So I came across these "boutique" flower tutorials during my daily trolling through the projects at One Pretty Thing. It caught my imagination. I made one. I liked it. So, in typical Karie fashion, I went back and cut out the material for eight more. Overboard much? Yep.
Now for the changes I made. In the Lipstick and Laundry (LaL) tutorial, she says to cut the flower shapes any way you want--just make sure you have a variety of sizes. In the Overdramatic Party Girl (OPG) tutorial, she cut circles--in various sizes. The key is the various sizes. I didn't want the regularity of shape the circles produced, but I wanted more layers than what LaL came up with. So this is what I did.
1. Cut a square of synthetic material.
2. Fold it in quarters.
Promise yourself that someday you'll learn how to use the camera you've had for six years.
3. Trim off all the corners.
4. Unfold and admire funky flower shape.
Don't worry about unevenness--it'll take care of itself over the flame.
5. Singe the outer edges.
Remember that directly over the flame is the hottest part. Think of the heat as a pillar. Manipulate material accordingly. DO NOT PUT YOUR MATERIAL DIRECTLY INTO THE FLAME UNLESS YOU LIKE BLACK, SHRIVELED FLOWERS.
6. Singe the inner edges. Do it sideways to make the petal curl.
Ta da!
Layer (8-10), sew together with a bead:
And back with felt for easier attachment of safety pins or brooch pins or what have you.
Enjoy!
