Mini Mum Flower DIY Guide

Mini mums are a type of chrysanthemum that are perfect for fall arrangements, and they're relatively easy to care for.

They come in a variety of colors, including yellow, orange, red, and purple, and can be grown in zones 5-9.

To get started with your mini mum flower DIY project, choose a location with full sun and well-draining soil.

Mini mums are relatively low maintenance, but they do require regular watering and fertilization to keep them healthy.

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To create your mini mum flower, you'll need a few basic materials. Felt or cardstock is a great starting point, and you can also use hot glue guns and glue sticks to bring your design to life.

You'll also need a way to cut your material, and I've found that using a Cricut or scissors both work well.

For making beautiful felt or paper flowers, you'll need some basic materials. Felt or cardstock is a great place to start - it's what I used for the Mini Mums project.

Hot glue guns and glue sticks are also essential tools for this project. I found that having a way to cut your material is crucial, and I used both a Cricut and scissors to get the job done.

Here are the materials you'll need:

Growing mums indoors is a great idea, and with the right conditions, they can thrive. You can transplant a pot-bound mum into a slightly bigger container with good drainage holes and fresh houseplant soil.

Mums need bright light during the day, but avoid placing them under street or security lights at night, as this can disrupt their bloom production.

Water your mum from under the leaves to prevent fungal issues, and make sure it has good air circulation to prevent excess humidity.

After the flowers are done, most gardeners simply compost the plants, as they're relatively inexpensive and easy to replace. This is because indoor conditions aren't suitable for forcing them to re-bloom.

If you want to keep the plant around, fertilize it once a month during the growing season with a soluble plant food, and suspend feeding in the winter season.

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You want to roll the yellow center of your mini chrysanthemum loosely, not tightly. This will give it more volume and a more natural look.

It's a good idea to squish the paper with your fingers to make it more pliable and easier to roll. This will help you get a smooth, even roll.

The rolled center should not fit entirely on the center circle, so apply glue to the inside portion of the circle and the bottom edge of the rolled flower. This will help it stay in place while you glue it into the yellow center on the petals.

Rolling the flower loosely looks best for most flowers, including mini-mums.

To make DIY chrysanthemums, you can use either felt or paper, as both are possible with the technique.

Cut out your material using a cutting machine like a Cricut or scissors.

If you use a Cricut, download the free cut file for the simple mini mum and upload it to Cricut Design Space.

You can cut five flowers on a single 8.5" x 11" piece of material.

Cut parallel strips about 1/4" apart down the whole length of your material.

To create a bigger, fuller flower, glue two of your strips together end to end before rolling them up.

Fluff up your "petals" and enjoy your DIY chrysanthemum!

Making DIY chrysanthemums is a fun and creative process, but it's not without its challenges. As I've learned from making these flowers, it's essential to approach the process with patience and flexibility.

A key takeaway from making DIY chrysanthemums is that the flower petals are not symmetrical, so don't stress if they don't line up perfectly. The hole in the center of the petals is there to help you align the centers, making it easier to assemble the flower head.

To make the process smoother, it's helpful to know that you can use either felt or paper to create the flowers. Both materials work well with this technique, and you can choose the one that suits your preferences.

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Cutting the material is a crucial step in making DIY chrysanthemums. If you're using a cutting machine like a Cricut, you can download the free cut file and upload it to the Cricut Design Space. Alternatively, you can use scissors to cut a 1.5" strip of material, fold it in half lengthwise, and glue the bottom edge closed.

To assemble the flower, start by rolling the strip up, gluing it at the bottom edge as you go. This will help create the shape of the flower. Don't over-roll the center of the flower, as this can make it look fake.

Here are some tips to keep in mind when making DIY chrysanthemums:

By keeping these tips in mind, you can create beautiful and unique DIY chrysanthemums that add a personal touch to your home decor.

To make a Mum with blossoms, download the cut file with "blossoms" and upload it to Cricut Design Space. This file will make one flower.

Cut the felt or card stock using the rotary blade tool on your Cricut Maker, be aware that it will take some time to cut out all the blossoms.

Put the base flower together by gluing the two strips end to end before rolling them up, just like the simple flower.

Glue the orange layer under the yellow layer, then the entire blossom onto the base flower in a pleasing manner.

Working with bonsai chrysanthemums is a great way to practice wiring and pruning techniques, since they grow much faster than trees.

The mums require pruning and bud removal almost weekly to coax them into a more tree-like appearance.

In just a few months, you'll have the chance to wire, unwire, and rewire numerous times, which is a valuable learning experience.

To display your bonsai mums, you'll need to root-prune them to fit into smaller pots, like 7-inch terracotta pots.

The goal of heavy pinching and pruning is to create a tree-like appearance from a shrubby plant.

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