While we were stuck inside the house during the rainstorms (while we were supposed to be at baseball games.......) Shasta had us make these cute flower barrettes. They are so easy and super cute!
You start out with fabric that is 100% polyester. Very important! 100%POLYESTER. Any thing else will burn rather than melt.
*Cut out 6 circles in graduated sizes. Two of each size. We just used cups and juice lids as guides. Lightly trace around each size with a pen and cut them out.
*Take each circle and cut slits about 1/2 to 3/4 of an inch deep all the way around. You can space each slit wider or closer together. Whatever you like. Closer ones will look more like a mum and further spread out ones will look more like peony when you have your end product.
*Hold the circle over a flame or use an embossing tool to melt the edges. They will melt QUICKLY! Melt all the way around the circle.
*Start with one of the largest circles laying flat, put a dab of hot glue in the middle and stick the next biggest circle on top. Then glue the middle two and then the smallest two.
*Then when you get to the top one, put one last dab of glue in the middle and drop a small cluster of pearls on top. You could also glue a jewel, a button or whatever else you like or have on hand.
*You don't have to but if you glue a piece of felt or some other similar fabric to the back of the flower, it will be more sturdy.
*Take a clip (I like these ones that have a wider more flat surface) and glue ribbon to it and then glue the ribbon covered clip to the back of the flower. They would also be really cute glued to a headband.
And Wha Lah!!! There you have it! I made several of them in no time!
All of these items are available at places such as Jo Ann's Fabric's and Crafts or Hobby Lobby and places like that.
1 comment:
They are so cute. Katelyn had so much fun staying with you guys. Thanks for entertaining her all weekend. You guys are the best.
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