DIY FELT ROSES

Instructions

Reference the downloadable project sheet for project pattern diagrams.

Step 1 - With the Red or Pink felt, use the Small Petal Template and cut out one piece. Use the Medium Petal Templates and cut out ten pieces total. Use the Large Petal Templates and cut out four pieces total.

Step 2 - Take the Small Petal Piece and roll it lengthways into a tube, use a dab of glue to keep closed.

Step 3 - Take Medium Petal Piece and glue along the bottom edge. Wrap it around the Small Petal. Repeat this for four Medium Petals.

Step 4 - With the remaining Medium Petals, dab a drop of glue in the middle of the bottom edge and pinch together. Glue along the bottom edge and wrap it around the rose. Repeat for the remaining Medium Petals.

Step 5 - Take Large Petal Pieces and snip a short line in the middle of the bottom edge. Cross over the bottom and glue closed. Glue along the bottom edge and wrap it around the rose. Repeat for the remaining Large Petals.

Step 6 - With the Green felt, use the Star Leaf Template and cut out one piece, use the Leaf Template and cut out one or two pieces.

Step 7 - Take the Star Leaf Piece and cut a small hole in the centre. Thread the Wire Stem through the hole.

Step 8 - Glue the bottom of the Rose and press the Wire Stem into it. Press the Star Leaf Piece onto the bottom of the Rose. Add additional glue to press the Star Leaf up the Rose's sides.

Step 9 - Take the Leaf Piece and dab a drop of glue onto the bottom. Wrap this section around the Wire Stem to glue closed.

Step 10 - Repeat the process to make a bouquet of Roses.