DIY Beaded Bumblebee Brooch
A wonderfully creative and calming project to make a beaded bumblebee brooch that adds whimsy to your attire.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 75 minutes
- Yield: 1 brooch
- Category: Crafting
- Method: DIY
- Cuisine: N/A
- Diet: N/A
Ingredients
- Assorted glass beads (yellow, black, and clear for highlights)
- Black thread or embroidery floss
- Beading needle
- Craft felt (black and yellow)
- Scissors
- Brooch pin
- Glue (fabric or craft glue)
- Optional: Small piece of fabric for backing
Instructions
- Begin by cutting an oval shape from your black felt.
- Cut two smaller, oval pieces from the yellow felt for the bumblebee’s stripes.
- Using your black thread, gently stitch the yellow stripes onto the black oval shape.
- Thread your needle with black or yellow thread and begin adding beads.
- Continue adding beads until you have outlined the desired shape.
- Once you have finished adding beads, take a moment to admire your work.
- For the wings, cut out two shapes from your craft felt and position them above the body.
- Finally, attach a brooch pin to the back and apply glue to secure it.
Notes
Consider using different colors or embellishments for a unique flair. This project is also great for children under supervision.
Find it online: https://inspiringhomedecor.com/diy-beaded-bumblebee-brooch/
