Flower Posie Pins...

I have been making little flower pins lately and have gotten lots of compliments on them. They are quick, easy, and cheap (3 of my favorite things) so I thought I would share them with you.

Originally, I tried to use this tutorial from WiseCraft and make them like to look like this:
(This little beauty is for sell in Etsy for $3 if you want to buy it go here by a crafty mom of 3.)

But after making a few, I got lazy, and so I ended up doing my own thing. It is much easier, so here it is. I got several spools of rbbon, fabric scraps, a pin, and some buttons. I use the ribbon spools as guides for all the different cirlces I cut.
Just trace your different circles on various fabrics and cut them out. I make mine with 5 to 8 layers of different fabrics.

Next you stack them up. Largest on the bottom, and smallest on the top. I like to make mine a little off center. I like the "imperfect" look. Then I put them in my sewing machine, and stitch very slowly. I call this a freestyle stitch because I just keep turning the flower around. There is no real method.
Now you can sew or glue your button center on. In this one I used a yo-yo, so I attached it after I got done with the sewing machine.
Finally, sew your pin on the back, and glue a piece of fleece or felt over it for extra security. I have made a dozen or so of these and given most of them to friends. I have a few that I wear. I wore one at Halloween, and I keep one on my denim jacket. These would be cute attached to headbands, purses, pillows, just about anything. Give them a try, and let me know when you do. I'd love to see what you come up with!