Anthropologie-Inspired Décor Tutorial
raft experiment success
Most of my craft experiments don't end so well. Here's one that actually had good results.
Two years ago, Anthropologie's holiday gift packaging included an envelope of felt circles and string. The circles had slits to thread them onto the string, creating pretty flower shapes.
Last year I re-created the felt flowers to dress up gifts.
This year I decided to try making large versions of the circles into pumpkin poufs.
Read on for a tutorial.
No-Sew Rufflekins
Ingredients
Total Cost = less than $1 per pumpkin
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Tutorial
Have you tried a crafty experiment that came out well?
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raft experiment success
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| Rufflekin: Pretty Ruffled Pumpkin |
Most of my craft experiments don't end so well. Here's one that actually had good results.
Two years ago, Anthropologie's holiday gift packaging included an envelope of felt circles and string. The circles had slits to thread them onto the string, creating pretty flower shapes.
Last year I re-created the felt flowers to dress up gifts.
This year I decided to try making large versions of the circles into pumpkin poufs.
Read on for a tutorial.
No-Sew Rufflekins
Ingredients
- Felt squares (for pumpkin body), 9"x12", qty: 1.5 per pumpkin (Michael's, 29¢ each)
- Felt scraps (for pumpkin stalk)
- Butcher's string, Embroidery floss, Ribbon, Twistie Tie (whatever you have)
- Hot glue gun & glue sticks
Total Cost = less than $1 per pumpkin
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Tutorial
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| 1. Cut felt sheet into 6 squares. |
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| 2. Need 9 squares per pumpkin. |
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| 3. Fold square in half, cut rounded corners. |
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| 4. Cut 2 slits in folded edge. |
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| 5. Felt circle with center slits. |
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| 6. Cut a 12 inch length of string. |
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| 7. Thread circles onto string. |
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| 8. Fold circles like tacos as you add more. |
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| 9. Tie two ends of string together. |
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| 10. Tie a tight square knot & snip off ends. |
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| 11. Twist circles into pouf shape. |
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| 12. Cut felt scrap for stem: Top 4", Bottom 3", Height 2" |
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| 13. Roll tightly @bottom edge. Secure with hot glue. |
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| 14. Hot glue stem to pumpkin pouf. |
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They are really pretty, great tutorial too thanks for sharing this.
ReplyDeleteOooh love it! Reminds me of the packaging Anthropologie had a few months ago. Pinning it!
ReplyDeleteThat is so cute! Thanks for the tutorial and for linking up to my Halloween party! :)
ReplyDeleteThat is so simple and so cute! I might use the same technique to make some flowers for hair clips. That looks much easier than my usual technique of hot gluing my fingers to the felt. Thanks for sharing!
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ReplyDeleteThose are really cute! And I love the pictures with your instructions. I am going to try this!
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These are so cute! And I LOOOVE the name - rufflekins - haha! I feel like I should somehow turn that into a nickname for one of the dogs! But seriously, love these... you could turn them into a wreath or put them in a vase or hurricane... so many pretty choices!
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A great idea you shared with us, which is awesome, Reminds me of the packaging Anthropologie had a few months ago. Well, the pictures with your instructions is very helpful.
ReplyDelete@Smart Cents Review Thanks, you should definitely try! Just visited your blog but couldn't find your email.
ReplyDeleteLove the name! These are adorable! Would look great on a package wrapped in brown craft paper.
ReplyDeleteSMART and very cute!
ReplyDeleteWow - so pretty and so very easy even I could do them without losing my temper I think - I am going to make a load of these in Christmas colours for a garland! Brillant - thatnks for the tutorial :-)
ReplyDeleteThese are Wow! What could be better than easy, and no sew. Thanks so much for the tutorial. Would be thrilled if you linked these to Sunday's Best. Sharing is a good thing!
ReplyDeleteI am soooooo impressed. These are really cool. I like Rae's idea of garland for Christmas.
ReplyDeleteSo glad you linked this up to Motivated Monday at BeColorful
Pam
Cute, cute, cute!! I love texture and those cute little pumpkins are adorable. Thanks so much for sharing!
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So cute and love your name for them! :D
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Awww this is so cute. Thanks for sharing it. I'm going to have to put it on my to do list.
ReplyDeletesuch a cute project. thanks for sharing! we are featuring this on the blog, facebook and twitter. have a lovely sunday!
ReplyDelete^^)Lelanie
Do you think this would work with burlap as well as felt?
ReplyDeleteThanks for the tutorial - something so adorable made easy!
ReplyDeleteHi! this turned out great-I love these felt poufs-thanks for the great tutorial, I think they would be pretty as Christmas ornaments! And thanks for your kind comments and following ReMadeSimple!
ReplyDeleteHi Caroline, these are so cute. I guess you could adapt it to make ornaments to relect each season and holiday. Great idea and tutorial. Thanks for sharing. I have recently found your blog and am now following you, and will visit often. Please stop by my blog and perhaps you would like to follow me also. Have a wonderful day. Hugs, Chris
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