Been a while...

Its been a while since I've dedicated myself to the things I love. I created this blog so that I could collect every single handmade flower I found on the web and share them with the world.....

.....Then of course life got in the way and separated me for a time from my creative spirit and although I feel her stirring again deep within my soul, I need inspiration, and mamma mia, I don't think I will be disappointed.

So lets kick off the new start and see where it leads....so here is the first little lovely, a magnificent paper flower by The Little Hut

3 Simple Fabric Flower Ring Tutorials

Here are 3 simple fabric flower ring tutorials to add some handmade bling to your fingers.
Fabric Flower Ring Tutorial by Sweet Charli

The Flower Ring Tutorial by Vand Co

Spring Flower Ring Tutorial by Mrs Prissy

Haberdashery

Ribbon, Thread, Needles, Buttons and a whole lot more with these Haberdashery Shops.

Haberdashery at ETSY

Etsy Floral Finds for Vinyl Wall Art

Another week, another treasury, this time from the wonderful world of Vinyl Wall Art. Decorate those bare walls with a splash of colourful floral beauty. Click here to see the full treasury.

From left to right, top to bottom.

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Whimsical Flower Garden by Single Stone Studio

Hand Drawn Roses by Stephen Edward Graphics 

Joy Baby by Wall Stale Decor 

Big Dandelions by Art Conductor 

Sweet Flower by Wiwicoco

Purple Iris by Maeair

Smiley Flowers by Pop Wallz

Frankie Flowers by Holly

Adorable Birds with Flowers by DD Walls

Make your Own Flower Collage

Flower collages are a fun and creative way to use bits and pieces from your craft box, a way to experiment with new art techniques such as gesso and acrylics, as a way to collate your favourite flower photos from your own collection or from magazines or from walks in the woods or in the garden. They can be crafty activities for the young, art projects for adults or as a simple 'lets mess around and see what I come up with' for those young at heart. Here are some ways to create your own and give you some ideas. 

Flower Collage by HeARTworks

Fabric Flower Collage by Julia's Poppies Design

Flower Collages by Gifts for Nonnie

Tissue Paper Flower Collages by Use Your Coloured Pencils

Flower Collage by Little Fingers Big Dreams

Flickr Pool Favourite - Patchwork Pottery

I love going through the Handmade Flower Creations Flickr Group I never know what I will find but I will always be amazed. This time I found a very talented and inspirational crafter in the shape and form of Patchwork Pottery. Laurraine the creator and now full time quilter and pattern designer just oozes style and grace in her work, which include quilts, handbags, tea-cup holders, coasters, potholders, ornaments and very unique 3D teapots and teacups all of which can be found in her Etsy store.

 

Etsy Floral Finds for Bags

Another round-up of Etsy Floral Finds for Friday this time focusing on some absolutely delicious handmade wrist and arm candy in the form of bags - purses, wristlets, totes and clutches. You can find the links at the below.

From Left to Right, Top to Bottom

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Zippered Wristlet by Wooden 45

Night Garden by Tuuni

Funky Spring Flower Purse by SandBox Studio

Linen Ruffle Bag by Sonia Close

Fun with the Yellow Sun by Daphnenen

Melanie Collection by Fiazco

Leather Petal Wristlet by Stacy Leigh

Wheat Messenger Bag by Pesky Cat Designs

Neoprene Zipper Case by Unique Handbags

Kids Floral Crafts for Mothers Day - 3 Paper Flower Tutorials

With Mothers Day quickly approaching blogland is full of lovely handmade gifts and craft ideas to give to the special lady and flowers are obviously a popular choice. I found these three simple, really cute tutorials for kids to make their own flowers from paper. The first is from Creative Jewish Mom who has made these adorable Colourful Cupcake Liner Flowers. 

Next up are these cute blooms made from circles of tissue paper from The Trendy Treehouse.

Followed by a Carnation Corsage Tutorial (for little hands to make) over at Little Birdie Secrets.