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Sunday, August 2, 2009

Flower Gift Box Band Tutorial


This idea came from an elastic band that came around a pair of socks, believe it or not. I have the habit of keeping items with the thought that I will think of a use for them someday (instead of throwing it away). Anyway, I was mucking around with the elastic one day and trying to think of ideas when a little empty gift box just happened to be sitting there too so I was happy to find that it fit the box perfectly. Now I just wanted to cover up the printed details so I turned it inside out and attached a large felt flower to it. Best of all, this is a gift box with decoration that can be reused over and over (at least I hope the people who will potentially receive it will do just that).

I have created a tutorial for it so please click below for your copy:


I have to also give credit to Martha for learning how to make these felt flowers. The original instructions were in the Kids magazine (Winter/Spring 2003) and were very clear. I have done my own instructions only because she doesn't have the same clear pictures on her website - just written ones. Anyway, thanks Martha, for the original tutorial! (I doubt very much Martha invented these flowers but that is where I learnt them from so just wanted to give due credit).

12 comments:

  1. That's beautiful! What a pretty way to use that flower. I love it, I'll be linking.

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  2. So pretty on a gift box! And reusable too! I posted a link to your tutorial on Craft Gossip Sewing:
    http://sewing.craftgossip.com/tutorial-felt-flower-gift-box-band/2009/08/07/
    --Anne

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  3. This is so pretty and simple! Thank you so much for sharing

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  4. I came across your site and love the tutorial very much. It's beautiful and I'll definitely give a try. Thank you very much.

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  5. This is such a wonderful idea. The flower is just beautiful! Thanks so much for doing a tutorial!!

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  6. It's beautiful! I'm going to try it - thanks for the great tutorial!

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  7. Wow!So gorgeous tutorial,Thank,s for so nice post.

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  8. Oh my goodness. These are beautiful! Thank you for the tutorial!
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  9. Lovely colors . Its easy I'll try to make it :) .
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  10. It is the most innovative idea i have ever came across and i think it is an item which can be presented at every good occasion. Really liked your idea and looking forward for more beautiful and innovative ideas.

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