Sunday, January 16, 2011

Is it Spring yet!?

I'm getting a little twitchy.  I'm ready for warmer weather, trips to the park and picnic lunches with my little punky.  So to tide me over I've been making these scrummy little burlap flowers. 




Is it rude to say that I think they are really CUTE?  I think that if I saw these in a store I would buy them.  I think that's a good sign.  And they were really easy.  Seriously...really easy. 


1.  Find a twig or stick the length you desire.  Make sure it is thick enough to hold the flower (remember the flower will be heavier once you add hot glue).

2.  Take scraps of burlap and cut out rough circles in varying sizes.


3.  Glue the circles together and then glue a button on top.



4.  Cut out a piece of felt in a similar color.

5.  Place hot glue all over the felt then center the twig in the glue. 


6.  Place the burlap flower over the top of the felt.


Ta Da....a cute little burlap flower.  I can't think of a sweeter way to use up your scraps.

Beware:  THEY ARE ADDICTIVE!  See evidence below.








35 comments:

  1. Adorable! I have a bunch of leftover burlap just waiting for a project like this!

    PS I'm a new follower.

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  2. Those are SO cute!! I love how you "potted" them too instead of just a vase, nice touch!!

    Tania

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  3. So cute! I need to make some of these..thanks for sharing over at Cottage Instincts.

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  4. Sweet! Burlap is the fabic of the day, isn't it? I'm getting ready to start a bulletin board project and wanted to include some burlap in it, too sad for me, I don't have any scraps.

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  5. Gotta try these cuties ... very sweet!
    xo
    Jill

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  6. These are adorable...now I want to make some :)
    Visiting from MI4M...thanks for sharing, Laurel@chippingwithcharm

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  7. Sooo adorable. I want to make some too LOL
    Visiting from Met. Monday
    Roselle

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  8. Really cute idea!
    ~Renee @ Shabby-Chic-Charming@blogspot.com

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  9. So cute and clever! I'd love to see you at my weekend linky party starting tomorrow!

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  10. Definitely CUTE!!! And I can see how these would be addictive, each one is different. I can just see them in pastels for Easter. And the flower pots are darling. Thanks for sharing this creative little idea.
    big hugs,
    Debra

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  11. These are just perfect! I love the contrast of a "rough" fabric like burlap transformed into something so delicate like a flower. Thanks for linking up! If you didn't leave a comment, and want to be eligible for the giveaway, come back and leave one :)

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  12. OH these are too cute. I love the burlap ... I think that I have some course linen in my sewing bin that will give a similar effect. Have to give it a try ... my daughter has some groovy glass pop bottles in her room waiting for some flowers! I'm sure that she can make them with me.

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  13. Ooh, super sweet! I love that you use real twigs, and the little leaves are just a perfect extra.

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  14. Those flowers are great. I love burlap anything and those are so pretty.

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  15. I think it is wonderful that you love what you make! These are just darling and thank you for sharing how it is done.

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  16. Very very cute! I can see how these would be addictive. I want to try these. Thanks for the tute!
    ~Michelle :)

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  17. They are super cute! I love the texture. What a fun project!

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  18. Soooo cute! I would make some without stick and wear as a pin.

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  19. So simple, yet so darn cute! Thanks for the idea!
    Jennifer
    Scissors & Spatulas

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  20. Totally adorable! Love the twig stems. I'd love these on some pillows. Thanks for the idea!!

    Donna
    http://funkyjunkinteriors.blogspot.com/

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  21. I love your project...so adorable!!! I love to make burlap flowers for my etsy tags...I love how you made yours--they are beautiful!!! And I love the little bottles...so precious!!!
    XO

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  22. I love these!!! SO cute!!! Can't wait to try them myself. :)

    Brittany
    www.dearesthome.blogspot.com

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  23. These are SO cute! And the pots you put them in are beautiful...If I saw your flowers in a store, I'd buy them, too! I am going to have to try this sometime. :)

    I love your blog, and I am following you now! :)

    Blessings,
    Jenni
    belle & sparrow @ {beautiful nest}

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  24. Your burlap flowers are so precious! I love the button centers. Thanks so much for linking to the Sunday Showcase; I greatly appreciate it. Hope you had a wonderful weekend. I'll be featuring this today - stop by and grab a featured button if you like. ~ Stephanie Lynn

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  25. These are darling! Thank you for sharing with air your laundry Friday.

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  26. So darling! I love the idea...thanks for sharing!!

    ~JUlia

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  27. Your flowers look adorable - well done!

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  28. Thank you for sharing these cutie's . Great little gift.

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