Rolled felt flower pens are the perfect homemade gift for birthdays, mother’s day, teacher appreciation or just because. Plus, they are so easy, your kids can join in on the fun. Take a look.

I have to give credit to my sister-in-law, Janell, who gave me the idea to make these rolled felt flower pens. My sewing skills are definitely sub-par, so that’s why I love making them. No matter the color you use, these flowers always turn out to cute. You can cater them to that special loved one in mind. So, here we go!

Gather your rolled felt flower pen supplies

Most likely, you already have most of your supplies at home anyway. You only need five items. Here’s what you’ll need to get started:

• Floral tape
• Multi-colored felt sheets
• Pens (non clicking type)
• Hot glue gun
• Scissors

Trace and cut

First, wrap the floral tape around a pen. Then, pick any color of felt sheet that you would like. Then, trace around the outside of an old DVD or CD onto the piece of felt. You can trace a smaller or bigger circle, just depending on how big or little you want your flower. Then, start cutting in a circular pattern until you reach the middle.

You should end up with a swirl shape. It’s okay if it’s not perfect. No two flowers are the same. Make sure you leave a small circle shape in the middle, you will glue that part to the pen.

Roll and glue

Begin with the outside tip of your felt swirl shape. Begin rolling it in until you reach the center. Make sure you keep it nice and tight. Once you reach the center, hot glue the end of the swirl to the flower. You should end up with a little flap hanging off the edge of the flower.

Then, put a dab of hot glue on the back of the flower and carefully place the back of your pen on it. Hold the pen upright until it dries.

Add finishing touches

Finally, hot glue the extra flap to the pen below the flower. Then cut out some leaf shapes and hot glue them around the base of the flower. Then you’re done!

You’re done. That’s it! It takes me about 10 minutes to do one flower. Keep going and you’ll make an entire bouquet. My son wanted to give some of these cute rolled felt flower pens to his other mom, so he decorate a metal can with felt and ended up with an adorable a vase. So cute.

I loved how these turned out and I cannot wait to make some more. They are so adorable.

Of course, you don’t have to stop at rolled felt flowers. There are tons of different ways to make felt flowers online. Here’s just a few ideas:

• 10 ways to make felt flowers
• DIY No Sew Felt Flowers with Twigs
• How to make easy and cute felt flowers

What ideas do you have for making felt flowers? Leave your comments below.

Related link: DIY Gift Card Bouquet with Tissue Paper Flowers

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Valentine’s Day? These DIY Valentines cards for him are perfect and will make that special someone love you even more. Plus they are so flippin’ cute and easy to make.

If you claim that you’re not a crafty person, even YOU can make these simple felt love notes. All you have to do is print, cut and glue. So let’s get started!

Step #1: Print your felt love notes

First you’ll need to pick which of the six cards you would like to make. I know. It’s a tough decision. They are all so cute.

Now, click and print the applicable template and instructions (listed below) for the card of your choice  Even though instructions are included, I’ll explain what you’ll need to do.

Choose your one of six felt love notes:
You’re the peanut butter to my jelly – FREE PRINTABLE
Besides chocolate you’re my favorite – FREE PRINTABLE
You’ve gotta pizza my heart – FREE PRINTABLE
We make a nice pear – FREE PRINTABLE
You’re just like bacon you make everything better – FREE PRINTABLE
You make me melt – FREE PRINTABLE

I offer these printables for FREE to all visitors of my blog, but if you’d like to show your support, feel free to buy me a taco .

Make sure that when you print the cards, that you use 8.5×11 cardstock. Regular copy paper will be too flimsy. Don’t forget to print the card double-sided and then fold it in half like a birthday card.

Step #2: Cut

Cut out the templates provided on the instruction page of your felt love card. Then, trace those templates onto the applicable colored felt pages. For example, if you’re tracing the PB & J sandwich, you’ll want to trace the large slice of bread on brown felt sheets and the small slices of bread on light creme or light brown felt sheets. You get the idea.

Then cut out all the pieces for your felt love notes and assemble them.

Step #3: Glue

This is the best part. Take all of your assembled pieces and glue them to the front of your card. You can also take some pre-cut felt hearts and glue one on the inside of the card between the works “I” and “you”.

You are absolutely going to love the look on your loved one’s face when you give them your homemade felt love note. Holy cow. These DIY Valentines cards for him are so cute. He will know it was made with love.

What other fun ideas do you have for those special occasions for your loved one? Leave your comments below.

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