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DIY New-Sew Tulle Butterflies Tutorial
I first came across this method back last summer at my dear friend Claudia's Feito a Mao. But as usual, I have changed it a bit, and instead of using panty hose or stockings; I am using tulle. I was not trying to be clever, but tulle was all I could get my hands on quickly and I love using stuff I already have at home. So I gave this a go and it worked!
TUTORIAL: DIY Tulle Butterflies
What you'll need:
* Thinner wire, the kind to make jewelry? It's less than a 1 mm thick and very, very malleable.
* Tulle in the colors of your choice
* Colored beads
* Wire cutter and Scissors
2) Repeat 3 other times to get 2 sets of 2 wings = 4 wire loops in total
3) Wrap a piece of tulle around each loop and secure with the thinner wire, twisting at the end to secure in place. The trick here is to really pull and twist the tulle tightly so you get neater wings.
4) Now layer all 4 loops on top of each other and secure with the thin wire. I started doing 2 loops at a time, but I think doing all 4 together makes more sense as you use less wire! :)
5) Trim off excess tulle.
6) Now open your loops to reveal a butterfly shape!
7) Using the thicker wire, insert some beads. Quantity will depend on the size of your butterfly.
8) Wrap around the middle of your butterfly and twist the ends to secure in place. Twist the tip of the wire to form the antennae.
You can use as an embellishment (hot glue it where you want) or attach hair clips or pins to the back. In that case, you can glue a piece of felt or fabric to hide the tulle at the back.
Cris
ReplyDeleteAdoro tule!!! Apesar de não gostar de borboletas... rs. Achei lindo... na verdade, não é que não gosto de borboletas... tenho medo de borboletas... rs
Beijos
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These are sooooo pretty! I love 'em!
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Oi Amiga, vc já tentou usar meia calça? Sabe aquelas que estragam..puxam fio? nós que temos meninas sempre temos...rs..entao tb dá para usar e fazer cada coisa linda...minha mae é que adora fazer ...ama tuli...rs...obrigada pela dica!
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So eu ja fiz, so que naot tinhe nenhuma dessa vez, caredita?! kkkk
ReplyDeletevc ja fez? Mostra, vai?! :)
Wonderful tutorial! I'm going to have to try to make some of these as I adore butterflies!
ReplyDeleteI've recently re-discovered my love of crafting and have been having SO much fun finding blogs such as yours that help foster my desire to create!
Thank you!
Puxa amiga, nao tenho nenhuma por aqui..mas vou tentar ver se consigo scannear uns arranjos que minha mae fez para o meu casamento....tudo recheado com amendoas portuguesas...na época foi lindo...rs....era em tom rosa envelhecido ou salmao....
ReplyDeletebeijinhos my little bird
What a great and simple idea. There are so many things to use a pretty butterfly with...such as a cake. I do love butterflies.
ReplyDeleteHave a great butterfly day. flitting from blog to blog and seeing lots of treasures at the same time.
I love this.
Hugs, Jeanne
Jeanne, this exactly why I blog too! Love to be able to inspire and be inspired by others! Thanks for youe sweet comment! :)
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Jeanne,
Have a fab day too! Now I'll go flutter by... :)
Jeanne, this exactly why I blog too! Love to be able to inspire and be inspired by others! Thanks for youe sweet comment! :)
ReplyDeleteSo, to doida pra ver! E essa amendoas, nunca comi...
Jeanne,
Have a fab day too! Now I'll go flutter by... :)
que lindos, tenho muita vontade de trabalhar com meia de seda.
ReplyDeleteLove! Love! Love!!!
ReplyDeleteThese caught my eye at various McLinky parties. I just had to come check them out! I've always wondered how they were made. Thank you so much for the wonderful tutorial!
ReplyDeleteAwe - love these! So sweet! Come plant your creative seeds at my blog party on Friday: Plant a Punkin Seed at Punkin Seed Productions.
ReplyDeleteHope to see you there!
Kristi
Punkin Seed Productions
Que lindas cris, icaram muito fofas! Parabéns! Bjs!
ReplyDeleteHow beautiful! These would make great little hair accessories.
ReplyDeleteReally neat! I used to get these store bought on my Easter Basket left by EB. Never thought about making them.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the cute butterfly tutorial.Trish
ReplyDeletecute...cute cute. I bought some from walmart awhile ago and they were like a buck a piece. and they weren't that cute!!! love them!
ReplyDeleteOi, Cris! Este post me lembrou anos atrás qd minha irmã engravidou e me pediu que fizesse um móbile com borboletas e flores de meia. A técnica é a mesma, só muda o material. Na época encontrei poucos tutoriais na web mas hj em dia existem aos montes! Fica bem bonita e tão delicado quanto as feitas com tule, mas achei mais fácil de fazer.
ReplyDeleteAh! Qt ao GIMP, o conheço sim, mas nunca o usei, mas já ouvi falar muito bem. Agora, q t ser melhor que o Photoshop, bem, acho difícil, já viu o que é possível fazer com o CS5? O programa já é bom, e o pessoal da Adobe conseguiu melhorar mais ainda! Não tem jeito, AMO o programa. Uso desde a versão 5, lançada a mais de 10 anos atrás! Mas lógico que não me fecho a conhecer outros editores, mas como já sou fanzona, continuo com ele mesmo. :) Beijão! Fabi.
Very cute! They look like lots of fun to make.
ReplyDeleteQue graça as borboletas! Adorei!
ReplyDeleteBeijos!
Que tutorial bacana, parece fácil de fazer. Quem sabe eu não consiga fazer?
ReplyDeleteAh, passando para dizer que amei o blog!
Beijo grande!
Fabi a dica do Gimp é para que nao tem muita grana pra comprar softwares caros como o Photshop! :)
ReplyDeleteMas saiba que mesmo profissionais do ramo de graphic design usam GIMP, por isso quem ta começando é uma otima opçao!
beijos
Cris, fiquei super feliz de encontrá-la em meu blog. Obrigada pela visitinha. hum... que trabalho lindo!!! Ai, meu Deus, mais uma coisa que quero aprender, rsrsrs, sou muito ansiosa, adoro aprender de tudo, geminiana,rsrs. Bjs: Tia Ném.
ReplyDeleteVERY cute! I think I may know a few little girls who would like these!!! Thanks for the tutorial!
ReplyDeleteThese are darling and truly versatile! Great tutorial.
ReplyDeleteThanks for linking up with Sugar & Spice.
I forgot to tell you. How cool, you live in Souther France! Are you French?
ReplyDeleteI want to know more. Your blog is adorable.
Gros bisous
Frenchy
Much simpler than I thought it would be; thanks!
ReplyDeleteJust adorable...they would be perfect on top of a gift.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing
oh my goodness I am in love! These would be so gorgeous as little butterfly fairy princess wands with sparkles and ribbon....oh or as hair accesories! So much to see and create, I'm so glad i've stopped by....I'm inspired!
ReplyDeleteKatie
These are darling! I always wondered how they were made! Lovely!
ReplyDeleteThese are adorable!
ReplyDeleteI'm hosting a blog party right now and I'd love it if you stopped by. Hope to see you at Saturday is Crafty Day!
These are SO cute! and look super easy to make too. Thank you for the tutorial. Going onto my to-do list for sure.
ReplyDeleteGreat tutorial! Thanks so much for linking up to Finished for Friday!
ReplyDeleteThanks for linking up to Saturday is Crafty Day @ along for the ride! Hope to see you back next week!
ReplyDeleteNice tutorial
ReplyDeleteThanks for linking up to I'm Lovin' it!
These are awesome! I am forwarding to my sister for my niece's party in July. She has a butterfly themed room, too.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great tute--my daughter would love to make some of these with me I am sure--thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteVery cute project! Thanks for sharing your post for Friday Favorites!
ReplyDeleteAww, these are so pretty! The perfect girly decor. I would love to link to this if you didn't mind.
ReplyDeleteRachel,
ReplyDeleteBe my guest! ;)
Thank you for stopping by
These are great! Thanks for posting the tutorial. We are redecorating my daughter's bedroom, and she has requested a butterfly theme. These are going to be perfect!
ReplyDeleteThis would be great to make it into a clip! And also add to a fairy wand!
ReplyDeleteLora Joy, if you make them come back and show us?! :)
ReplyDeleteOMG OMG its so sweet. Thanks for sharing.
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ReplyDeletec'est super mignon
merci de nous faire découvrir
bisous bisous
all of your projects were really cute ... i am quite happy to have chance upon your site .... thanks for sharing and hope you can come up with more projects
ReplyDeleteSuper cute!!! tfs!
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Selma Artesanatos
Sandra@ribbonsandfavors.com
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for sharing this very simple tutorial on some darling tulle butterflies. We enjoy discovering great ideas like this using tulle. These would make a charming addition to wedding decor and party decor. A few of these would look great tucked into a bouquet or decorating a small favor box or gift box.