Wow...I just fallen in love with the new "Color scope" by Paper Source.
So much beautiful colors. I need to print this and put it on my inspiration board at home! Love it!
What's your color? I'm Aubergine, but also in love with Fig.
ColorScope by Paper Source
Friday, January 20, 2012
Saturday, January 14, 2012
HOW TO MAKE A SUPER EASY CLIPPIE!
Making clippies are super easy, cheap (less than 10 cents each) and fun! I made a bunch of these clips for my 2 year old daughter!
Your Supplies:
- Alligator clips (there are many different types. The one I am using is the single prong alligator clips. You can find it on my Etsy: http://www.etsy.com/listing/90571977/new-shop-for-2012-25-single-prong I also sell different types of alligator clips for lining ribbons.
- Fabri-Tac glue or a hot glue gun
- 3/8 ribbons You can buy ribbons at a craft store for $1.00. I purchased my ribbons at Micheal Art and Craft.
- Lighter for sealing the ends of the ribbons so they do not fray.
- Embellishments to put on the clippies (Optional)
Step One
Cut your ribbon to 4 1/2 inches. Use your lighter and seal the ends of the ribbon so it will not fray.
Step Two
Pinch the alligator clip open and insert the ribbon. This will align the ribbon and alligator clip property.
Step Three
Apply a small amount of glue along the length of the clip. If you put too much glue, it will get messy and will look like a big glob.
Step Four
Once you glue is applied, quickly fold the ribbon on the top.
Step Five
Add more glue between the pinch of the clip (top and bottom). And finally, add a dab of glue to the top part of the pinch and use the remaining ribbon to cover.
The finish clip!
Step Six (Optional)
I am going to add a flower embellishment to give m clip that "WOW" factor.
I added a dab of glue on the flower and placed it on the clip.
Your Supplies:
- Alligator clips (there are many different types. The one I am using is the single prong alligator clips. You can find it on my Etsy: http://www.etsy.com/listing/90571977/new-shop-for-2012-25-single-prong I also sell different types of alligator clips for lining ribbons.
- Fabri-Tac glue or a hot glue gun
- 3/8 ribbons You can buy ribbons at a craft store for $1.00. I purchased my ribbons at Micheal Art and Craft.
- Lighter for sealing the ends of the ribbons so they do not fray.
- Embellishments to put on the clippies (Optional)
Step One
Cut your ribbon to 4 1/2 inches. Use your lighter and seal the ends of the ribbon so it will not fray.
Step Two
Pinch the alligator clip open and insert the ribbon. This will align the ribbon and alligator clip property.
Step Three
Apply a small amount of glue along the length of the clip. If you put too much glue, it will get messy and will look like a big glob.
Step Four
Once you glue is applied, quickly fold the ribbon on the top.
Step Five
Add more glue between the pinch of the clip (top and bottom). And finally, add a dab of glue to the top part of the pinch and use the remaining ribbon to cover.
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| Glue on the top part of the Pinch |
The finish clip!
Step Six (Optional)
I am going to add a flower embellishment to give m clip that "WOW" factor.
I added a dab of glue on the flower and placed it on the clip.
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| Finish Product! |
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
Putting Together Hydrangea Petals
Here's a tutorial on how to put together the hydrangea petals you purchased from my Etsy. It's super simple!
Supplies:
- Hydrangea Petals Kit (You can purchase the Hydrangea Petals Kit on my Etsy: http://www.etsy.com/listing/89804098/diy-hot-pink-hydrangea-flower-kit-15)
- Fabric Tac Glue or Hot Glue Gun
- Alligator Clips/ Prong Clips (Optional/ This can also be purchase on my Etsy Shop)
- Felt Circle (Optional if you decide to put an alligator clip)
Step One
Let's open your Hydrangea Kit. The kit contains 15 Hydrangea Petals, 10 large and 5 small petals. It also includes 15- 5mm sparkly sew-on rhinestone!
I will be making a full flower by using 2 large petals and 1 smaller one.
Add a smudge of glue in the center on top of the first large petal. Then place the second large petal on top. Try your best to center the petals.
Step Two
Add a smudge of glue in the center on the second large petal. Then place the small petal on top.
Step Three
Let your glue dry for 5 minutes before adding the rhinestone.
I am using a pair of tweezers to help me pick the rhinestone up and center it.
Add a dab of glue on the rhinestone then center it on the small petal. Press the rhinestone down so it's glue securely onto the petal.
Your flower is all done!!! The next step shows how to put clip on.
Step Four (Optional)
Go grab your felt circle and alligator/prong clip.
I use my die-cutter to cut my felt into a heart.
Put the felt between the clip. Add glue to the FRONT side of the clip and felt.
Attach the clip to the bottom of the flower.
Let it dry.
Done!!!
Now you can use this as a hair clip just as it is or with a fold over elastic headband (see my tutorial on interchangeable headband using fold over elastic).
Supplies:
- Hydrangea Petals Kit (You can purchase the Hydrangea Petals Kit on my Etsy: http://www.etsy.com/listing/89804098/diy-hot-pink-hydrangea-flower-kit-15)
- Fabric Tac Glue or Hot Glue Gun
- Alligator Clips/ Prong Clips (Optional/ This can also be purchase on my Etsy Shop)
- Felt Circle (Optional if you decide to put an alligator clip)
Step One
Let's open your Hydrangea Kit. The kit contains 15 Hydrangea Petals, 10 large and 5 small petals. It also includes 15- 5mm sparkly sew-on rhinestone!
I will be making a full flower by using 2 large petals and 1 smaller one.
Add a smudge of glue in the center on top of the first large petal. Then place the second large petal on top. Try your best to center the petals.
Step Two
Add a smudge of glue in the center on the second large petal. Then place the small petal on top.
Let your glue dry for 5 minutes before adding the rhinestone.
I am using a pair of tweezers to help me pick the rhinestone up and center it.
Add a dab of glue on the rhinestone then center it on the small petal. Press the rhinestone down so it's glue securely onto the petal.
Your flower is all done!!! The next step shows how to put clip on.
Step Four (Optional)
Go grab your felt circle and alligator/prong clip.
I use my die-cutter to cut my felt into a heart.
Put the felt between the clip. Add glue to the FRONT side of the clip and felt.
Attach the clip to the bottom of the flower.
Let it dry.
Done!!!
Now you can use this as a hair clip just as it is or with a fold over elastic headband (see my tutorial on interchangeable headband using fold over elastic).
Friday, December 30, 2011
HOW TO MAKE A PERMANENT HEADBAND WITH FLOWERS USING FOLD OVER ELASTIC
Supplies:
- Fold Over Elastic (you can purchase it on my Etsy Shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/TheElasticProject?section_id=10884027
- Fabric Tac Glue or Hot Glue Gun
- Measurement Tape
- Scissors
- Felt cut into a circle (Same or similar color to your flower)
- Flower(s)
Step One
Cut your Fold Over Elastic to the desired length. See chart below for the sizes and lengths.
To get a true custom fit, use the measurement tape to measure the head.
Newborn- 13 1/4"
3-6 Months- 14 1/2"
6-12 Months- 16"
12m- Tweens- 17 1/2"
Adult 18 1/2"
Step Two
Attach the ends of your elastic with Fabric Tac glue or with your hot glue gun by overlapping them about 1/4" for newborn & 1/2" for all other sizes.
Step Three
Time to add your flower on your headband. I'm using hydrangea flowers. You can purchase the hydrangea flowers on my Etsy: http://www.etsy.com/listing/89199892/two-piece-lavender-soft-handmade.
You can also purchase flowers at any craft stores. The flowers are usually attached to the stem, but you can pull them apart. (Stay tune for a tutorial)
Add a little glue to the elastic where the overlapping is and place the flower there. Make sure you glue the flower to the shiny side of the fold over elastic.
Step Four
Take the felt circle you cut and glue it on the back side of the flower.
Let the glue dry for at least and hour.
Final Product! I added two hydrangea flowers to my headband.
- Fold Over Elastic (you can purchase it on my Etsy Shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/TheElasticProject?section_id=10884027
- Fabric Tac Glue or Hot Glue Gun
- Measurement Tape
- Scissors
- Felt cut into a circle (Same or similar color to your flower)
- Flower(s)
Step One
Cut your Fold Over Elastic to the desired length. See chart below for the sizes and lengths.
To get a true custom fit, use the measurement tape to measure the head.
Newborn- 13 1/4"
3-6 Months- 14 1/2"
6-12 Months- 16"
12m- Tweens- 17 1/2"
Adult 18 1/2"
Step Two
Attach the ends of your elastic with Fabric Tac glue or with your hot glue gun by overlapping them about 1/4" for newborn & 1/2" for all other sizes.
Step Three
Time to add your flower on your headband. I'm using hydrangea flowers. You can purchase the hydrangea flowers on my Etsy: http://www.etsy.com/listing/89199892/two-piece-lavender-soft-handmade.
You can also purchase flowers at any craft stores. The flowers are usually attached to the stem, but you can pull them apart. (Stay tune for a tutorial)
Add a little glue to the elastic where the overlapping is and place the flower there. Make sure you glue the flower to the shiny side of the fold over elastic.
Step Four
Take the felt circle you cut and glue it on the back side of the flower.
Let the glue dry for at least and hour.
Final Product! I added two hydrangea flowers to my headband.
Thursday, December 29, 2011
HOW TO MAKE AN INTERCHANGEABLE HEADBAND FROM FOLD OVER ELASTIC
Supplies:
- 5/8' Fold Over Elastic (you can purchase by the yard on my Etsy Shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/TheElasticProject?section_id=10884027 )
- Fabric Tac Glue or Hot Glue Gun
- Measuring Tape
- Scissor
- Need and Thread (color does not matter)
Step One
Cut your Fold Over Elastic to the desired length. See chart below for the sizes and lengths.
To get a true custom fit, use the measurement tape to measure the head.
Newborn- 13"
3-6 Months- 15"
6-12 Months- 16"
12m- Tween- 17"
Adult- 18"
Step Two
Fold your elastic in half. Matte side is facing out and shiny side is inside.
Take your needle and thread and make stitches at the end until it's secure.
Don't worry it doesn't need to be perfect, just make sure it's secure so the headband doesn't come apart.
Step Three
Once the ends are sewn together, cut a 2 in piece of fold over elastic.
While the matte side is still facing out, add a little glue along the seam and along each side.
Shiny side out, place your 2in piece of fold over elastic on the seam where the glue is at.
Step Four
Then wrap it around the front of the headband, but don't glue. You want to make a space to put your flower clip in.
Then glue on top of inner side again on top of the 2in fold over elastic.
You now have an interchangeable headband, which you can embellish with whatever clippie you want. I am using a Silk Ranunculus flower, which you can find in my Etsy- http://www.etsy.com/listing/89367474/new-shop-for-2012-8-colors-silk.
- 5/8' Fold Over Elastic (you can purchase by the yard on my Etsy Shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/TheElasticProject?section_id=10884027 )
- Fabric Tac Glue or Hot Glue Gun
- Measuring Tape
- Scissor
- Need and Thread (color does not matter)
Step One
Cut your Fold Over Elastic to the desired length. See chart below for the sizes and lengths.
To get a true custom fit, use the measurement tape to measure the head.
Newborn- 13"
3-6 Months- 15"
6-12 Months- 16"
12m- Tween- 17"
Adult- 18"
Step Two
Fold your elastic in half. Matte side is facing out and shiny side is inside.
Take your needle and thread and make stitches at the end until it's secure.
Don't worry it doesn't need to be perfect, just make sure it's secure so the headband doesn't come apart.
Step Three
Once the ends are sewn together, cut a 2 in piece of fold over elastic.
While the matte side is still facing out, add a little glue along the seam and along each side.
Shiny side out, place your 2in piece of fold over elastic on the seam where the glue is at.
Step Four
Then wrap it around the front of the headband, but don't glue. You want to make a space to put your flower clip in.
Then glue on top of inner side again on top of the 2in fold over elastic.
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| Oops...I used to much glue. |
You now have an interchangeable headband, which you can embellish with whatever clippie you want. I am using a Silk Ranunculus flower, which you can find in my Etsy- http://www.etsy.com/listing/89367474/new-shop-for-2012-8-colors-silk.
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