Tutorial - How to Make a Paper Flower Bouquet

Happy Mother's Day

Tutorial at DIY Crafts Blog

"Hey everyone! I know today isn't Monday but I decided to post a craft early for mothers day because Monday would be to late because mothers day is on Sunday. I decided that I would make my mom a bouquet of flowers that I made instead of real flowers. So let me know if you make this craft too, for mothers day! Anyways lets get started".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Use a Flower Loom

Make accents for home decor, gifts, and more

Tutorial at Happy Deal Happy Day Blog

"I have found a new crafting addiction and I’m writing this post to share it with you – it is making yarn or twine flowers using a flower loom!  I was actually at Michaels when I was inspired to learn to make these.  I saw a picture on their wall of some cute yarn flowers.  I was totally wondering how you make them, so I came home and googled a bit and found that you needed a flower loom to make these cute flowers".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Corn Husk Flowers

Dry corn husks and make a floral autumn decor

Tutorial at Creative Khadija Blog

"Handmade Flowers making is always an interesting idea! I enjoy making handmade flowers and sharing step by step tutorials with my readers, Isn’t it fun creating beautiful stuff from something ordinary? So here today I am going to share a creative idea for making handmade flowers. Something from trash to treasure! As fall season is going on beautifully and winter is almost here, So I thought to make something according to it. I made corn husk flowers. They are super easy yet perfect for fall decore. I saw fall wreaths on Pinterest decorated with corn husk. It suddenly inspire me to try something with corn husk".... Read more

Tutorial - Make Wire and Embroidery Floss Flowers

Imagine the possibilities using different colors of floss and wire shapes

Tutorial at Purple Hues and Me Blog

"While perusing Pinterest, I came across an ancient flower making technique called Ganutell.  This is a craft that originated in Malta, many, many years ago.  The handcrafted flowers are very beautiful - a detailed and elaborate form of artwork.  I discovered a simpler way, for me, of making these beauties and one, I'd like to share with you.  Gather the follow materials: Floral Wire - 26 gauge, Stem Wire, DMC Embroidery Floss, Wood Skewer, Wire Cutter,".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Foam Flowers

Easy enough for kids to do

Tutorial at Nithyajey's Creative Blog

"Things required: Foam sheet in different colours, Pollens, Scissors, Glue.  Choose any two different colour sheets.  Take one of them, prefer lighter colour  - fold and cut the sheets into half.  Fold and cut it till 3/4 level".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Stocking Sunflower

Can be used as a refrigerator magnet

Tutorial at Anu-Rainydrops Blog

"Yesterday I shared a crochet-tulip-flower tutorial...today I have a stocking sunflower  tutorial to share here.  Needs: 1. stocking cloth - yellow colour  2. wire  3. thread  4. woolen  5. old bottle cap  6. scissors. Method -1.cut the wire nearly at some 5cms and 7 cms..and then stretch the wire like a petal shape....and twist it".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Ice Cream Stick Flowers

Paint your wooden flowers with acrylic paint

Tutorial at Hobby Crafts Blog

"This week CSCC August week #2 challenge is sponsored and hosted by my dear friend Dr Sonia and the challenge is Handmade flowers using any material.. you might have seen Dr Sonia's blog she has lot of tutorials on making flowers with various materials and i love those flowers mainly foam sheet roses.. i want to make something different so i tried making a flower using ice cream sticks and am happy  they turned out so well".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Light Up Floral Garland

Add oomph to light strands for home decor

Tutorial at Lately with Katie Blog

"I’m really excited about this post. I love twinkly lights. They are on my favorite things list. My sister and I have a constant favorite list of simple things that make us happy. Examples: tiny rainbows, iced coconut coffee from Brueggers (summer in a cup), dainty tea cups, succulents, decanters, antique keys (like the kind from Cinderella) and more silly things that make you smile inside. The list goes on, but twinkly lights are definitely in the top five. I came up with this garland idea to give my fireplace a little fix up. You could use this idea for weddings, a home built bar (example in post), above your bed, or as I did, above your fireplace".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Floral Wall Clock

Brighten a space with summer flowers

Tutorial at I Wear a Bow Blog

"This idea have been in my mind for so long. I love floral and want to make floral decoration for my room. Moreover, I have been wanting to replace my old plain black clock. So, why didn't I make a wall clock by myself? Combine two of my desires earlier, why not making a floral wall clock? Finally did! Yay! I really love this floral clock. Because it is suited my room that has a creamy pink wall color. If you like a girly room decoration, this floral wall clock will be a sweet touch to add into your room. Not to mention that you will like to see to your clock all day and be notified of time. Maybe you won't be late in your schedule again".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Crepe Paper Flowers

Super easy and a perfect activity for kids too

Tutorial at Creative Khadija Blog

"Crepe paper flowers looks pretty as well as long lasting as compared to real flower, I made a few dozen of these flowers last month for decorating my craft room wall during the 5th Blogversary of Creative Khadija. Do you remember digit 5 I wrote on the wall with crepe paper flowers..? I bet you are having good memory.  Today I will show you how I made these flowers. I know I am late in sharing as my blogversary was about 2 months back! Anyway, today you will see an easy idea on how to decorate your celebrations with crepe paper".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Floral Crown

Perfect for dress up, weddings, or a photo prop

Tutorial at Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom

"My missy and I were at Hobby Lobby recently, admiring all the pretty flowers on display.  When I suggested to her we make a floral crown, she loved the idea and could not wait to get started!  Guys, this project is so easy, and makes the best photo accessory!  (And of course, what little girl wouldn't love a floral crown?)  We went with pink and purple flowers, but you can use almost any flower that catches your eye.  The flower and color combinations are endless".... Read more

Tutorial - Faux Lavender Seed Bead Flowers

Dip flower into a cup of cool water to set the glue

Tutorial at Purple Hues and Me Blog

"As promised in my post on wrapped rope on glass, here is an easy, and I mean EASY, tutorial on making cute little lavender seed bead flowers.  You only need: Seed beads, Green cloth stem wire (18 gauge), Hot glue,  cool water Coat the end of the cloth wire stem with hot glue.  It might get messy but don't worry".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Burlap Flowers

Roses can be used in many decorative ways

Tutorial at xxSouthernCraftsxx Blog

"This is a super easy and fast way to make your own burlap roses. The project is pretty quick, taking only about 5-10 minutes. Start by cutting a piece of felt in a circle".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Burlap Coneflowers

Use in a wreath or a centerpiece

Tutorial at Purple Hues and Me Blog

"I love seeing purple coneflowers in the garden and thought about using them in place of sunflowers in décor.  I'm a bit tired of all the yellow and would like to see something different.  To my surprise, I really couldn't find much of anything so far as using purple coneflowers around the house or in crafting.  Why is that?  It's such an unusual shaped flower well respected among gardeners and scientist, alike.  At the top of the stem is a single large coppery brown cone which is quite impressive.  It is surrounded by droopy petals, in shades ranging from lavender, pink and purple, that to me, mimic the brim of a hat".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Flower Garland

A festive flower crown to celebrate summer

Tutorial at Free Spirit Handmade Blog

"So what’s more summery and fun than a flower crown? They’re perfect for summer festivals or weddings or just because. They’re also fun to make if you’re the crafty type. I read several flower crown tutorials and came up with my own technique, so I decided to write my own tutorial for you. You will need:  Flowers – you can buy cheap ones at the dollar store but I recommend buying higher end flowers as the ones at the dollar store are not the best quality".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Watercolor Paper Flowers

Give a splash of color to your paper flowers using watercolor

Tutorial at Curly Made Blog

"As I've mentioned in my last top5 of the week, I've been obsessed with paper flowers, trying different shapes and papers. I ended um making a bunch of white paper roses and wanted to give a pop of color to them, watercolor was the perfect option, the end result is so pretty and artsy. This diy is more a craft idea than an actual tutorial, but the link to the template and all the sources are bellow.  I've tried to make roses in two ways: using the DIY Paper Rose tutorial with a template from Lia Griffith, and cutting the petal shapes myself and gluing them around the floral wire. Both ways are great, although I was a bit afraid of making the roses without a template, it ended up looking just the same".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Flower Crown

These could be made for a bridesmaid or flower girl accessory

Tutorial at The Chilly Dog Blog

"Headbands are a fun summer trend. Last week I shared a fabric headband tutorial that was pretty and functional. This week's flower crown is a bit less practical. But how can you not feel beautiful when you are bedecked in flowers?  I used silk tweedia and delphiniums, but you can easily use different types of flowers to suit your mood".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Rose Pen with Brown Paper Bags

Paint with acrylic in any color you like

Tutorial at Make it Easy Crafts Blog

"Mother’s Day is right around the corner and what do you do for a mom who has everything?  You make a gift from the heart.  You could just go out and buy a rose and take her to dinner…but dinner and a hand made rose pen is special and useful.  It costs practically nothing and uses a recycled brown paper bag.  Interested?  Well grab your bag and read on".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Decoupage a Mannequin Head in Flowers

Cut designs from a flower catalog or magazines

Tutorial at Niftynnifer Blog

"I gave my Styrofoam mannequin head a Royal Flower Make Over!  Here is your first test in patience! The cutting of the flowers! (Or whatever theme you went with). Cutting along the outline of the flower looks much cleaner and professional than cutting random full photos out. You will need lots of flowers! It took me hours and hours to cut mine out".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Crocheted Flower and Ladybug

Crocheted motif could be added to a hair clip

Tutorial at Oomanoot Blog

"Suddenly, spring has sprung all around us. Butterflies and ladybugs and an occasional mosquito(yes! already!) and beautiful flowers are everywhere. Last week we took a walk and I was taking photos of everything and I just felt so inspired to create… I got home and started crocheting pretty much immedietly. My daughter took one look at the result and said: “Hey! that’s the flower and ladybug we saw at the park!” And she was exactly right, as you can see".... Read more