Thursday, December 17, 2020

Fluffy Chenille Edged Poinsettia Stem

I know you've seen them in all the craft stores like I have - chenille stem edged poinsettias or Christmas flowers. They're a hot and trendy item to use in holiday decor this year! A beautiful fluffy chenille edged poinsettia stem that will add elegance and style to any gift wrap, tree, wreath, or garland.

And if you check online you'll probably find that most of these types of stems are either out of stock or sold out right now! But I'm here to tell you that you can easily make your own in just about any color or fabric and in just a little bit of time!

So here's how to make one -

Materials used:

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Paper poinsettia leaf templates
4" wide damask ribbon
Fluffy or thick chenille stems
Fabric-Tac fabric glue
Faux berries
Stem wire, floral tape (optional)
Ruler, scissors, pins, bottle cap

To make a paper poinsettia leaf template, just fold a piece of paper in half and cut out a half of a leaf shape in any length or width you like. In my case - two - one, that's 6"x1" and the other, 4.5"x3/4" (folded) leaves. Then open the cut out paper and you have your templates! Then attach the templates to the ribbon with pins and cut out. You will need to cut out five large leaves and five small leaves.

Next, add fabric glue along the entire edge of the leaf.

Using the paper template as a guide, pre-shape the chenille stem by pinching the tip in the middle and curving the stem wire along the edges . . .

and press the chenille stem down on the glue edged fabric.

For the smaller leaf, you will have excess chenille stem that needs to be cut off.

Once all of the ribbon leaves are edged with chenille stems, cut out a circle from the ribbon using a cap with a 1 3/4" diameter. This size is wide enough to accommodate all of the ends of the five leaves.

As an alternative to using a circle, you can glue on stem wire to the center of each leaf and tape the stem wires together using floral tape to make a poinsettia stem pick instead.

Before gluing on the leaves to the circle, use the glue bottle to gently bend each leaf for dimension.

Then begin gluing on the end of the leaves around the circle . . .

until all five are glued on.

Then, start gluing on the smaller leaves between the larger ones . . .

to form a beautiful layering of leaves.

Then glue on a sprig of berries to the center to complete the look!

How pretty is this!

And this chenille edged poinsettia blends in so well with most holiday designs, themes, and colors including purple, gold ornaments and bows!

The purple striped damask leaves adorned with an edge of gorgeous white fluffy chenille and accented with a berry center is truly a lovely piece I created for the holidays and for this month's Creative Craft Blog Hop!

Welcome to our monthly Creative Craft Blog Hop created by Chloe @ Celebrate & Decorate and Andrea @ Design Morsels! I've teamed up with a talented group of creative bloggers to bring you lots of wonderful ideas and inspirations!

If you're coming over from Rachelle @My Hubbard Home, I hope you enjoyed Rachelle's lovely Christmas wood art that she shared. Up next is Andrea @Design Morsels sharing her fabulous DIY Chandelier Decoration!

Be sure to have fun and get inspired by all of the wonderful creations this month by clicking on the links below!

Celebrate and Decorate - Holiday Decor with a Sign

My Thrift Store Addiction - Personalized Scrabble Tile Christmas Place Cards

The Painted Apron - Creations Snowy Winter Wreath

Chas Crazy Creations - Beautiful and Easy Wine Glass Candle Holder

White Arrows Home - Easy Christmas Stair Bunting

Decorate and More with Tip - DIY Rose Wreath

Zucchini Sisters - How to Make a Cozy Neutral Pom Pom Pillow Cover

Debbee Buzz - Adorable Crochet Zebra Makes A Sweet Homemade

Gift

Birdz of a Feather - Wooden Sled Decor

My Hubbard Home - Silent Night Wood Art