PM

    Great ideas! You have educated me!!:))
    Visiting from Show & Tell Party!

    Reply
  9. cheapcraftymama says

    04/25/2012 at 5:46 PM

    Great tutorial, they are all so very pretty! I would love for you to share this (and any other creations) at Pin It & Win It Wednesday @ http://www.cheapcraftymama.com!

    Reply
  10. Anonymous says

    04/25/2012 at 7:04 PM

    this is a wonderful tutorial, thanks! would you mind if i pinned it?

    cathy

    Reply
  11. Mandy @ Sugar Bee Crafts says

    04/25/2012 at 10:04 PM

    Thanks for linking to Take-A-Look Tuesday – you were featured today!!
    –Mandy, http://www.SugarBeeCrafts.com

    Reply
  12. Katie @ Pincushion Creations says

    04/26/2012 at 1:38 AM

    These are GORGEOUS!! Thanks for sharing with all of us!! I would LOVE LOVE to have you share these at my link party going on right now! I am also you newest follower! YAY! Would love to have you stop by my site too!

    http://www.pincushioncreations.com/2012/04/homemade-by-you-9.html

    Reply
  13. Danni Baird @ Silo Hill Farm says

    04/26/2012 at 2:30 AM

    I love these! What a great tutorial! I like many of your projects and I’m looking forward to seeing more! Happily following you via GFC.

    Reply
  14. Scobell Expressions says

    04/26/2012 at 2:50 AM

    I just love these! I have been looking for some great flowers to put on my yarn wreath! I am so glad you made a post about these.
    If you are ever interested check out my site some time.
    http://scobellexpressions.blogspot.com

    Reply
  15. Christine says

    04/25/2012 at 9:19 PM

    You always make the best tutorials!!!

    The flowers are stunning!!

    Thanks for sharing at The DIY Dreamer… From Dream To Reality!

    Reply
  16. Sarah says

    04/26/2012 at 9:38 PM

    I love making felt flowers. These are adorable! I love the bright colors. Thanks for sharing your projects over at The Winthrop Chronicles.

    You have an amazing blog I love the layout, your projects, everything! 🙂

    Reply
  17. Our Pinteresting Family says

    04/27/2012 at 11:23 AM

    Thanks for a great tutorial. Your flowers are pretty! I can’t wait to try this out. Megan

    Reply
  18. KCoake says

    04/27/2012 at 6:16 PM

    Awesome! Love all the different styles of flowers. I’m pinning this as I will need it when I make another yarn wreath.
    Thanks!

    Reply
  19. Jeff N Julie says

    04/27/2012 at 2:55 PM

    Oh thank you, I have been wanting to make felt flowers and now I can! Love them, thanks! Julie

    Reply
  20. Lolachoco says

    04/28/2012 at 10:41 AM

    wow, i love this tutorial really useful thank you..:)

    Reply
  21. Cherished Bliss says

    04/28/2012 at 4:43 AM

    Love the flowers! I especially love the first one! Thanks for the tutorials!

    Reply
  22. A touch of flowers says

    04/28/2012 at 11:56 AM

    Thanks for this. I just got a bag of felt so there will lots to do with them.

    Reply
  23. Laura@Corner House says

    04/28/2012 at 6:07 PM

    Great tutorials! and CUTE flowers. I featured this on my blog last night.

    Reply
  24. Recipes We Love says

    04/28/2012 at 10:24 PM

    Very cute! found you on The crafted sparrow!

    Amber
    recipeswelove.net

    Reply
  25. Robyn says

    04/28/2012 at 11:14 PM

    Thanks so much for sharing this; the flowers look great an I can’t wait to try my hand at them!

    Reply
  26. Aimee - ItsOverflowing.com says

    04/29/2012 at 1:16 AM

    Totally Perfect!!! I’d love to have you share at my party…it JUST opened!!!

    http://www.itsoverflowing.com/2012/04/overflowing-with-creativity-19.html

    XO, Aimee

    Reply
  27. Create With Joy says

    04/30/2012 at 12:44 AM

    Sometimes, lightening strikes twice!

    Congratulations – I’ve featured this project at Inspire Me Monday at Create With Joy as well!

    Hope this brings a smile to your face and starts your week off right! 🙂

    Create With Joy
    http://create-with-joy.com

    Reply
  28. Elizabeth says

    04/30/2012 at 2:55 AM

    These are gorgeous! I love felt flowers and yours are really beautiful 🙂 I love to make paper flowers too! Coming from the Pinworthy party over at Just Us Four and Broken Treasures! Thanks for linking up – I’m your newest follower and for sure am pinning these 🙂

    Reply
  29. Sarah says

    05/01/2012 at 1:05 AM

    Hi, just wanted to let you know this will be featured tomorrow at TheWinthropChronicles.com

    Reply
  30. amber says

    05/04/2012 at 11:19 PM

    you have made me very excited! i’m totally making some of these – probably a lot 🙂

    Reply
  31. Lolly Jane says

    05/05/2012 at 12:13 AM

    Oooooh so many possibilities where to put these!! I can see some pinned on my fav blazer or handbag… 😉 Great tute! We shared w/ our readers @ this weekends party! Woot woot!

    xoxo

    Reply
  32. Scobell Expressions says

    05/07/2012 at 3:33 PM

    I just wanted to stop by and let you know that I linked up to this tutorial in my post. Stop by and check it out!

    http://scobellexpressions.blogspot.com/2012/05/last-week-till-mothers-day.html

    Reply
  33. Waseem says

    05/09/2012 at 8:27 AM

    I just looking for something like this for a while..I am so glad you made it.

    Reply
  34. Waseem says

    05/09/2012 at 8:28 AM

    I just looking for something like this for a while..I am so glad you made it.

    Reply
  35. send flowers pakistan says

    06/28/2012 at 5:58 AM

    What an adorable idea. I wish I had a mantle. I’m glad I found your blog at The Shady Porch party. I’m a new follower too, so I can keep in touch. I would love if you stopped by and followed back on LF and GFC. Nice to meet you,

    Reply
  36. Yole Jones says

    07/31/2012 at 7:05 PM

    Amazing tutorial…making the flowers for a baby shower! Thank you very much for sharing.

    Reply
  37. Mustika Sari says

    08/04/2012 at 11:01 PM

    I like it.. Thank’s for sharing 🙂

    Reply
  38. Zuri ReVisions says

    09/29/2012 at 3:31 AM

    This comment has been removed by the author.

    Reply
  39. Zuri ReVisions says

    09/29/2012 at 3:36 AM

    Thank you so much for posting these 5 felt flower tutorials. I am in the process of redecorating my home, and I am going to decorate some lamp shades with felt flowers. When I complete them, I’ll post them on my new DIY blog: zurirevisions.blogspot.com I hope you will stop by and check out my blog.

    Reply
  40. Kristina Bills says

    10/04/2012 at 6:39 PM

    AWESOME!! I have been wanting to know how to make these! I am sure I will look at your other crafts!! 😀

    Reply
  41. vanessa says

    10/09/2012 at 6:58 PM

    Thanks for posting the pattern for Flower #3. I used it to make a banner for my sweet niece. Making those roses gets addicting!

    Reply
  42. Florist in Pune says

    10/29/2012 at 10:22 AM

    Really amazing pictures very good.

    Reply
  43. Ashley @ Eva's Chic Boutique says

    11/21/2012 at 4:16 PM

    Beautiful! Thank you for sharing!

    Reply
  44. Cecelia says

    01/23/2013 at 6:55 AM

    how is felt washed? or is it? Would like to add these to shopping bags that I make. Also, can you point me to how to attach these to items? Would you use a pin or sew it?

    Reply
  45. Jean Anderson says

    01/26/2013 at 8:35 AM

    Truely a great project. Thank you so much for sharing

    Reply
  46. adrift says

    03/05/2013 at 2:09 AM

    Thank you for such great instructions on making these adorable flowers! Any recommendations on best felt to use to make these? I’ve tried a couple of widths and types and not happy with either. Suggestions on quality, dimensions and where to buy would be most appreciated!

    Reply
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  48. anexperimentedblog.tk says

    08/10/2013 at 1:29 AM

    Gorgeous! i love all of them. Thanks for these wonderful tutorial.

    Reply
  49. Sis Zzz says

    11/26/2013 at 5:37 AM

    thank you for sharing this great idea

    Reply
  50. Deasy says

    09/06/2014 at 6:00 PM

    Waw great ideas, I lovet it.

    Reply

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