I’m surprised at myself. I’m actually getting into fall crafts. I’ve made several already this year. Must be all the hot chocolate I’ve been drinking. It is clouding my thinking. But today I have a fabric leaves tutorial.
Of course, these are a bit wonky. And not perfect. You can perfect it if you want to. It won’t be hard…just cut straight, and glue properly.
But, I’m not in to doing things perfect. I LOVE these. They look sweet and comfortable on my dining room table.
These are very simple to create. It will leave you time to glue on washers and bits of wood to a vase. And fill it with buttons. No reason…it’s just cool.
Here’s the supplies you need:
- fabric
- hot glue
- skewers
- scissors
- puffy paint (optional)
1. lay a skewer across a square of fabric.
2. run hot glue around where you want the edge to be. Also run hot glue up the skewer (not shown).
3. Fold over the fabric and press it onto the hot glue.
4. Trim the fabric around your edges into a leaf shape (hopefully you are better at that then I)
5. Cut little slits in the “leaves” to give it more shape.
6. Add puffy paint for the “veins” of the leaves.
Now stick them in a pretty vase and you have….
Linking this craft at these great linky parties:
-The DIY Showoff--At the Picket Fence--C.R.A.F.T.- -Uncommon Designs--Setting for Four-
These are so cute! I’d love to try this on some pencils.
oooh pencils!!! Love that idea! With proper fall colored fabric…that would be brilliant!
cute and simple. i could see make fabric feathers like this too:)
Truthfully…I had to remind myself they were leaves. I kept thinking feathers. Wouldn’t they make cute pretend arrows
i thought feathers too! but either way they are adorable, simple, and perfect for fall!
Yep, I am thinking I am going to repurpose these for arrows or something
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They would make cute pretend arrows! Love them, Janellie!
I happen to love these and I love anything fabric that I don’t have to sew. Sooooo I’m pinning them.
Bliss
Thanks for linking your beautiful fabric leaves tute Janel! And thanks for supporting my linky party! I know you have been crazy busy, I am going to miss you…please stay in touch! Facebook me anytime girlfriend – hugs! I am featuring you tomorrow here!http://www.settingforfour.com/2012/11/its-party-time-features-11-10-2012.html
Thanks so much Heather!!!
Can’t wait to see them on your beautiful blog!