Monday, April 30, 2012

Derby Fascinators

I have been working on my friends' hairpieces for this year's Kentucky Derby, well actually the Oaks.  We had some pretty easy additions that we wanted to add.

I bought my fascinator which is an off white color.  I was planning on wearing a coral dress so I added the coral spring feathers!


The same thing went with my friends; we added the navy spring flowers.  I also made the navy ribbon bow to go in the center and tie in the navy of her dress.


For my other friend, we simply turned a fascinator on a comb to a headband.


I also handmade this clip to match my friend's dress.  The tutorial can be found here!


I love how these turned out and this time of year is so much fun in Louisville!

Monday, April 23, 2012

Kentucky Derby Fascinator Tutorial

My friend wanted a small headpiece to wear to the Kentucky Oaks.  She had a red floral dress with navy accents, so I thought this would be perfect!  I made the flower and added the feathers.  This clippie is small but makes a cute impression!


Supplies Needed:
Red Netting (4" width)
Red Felt Circle
2 Red Felt Strips (1/2" x 3")
2 red feathers (about 6" long)
Navy Spring Feathers
Red Fabric Rose
Metal Aligator Clip
Needle and Red Thread
Hot Glue Gun

Monday, April 16, 2012

Minnie Mouse Bow Shirt

I was asked to duplicate something seen on Zulily.  This shirt is for a family going to Disney World and I am loving it!

Supplies Needed:
Black t-shirt (I used a 18 month size shirt)
Red and White Polka Dot Grosgrain Ribbon 1 1/2" width x 26" length (This will need to fit around the t-shirt, so the length will vary)
Red and White Polka Dot Grosgrain Ribbon 1 1/2" width x 12" length
Black Grosgrain Ribbon 1 1/2" width x 30" length
Black Grosgrain Ribbon 7/8" width x 4" length
Sewing machine with red thread
Straight Pins
Scissors
Wood Burner Tool (optional)

Monday, April 9, 2012

Floating Desk


I needed a desk in my room, but I do not have the room to take up more floor space.  I originally saw this desk and knew I wanted a similar one for my room.  Then I came across this desk and immediately knew the two could be combined!

Wednesday, April 4, 2012

Vintage Frame Redo Part 2

Frame Redo Tutorial

A couple of weeks ago, I showed you my new painted vintage frame.  I'm going to show you how I made it into a memo board that's perfect above my desk in my room.  It is a great way to reuse an old frame that you love!

Friday, March 30, 2012

Go Cards!

I am getting so excited to watch my Cardinals tomorrow in the Final Four!  My whole state is pretty thrilled that both teams have made it this far and are playing each other!


Despite the outcome I will always love my Cards!

Tuesday, March 27, 2012

Vintage Frame Redo Part 1

Vintage Frame Redo

I absolutely loved this frame that used to be my grandma's.  I knew it would be super cute when painted and upcycled.  I have had it for a while but just recently got around to painting it!