Dryer Sheet Flower
by Emily Keaton
Learn how to transform used fabric-softening dryer sheets into a gorgeous layered flower embellishment.
Supplies
- Used Dryer Sheets, Bounce used here
- Circle Punches or circle dies of increasing diameter, 1 1/2", 1 3/4", 2", 21/4", 21/2", and 2 3/4" circle punches were used here
- Cardstock
- Scissors
- Spray Ink or shimmer mist, Ditto Glimmer Spray by Hampton Art was used here
- Glitter glue, silver Stickles were used here
- Wax Paper
- Decorative Brad
- Rhinestones or Pearls
Step-by-Step
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Step 1
Punch six circles of increasing diameter from cardstock.
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Step 2
Use the cardstock punches as guides for cutting out circles from used dryer sheets, one circle of each size. The dryer sheet circles need not be perfect; in fact, imperfections will add to the charm of the finished flower.
Note:
Alternatively, nested circle dies and a die cutting machine may be used to cut circles from the dryer sheets.
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Step 3
Line up the dryer sheet circles on a protected surface. Shake spray ink as directed on packaging, and spray the circles with ink until desired coverage is achieved. Blot any undesired droplets with a paper towel. Remove the circles from wet ink to dry completely.
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Step 4
Cover work surface with wax paper. Starting with the largest circle, outline every other circle with glitter glue. Allow to dry completely.
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Step 5
Stack the circles, with the largest on the bottom. Insert a decorative brad through the center of the stack.
Note:
Stacking the layers slightly off-center will add to the charm of the finished flower.
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Step 6
Adhere rhinestones or pearls around the brad in the center of the flower.
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Step 7
Attach completed dryer sheet flower to a card, layout, or other project.
Video!
Your Turn
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Questions and Comments
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I love tissue flowers as well. We have a tutorial for that flower as well. You can find it HERE.
I will take a day to make many of these flowers to have on hand for future cards.
Thanks.
Dryer sheets are like snuggle or bounce that you put in the dryer as a fabric softner or a static cling prevention. They usually have a pleasant fragrance. Put them in the dryer and run through a dryer cycle with your load of clothing then use them for your crafts. Hope that helps.
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