WELCOME to the MARCH 2010 Control Freaks Blog Tour !!!
You have probably joined me after visiting Dannie's blog, and you can click on the "next blog" link at the bottom of the post to continue on the tour :)
Our THEME for this month is SPRING.. so sit back with a nice cup of your fave drink and enjoy my SPRING FLOWERS! :)
I taught Fabric Flower Class this week... 21 people joined me over 3 nights, and we each made 4 different fabric flowers... they are sooooooooooo fun to make.... and perfect for wearing on your jacket, top, in your hair, on your tote bag or purse...
FABRIC FLOWER INSTRUCTIONS:
For my "quick and easy version" video tutorial CLICK HERE. For Christy's alternate version, CLICK HERE. For Shelli Gardner's version CLICK HERE.
The first type of flower we made used the Flower Folds Die, the Big Shot and a hot glue gun, and can be seen in Christy's video and on Shelli's blog (see paragraph above) - each flower was made with 19 or 20 layers, and a button in the center.
FLOWER FOLDS BIGZ XL DIE, #115970, $42.95
The 2nd flower we made used less layers - about 12 or 13 layers each, but also used the Flower Folds die and the Big Shot and a hot glue gun, instructions can be seen HERE.
The third flower we made was inspired by Terri, and uses the FLOWER LAYERS DIE and the big shot. They are assembled with a hot glue gun and are made with heavy designer fabrics and a felt backing.
| Flower Layers Originals Die #113458 | |
| Price: $15.95 | |
I'll post the 4th flower another time with instructions as it is a totally different type of flower.
I hope you have a wonderful weekend and ENJOY THE BLOG TOUR!
Please Visit Cindy' Major's blog by clicking on the link to the left! :)
Beautiful flowers, Patty...vibrant colors of fabrics!
Posted by: Connie Babbert | March 19, 2010 at 07:05 PM
Love your flowers Patty. All so pretty.
Posted by: LeeAnn Greff | March 19, 2010 at 07:43 PM
Very pretty, Patty. TFS!
Hugs,
Brandi
Posted by: Brandi | March 19, 2010 at 08:12 PM
Wow! How fun was that. Loved the way that they went together. Also glad for the hop. Can't wait to get to all the tutorials that are here. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Pam Herold | March 20, 2010 at 12:12 AM
Love those Flowers, Patty. All the different colors and kinds. Can't wait for the instructions to be posted. Will definitely check back.
Cyber ((hugs)), Trish in Wisconsin
Posted by: Trish Hoffman | March 20, 2010 at 01:26 AM
I must watch this tutorials! You have convinced me i must make some of these!!!
YVONNE
Posted by: Yvonne | March 20, 2010 at 04:51 AM
You've been quite busy Patty! Love all your flowers.
Posted by: Pockets of Inspiration | March 20, 2010 at 05:12 AM
What a beautiful garden of flowers, Patty!! I should be using some fabric in my Big Shot, too!! I think you have pushed me over the edge (yet AGAIN!)!!! Lovely! :)
Posted by: Wendy W. | March 20, 2010 at 06:15 AM
Love the flowers and can think of many ways to use them. TFS
Posted by: Carol A. | March 20, 2010 at 06:20 AM
Great flowers, Patty! You were busy!
Posted by: Lisa M | March 20, 2010 at 06:26 AM
I don't think we can ever get sick of these crazy flowers. They are so fun to make and beautiful!
Posted by: Kimberly Van Diepen | March 20, 2010 at 10:09 AM
Fantastic Flowers, Patty! Can't wait to see all the links & tutorials!! I think I might just have to go rummage through my fabric, so I can FINALLY make some of these! Erin Blair
Posted by: Erin Blair | March 20, 2010 at 11:26 AM
Gorgeous flowers! Now I *need* to buy more big shot dies.
Posted by: Dannie Graves | March 20, 2010 at 06:12 PM
so so fun!! Love these!
Posted by: Robin Spinner | March 20, 2010 at 06:26 PM
I am so going to have to make some of these. They are so cute and I love your choice of fabric.
Posted by: Shannon Willis | March 21, 2010 at 06:16 AM
Very cool! Looking forward to seeing the 4th flower!
Posted by: Lisa Young | March 21, 2010 at 07:38 PM
Love your garden of flowers, Patty! Great job! Blessings, Gretchen
Posted by: Gretchen Barron | March 22, 2010 at 04:57 PM
Patty, wow...these are fabulous! What a wonderful way to use the dies!
Posted by: Wendy J. | March 23, 2010 at 11:22 AM
Wow! this is pretty adorable i like it. Keep posting!
vee
Posted by: roses philippines | March 29, 2010 at 02:05 AM