Felt Flower Gift Heart by Tammy Tutterow

Hi readers! I can hardly believe as I type it… but it is the last day of July! My goodness, where is 2014 going? It’s flying by! Today we’re sharing a super fun gift idea by the very talented Tammy Tutterrow.  It’s getting to be the gift giving time of year so now so what better time than now to start CRAFTING?!

Enjoy!

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I love when I can use my papercrafting supplies to make something for my home or as a gift. What better gift from the heart than a small embellished heart that can be displayed. By combining a few sewing supplies with inks, stamps, and dies, I was able to create something unique that a friend is sure to love.
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Trace the heart pattern onto two pieces of natural colored Sticky Back Canvas.
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Use an ink blending tool to apply the desired color of Distress Ink onto the front of one of the hearts. I used Broken China. Use an ink blending tool to apply Vintage Photo Distress Ink to the edges of both hearts.
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Stamp a design onto the front of the colored heart using Jet Black Archival Ink.
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Peel away the backing on the piece of colored Sticky Back Canvas. Adhere it to a piece of cotton batting. Trim around the edges of the heart with pinking shears.
Peel away the backing on the natural colored piece of Sticky Back Canvas. Adhere it to a piece of cotton muslin. Trim around the edges of the heart with pinking shears.
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Sew the two hearts together with the batting and the muslin on the inside. Leave a small opening for filling.
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Stuff the inside of the heart with fiberfill. Sew the opening closed.
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Cut a piece of white or cream wool felt the same size as the Tapered Fringe Die. Die cut the felt.
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Use a needle and embroidery thread to make a running stitch along the bottom edge of the felt die cut. (I used brown so that you can see it better.)
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Place the desired color of Distress Stain into a mister bottle. (I used Spun Sugar.) Mist the die cut felt piece with the stain. Allow the stain to soak into the felt for a minute or two. Blot the excess stain with a dry cloth. It will be fragile while wet so blot with care. Dry with a heat tool. Use an ink blending tool to dab on some additional color or age with Vintage Photo Distress Ink.
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Gather the felt on the embroidery floss. Tie the embroidery floss in a knot when the felt is gathered all the way.
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Adhere a piece of green wool felt on a piece of Phoomph (double sided adhesive foam). Die cut leaves from the felt using a the Spring Greenery die. Dab Vintage Photo Distress Ink onto the green felt to add some age.
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Adhere the leaves to the heart.
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Adhere the felt flower to the front of the heart over the top of the leaves.
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Add a button or small round embellishment to the center of the heart.
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To die Crinkle Ribbon, scribble the desired ink colors onto your craft sheet (shown- Tumbled Glass and Broken China). Mist the ink with water. Toss the ribbon around on the ink droplets. For intense color, tap the ink pad directly on the ribbon. Mist with water to blend. Use a dry cloth to wring out excess moisture. Dry with a heat tool. Dab Vintage Photo Distress Ink over the ribbon to add age.
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Die cut a small tag from manila cardstock using the small tag from the Tim Holtz Framelits Tag Collection. Stamp a sentiment on the tag using Jet Black Archival Ink. Tie a piece of Paper String onto the tag.
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Create a bow with the Crinkle Ribbon. Adhere the bow to the heart under the edge of the flower. Pin the paper string with tag onto the bow using a Wire Pin. Tuck to small pieces of Ruler Ribbon under the bow.
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Adhere a few random Gear pieces around the flower and bow.
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I love how soft and unique this finished flower looks. It is so easy to make and truly add a “wow” to any project.
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  1. Hello. Yep, 2014 is flying faster than a speeding wotnot. When I’m old and grey it will be Christmas every day. Love this. Great idea for a gift. Love the flower. It looks a bit like a sea anemone. Maybe it’s just cos I’m thinking mythical sea creatures…..

  2. Great tutorial and thanks to Tammy for the template and the instructions on how to make that gorgeous flower. I’m now a follower.

  3. WOW – your heart is GORGEOUS Tammy – LOVE IT ALL, especially your felt flower!!! THANK YOU so much for sharing your CREATIVE INSPIRATION and tutorial too :)
    … I NEED that tapered fringe die, think I will try cutting it by hand today, because I NEED to make one now!!!

  4. Beautiful project. The combo of canvas, felt and ribbon (in those colors) is really nice. And thank you for such detailed instructions. I can do this!

  5. Gorgeous creation! Love the fringed flower and the pretty colors of this heart. Thanks to Tammy for the great tutorial.

  6. This flower is fascinating! I love how the felt transforms what the die does with paper into a totally different thing. Who knew?

  7. I really like the unique look of the flower. Now I can see that die isn’t just for making grass.
    Carol b

  8. I knew there was a reason my sewing and papercrafting supplies were in the same room! :) Beautiful heart, Tammy.

  9. This is really pretty. I wish I could pick it off the screen and give it to my son who is getting married in two weeks as the sentiment is so lovely too.

  10. Wow! I love it! Tammy is so great about taking dies and giving them such unique uses! I just love that flower!!!! I would have never bought that die, now I’m giving it some thought! Creative genius that girl!

  11. Wow, what a lovely project Tammy! I love it! Summer is still here in Seattle and I’m hanging on to every precious moment of it!! :) Thanks so much for sharing this great inspiration today, and everyday!

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