Felt roses are so simple to make, and they’re an easy way to add a beautiful touch to almost any project. Got a plain wreath? Add some felt roses. Want to dress up a simple photo frame? Add some felt roses. Felt is so cheap that it’s a great way to add a little color to any project. And they’re super easy to make, too!
This Valentine’s Mantle features my barbed wire wreath embellished with these roses. Aren’t they too cute? Oh and they’re easy peasy, too! Wanna make some? You’ll need…
HOW TO MAKE FELT ROSES
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- felt – I used by the yard kind, 72 inches wide – found at Hobby Lobby for $4.49 per yard (at 25% off – and you can make 22-23 roses out of one yard)
- yard stick, fabric scissors & a fabric marking pen
- hot glue sticks & a hot glue gun (check out my over-worked well-loved gun)
Fold your fabric width wise in half, then in half again, so you have about an 18 inch whack of fabric. Measure 1 1/2 inches from the bottom, then mark it across and cut to get your strips.
Down one edge, run a thin line of hot glue and seal it shut, making a longggg skinny tube. Go all the way to the end matching it up and gluing it down.
It doesn’t have to be perfect, those difference make it look even prettier.
And tada! You have felt roses! If you’re gonna do a bunch of these, I suggest getting your husband to cut the strips and you glue them shut, then cut all the scallops while you watch Sherlock Holmes or something (well, that’s what I did anyways!)
Jessica @ Sunny Tuesday says
I love these! I’m pinning them! 🙂
Michele {The Scrap Shoppe} says
I just bought a scallop blade for my rotary cutter and tried this on some felt last night. I love the look of these flowers!!
The NY Melrose Family says
You make this look so easy. I love the way they came out. Thanks for sharing!
Tanya says
These roses are too cute! Love them 🙂 I linked up…thanks for hosting!
TheSewingLoft says
They look great! thanks for sharing.
Debbiedoo's blogging and blabbing says
These are so cute. Great tut too. Thanks for hosting.
Linda@Coastal Charm says
So super duper cute…thanks for sharing with all of us.
Blessings,
Linda
Rosemary@villabarnes says
Nice tutorial Gina. Thanks for hosting.
Andrea at Opulent Cottage says
So sweet, and so much easier than the felted ones I was going to make :)) Thanks for hosting, Gina!
Cheers, Andrea
Ms. Redo says
Love your flowers, look great on the wreath, it’s very pretty! I linked my Valentine mantel and my “Serious Saving Part 2” post for the end of January. Thanks for hostessing. Hugs ~ Mary
Deana says
Thanks for hosting!
NanaDiana says
Thank you so much! I am definitely saving this tutorial! xo Diana
kanchipuram sarees says
I linked my Valentine mantel and my “Serious Saving Part 2” post for the end of January. Thanks for hostessing.
Molly says
Thanks for the tutorial, I’m gonna have to give these a try. Thanks for the linky party also!
Okio B Designs says
Definitely want to try these! And I love your Valentine’s Day mantle!
Jeanine
Scribbler says
Clever girl! I don’ t have the patience but it was fun seeing you do it!
Wendy @ Ramblings from the Sunshine State says
Thanks for hosting!
Richella says
Love your roses, Gina! They’re so pretty, and the juxtaposition of the feminine roses with the barbed wire is really cool.
Thank you so much for hosting!
Joy@aVintageGreen says
Love the barb wire wreath with the felt flower accents. Thanks for hosting.
Kerry Rossow says
I love these easy peasy felt flowers!
Thank you for hosting!
Kerry at HouseTalkN
Ami w/AliLilly says
Thanks for the tutorial, Gina. I LOVE how the roses came out. Your mantel looks wonderful! Thanks for hosting. 🙂
Maysem says
Love the roses and love your mantel!!
Dawn Duddy says
Oh my goodness! These are WONDERFUL! And I have a ton of felt to get started with! Such a great idea!! I can’t wait to visit all the other ladies who have linked up!
Erin {Lavender and Lemon Drops} says
Thanks for hosting 🙂
cheapcraftymama says
Those roses and wreath are gorgeous!! Thanks for hosting!
Rebekah Greiman says
Hello there and good morning to you! I made a DIY Children’s Book w/ Audio for my family over Xmas and thought it’d be fun to show how I did it-so your readers can too! Thanks for hosting the party once again. Have a great day!
Rebekah-www.potholesandpantyhose.com
Funkytime says
Beautiful;-)
❀❀❀Ðαωᾔ❀❀❀ says
Great tut, Gina. Thanks for sharing:)
decoratewithalittlebit.com says
Thank you for hosting faithfully and allowing us to play along every Thursday! Little Bit from DecorateWithaLittleBit.com
Stacey Queen of Rants and Ramblings says
Thanks so much for hosting! Always lookin for new ideas and I love how the creativity on here! Stop by Fluff For a Mindless Reader if you are interested in seeing what else I have been up to!
-Kelsey Coghill says
Love felt flowers!! I’m having a giveaway for a wreath for felt flowers going on, on my blog right now please feel free to check it out!!
http://kelseyinspired.blogspot.com/
Eclectically Vintage says
So pretty – and I love any craft that doesn’t involve sewing! Linking up my Marvelous Mudroom.
Kelly
Jen Lossing, The Consigner Designer says
I love your wreath. The contrast of the soft felt against the hard barbwire! Genius! Great job!
Design_Fluff says
Thank you for hosting. I’m always amazed at how incredibly talented you are in regards to crafting! Seriously, you have some of the most beautiful photos of things you’ve made in all of bloggy land:)
Rob Hunt says
Thanks for hosting. Lots of great posts to read.
Rob
Kristy Creighton says
Thank you for posting! So much to see! New follower, too!
Kristy @ Shona Skye Creations
http://shonaskye.blogspot.com