Tuesday, November 12, 2024

Christmas Glitter Foam Flower Decor

 

With the holiday season upon us, we're all scrambling for Christmas craft ideas to make! Welcome to the last session of the year for our Creative Craft Hop! We have two wonderful hosts - Donna @ Modern on Monticello and Sara @Birdz of a Feather who take turns every other month! The lovely and creative Sara is our host this month!   If you're coming over from  Cecilia @My Thrift Store Addiction, Welcome! Wasn't Cecilia's Gingerbread House adorable! 

If you follow my blog, you should know by now that I love making crafts out of  foam sheets especially glitter foam sheets! And this month I'll be making something really easy and simple - a Christmas Glitter Foam Flower! So let's get started!

Materials:

  • Glitter Foam Sheet (12"x18")
  • Ruler
  • Scissors
  • Clothes pins (clamps)
  • Hot Glue 
  • Embellishments

 Lay a 12"x18' glitter foam sheet down on your work surface. Measure out a four by eighteen inch piece and cut out.

Fold wrong sides together. Use clothes pins (won't leave marks) to hold the foam edges together. Cut the end of the folded foam sheet off at an angle.
Begin cutting the folded foam into slits at an angle - about 3/8" wide. I know that's an odd measurement. I eyeballed cutting the strips and should have measured the width first. But you don't need to be precise in cutting the slits.
Continue cutting the foam at an angle until .  .  .
reaching the end. Then cut off the end piece completely .  .  .
at an angle. 

Open the foam piece and add a drop of glue just inside the right side. I wrapped a few pieces of complementary floral embellishments together with wire to place in the center of the foam flower. 

Close together the glitter foam at an angle. Place the floral pick on top while wrapping the foam end over the pick to secure. 
Continue wrapping the entire folded foam strip around the pick - making sure the decorative loops stand out. You may want to add a few drops of glue to keep the folded foam sheet together. Did you notice I removed the center bulb in the floral pick? It didn't seem to be a uniform design with the rest of the pick pieces.
Keep wrapping the foam around and around until .  .  .
reaching the end. Then secure the end with hot glue.
Once the end is secure, cut out and glue on a matching small foam sheet circle to cover the open bottom.
I must say that this Christmas Glitter Foam Flower looks gorgeous!
Perfect on top of a Christmas gift wrap or .  .  .
in a tablesetting or .  .  .


 as a Christmas ornament hanging on a tree! Imagine making lots of ornaments in colorful glitter foam!
So many holiday decor options!

Up next is  Allyson from Southern Sunflowers  sharing her awesome ideas on creating Christmas Clay Pot crafts! 

And be sure to check out all of the talented bloggers sharing their amazing creations listed below: 


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17 comments:

  1. Tammy LagalyNovember 12, 2024 at 7:23 AM

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  2. Tammy LagalyNovember 12, 2024 at 7:33 AM

    Gail I am always amazed at how creative you are! I love these flowers and can see them used in so many ways. As a bow, ornament in crafts. Genius!!!

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    1. Gail @Purple Hues and MeNovember 12, 2024 at 7:46 AM

      Thanks so much, Tammy! I love that it's a quite and easy holiday craft!

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  3. My thrift store addictionNovember 12, 2024 at 7:52 AM

    Gail, the glitter foam makes such a festive decoration and it will surely dress up any package! Have a lovely holiday season!

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    1. Gail @Purple Hues and MeNovember 12, 2024 at 5:31 PM

      Many thanks, Cecilia! Yes! My craft class will have fun making these for holiday decor!

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  4. thepaintedapron.comNovember 12, 2024 at 11:10 AM

    So pretty Gail!! And I love all the ways you showed to use it!! You worked magic with a glitter foam sheet!
    Jenna

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    1. Gail @Purple Hues and MeNovember 12, 2024 at 5:36 PM

      Aww, you made my day, Jenna! I do love crafting with glitter foam sheets! Many thanks!

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  5. LirteaNovember 12, 2024 at 2:25 PM

    Siempre me encanta ver tus tutoriales y tus bonitos trabajos. Saludos

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    1. Gail @Purple Hues and MeNovember 12, 2024 at 5:38 PM

      How thoughtful of you to stop by and leave a sweet comment, Lola! Take care and have a wonderful holiday season!

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  6. Rachel - Tea and Forget-me-notsNovember 12, 2024 at 3:42 PM

    I love this as a place setting decoration, it’s so shiny and eye catching. Perfect for a festive table.

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    1. Gail @Purple Hues and MeNovember 12, 2024 at 5:41 PM

      Thanks a bunch, Rachel! I thought of the place setting decoration at the last minute and am glad I did! Have a great holiday season!

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  7. Best Embroidery Digitizing ServiceNovember 12, 2024 at 7:27 PM

    Christmas glitter foam flower decor adds a festive sparkle to any holiday setup! It’s a fantastic way to bring some shimmer and charm to your decorations without breaking the bank. For those looking to personalize their holiday decorations even further, consider pairing these glitter flowers with custom embroidery. Using the best embroidery digitizing service, you can create unique designs on tablecloths, stockings, or even tree skirts to complement your floral decor. This combination adds a special, custom touch that truly stands out. It's all about adding those personal touches to make your holiday season even more magical!

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  8. Donna @ Modern on MonticelloNovember 13, 2024 at 7:55 AM

    Wow! This foam flower is stunning. I definitely had to pin this one. I just adore Christmas ornaments and should make them all year to catch up on all of the DIY I want to make. This one is going on the list. Thanks for sharing such a beautiful and simple project to recreate.

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  9. Allyson @ Southern SunflowersNovember 13, 2024 at 5:04 PM

    Your Christmas flowers look wonderful! This makes me want to go buy all different colors of foam LOL. You can make tons of these in no time at all. I like the idea of using them as gift toppers.

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  10. AnonymousNovember 13, 2024 at 11:42 PM

    I love all your creative crafts Gail. This one is perfect. Thanks for sharing.

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  11. AnonymousNovember 14, 2024 at 4:45 AM

    Very pretty Gail

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