DIY Fabric Flower Hair Clips

Today was a beautiful day and I felt the need to be all crafty. I headed out to the nearest Hobby Lobby, which is actually farther then I would like it to be, oh well. Keeps me from spending a lot of time and money there. Once I got home I got all organized on the floor with all my crafty goodies.

My sweet dog, Sadie, wanted to help out :)

Thanks to Pinterest, again, I found this one "pin" of a cute lace flower. This was my inspiration for my first flower.

If you would like the instructions check out this website. :)

Here are my two flowers that I made from the tutorial. The first one came out a little big but I'm still learning. I also should have gotten a different kind of lace ribbon. The one I used was a bit thin now looking back. I still think mine came out cute anyway :)

My next flower I kind of made it on the whim. I didn't use any particular tutorial. Here is what I did:

1. Draw out 5 circles on any color felt. My circles were a little over 3 inches.
2. Cut them out {duh!}
3. Cut freehand the edges to make them squiggly. Make sure each circle is smaller than the next.
4. Hot glue the pieces
5. Hot glue you're embellishment in the center. I went with a button.
6. Hot glue a clip to the back of the flower
7. Viola!

 

         

         

        

I also made some cute yet really easy clips just by hot glueing the bigger embellishments to the hair clip. The only glueing I did, besides the clip itself, was glueing a small piece of felt to the back first.

                           

Now my bow board is starting to fill up :). Happy crafting y'all!

DIY Bow holder/board

Thank God for the wonders of the internet and more importantly, Pinterest.  Well maybe not to that degree, but I am thankful there is a tool like Pinterest to kick up my creative juices and always being there for me when I need to refer back to the original source.  Ever since I found out I was pregnant I've been on the hunt for ideas--nursery look, bedding, organization, colors, etc.  And when we found out we were having a girl then I narrowed my search to girly things I can make for the room.  First on my list was to make a bow board.  There are so many different ideas, colors, and ways to do this project that it's all up to you on how you want it to look.  I found one example that I really liked and just went from there.  

Now I am a "list" kinda girl so I looked up a few websites to see what kind of materials people used and jotted what I needed down.  Here is what I bought from Michael's for this project:

• Open back frame {any size you prefer, I got an 11x18 frame}
• spray paint {I got a nickel finish color}
• All purpose glue, the Tacky brand I believe.  {I also got a glue gun, but I got the wrong size glue sticks :(}

When it came to fabric, Michael's doesn't carry any fabric by the yardage so I went to the next best place, Jo-Anns.  Luckily there was one not too far from the Michael's I was at. From there I got:

• 1 yard of fabric.  I figured I could use the extra to make some bows or some other project for the room
• ribbon {your preference on width and color}

Now I used some scrap cardboard I already had on hand but I'm sure you can find a cork board or some other kind of backing for the frame.  

Here comes the fun part :).  I first spray painted the frame {don't worry, I was in a well ventilated area, my backyard}.  The kind of wood frame I got was an unfinished kind so I didn't see the need to sand it to help the spray paint stick better.  

As the frame was drying, I started measuring the scrap of cardboard into the right dimensions.  I then used the Tacky glue and glued one side of the cardboard and laid it flat on the backside of the fabric.

Once that is secured enough I made a slit at the corners of the fabric, cutting at a diagonal toward the cardboard's corners.  This helps in folding the fabric.  After that I glued the edges of the cardboard and neatly folded the fabric onto the glue.  Let that dry for a bit.  

Next is applying the ribbon.  From the back side I measured out the spacing.  Mine isn't perfect but I believe they are around 1 1/2 inches apart for the final product.  It also depends on how thick your ribbon is and how many rows you want for the board.  To make this a little easier I used painters tape to secure the ribbon at first, that way I can easily move them around to figure out the best spacing.  Once I liked the spacing I used the Tacky glue {or you can use hot glue} to secure the ribbon.  You want the ribbon pretty tight but enough give to actually clip on the bows.  

Now you need to place the board in the frame.  It's best to use a hot glue gun but since I could not use mine I tried the Tacky glue and so far it seems to work.  I might go back to it when I get the right kind of glue sticks and secure it even more.  

The frame I got did not have  the nail grips on the back so I improvised and stapled some extra ribbon I had to the top corners of the frame.  I first used glue to secure them but that did not work.  I didn't think a regular stapler would be able to go through the frame but it did!!

I was going to add some small hooks at the bottom of the frame to hang the headbands I have but I didn't find any at the craft stores plus I didn't really care for the way it would look.  Instead, I think I'm going to collect some cute hooks and hang those underneath the frame...or maybe a whole different idea lol.  

Here is the final look in the room:

I plan on adding an embellishment or two to the frame.

Some other side projects I've done that aren't really DIY craft, just updating pieces I already have on hand.

My inspiration for the night stand.

I just need to find a coral colored drawer knob

An old mirror I acquired from my late grandfather.  The beginning process of spray painting it

There was some damage to the frame during the move so I've decided to add some flower embellishments to that one corner.  It will definitely pop with the colored flowers I got :)  I'll post an update soon!

10 more weeks to go!!!

Amazing cake made by one of my BFFs, Janelle

Well, it sure has been a while since I posted anything. It's because there really hasn't been much going on up until a week or so ago after Billy and I had our baby shower. Ever since then I've been keeping myself busy finally planning out the details of the nursery. For those who just happen to drop by and read this post, we found out at our shower that we are having a GIRL!!! :). We are pretty excited about it. Billy and I had a hunch it was a girl even though we both like the idea of having a boy first. We aren't saying that we won't love this girl any less, I just like the idea of a big brother looking after his little sister. I am, however, really excited in dressing her up, planning a cute nursery for her, and just sharing all those girly secrets as she grows up :D.

Now that we have the official gender status we've been starting the nesting process of setting up Baby M's room. {we have yet to pick out a name, yet we had one all set for a boy...go figure}. As far as room color and theme goes I'm just going for a calm, classic yet whimsy look with pops of color {aqua, coral, and grey}. So far we have a crib which came in last week and a dresser/changing station. We already had a full size bed and a night stand already in the room. Those will stay. Now we just need to get a rocker-glider, small book case and a 3 drawer/ hamper.

One of many nursery inspirations from projectnursery.com

The crib :)

The Glider I would like...

This would look so cute in the room, plus more storage for the changing area.

Until we get those items I've been busy doing some DIY projects for the room. I think I'll do individual posts about those in case anyone might be interested in doing their own DIY projects. So far, I've painted the night stand, spray painted a frame for a mirror, and made a bow board. Future projects are making pom poms, a bird mobile, something with a monogram {still undecided on how to approach this}, and some artwork I can do myself.

I think the hardest part of this has been trying to find the bedding and trying to make Billy happy with the room as well. As far as the bedding goes I'm being a little picky. Maybe I can ask my mom to help me make it, at least the bed skirt and maybe a bumper. Concerning Billy, he's afraid of all the white in the room. We can't really paint the walls since we are renting at the moment and the furniture has been white so far. I keep reassuring him that I'm adding color but in a more detailed manner. He just isn't able to get in my head and see what I envision but it's coming along so far. He has been really helpful in assembling furniture and carrying big items here and there so he's been involved in that way.

Well that's pretty much the short and not so boring part of what's been happening around here. Stay tuned for DIY projects and more updates about the three of us. Until then, good night!

Here are some more pictures from the shower:

Cutting the cake :)

We really were excited, we just weren't AS SURPRISED!! lol

The beautiful desserts my friend and hostess made

appetizers made by my sister and mom.  This consists of a veggie plate, "Frog Eyes", and mini chicken salad bites

Croissant sandwiches and fruit skewers