Yarn Christmas Wreath: Make Your Flowers

Today, I’ll teach you how to make the felt flowers that will adorn your wreath. We will make 4 different kinds, in different quantities and colors.

1.     The rose. Make 5, in different sizes

·       First, cut two to three different felt colors in strips. One color should be about 1” thick, the second about 1.5” thick, and the third about 2” thick. The smallest strip will be your inside color, the largest your outside.

·       From your strips, cut half ovals, as shown in the picture. Don’t worry about being exact- different lengths and widths will make the rose look good.

·       Take your smallest half oval from the first color and place a line of hot glue at the straight side. Roll it up like a fruit roll-up. This is the center of your flower.

 ·       One by one, place a line of glue at the straight end of your petals and wrap them around                                               your center. You may choose to do one color at a time, or integrate different colors throughout the flower.

·       Once the glue has dried, and the last petal has been placed, mash your flower with your hand. Don’t worry, it won’t be messed up. After mashing it, arrange the petals to how you would like the flower to look.

·       Repeat these steps, using different sizes of petal and colors of felt.

2.     The Wrapped bud. Make 3-4, in different width sizes.

·       Cut 3 different colors of felt in strips that are .5” by 8-10”.

·       Choose your first color, place a line of hot glue at one of the edges and roll up. As you roll, secure the flower with dots of glue.

·       When one color is completely rolled, start the next color.

·       Once finished rolling all chosen colors, accent with a sequin, glittered ball, or other small accent you have on hand.

·       Repeat these steps, using different colors and lengths of felt to make smaller and larger flowers.

3.     The Off Center Flower. Make 2-3 in different sizes.

·       Choose three colors of felt.

·       Cut a circle out of each felt piece. Don’t worry about making them exactly circle. There should be one large, one medium, and one small circle.

·       Layer the circles on top of each other and glue.

·       Accent with a sequin, extra piece of felt, glittered ball, or any other accent you have on hand.

·       Repeat these steps, using different colors and sizes of felt circles.

Now that you have all your flowers made, store them in a safe place. Tomorrow, we will focus on  making the actual wreath.