Funky Flower Pin: Friday’s Project #4

My creative, fun friend Annie gave me a gift a few weeks ago: a funky flower pin she made with felt and tulle. I LOVE it. And told her I’d be stealing the idea. I had some felt and tulle from another project I’ve been working on (coming soon!) and have started making layered flowers myself. I’m thinking of putting them on headbands, making felt flower rings, and even putting them on floral wire for a bouquet.

You will need:

• Felt in two or three contrasting colors
• Scraps of tulle
• A metal brad or button
• A pin back

1. Cut circles of felt and tulle which in size (with about a 1/8 to ¼ difference in diameter per layer). The rougher the circles, the better here. (I tried one with pretty neat circles and it didn’t look funky enough).
2. You can either use a brad for the center or sew the layers together with a button. If using a brad, poke a small hole in the center of each layer (I used an ice pick) and secure them with the brad.
3. Secure the pin to the back by sewing it on. Hot glue can be used, but isn’t as strong.

Spring has arrived—celebrate with a quick, new accessory!