4.26.2011

Fabric Flowers

I was playing around with some fabric last week and trying to teach myself how to make some fun fabric flowers. This is the result. But let me tell you! At one point some fresh glue right out of the gun made contact with my left index finger and oh my ouch! I hate it when that happens.
My immediate response was get it off.
So of course it is glue and sticking to the skin and when you pull it off well ladies, I think you know what happens then.
Some more ouch! ouch! ouch!
And then within a couple of hours you have a big old blister that is just a throbbing. The kind that really matches your heartbeat.
No joke.And that is when you decide you hate your glue gun. And then you walk by your creation.
And that is when you decide you love your glue gun.

Happy Tuesday.


36 comments:

kathie said...

Wow ~ love/hate relationships with the glue gun are common around here too :) Looks like it was well worth it though!!

NanaDiana said...

Melanie! LOL- I can't tell you how many "to-the-bone" glue gun burns I have had...and then I tried one of those low-temp melt guns....yeah...wanted to throw that one in the street so it would get hit by a truck and smashed beyond use....However, there is NOTHING LIKE a glue gun to get things done, is there?

Now these creations of yours are beautiful...I love them...but you KNOW that I can't let you keep playing with the glue stuff when you are SO GOOD at your furniture fixing....get back to work...no playing with fabric allowed for you no matter HOW cute it is....just sayin... xxoo Diana

Unknown said...

Ouch !Been there , Done that !

Jami Nato said...

um, this is super cute. burned fingers and all!

Unknown said...

These are so cute...

Pattie

The Painted Parlor said...

Too funny! Not you getting hurt, but deciding you still love your glue gun ;) So cute and creative!!

Unknown said...

Love the flowers. I have so hated my glue gun once. I burned myself so bad it took two weeks to heal, ouch!!
Be safe.
Thanks for sharing.
Michele

Angela said...

Been there, done that! It's the price we pay for CUTE!!

Marilyn said...

Cute flowers! I learned to have a glass/cup of cold water nearby so I can dip my finger right in. It sure does take the heat away. ♥♫

Sandi said...

I just did the same thing today with my glue gun! Ugh. Although mine didn't blister. So sorry for you, but the flowers sure are pretty!
Blessings~

Stephanie ~ Angelic Accents said...

Definitely a love/hate relationship that I can relate to!! But such beautiful results you got......!

Happy White Wednesday!

Big Tx Hugs,
Stephanie
Angelic Accents

Tammy @ she wears flowers said...

Love this--so pretty!! (Sorry about the burns, though!)

Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. said...

Ouch, but oh so pretty!

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Anonymous said...

Very beautiful, sorry about your finger, Celeste, victoriantailor.com

jandjhome said...

So pretty. I love the fabrics you chose.

sheila said...

Your fabric flowers look beautiful, you are going to have to do a tutorial. Love your blog.
Blessings, Sheila

Full Circle Creations said...

Love the fabric flowers. I've wanted to make some, but haven't gotten around to it. Nice job. I to have a love/hate relationship with my glue gun.
Holly

Nutbird said...

Over twenty years ago, I was glue gunning a lot. I burned myself so badly that I had to go to sleep with my hand in a bowl of milk. The milk really helped. How is your job going? Ann

Dawn said...

Love love love these projects! I'm so lovin' fabric flowers these days!

I did the exact same thing to my finger with my hot glue gun last week! Holy Moly that hurt!!!!

Unknown said...

I've been hot glued a time or too. It does hurt. Love your roses and wreath!

Tiff said...

Your flowers look so gorgeous, and you know they say..... no pain, no gain! Hopefull the pain was worth it! I definitely love them anyway! X

La-Dee-da crafter said...

Oh, I love your flowers. Well, the whole project makes me happy. So glad I found you and your crafts!!!
Love, love.
ladeedacreations.com
Following you now.

jaquelyn {mama thoughts} said...

So pretty! I love making fabric flowers, but yes, I've burned myself more times than I care to admit... ;)

ccoffey said...

Way cute!!!!
Cara

http://miscellaneousme.wordpress.com

Kimberly Moore said...

I can relate to your glue gun love/hate relationship. Wedding announcements anyone?! But thanks for sharing! Love those little flowers!

Come visit me at thirdfloordesignstudio.blogspot.com!!!

chateaudelille said...

A funny and enjoyable story! Fiona

Katie Cannon said...

Lovely flowers. I am visiting through your link on Skip to my Lou. I
hope you have a wonderful week.
A Southern Lady.

Randee Erickson said...

I love your project! Thanks for sharing.
Cowgirl Crafter

Lauren @ My Wonderfully Made said...

This is so pretty! I can sure relate to that glue gun blister! But oh what a pretty wreath you have to show for it!

Fabric Bows and More said...

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Brandy J. said...

If this is the result of you just "playing around with fabric" I am super duper impressed. Beautiful flowers and projects!!

Jen @ EmbellishingLifeEveryday said...

They turned out so nice! I do love my glue gun, but those nasty burns I can do without! :)

Delightful Order said...

I did the same thing last week with my glue gun. OUCH!! tried pulling the glue off and more OUCH!! big blister to follow. SO not fun! Great flowers.
DaNita

Stina said...

I've been wanting to try fabric flowers for a while now. Yours look great, though I'm sorry you burned yourself. Such is the price to pay for making awesome stuff.

I follow your blog now, maybe you can follow mine? stinajimerson.blogspot.com

jess@balancing the dream said...

This is awesome!! i've pinned it!

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