Recovered Headband Tutorial - To Match Twirly Skirt

I had so many ideas swirling around in my head for the matching headband for the Twirly Tulle Skirt.  I finally decided to recover an old headband we had in the drawer.  Don't be surprised if you see three more posts for coordinating hair accessories...I may just have to make each one!

Here is the headband before...

I pulled everything off leaving it nekked...

I saved all of the pieces to make the project easier.  I cut the new material the same size and shape as the old...

Wrapped the edges around the nekked headband and hot glued it on the under side.  I didn't want any hot glue bumps on the topside of it...

Then I hot glued the original hair grip backing on to cover the seam, and to help hold the headband in place when it's worn...

Here it is all covered.  I love the look of it just like this...

But - of course - had to add a rosette and tulle...

Here she is wearing it while watching TV...

Now we've got something to match the skirt :O)...

Wish I had other headbands to recover!...

*Update - See completed outfit HERE!

Mens Shirt to Jewelry Cuff

I saw the most adorable Rolled Fabric Cuff over at Sugar Bee.  I felt like putting something together this afternoon, so I gave it a try.  Chuck (my husband) was cleaning out his closet yesterday so I snatched up one of the shirts he was getting rid of. 

You start with an empty toilet paper roll or paper towel roll.  Cut a strip...

Here is the shirt I used...

Cut a strip of material to hot glue to the empty paper towel roll strip (that's a mouth full, I should just go with "cuff").  Cut strips of material to roll your rosettes out of, glue them to the cuff as you go...

My cuff was too loose so I glued a cream grosgrain ribbon to the back, leaving tails to be tied...

I used the lighter to seal the ends of the ribbon to keep them from fraying...

Here is the end result.  My girls enjoyed wearing it...I may have to make a matching skirt out of the rest of the shirt for them!...

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Mini Spring Wreath - Paper Rosette Tutorial

I had a few requests on how to make the rosettes out of paper.  I didn't have a lot of time to work on a big project, so we went with a mini wreath.  Started with a Ritz box...

Cut out a circle...

Picked out scrapbook paper...

 

Cut strips.  These can be any width, and don't worry about being perfect...

Paint both sides quickly with Mod Podge...

Wrap them around your wreath...

Until it is covered...

Grab another strip and quickly paint each side with Mod Podge...

Twist the paper and then begin rolling...

And keep rolling...

When you get to the end, put a dab of Mod Podge, then tuck the end under the bottom...

Set out on wax paper to dry...

Hot glue to your wreath and tie a ribbon.  I took a picture on the front door, but it's way too small for the door :O)...

I found a great spot for it in the 3 year olds room...

Goes with her tea set perfectly

I love how they kind of look like material...

And just to show how easy they are to make.  Here is the one my 10 year old made...

She found that she liked to leave each end out to look like leaves...

Happy rosette making!

For a full list of parties I link to click HERE!

Lucky Sign - St. Patricks Day Decoration

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I have this really sweet friend that just so happens to have a birthday this week, AND her absolute FAVORITE holiday is St. Patricks Day!  She is also the Activity Day's leader for our ward, and my daughter adores her.  She always goes way above and beyond when it comes to helping out our daughter's...so, I figured who better to make this sign for! 

I started with an old frame we weren't using.  My daughter sanded it, then I primed it, sprayed it white, and distressed it.  Here is the before...

I love that the backing of the frame has this fantastic texture - almost like a canvas...

I used my Silhouette to cut "LUCKY" out of some coordinating green scrapbook paper I had on hand.  Then I used the same paper to make Mod Podge rosettes.  I also had some white scrapbook paper flowers on hand.  I inked the edges then added a scrap of white chenille I had from a quilt I made.  Held them together with a cute fastener...

I added some buttons and bling to the rosettes and hot glued them to the frame...

Then hot glued the white flower on the opposite side of the frame...

I hung it in various places throughout my house and took pictures.  The front door...

The garden, LOL!  I know, not realistic, but I did love how it looked against the rustic fence...

Now I just wish I'd made two!  Happy Birthday Julie!!  Thanks for all that you do!...

For a full list of parties I link to click HERE!