27.7.18

Easy Foamiran Flower Tutorial

Easy Foamiran Flower Tutorial 
        Hi friends...life has been super busy...but I am so happy to finally be able to squeeze in some time to share an easy foam flower Tutorial .This is a super easy method which does not require any heating but still yields a cute flower!
Easy Foamiran Flower Tutorial 

Foamiran Flower Tutorial 

Materials 
  • Foamiran Sheets- these are foam sheets which are thinner than the easily available craft foam 
  • Flower Shapes- Hand cut or die cut foam flowers. I used Crealies Flower dies in this project.
  • Inking Medium - Soft pastels or distress inks or anything else which you like- feel free to experiment!
  • Adhesive- hot glue gun
  • Pollen
I had tried shooting a Video Tutorial  but it's  been raining here in Bangalore and lighting has been very poor but since there are hardly any complicated steps ...I will share a step by step pictorial and hope you will bear with me!
1.Die cut flower shapes from foamiran - use 4-5 flower shapes to create one 3 D flower.
Tip :Die-cut 4-5 layers of foam in one go using your flower die- this not only helps save time but also helps to thin out your foam
Easy Foamiran Flower Tutorial 
 2. After the optional step of inking  your flower , fold the flower in half and half again as shown in the picture above.
3. Twist this folded flower  between your fingers- this helps to spread your soft pastel shading and also makes your foam flower more wavy and pliable
Easy Foamiran Flower Tutorial 
 4. Snip off a little from the pointed tip[ which is actually the flower center]
Easy Foamiran Flower Tutorial 
 5. Open up and you have your basic shape to work with!
Easy Foamiran Flower Tutorial 
 6. Do the same with 5 flower shapes[ please forgive the color difference in the steps below]
Easy Foamiran Flower Tutorial 
 7. Tie or hot glue a bunch of pollen for the center. Snip one flower from the edge to it's center as shown below
Easy Foamiran Flower Tutorial 
 8. Apply hot glue on the lower and middle part of one petal and place the pollen bunch on it and wrap the flower around the bunch of pollen...gluing as you wrap!
Easy Foamiran Flower Tutorial 
 9. Press the base to shape the flower.
Easy Foamiran Flower Tutorial 
 10. Insert this central part into other flower shapes...staggering the petals as you glue!
Easy Foamiran Flower Tutorial 
 11. You can quickly make a nice fluffy flower by adding just 2-3 more  layers!
Easy Foamiran Flower Tutorial
I made a hanging decoration using the foamiran flowers , gorgeous papers form Lemoncraft and lots of Crealies dies. It has a flap and you can add a notebook inside if you want it to be functional!
Easy Foamiran Flowers
 The beautiful window was cut using a Crealies dies and actually opens and closes on its hinge.I used Crealies dies to cut the base and the layered circles. The angel is handmade using clay and a silicon mould. The cute bow was cut using Crealies dies and glitter foam.
Handmade Embellishment
The crystal flower rests on a mosaic made with the Crealies Decorette XL no.12 die.
Hanging Decoration
 The little purple buds  peeking from between the large flowers were also made using the same Crealies flower dies.
Foamiran Flowers
 Added faux leather tassels as danglers to complete the project!
Hanging Decoration
 I hope you liked the simple flowers and the project idea.
Products: From Crafters Corner : Papers : Lemoncraft, Foamiran Sheets, Polllen, Sizzix Big Shot, Soft pastels,Lace, Tassels
Crealies Dies: 









 





44 comments:

  1. I love seeing all the different types of flowers you make using formiran and these are quite beautiful! I think that material makes the best looking and realistic flowers, ever!

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    1. Thank you so much Gail....my flowers are pretty simple...some crafters make such realistic flowers

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  2. Lovely flowers and great project idea. The flowers look realistic, great photography.

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  3. What gorgeous flowers! You always do easy to follow tutorials :). The hanging creation at the end looks fabulous with the added flowers and all the different die cuts. With your choice of embellishments it's come together beautifully. Debra x

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    1. Thank you so much for your support Debra!

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  4. What a really pretty creation Sonia, full of all things Summer.

    B x

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  5. Wow wow wow!!! Those are gorgeous! I would have never guessed they were foam!! And LOVING what you did with them!!! They are PERFECT for that piece!!!!!!!!!!

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  6. Beautiful!
    Have a great day!
    Marilyn❤

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  7. Beautiful hanging ! Loved the pretty colors and the foamiran flowers too.

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  8. This is amazing! What a wonderful tutorial on the flowers. So pretty and lifelike. Your finished creation is truly spectacular. Beautiful details!

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  9. Beautiful flowers! They look so real!

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  10. Stunning creation. Love the bright colours.

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  11. What a very stunning wall hanging Sonia! The flowers look absolutely gorgeous and I appreciate the tutorial with them! I didn't know the difference between the two types of foam and I can see the difference here...stunning results! Thanks for sharing!

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    1. Vicki my flowers are pretty simple...some foamiran artists create such realistic flowers which are beyond fantastic!!

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  12. Gorgeous flowers Sonia, they are so pretty and your have created a beautiful hanging to display them on.
    Pauline - Crafting with Cotnob
    x

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  13. You are truly amazing and so very creative Sonia. I LOVE the colours and so many little details that it takes an age to take it all in, FABULOUS.
    Faith
    Daffodil Cards {My Blog}

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    1. Oh such an encouraging comment Faith...Thank you so much

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  14. Fabulous flowers! I bought some foamiran and want try to do flowers! Yours are easy and beautiful! Fabulous hanging decoration, love all the pretty details! There are always so much things to see in your projects!
    Cheers

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    1. Thank you so much Alice...foam is such a fun medium and I like to make versions which dont use the iron as I am scared of burning myself!

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  15. This is brilliant Sonia. Love it <3 Thank you for sharing with us. You are amazing! :)
    Thanks
    https://creativekhadija.com/

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    1. WOW so cool to have you visit me after a long time Khadija...I am sorry I too dont visit you nowadays since your posts dont come in my dashboard since you migrated from blogger

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  16. You do flowers so beautifully..n these dies are so pretty 😍

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    1. Thank you so much Daksha and Oh I love Crealies dies...had drooled over them long before I became their DT!

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  17. Sonia, you are always so generous and kind in presenting classes and tutorials on your blog for the rest of us to see. I have learned lots from you over the years, and am grateful to you beyond words. Please know how appreciated you are. Now to your actual project - there are no words suitable! GORGEOUS! I love your pretty home decor item. Who would not enjoy hanging it where they could feel happy and loved? Gorgeously done! hugs, de

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    1. Oh Thank you so much for your kind words Donna...there are so many awesome Tutorials and video Tutorials out there that sometimes I feel unsure whether to post simple Tutorials! Your words have made me feel so good Donna...Thank you so much !

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  18. Great tutorial, Sonia. Thank you so much for sharing, my friend.
    Your hanging is decoration is PERFECT!!!!!! Beautiful flowers and fabulous embellishment. You always inspire me, my dear lady. Kisses!!!

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  19. Beautiful flowers and gorgeous project! Nice work!

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  20. woow!
    so gorgeous!

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  21. WOW! So Gorgeous Sonia!! I love the details on how you created the flowers and OMGOSH... Your Hanging decoration is just Outstanding! Always such beautiful work! Have a wonderful day!

    Theresa

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  22. Those flowers look fabulous! And as always your tutorial are so detailed and easy to follow

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  23. STUNNING DOC, these are beautifully designed..x

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  24. The flowers are so stunning, Sonia!! Your tutorial is perfect!! And wow!! The hanging is absolutely amazing!! I love all of the beautiful details and the colors!! It's a work of art, my friend!! Love, love it!! Have a great day!! Big hugs :)

    Lisa
    A Mermaid's Crafts

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  25. WoW..gorgeous flowers Sonia and I love your colourful and pretty project..

    luv CHRISSYxx

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  26. Your flowers look so real and the hanging decoration is Stunning Sonia..loz

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  27. Your white and pink flowers look so real set in the bush. They are gorgeous and your tutorial is very easy to follow. Hugs Mrs A.

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  28. These are so realistic! Beautiful. Thanks for showing us how...

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  29. Thanks for sharing! That hanging is gorgeous! LOVE all the colours, layers and textures!

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  30. WOw, these flowers are beautiful! Then I saw them on your wonderful gorgeous card! Another WOW, so much to look at and enjoy. Lots of color and textures,and oh so very pretty.

    Hugs
    Sue

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  31. The flowers look so real and lifelike - gorgeous!! Thanks for the tutorial!

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