When I first spotted these I thought they were miniature toilet bowl brushes for a doll house. Can you see it? Well, I’m sure they could be used for that but they actually are tiny brushes made out of repurposed … Read More...
How adorable are these little girls’ twirly skirts! I’m loving those border prints!! And if you look closely, you can see how she embellished them with sequins and gathered fabric for details. Heather from Heather Handmade shows how she used … Read More...
Anett put her scissors to good use by fussy cutting all the flowers on this layout from pattern paper. It’s a great way to make your own accents and embellishments from papers you already have on hand. I love all … Read More...
This adorable Safari box with Jungle animals would be so sweet it a childs room. And it holds a fun surprise inside, when you open it a cute monkey pops up! Sandy created it using different jungle animal dies from … Read More...
I follow a lot of knitters on Instagram (if you’re over there you can find me at OurDailyCraft) and when I’m scrolling through I often save pictures of patterns that catch my eye so I can share them with … Read More...
Lisa from This Pilgrim Life shows how you can sew this fun bendy snake toy. It’s a simple sewing project that kids will love! The fabric snake bodies have wires in them so they can bend and hold their shape. … Read More...
This roundup of necklaces tutorials is perfect for teenagers wanting to try their hand at jewelry making. You do not need fancy supplies or expertize to be able to hand make these DIY necklaces. All of these necklace tutorials come … Read More...
Sew this cute spring bunny banner to welcome all things spring to your house! Amy from Ameroonie Designs shares a tutorial at Polka Dot Chair. It’s made with fabric flags and yarn tassels, all done up in pastels with bunny … Read More...
Jessica put a really fun twist on a slider card and used magnets to pull the balloon up into the sky, how fun is that? By using magnets there’s not an open channel to show (or to hide) on the … Read More...
Yvette achieved great layers on this You’re the Coolest layout using lots of die cuts, papers and embellishments. I love how she used both the positive and negative cuts from the cloud dies, it adds even more depth. And her … Read More...
I am thinking ahead to Mother’s Day and if you are too how about this for a fun big MOM card that can be made out of virtually any paper combo and I used 6 inch letter dies along with … Read More...
This free crochet pattern will help you create a gift that will fit anyone and look great with their boots. These crochet boot cuffs are adjustable, so the wearer can loosen or tighten them as needed. They are super easy … Read More...
These Orange Cranberry Buttermilk Biscuits are the perfect winter brunch recipe with soft flaky layers of fresh cranberries & orange zest that are ready to eat in only 30 minutes!… Read More...
These Easter Egg smoothie popsicles are great for all levels of crafters. Not only do they taste great and are fun before Easter, it’s also a fun way to upcycle your Easter Eggs after the Easter holiday. Easy to make … Read More...
This little felt fox softie is so cute! His features are so sweet – a little heart nose, rosy cheeks, and happy sleepy eyes. Alex Rygiel shares a free sewing pattern and tutorial for making him. The little woodland creature … Read More...
I shared a big sweater I called a swoncho the other day, and here’s another one that takes the mashup of a sweater and a poncho even further.
Patons Knit Wrapover Swoncho has asymmetrical, wrapover fronts and a turtleneck. The … Read More...
Marissa from One CrafDIY Girl shows how you can create a lovely braided velvet headband. Though it’s made from fabric, there’s no sewing required. It’s a fun project you can make in an afternoon or evening and have a pretty … Read More...
This tutorial is for a quick little St Patrick’s day candle holder. Such a fun way to dress up a dinner or party. You can see the full St patty’s day candle tutorial here. … Read More...
Can you embroider a hat for me? This is one of the most common questions asked when people find out you have an embroidery machine. It seems simple enough right? Well anyone who has tried to shove a misshaped, un-flat … Read More...
What’s at the end of the rainbow? It’s a potted plant! That might not be as exciting as a pot of gold, but these felt rainbow plant picks make any bit of green a little magical.
When you choose your colors for these rainbows, remember that you don’t always have to use traditional colors. Pastels are fun and bright, and you can even make some of these without a full rainbow! In fact, picking out the colors for your plant picks is half the fun.
Ready to make your own rainbows?
Step 1
Print the Rainbow Plant Pick PDF on regular paper. Trace the template outlines onto the non-shiny side of the freezer paper. Trace the faces onto the cloud and rainbow shapes.
Group the templates by the color of felt you want to cut them out of. This makes it easier to cut the pieces and use less felt. It may be helpful to plan your colors on the printed page (especially for keeping them in rainbow order). Then transfer that to the tracing.
Step 2
Iron the freezer paper to the felt pieces. The shiny side of the freezer paper holds to the felt so you can cut the pieces with accuracy.
Step 3
To make the faces, thread the needle with three strands of black embroidery floss. Tie a knot in the other end of the thread. With the paper still attached, stitch the face through the felt and paper. Use french knots for eyes and a scallop stitch for the mouth.
Peel the paper off all the felt pieces. But when you remove it from the embroidery, tear around the stitches so you don’t tug at them.
If embroidery isn’t your thing, you can use black acrylic paint and a tiny brush to paint these faces on instead.
Step 4
Apply glue the white backing pieces and then attach the rainbow pieces.
For the regular rainbow, work from the largest “bow” to the smallest. For the cloud and rainbow, attach the cloud first, then add the remaining pieces from top to bottom.
When gluing the heart, the rainbow shapes don’t go all the way to the edges. It helps to apply the glue to the rainbow pieces, starting with the center and working out.
Step 5
Flip the felt rainbow over and lay the top of a wooden skewer on the middle. Apply ample glue to one of the felt circles.
Place the circle over the skewer. Press it so that the circle wraps around the skewer, keeping the front of the rainbow flat.
When the plant picks dry, they should feel a little stiff. And that means they’re ready to decorate a potted plant!
Add them to some lucky shamrocks for St. Patrick’s Day, your favorite summer container garden, or even a vase full of cut flowers.
Once they’ve been in a plant, you probably want to keep them only for plants. But you could certainly make these picks to decorate the top of a cake too. Because it’s fun to add rainbows to everything!
Happy crafting!
Dr. Seuss is well known for his funny names and made up words, so why not celebrate Seuss with a word search puzzle filled with funny names?
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