Straight up, Kate Spade has got me crushing. Have you seen her Pink Flamingo bag of the season? Well I have, and it’s adorable. I had that flamingo bag in the back of my mind when I got to working on this month’s #12MonthsofDIY project using Kuning’s felt.
This one is pretty simple to make, so I embellished a little and added some fun details to make it mine. I’d love to see what you do with yours if you make one for yourself.
Materials Required
Kunin Felt in pink, black, and any other pinks you can find.
Scissors
Hot Glue Gun
Pom Poms
Ribbon
Plastic Gemstones
Black Sharpie or fabric chalk
The Kuning felt was really easy to work with, and it cut like a hot knife through butter. Fun fact: Kunin felts and fabrics are made in the U.S.A of Eco-Fi 100% polyester fiber, made from recycled post-consumer plastic bottles. So if you’re someone who likes to indulge in a last minute soft drink, power drink, or even just bottle of water, this is a great way to make up for the plastic footprint eh?
Step 1: Trace the outline of the flamingo on the felt. I traced it facing one way, but when I cut it out I preferred it facing the other way so I flipped it.
Traced elements should include: the body, the neck/handle, the head, a wing, and as many feathers as you want.
Step 2: Lay everything out to make sure it fits and works as planned. I had to do some last minute trimming to make sure it all worked perfectly.
Step 3: Hot glue whatever gemstones into place. I used one for his eye, and one on each feather and one on the wing.
Step 4: Hot glue the felt pieces into place. It is a layered look, so obviously you start with the body, add the neck, the face, and then the feathers and wing.
Step 5: To hide the seam between the two panels for the neck, I decided to add a big black and white striped bow using leftover ribbon from my Spring Daisy Wreath.
I made the bow the way I make all my bows! Two loops that overlap and then the tails added on. It gives a very Col. Sanders look, but I find it looks cleaner.
Step 6: I added the blue pom poms to make it look like my flamingo was sitting on water. I also added the great big green pom pom to the ribbon to cover-up my seems from gluing it together.
Step 7: Enjoy! Off to the beach you go!
I love the pom poms on the felt flamingo bag – they kick it up a notch. Don’t even get me started on that bow! COME THROUGH MAMA!
If you’re in the mood for some equally sunny and summery posts check out my DIY marbleized plates || Summer Patio Tour || Painting the Patio Umbrella || DIY Coral
*Kunin Group provided the product for review, but all thoughts are my own. Thank you for supporting the brands that make PMQ for two possible.
Now it’s time to see the rest of the DIY felt project ideas from my Canadian blogging friends!
From the top left, they are:
No Sew Felt Sewing Needle Storage Case from Time With Thea
DIY Felt Succulents from Brooklyn Berry Designs
DIY Felt Feather Garland from Vin’yet Etc.
Felt Chocolate Chip Cookies from Life is a Party
DIY Felt Basket from Love Create Celebrate
DIY Felt Fruit Mobile from Woman in Real Life
DIY Felt Notebook Covers from LifeOverEasy
Felt Flamingo Bag from PMQ for Two
DIY Felt Coasters from Fresh Crush
DIY Nautical Throw Pillows with Felt Fabric from Sustain My Craft Habit
Floral Felt Tic-Tac-Toe Game from The DIY Mommy
Felt Wall Organizer from Love Create Celebrate
Ariel! This is too stinkin cute! Who knew felt could be sure a fun DIY material.
RIGHT ?! Felt is surprisingly versatile. I quite enjoyed this project.
SO, SO fun Ariel! LOVE his sweet little bowtie!
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This is all around fabulous! You did an amazing job! So lovely.
thanks! My flamingo and your fruit should have a party!
Super cute idea! So fun for the summer 🙂
thank you! Perfect for the pool or market! He’s too pretty for the winter
This is so cute! I love the strap as his neck =)
thanks girl!
The flamingo bag is darling! My 11 year old daughter is really into crafts and is starting to get into sewing. This would be a great project to work on with her! Can’t wait to try it out!
This would be such a good project! If you guys do it I can’t wait to see what you come up with!
I love this so so much! The pom poms are an excellent addition 😉
Thank you Tan! I think the ribbon and pom poms MAKE this look! So glad you agree
Adorable! I love the pompoms too- they amp up the fun factor 🙂
A Kate Spade fan too. This is adorable!
Thank you Shauna!
I LOVE this flamingo bag! How perfectly and whimsically you! I can imagine everyone at the beach wanting one!
So cute and just in time for the rest of summer! I love the little b&w bow against the pink!
super friggin’ adorable! the pom poms just knock the whole thing over the top and I love it.
Thanks girl! I bought a huge bag of pom poms at Michaels and am determines to use them everywhere!!!
Very cute, and so summery. Love flamingos!
Thanks Dannyelle!
Have a great day 🙂
This is SO creative! I never wouldn’t thought to make a bag like this! LOVE flamingos – always!
Thank you Lindi! Flamingos forever and always!
Your Flamingo Felt Bag is sooo creative and so clever! I really admire your artistic talents!
Thank you so much Thea 🙂 Thank you for your – as always – kind words 🙂 Hope you have a nice day!
What a super fun bag! So summery and perfect for the beach!
Thank you so much Jo-Anna! It was super easy to make too! 100% my next summer bag 😉
Love this project – that’s the perfect bag for summer!
Thanks Dani! I think so too 😉
Cutest. Craft. Ever! Love this one Ariel!
Thank you!!!! I think your daughter might like it!
Oh, MAN this is cute! This is such a unique and fantastic bag – love it! The bow on the flamingo neck just makes it. 😉 Thanks for sharing!
Thank you Christina! It has been the stand-out craft of the summer I think 😉