20 different ways to make faux flowers
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Everyone loves flowers, right? They are pretty and colourful and generally just make the world a better place.
But sometimes real flowers are not practical and faux flowers are what is called for. Fake flowers can be crafted from a surprising variety of materials, each with its own texture, colour and level of realism.
I’ve put together a collection of 20 very different ways to make faux flowers from a mix of different materials to get you started.
Have fun making faux flowers for all sorts of occasions.
Click on the image below to go straight to the tutorial to make the faux flowers.
DIY Organza Flowers
These little flowers are really easy to make with scraps of organza or net and a needle and thread
Craft Foam Flowers
Gail from Purple Hues and Me has made lots of lovely foam flowers over the years, these yellow ones with their wavy petals are probably my favourite
Bright Flowers made from Fabric Scraps
Put strips of scrap fabric to good use by turning them into these easy fabric flowers
Newspaper Flowers
Red Ted Art shows us how to make paper flowers from old newspapers
Mini Crochet Flowers
These little crochet flowers are quick and easy to work up. Perfect for beginners or expert crocheters who just want to make something almost instant
Pom Pom Daisy
These little daisy with their cute pom pom centres make great fridge magnets or notice board pins
Scrap Fabric Flowers
Scrap Fabric Love turned even small fabric scraps into pretty flowers with button centres
Chocolate Chip Flowers
Top your cupcakes with these cute little chocolate flowers made from chocolate chips
Organza Flowers
These frilly flowers need to be made from synthetic organza or net because you melt the edges with a flame to make that wavy edge
Jute Spoon Flowers
Another from Purple Hues and Me, these clever jute flowers use a spoon as a mould
Felt Sweet Peas
I love these pretty felt sweet peas, The Yellow Birdhouse has a detailed tutorial showing how to make them
Paper Roses
I don’t have a tutorial on the blog to make these paper roses but there is a video over on my Instagram and YouTube Channel
Wire and Fabric Flowers
Pillar Box Blue has made these colourful flowers from wire covered with fabric from an old bedsheet
Tissue Paper Flowers
Gathered have simple instructions showing how to make these tissue paper carnations. I remember making hundreds of these for a carnival float once as a teenager out of paper napkins.
Embroidered Upcycled Sweater Felt Flowers
This embroidered flower is made from an old sweater with some simple embroidery
Pom Pom Flowers
Gorgeous pom pom flowers from Pillar Box Blue that use leftovers in your yarn stash
Air Dry Clay Flowers
Air dry clay is such a versatile craft medium, it’s inexpensive and lots of fun to play with. Why not make flowers like these from One Little Project
Plastic Bottle Flowers
Upcycle old plastic bottles and turn them into fun flowers, Colourful Minds show you how
Nail Polish Flowers
These sweet little flowers are made from wire and old nail polish. Welcome to Nana’s has clear instructions on how to make them
Button Bouquet
Raid your button box and make a sweet little button bouquet
Have you got any scraps of felt, fabric, paper or yarn that just needs to be turned into some long lasting flowers? Hopefully this collection of craft ideas shows you the wide variety of materials that can be used to make fake flowers
Whether you want delicate botanicals, bold statement pieces or sustainable crafts, there’s a faux flower making idea for everyone.
Julie
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