Fabric Flowers

A few weekends ago, my daughter and I set out on a fabric flower making frenzy. We made a few dozen after reading this tutorial...

Tried it with a larger, three wick candle first.  Didn't work.  (But this is a new favorite, thank you Bath and Body Works--lol!)

We went with a tea light.  And we kept a bowl of water nearby, just in case.  I'm clumsy!

Be sure to cut out several circles that are graduated in size, and use synthetic fabric.  As you swipe them over the flame, the edges melt, making them no-fray.  AND...they curl up, making it lovely...

We layered 3 deep for smaller flowers (little girls) and 5-7 deep for larger, lapel pins.  I sewed them in place (because I felt they were more secure like that) and then added pearl beads or rhinestones to the centers.  You can add pin backs or alligator clips to the backs (for hair clips or pins)...

And the finished product looks like the one here on the April Project Kit cover.  Each one, unique and pretty!  I took the clip off this one and used hot glue to the cover for a flat look...

I hope you try this at home, and have fun with it!  Link us up if you do!

Enjoy your day!!