A few weeks ago I approached a customer who had been in the die cut center several nights in a row and asked her what she was cutting. She had piles and piles of little felt circles that she planned on using for a Valentine's wreath. She said our badge die was perfect because it cut so many at one time. I told her she had to bring it in when it was done so I could see how all those little circles made a wreath.
WOW! The finished product was so stunning I just had to take pictures. Great job, Tiffany! Thanks for sharing!
I wanted to make my own, but I was short on time, so I decided to use a smaller heart that would use less circles. Here's how I did it. We still have several shades of red and pink felt in the store so you can make your own!
Solid Felt Heart Tutorial
2-3 sheets wool-blend felt, cut into circles
Styrofoam heart or wreath form
Short straight pins
1. Cut enough circles to cover your wreath, either with our badge die or by hand. It's hard to say how many circles you'll need, but start with at least a couple of sheets of our felt.
2. Fold each circle in half and in half again. Stick a straight pin through the corner and push it into the Styrofoam form.
2. Continue adding circles at different angles, covering the front and sides of the shape or wreath until full. The circles should be tight together so that no Styrofoam is showing.
Gorgeous! Absolutely Gorgeous!
Posted by: Someday Crafts | February 11, 2010 at 12:03 AM
sweet and easy to do ♥
Posted by: Marian | February 11, 2010 at 01:53 AM
completely adorable!
where do all ya'll come up with these awesomely genius ideas?
maybe you can send some creative pixie dust, along with a LARGE order of motivation this way. ;)
thanks for sharing. when i find a moment, i wanna give this a try.
Posted by: krromm | February 11, 2010 at 02:18 AM
This is so cute.
Posted by: Teresa | February 11, 2010 at 05:21 AM
You should try doing this with sequins and seed beads! It turns out fantastically with them too!
Posted by: MandaPanda | February 11, 2010 at 05:36 AM
Thanks so much! I just adore it. I'll have to try this. I definitely don't have a badge cutter so by hand is how I'll have to do it. The smaller one will have to do since there are less circles to cut.
Posted by: Jessica | February 11, 2010 at 05:50 AM
That is really neat... what is the size of the circles? I have a few circle dies. Not sure which size would be best.
Posted by: Denise | February 11, 2010 at 07:47 AM
great tutorial...end product is awesome!
Posted by: j | February 11, 2010 at 08:01 AM
That's beautiful! Where can I go to use a die cutter like that? I would never have the patience to cut that many circles..
Posted by: Bonnie | February 11, 2010 at 08:29 AM
Wow!!! And no sewing involved! Since I don't live anywhere near your shop, I will have to handcut my circles to make this project :-( Thanks for showing this tutorial!
Posted by: Dizzy Broad | February 11, 2010 at 09:21 AM
Love it! Thanks for sharing. Where is a good place to get wool blend felt? I have some of the eco-friendly stuff from Joanne's, but the colors are a bit odd.
Posted by: [email protected] Almota Roses | February 11, 2010 at 09:44 AM
so cute!! how did she make the other one??
Posted by: Debby | February 11, 2010 at 09:58 AM
I saw this in the shop during the meet and greet and just thought it was adorable. I didn't know you made it. And I just love Tiffany's! I'm not going to have time to make this for V-Day, but I think my daughter would love one to decorate her room with anyways ;) I'll have to make one.
Posted by: Dejah Thoris | February 11, 2010 at 10:48 AM
So pretty!
Posted by: Gillian | February 11, 2010 at 09:07 PM
We've got it at Lasting Memories, tons of colors and great prices.
Posted by: Jennifer | February 11, 2010 at 09:46 PM
LOVE it!
Posted by: Carmen | February 12, 2010 at 09:14 AM
That is beautiful...
Posted by: Erin | February 12, 2010 at 04:02 PM
I <3 this!!!! What a great idea!! Thank u for sharing!!
Posted by: crystal smith | February 14, 2010 at 04:36 PM
I about fell out of my chair! Those are wonderful! Thanks for sharing. Nancy N
Posted by: nancy nelson | February 16, 2010 at 12:12 PM