Crazicards Crafty Blog

Many of us use Angelina Fibres and Fusible film, but what can you do with all you scraps? They are far too pretty to just throw away.....

There are many things you can do with your scraps and one thing I love to do is make pretty little flowers for my projects.

I hold a Tag and ATC swap over on Facebook you can visit my group here if you would like to join in. Anyway the TAG theme for July was "Take flight" and I decided to make some flowers so that I could use my hummingbird stamp from Inkadinkado.

And I thought I would share how to make them with you as they are so quick and simple but look stunning when they are finished.

Here is the finished tag that I made using these handmade flowers:

What you will need.

Fusible Film and Angelina Fibre scraps
Flower outline stamp or Cutting Die
An Iron
Copier or grease proof paper
Scissors
Dries Clear Glue - I used Crafty Notions
Heat resistant mat or Glass mat
And pre-made stamens

Step 1

First of all place a piece of copier paper or grease proof paper onto your heat resistant mat or glass mat and spread out your Fusible Film and Angelina Fibre scraps over the paper making sure they overlap slightly.

Step 2

Take another piece of paper or grease proof paper over the top ensuring that you don't disturb the scraps underneath.

As you can see from this image I also placed a few scraps of gold mesh between the layers of fusible film scraps for added texture and interest.You can add what ever you like between your layers of film, sequins, glitter even small beads.

Next : Take a hot iron and iron over the top of the paper checking as you go to ensure the scarps are adhering to each other, make adjustments where needed.

Once completed you will end up with a fully fused sheet of gorgeous shiny Fusible film..

Step 3

Stamp your flower outline image onto the newly formed sheet using Stazon ink and then cut them out.

(If you don't have a stamp you can use a cutting die or draw your flowers free hand).

Step 4

Start by making a cut between the petals from the outside to the centre and then fold one or two of the petals behind each other, depending on the size flower you want, and stick with glue.

If required hold together with small pegs or a paper clips until dry.


Step 5


Take your scissors and snip off the bottom of the flower making sure that you don't make the hole too big.

Now take your pre-made stamens and twist them together before pushing them through the hole you just made with your scissors.



Arrange them in the centre of your flower and add a blob of glue to the back then leave to dry completely.

(As an alternative you could make your own stamens by using florist wires and Flower Soft or Pearly Doodles).

Once dry snip off the excess wire from the stamen stalks.


And there you have your pretty Fusible Film and Angelina Fibre scrap flowers.

These little flowers could be used for all kinds of things such as Wedding boquets, hair slides, flower arrangements, table settings etc etc.

Your just limited to your own imagination.

Until next time Happy Crafting xx