Easy Kanzashi Flower ∙ How To by Maria Isabel on Cut Out + Keep

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I am a hoarder, I save every scrap of fabric thats left over from other projects. Ive been wanting to make Kanzashi flowers for a while, so I started with my scrap pile. They are so easy to make! This might not be the real "traditional" method of making these flowers, but rather an easy way I came up with after many experiments ( I like feeling like a crafty scientist!). Ok so here goes... Kanzashi Flower How-To!

Instructions

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Gather supplies:
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With thre right side down, place a glue dot on the tip of one of the ends. Stick together oposite ends so that you are left with a triangle. Now that you have the right side of the fabric on top, place a dot of glue on the corner that had glue before.
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Now fold the left corner until the tip is glued to the bottom tip. Place a dot of glue over this union.
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Fold the Right corner so the tip get glued to the bottom tip.
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Secure with a clothes pin until the glue dries.
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Turn it around and place a tip of glue on the right and left corners.
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Fold the tips to the center and press.
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Now fold the fabric by the middle...
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as shown.
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Secure it with the Clothes Pin until it dries.
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Cut the tip off the petal, make sure its straight!
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Dab some glue on the freshly cut side...
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and press it together with the clothes pin.
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Repeat steps 1- 11 untill you have enough petals to make a flower. When you do, cut out a circle of the backing material of your choice. I used green craft felt.
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Shape the petals with your fingers until they look good. Please make sure the glue is dry by then or they will unfold. Turn each petal around and place a dot of glue on the bottom. In this step I used hot glue to save time.
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Add a button on the center or any embelishments you like. These flowers can be worn on anything. I glue this one to a head band. I made soem felt leaves to add more color:D
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Now time to rock my new hair piece!

Comments and Criticism appreciated!

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Emily P. Sat, 07 May 2011 13:25:24 +0000

EPIC!

karen m. Wed, 17 Feb 2010 11:49:35 +0000

love it..

The Doggie House Wed, 03 Feb 2010 15:33:32 +0000

love it my crafty friend

vInTaGe~VioLeT Wed, 20 Jan 2010 20:26:54 +0000

i love the look of these but they look so complicated - your lovely clear tutorial should make it easier! Thanks :0)

Maria Isabel Mon, 18 Jan 2010 06:04:55 +0000

Im giving away two of these headbands over at my blog, please check it out!http://herkaleidoscopeye.blogspot.com/2010/01/mondays-inspiration-giveaway.html

Melinda L. Sat, 16 Jan 2010 13:55:14 +0000

Beautiful and very well explained, Thanks!

Maria Isabel Sat, 16 Jan 2010 00:36:15 +0000

I also had many problems with the traditional metod, so I played with glue until I used little enough to look pretty but enough for them to not break apart. They are still very delicate!