A few weeks ago I shared some flowers I made with artificial leaves and the ruffle trim you can find at Hobby Lobby or AliExpress. The nearest Hobby Lobby to me is almost an hour away so I rely on mail order or my crafty swapping friend Benielle to keep me supplied with trim.
This is the gorgeous stuff from Hobby Lobby-isn’t it amazing? The texture of this is like chiffon-the AliExpress stuff has more of a netting type feel. You can use either for this project. This is what we’ll be making:
The ones on the top I made for a summer swap I just completed. I think they have a hibiscus tropical type feel.
Here’s what you’ll need:
I used die cut leaves for this one, but any leaves will do-you could pluck them off the Dollar Tree stems and have a ton to use. The bridal section of Michaels will also have some.
Cut your trim to about 10 inches and pick a center for your flower. You can use sequins, gems, rhinestones, whatever.
Now turn over your trim and find the center stitch and fold on that line
Like this:
Now apply some hot glue and start coiling it up on itself.
Like this:
Keep going:
Adding little bits of glue as you go.
When you reach the end put a big glob of glue on the bottom:
Stick on your leaf
Once it’s set up flip it over to the right side and wiggle your finger in to spread out the center and make a spot for your gem:
Glue down the center and firmly press
And you’re done!! Marvel at the beauty of what you’ve made and if you’re like me repeat these steps 3 dozen more times to build up your stash!
I made hot pink too.
These were packed up and sent in happy mail, but they’re perfect for all sorts of crafts. You could stick them to a hat or even a pair of sandals. I plan on putting some on a summer tote.
Have fun and if you make some and post on your social media tag me or put in #paperbitsandfabricsnips
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xoxo
Stephanie
Love these – quick and easy too. Perfect for #HappyMail 🙂
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Thanks! I love sending them in happy mail!!
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For how beautiful these are I was expecting something way more complex. These look easy enough for even me to make! 😮 And they’re gorgeous! Great tutorial 💚
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They’re so easy! Try it! Let me know how they come out!!
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I will! I just have to get some trim 😬 I may have something that will work 🤔 I’ll tag you when I do make them 🤗 thanks for sharing!!!
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Yay! Can’t wait!
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