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I posted these cute pictures last week, and I promised I would share the tutorial. These flowers are so fun for spring! And they sure look cute on Miss Emmalyn! Am I the only one who makes a headband for every. single . outfit!? lol

The first flower is pretty simple… I just hope I can explain it right.

You’ll need (5) 1 1/2 in circles (sorry typo in the pic).

Add a little hot glue to the center and fold it like a taco.

You’ll glue one edge down, but not the other. You need to slip your other “taco” underneath and add a little glue. You’ll keep doing this all the way around.

Make sense? Just play around with it a few times… you’ll get it.

Then your going to cut a 1/2 in circle for the middle. Pinch it together and place a small dot of glue in the middle of the flower. It will pucker up a little, but that’s what makes it cute!

Next you’ll need to make your loopy flower. One of my friends had one of these, and I just knew I had to make one. For this flower cut a strip of felt 3 X 12 inches. However if you wanted a bigger flower try going 4 X 16 or for a smaller one 2 X 8.

First you’ll want to pin it in half. Or if you’re a “rebellious” non- pinner just fold in half and sew together. ;)

Then you’ll sew the pieces together. If you don’t sew you could always just glue the ends together… just make sure to do a thin line of glue.

Then you’ll cut little snips all the way down. I made the snips about every 1/4 inch.

Now roll your flower up like a cinnamon roll, gluing along the way.

Now your going to glue both flowers to a piece of felt. Glue the pink one down first and tuck the white one under after. Then you’ll cut out some leaves. Put a little glue dot in the center of the leaf and pinch together. Then tuck the leaves under the bigger flowers.

Attach to a cute headband and you got your self a pretty cute flower. My models pretty cute to, don’t ya think?! She got so many compliments that day. So go make one! These would be so cute pinned on a shirt too! Get creative!

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29 Responses to “Spring Felt Flower”

Katie Waltemeyer

Love this! Where did you get the elastic for the headband?
May 12th, 2011 Reply
Courtney

we have family pictures coming up and I have been thinking of a new style to make. I am going to try this! I will link back to you and let you know when I post about them.
May 12th, 2011 Reply
Sharon Russell

Very, very pretty-both the MODEL and the FLOWER! And you’re right-these would be pretty on a shirt-tote bag…scrapbook page…can’t wait to try it! Thanks for sharing! Blessings, Sharon
May 13th, 2011 Reply
Heidi

They are both adorable! My girls are past the pretty headband stage (too ‘cool’ now), but I’d wear one if they’d let me! I could see the flowers being used on so much though, I might have to make a few!
May 13th, 2011 Reply
TiffanyAnn

I love the colors and assembly of this! So sweet and pretty. Makes me want another baby girl so I can make headbands to match every outfit, too! I make and sell headbands on etsy (http://www.etsy.com/shop/CherryBabyCreations) but by the time I really got started my daughter was pulling the headbands off the moment I put them on her head. :o( She’ll let me do headbands sometimes now (at 2 1/2 years old) but there’s something special about doing it for a baby! Your daughter is doll!
May 13th, 2011 Reply
Andrea

That’s adorable! What a great idea!
May 13th, 2011 Reply
Megan

So cute! Can you tell me where you found the elastic for the headband and what kind it is? Thanks so much!
May 13th, 2011 Reply
Dawn

Thank you for sharing!!! I can not wait to make one!
May 13th, 2011 Reply
Jamielyn

Thanks so much! I found the elastic at the fashion district in L.A. They have every color imaginable. However I have seen the same elastic at Joann’s but only in white.

Just searched on etsy and found a shop that sells them too. Less then a dollar a piece. http://www.etsy.com/listing/62831057/new-colors-stretch-elastic-headbands-for?ref=sr_list_21&ga_search_query=stretch+elastic+wholesale&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_facet=handmade
May 13th, 2011 Reply
Kristy @ Sweet Treats and More

I can’t wait to have a girl so I can make (attempt) headbands and flowers like these.

So, small world, Lindsay Bauman is a good friend of mine. Our husbands played fball at byu together. Anyways, she saw you commented on my blog the other day and told me you guys are cousins. Too crazy!

I love your blog!
May 13th, 2011 Reply
- I♥naptime w/ Chocolate Sundaes
  
  haha what a small world. How fun! She is so cute! I love Lindsday!
  May 16th, 2011 Reply
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hi there- thanks for the Sunday party! I added your party button and link to my post and to my party page.
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laura
May 15th, 2011 Reply
Heather {WhipperBerry}

brilliant my dear!
kisses
May 15th, 2011 Reply
Vivienne @ The V Spot

Super cute!!!!
May 16th, 2011 Reply
Amy @ Positively Splendid

I don’t know which is more darling: the headband or the model!
May 16th, 2011 Reply
Jenn Erickson/Rook No. 17

So beautiful, soft and sweet!
May 16th, 2011 Reply
linda @ craftaholics anonymous

Love these flowers! and like always, your little girl is a doll!!
thumbs up!!
happy crafting!
Linda
May 16th, 2011 Reply
Alison

Super cute Jamielyn! This makes me wish I had a little girl!!
May 16th, 2011 Reply
Holly L

Sweet flower on an even sweeter little baby!
May 17th, 2011 Reply
Courtney

Your daughter is ADORABLE!
I was looking for new ideas for headbands for our family pics last week and I just had to use this! I even added some to my daughters shirt.
This was just what I was looking for! Thanks!

I just posted about it and linked back to you!

http://frog2fab.blogspot.com/2011/05/felt-flowersfor-any-occasion.html
May 19th, 2011 Reply
Kari - Ucreate

These are simple GORGEOUS!!
May 20th, 2011 Reply
Kari - Ucreate

that’s supposed to say “simply GORGEOUS”!
May 20th, 2011 Reply
- I♥naptime w/ Chocolate Sundaes
  
  Thanks Kari! haha I’m addicted now…
  May 20th, 2011 Reply
emilene

i love the headband and i loveeeeeee your daughters name! so similar to mine i’ve never met anyone with a name so close to mine
June 2nd, 2011 Reply
georgia stewart

darling hair accessorie
November 3rd, 2011 Reply
Cheryl Puckett

Love this! Your daughter is ADORABLE! Anyways, she saw you commented on my blog the other day and told me you guys are cousins.
December 13th, 2011 Reply
Wag Doll

Just gorgeous, both the head band and your precious daughter x
January 12th, 2012 Reply
Amanda

I looooooooooooooooooove this idea, soo easy and beautiful! can’t wait to make!
Thanks :)
October 20th, 2012 Reply
Susie @Bowdabra

Hi Jamielyn-

Hi!! We are featuring your lovely Spring Felt Flower Bow Headband on our blog. I have never made this but will, now! I didn’t realize how easily they are to make.

Enjoy the feature. We shared you on our twitter, facebook and pinterest pages. http://bowdabrablog.com/2013/04/04/crafty-unique-hair-bow-projects/

We want to invite you to link up at our weekly Crafty Showcase which runs Friday Midnight through Thursday Noon. We then feature the top pics on Friday.

Have a super weekend, Susie @Bowdabra
April 5th, 2013 Reply