Burlap and fabric flowers are very popular right now. Nothing new here, as with so many other things, it seems a resurgence of popularity is rolling around, again. Wanted to share this great tutorial for a unique burlap fringe flower that made it's debut in the 1960's. Still just as unique and pretty as ever. For the original tutorial go to http://www.cool2craft.com/burlap-fringed-flower-by-tiffany-windsor/ for Tiffany Windsor's great post.
Aleene's Burlap Fringe Flower
Materials
Aleene’s Original Tacky Glue
Burlap
Scissors
Cardboard squeegee
18 gauge stem wire – green
Large button with shank
Florist tape – green
For full-size flower, cut a piece of burlap 6"x18". For small flower or
bud, cut burlap to 6"x5". Apply Aleene's® Original Tacky Glue™ along
both long edges of burlap.
Use a cardboard squeegee (or your fingers) to spread the glue smoothly along the edges. Let dry completely until glue is clear.
Starting in the center, pull out one long burlap thread. Continue pulling out threads one by one.
When all the center threads are pulled out up to the glue line, your burlap piece should look like this.
Apply Aleene’s® Original Tacky Glue along one edge.
Spread glue smooth with fingers (or squeegee).
Fold in half to match glued edges. Press edges together until glue holds and set aside for next step.
To prepare flower center, fold wire approximately 2″ from end and loop into button shank.
Wrap florist wire around wire and cover entire stem.
Apply Aleene’s® Original Tacky Glue along straight edge of burlap.
Press edge of burlap onto stem just below button and begin to roll wire.
Roll burlap around and around wire keeping loops from catching in glue
and keeping edge of burlap straight. Be sure to wrap tightly!
Slightly lift button center and apply Aleene’s® Original Tacky Glue to bottom of button.
Pull snugly into center of flower and arrange burlap fringe. Let glue
dry completely.When creating a burlap flower bud, loop the wire but do
not use a button for the center.Assemble the flower following the same
steps outlined.
There you have it...easy as can be and cute as ever!
Thanks for the reminder, Tiffany!
Again, here's a link to Tiffany's original post:
http://www.cool2craft.com/burlap-fringed-flower-by-tiffany-windsor/
Burlap Flowers - What comes around goes around, right? I'm making some flowers too, but the ones made of burlap ribbon twisted and scrunched to look more like roses. I'm putting them on flower pots, a mini scrapbook and a wine rack I am refurbishing for a gift for our niece Jeni!
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