I’ve been into all kinds of crafty stuff lately, and with my wreath obsession, wanted to make a wreath with some felt flowers. I’m kind of thinking about a pillow with some felt flowers as accents next. Anyway, I thought I’d share with you how to make felt flowers because I was kind of overwhelmed at first and it’s really NOT super complicated.
How to make felt flowers
Mum Flower
Supplies
1-9×12 piece of felt, any color
Scissors
Hot glue
Directions
1. Cut the piece of felt in half, lengthwise. Cut in ½ again so you end of up with a piece of felt that is 2.25” wide and 12” long.
2. Run a line of hot glue along the edge of the 12” side. Fold the felt in half securing the two long ends together.
3. Cut fabric into strips about ½ inch apart without cutting all the way through to the end. (see photo)
4. Starting at one end roll the felt, gluing after every couple rotations.
5. Securely glue the end to the roll of felt. If needed, cut a small circle of felt to glue to the bottom of the flower to give it a finished look.
Petal Flower
Supplies
1-9×12 piece of felt, any color
Scissors
Hot glue
Directions (see photos for reference)
1. Cut the felt in half so you have 2 pieces that measure 6×9. Cut one of those pieces in half giving you a 3×4.5” piece.
2. Fold the 3×4.5’ piece in half, than fold in half again.
3. Round the corners
4. Using the photo above as reference cut the felt into one long strip of fabric.
5. Starting on the outside end roll the felt. Tack with hot glue after every couple rotations.
6. Securely glue the end to the roll of felt. If needed, cut a small circle of felt to glue to the bottom of the flower to give it a finished look.
NOTE: You can alter the size of the flowers by cutting the felt different sizes. Want a larger flower only cut the felt in half. Want a smaller flower, cut the felt into quarters or smaller.
Now, if you want to see how to add these felt flowers to a sweater wreath, head over and check out how Deb from Just Short of Crazy worked her magic!
Amanda Love says
Great tutorial! I’ve never made flowers but these after seeing your tutorial, I can surely make them. Thanks for sharing.
Liz @ A Nut in a Nutshell says
That’s a lot easier than I thought it would be. I have plenty of felt around here somewhere…
Pauline Cabrera says
I am so inspired with this post. The end product is truly amazing, cute, and adorable. Good work, Brett. I will certainly try doing this at home. 🙂
Rachael says
These felt flowers are so neat. I really like the step-by-step instructions with the pics. I’m not crafty, so I need all the help I can get.
Dee says
That looks pretty easy and really adds a pop to so many things!
Angela says
This is just adorable. My Mom makes those felt flowers and I always love them. They are great on a wreath!
Felissa (Two Little Cavaliers) says
What a fantastic wreath. I feel like I could become crafty if I had more time in my day. You make it look so easy!
Sandra says
Thanks for sharing I have always wanted to know how to do this!
Veronica Lee says
I love your felt flowers! Your wreath looks fantastic!
Veronica Spriggs - Digiscrap Boutique says
what an adorable wreath. those flowers look so easy to make i may have to try that
Jenni E. says
I love how the wreath turned out. Felt is so fun to work with, but I’ve never made flowers out of them. I just think they’re super sweet. Now I need to find my stack of felt squares. Thanks!!
Amanda Her says
I love making felt flowers! Haven’t done it in awhile though. Time to start one for spring I think. 🙂
M.Clark says
This is a very cute craft idea, I like the flowers that look like roses. Thank you for sharing this great craft idea.
Tammy says
Those are fabulous instructions, thanks for sharing. I’m not crafty at all and I think that I could even make a go of these!
Lisa Thompson says
I love making felt flowers. I add them to headbands or occasionally turn them into a brooch to dress up an otherwise boring top! Now I want to make a fun wreath out of felt flowers! I’m feeling quite inspired!
Jennifer @TheRebelChick says
I love making felt flowers and then making hair clips out of them! Your wreath came out really pretty!
Mandy (The Household Hero) says
Great, easy to follow steps! The wreath looks great! I especially like the petal flower.
Robin (Masshole Mommy) says
Those are wicked cute, Brett. I actually want to make a wreath of them now for my door!!