On a recent trip to Joann's, I found a new toy. It's called the Kanzashi Flower Maker, by Clover. I wasn't sure how it would work, but figured for $6 plus my 40% off coupon making it $3.60, it was worth a shot.
There are several sizes and types, but I chose the 3" pointed flower. I figured it out pretty quickly, as it comes with really good instructions. I found it a lot easier to use than Clover's Yo Yo maker. Just follow the pictures, especially when forming petals. I messed it up the first time, but then I caught on.
How cute are these? Made from bits in my scrap box. Took about 10 min. per flower. I think they'll look great as an accent on a pillow, or even as a coat pin. A good craft for while watching TV, too.
What do you think? Has anyone else tried this?
8 comments:
That's a new gadget to me! I make these flowers, but just fold five (charm size) squares into triangles and then running stitch them together.
Hey Jean, it's a neat find, haven't seen them before. The flowers remind me of poinsettias. They're really pretty!:)
love it!
Thanks for sharing your new find. I may get one soon.
I just bought this and a couple of other flower makers (not yo-yos, but other styles) at the Mid-Atlantic Quilt Festival, but haven't played with it yet. I'm glad to see your post on it--makes me want to take it out tomorrow and play!
I am definitely going to have to look for that on my next trip. Thanks for sharing!
I LOVE these Jean. I bought them all last year to use on some zippy bags I was making. I couldn't stop making them!
I saw these and almost bought a couple. How exactly do they work?
I love their yo-yo maker and think it is really simple to use. Great use of little scraps :)
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