Dive into a world of creativity with Sunny Sunflower Petal People! Craft your own flower characters with this fun and engaging project.
Follow these simple steps to craft these delightful flower characters using a few materials.
Materials:
- Clean Yeast Jar
- Orange Cotton Fabric
- Iron-On Interface for Fabric
- Brown Nylons
- Poly-fill
- 80lb Green Paper
- Green Pipe Cleaner
- Hot Glue Gun
- Plaster
- Felt
- Needle and Thread
- Scissors
- Dry Crafting Moss
- Raffia
Get ready for a fun and vibrant project!
Instructions:
Prepare the Base: Start with a clean yeast jar as the base for your Sunny Sunflower Petal Person.
Stiffen the Petals: Take orange cotton fabric and use iron-on interface to make it stiff. Press it between folded materials to ensure it holds its shape.
Cut Out Petal Shapes: Using the stiffened fabric, cut out petal shapes. These will form the colorful petals of your sunflowers.
Create the Heads: Cut pieces of brown nylons and sew them closed, leaving an opening. Stuff the nylons with poly-fill to create the heads of your Sunflower People.
Construct the Flower Heads: Cut 80lb green paper into a circle to serve as the base of each flower head. Insert a green pipe cleaner through the paper and glue it down to create the stem.
Attach the Petals: Glue the petal shapes onto the green paper base, folding them in as you go. This will give your sunflowers their distinctive appearance.
Complete the Heads: Glue the stuffed nylon heads in the center of each flower. Add felt pieces for eyes and draw on charming expressions.
Prepare the Base Jar: Fill the yeast jar with plaster and carefully place the Sunny Sunflower Petal People into it. Ensure they are secure and standing upright.
Add Finishing Touches: Stuff dry crafting moss around the plaster inside the jar, creating a natural and appealing base for your Sunflower People.
Allow for Drying Time: Let the plaster dry for approximately two days to ensure it sets completely.
Tie a Raffia Bow: Once the project is fully dry, tie a raffia bow around the neck of the jar, adding a final touch of charm and character.
Congratulations on creating your own Sunny Sunflower Petal People!
These cheerful flower characters are sure to bring a smile to anyone’s face. Display them proudly as unique decorations or share them as delightful gifts. Let your imagination blossom as you enjoy this fun and creative crafting experience!
Note: Exercise caution while working with hot glue and scissors. Allow sufficient drying time for the plaster before handling the Sunflower People. Enjoy the process and have fun bringing your Sunflower People to life!