Super Easy Botanica Flower Brooch

 

For all the elaborate crafts I try to dream up for my blog posts, sometimes it's the simplest ideas that are my favorites! Now I won't say that this didn't start out as an elaborate project! I was going to make a tote bag and embellish it with Botanica Flowers, and I did make said Tote bag but when it came to attaching the flowers, I just couldn't do it. These were my only Pink Botanicas and I wasn't about to glue them down for all eternity! From that came the simple idea I am going to share with you- Make a Petaloo Brooch. Now I could attach it to my tote, or a jacket, or a hat, or anything my heart desires. It was so easy to make too and here are the directions:

Trace out a 2 inch circle onto a double layer square of felt. Sew on the trace line (if you don't sew you can just cut the circles first and glue together with Fabritac). After you sewed together cut off the excess. Line up a safety pin at the center and zig zag stitch the pin on. Again if you don't have machine you can hand stitch, or purchase a clasp at the craft store you can glue on.

Next put two dollops of hot glue in the center and attach two of the Petaloo Botanica leaves. Curl the wire ends to get extra hold and stability. Don't worry about placement as the wires adjust after cooled.

Attach three Botanica Flowers to the circle backing. You can use more if you like- I like to keep them at odd numbers though

View from the back

Now simply pin on to whatever your heart desires! here are a few of my ideas:

Like my tote!? It's made from Felt and a cotton dish cloth. The Ribbon is May Arts.

Yep, so cute on my denim jacket

And on my hat!

What a fun way to show off your Petaloo! Hope you will make one or teo of your own- Denise

SUPPLIES:

Petaloo Botanica Blooms x4 Fuschia

Felt

Safety Pin

Hot Glue

Sewing Machine or Fabritac

Comments

[Lisa Jocumsen]

An easy, make today wear tonight tutorial - love it. So many possibilities - beautiful.

[Denise Sullivan]

What a beautiful pin and it looks fairly easy to make. I love this one, thanks for sharing

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I love it! Not only did you have a great idea by making a pin for it, your tote bag looks awesome. I love the fabric you used.

[Amante Del Papel]

es una gran y fantastica idea!

[dee in nh]

What a great idea! Love it!

[Barb Macaskill]

What a great idea!! I too have issues with permanently attaching my beautiful Petaloo flowers to anything because I just love them so much! This is a great way to be able to have them forever!! TFS!

[C Wong]

This is absolutely stunning! TFS!

[cottagerca]

wonderful!!! great tutorial and lovely presentation of the petaloo

[mjmarmo]

Absolutely stunning! I would wear this!