Aug
09th
2010
Maddie has grown up so fast and is now entering the little girl stage (sob), so I wanted to start incorporating some new colors into her room to make it less babyish. There is a lot of light pink and white already, so I picked some pretty blues and greens out of my ever-growing paper scrap collection and made a super simple paper garland. I think it’s a good start!
Supplies
- Scrapbook paper in coordinating colors/patterns
- Thin twine (found in the gift wrap section at Michael’s)
- Scrapbook Punch (I used one with a scalloped edge and a smaller circle, but you can always just cut them out by hand, old school)
- Glue
Use your scrapbook punches to make several circles of various sizes and colors. This was so easy, Maddie helped me. Seriously.
Set the punched paper circles out so you know what you have and decide what kind of a pattern you want to use for your garland. I ended up alternating the cut outs by big-small-big-small, but you can really do whatever you want and it will still turn out to be quite adorable. (My OCD took control in the above photo. You really don’t have to stack them in neat little piles… Don’t mind me.)
For each little piece, you’re going to need two matching circles. You simply sandwich the twine between the two cut outs and hold them together with a dab of glue in the center. I really hope that makes sense. It’s a lot easier to do than it is to explain!
Keep sandwiching and gluing until your garland has reached the desired length. Voila!
Tack it to a plain wall for some added cheer, hang it above your bed, use it to wrap a gift, drape several strands across the ceiling to decorate for a party… and on and on and on. Have fun with it!
Tags: crafting diy garland girl's room paper crafts tutorial twine Categories: DIYs and Tutorials Me Being Crafty Personal
Jul
07th
2010
Shoe clips are a fun little accessory that can add life and bit of fanciness to a pair of plain old shoes.
After seeing all sorts of adorable embellished flats and heels that J. Crew has come out with lately, I wanted to try my hand at it. I hope these instructions are clear enough and you are able to get some use out of it!
Ballet Flats from J. Crew - $185.00
Supplies:
- Lightweight synthetic fabric (it’s wrinkly because I was tired and lazayyy)
- Scissors
- Glue gun
- Needle & thread
- Ink Pen (use a pencil… I couldn’t find one. I know, who doesn’t have a pencil??)
- Shoe Clips… I bought a ton from The Creative Seed on Etsy for just a few dollars
Instructions:
Trace 16 circles onto your fabric — 8 for each shoe. I used one of my little Anthro bowls as a guide and they turned out to be a pretty good size, but I’d aim for 3 inches in diameter. You can even get all fancy and precise if you have a compass lying around somewhere. I use bowls. I is science.
Cut out the fabric circles.
Start with one circle. Fold it in half…
…and in half again.
Run your needle through the fabric at the part that comes to a point. You’ll see what I mean when you get here.
Repeat the fold-fold-stitch process with 7 more circles. You should have a stack that looks something like the above photo. Knot the thread a few times to secure the stack, and you will see the fabric form a little ruffled cluster.
Flip the fabric over and glue a shoe clip over the knotted thread. I pinched a bit of felt between the clip and used it as a bit of extra surface for the glue to adhere.
Repeat the last five steps with the remaining 8 fabric circles to create another ruffled bunch. That’s it!
Hmm… I think little red posies would also be quite adorable worn on a pair of black heels.
OH LOOK!
What a coincidence! har har. I suppose you could even make some sweet little bows or some felt rosettes as well!
Oh Lord. I may never get to sleep tonight.
Tags: accessories crafting diy fabric felt flowers ruffles shoe clips tutorial wedding Categories: DIYs and Tutorials Me Being Crafty Personal
Jun
14th
2010
I’ve been working on a few new goodies for my Etsy shop and just wanted to share them with you all. I finally got around to adding some new felt bows for the little ladies too, and OH how I love them.
Feedback is welcome, my dears.
ooxxooXoXXx
Tags: etsy hair accessories little lovelies Categories: Me Being Crafty Personal
May
18th
2010
First of all, I have to give credit where credit is due. This amazing lady inspired me to try my hand at a different type of flower than usual, and I sort of switched it up a little to make it my own. Enjoy!
Now, I know I say this pretty much every time, but I LOVE THESE FLOWERS. I would jump into a big pile of them, roll around, toss them joyfully into the air and have them flutter down all around me, I adore them so much. (I’m weird, but that’s why you love me. Believe that.)
Supplies:
- Felt
- Glue (I used a hot glue gun because I apparently like the excruciating 5 second pain it causes my fingertips, but try whatever you have on hand)
- Center: A cute button, vintage earring, cluster of beads… other ideas?
- Backing: Alligator clip, pin back, headband, etc.
- This is another versatile craft and you can pretty much glue it to anything. Use it as a gift topper, maybe? OMG CUTE.
- Also, notice how I didn’t say ‘needle and thread’?? These little babies are no-sew!
xo!
Check out my other tutorials here!
Tags: brooch diy felt flowers hair clip headband pin tutorial vintage Categories: DIYs and Tutorials Me Being Crafty Personal
May
17th
2010
A yellow felt flower for Miss Madeline (who’s totally zoning out in this photo).
A frayed ring bearer pillow for my sweet friend, Christa.
A few felt flower pins and a pretty little necklace.
I FREAKING LOVE THESE FLOWERS and will be posting a tutorial in the next day or so.
What have you been up to, lovely?
Tags: crafting felt flowers hair pins ring bearer pillow Categories: Me Being Crafty Personal
