I am sure that you have all been seeing these beautiful felt flower scarfs popping up all over blog land. I had been seeing them for awhile but couldn't quite figure out how to make them. That is until Amy at Watch Me Daddy posted a wonderful step by step tutorial WITH PICTURES!
She made it look so easy that of course I couldn't wait to make one of my own. Although I did mine just a little bit different.
The thought of hand cutting all of those circles out made me spin, so instead, I cheated. Because that is what I do best!
I used 2 different Sizzix Big Shot dies to cut my flowers. That way they were more uniform and much easier to cut. I used the Bigz Island Flower and the Bigz L Fun Flowers. Both of these dies are Stampin' Up Exclusives but if you are interested in them please let me know and I can get you set up with a demo (not me, but a good friend of mine).
After my flowers were all cut out I assembled them exactly as Amy instructed and I ended up with this beautiful pile of flowers.
For the base of the scarf I cut a strip of felt about 2 1/2 inches wide and 38 inches long. I ended up using 17 flowers. I hand sewed each flower onto the strip of felt. Then I rounded and trimmed the ends so the flowers would blend in more then having square ends and Wallah!
I really love how it turned out and I get compliments on it every time I wear it. I like that it isn't quite as big and as bulky as the original so I don't mind wearing it all day.
That scarf is absolutely adorable!! I love that it is no-sew, thank you so much for sharing. And that yellow is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteIt came out very pretty, great job!
ReplyDeleteSo cute and great color choice! Great idea to use your die cuts! I can't imagine cutting all that out by hand.
ReplyDeletewowee.. what a cute idea! Love it
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Love it, I'm a new follower too !
ReplyDeleteHow cute!! I love the yellow and the way you did your flowers! I would love it if you would be willing to link up to our party going on now-Monday. Thanks
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Oh! A Pretty shot of colour-just what I need on a cold February day-great tutorial.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for taking the time to share at Pin'Inspiration Thursday. Hope to see you on Saturday to help "Beat the Winter Blues". Have an awesome day.
This is adorable. Do you sell them? I would totally buy it!
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DeleteI love it!!! I would totally buy one... or 3
ReplyDeleteI actually have a newly opened Etsy shop and I can make you your very own! (or 3) :) http://www.etsy.com/shop/TheCraftyBlogStalker?ref=si_shop
DeleteI have that preety little scarf on my Selfish Sewing list. I never even thought to break out my Sizzix. Thanks for reminding me :o)
ReplyDeleteWhat a great scarf! Thanks for linking up at Finished it Friday! Have a fabulous weekend!
ReplyDelete~Kimberlee, The Spunky Diva
I love the shape of your flowers, and the color is so cheery! I love it!
ReplyDeleteI'll be featuring this on my blog today for Feature Friday- hope you'll stop by and check it out!
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This is adorable!! You did a fabulous job! Would LOVE for you to link up to our Uncommonly Yours link party! ;)
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Very pretty! I would have cheated, too :) Happy you linked to Things I've Done Thursday!
ReplyDeleteMelanie www.bearrabbitbear.com
Super, super cute!! I love this! Thanks for linking it up to this week's Catch a Glimpse party! I just added a new feature post tonight and this is included! :)
ReplyDeleteI love mustard yellow! Thanks so much for linking this up at Doggone Dirty Craftin last week. Can't wait to see what you have for this thursday!
ReplyDeleteI just wanted to let you know I featured your adorable scarf on Blissful and Domestic tonight. Stop by and grab a button:>
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Very cute, I love felt flowers!
ReplyDeleteSaw your link up at The Project Queen
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Great color!! I always look for the easier way of doing things too! Nice cheat. :)
ReplyDeleteHello again, you already know how much I LOVE your scarf. Thanks for sharing with us at Link It Up Thursday.
ReplyDeleteFeaturing YOU this morning over on my blog! Thank you so much for sharing at last week's {wow} me wednesday party!
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So cute! I've always wanted one of those die cut machines! Yet another reason to get one!
ReplyDeleteThanks for linking up to Fabulous Friday. I am featuring this today!
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Super cute! I'd love it of you linked up to Crafty Cousins!
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~Natalie
Holla! We're your newest followers! :)
What a cute scarf! Couldn't imagine cutting out all those flowers by hand!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for linking to a Round Tuit!
Hope you have a fabulous week!
Jill @ Creating my way to Success
http://www.jembellish.blogspot.com/
Your in the SSTS ON COM today. YAY! winks, jen
ReplyDeleteYou should make these and sell them. I would love to buy one. Sooooooo cute
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smiles to you.
michele