Hair Clip How-To

We've been busily crafting hair clips the last couple of days.  Mostly during naps and after bedtime for the littles because Taylor needs all attention on her while she's awake ;)  It seems as though some of you think they are just as adorable as we do.  I've had inquiries regarding how to purchase some {thank you!  Most of the money is going straight toward the girls' dance costumes for their Christmas recital, but I've promised them that they can keep some of it to do with what they please.  We are planning on putting some in the Etsy shop, so if you are interested, let me know which designs, and we'll create a custom listing}.  And others have been curious as to how to make their own.  Well, we love to share, so here ya go.  A little mini tutorial for these little felt hair clippies.

First, we start with wool felt.  It holds up well, and looks beauty-ful.  You'll also need scissors, a snap clip, embroidery floss, needle, and any embellishments you choose.

Next, you'll want to cut the felt into the shape of the clip.  You'll need two pieces.  One for the top, one for the bottom, and you'll want the felt to be a tad bigger than the clip so that you can stitch around it.  Take one of the pieces {this will be the bottom}, and poke a little hole near the back of the felt so that you can slip the clip in. 

This is the under side.



Then you'll snap the clip closed on the felt, and proceed to the top portion.  Stitch your embellishment on the top piece.



Time to make a clip sandwich.  Take the top felt piece and position it on the clip that is snapped into the bottom portion.  Then stitch around using a blanket stitch {or any other stitch you wish.  I just like this particular stitch because it finishes it off so well}.



And voila!

I love making these clips because they don't take too much time, they're super adorable, make great gifts {truth be told, I wear them myself}, and you can put all of the supplies in a little tin and take it with you for craftiness on the go!

Enjoy :)

When in doubt, add some felt!

Now that school is out, dance is over, and we have a little more time to ourselves during the day, I've actually found a few minutes for crafting. It doesn't hurt that we've been stuck inside due to all of the rain. But really, I'd trade my crafting in for some sunny days. Sun, come back!

Anyway.

After Kam's camp trailer shirt success, Sierra needed a top to call her own.

This is what we came up with:

I started with a tank from Old Navy and my favorite craft supply, felt :)

I cut a few circles, sewed on a bead here and there.

Added some leaves . . .

And finished it off with some decorative stitching.

Sierra loves it. And I do too. Now Makenna wants one ~ though she wants ladybugs instead of flowers {or was it a butterfly? I'm not sure, she keeps changing her mind ;)} Back to the craft room ;)

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Linking up at Jen's! :)

Pretty Fabric, How I've Missed Thee

I love fabric. It's an addiction, really.

When I couldn't justify buying any more for myself,

I opened an Etsy shop to make lovelies for others.

After I had Kameryn, the sewing came to an abrupt halt.

Life was just too busy.

So, my poor sewing machine became neglected :(

I'm finally finding a little bit of time here and there for crafting and sewing again.

I have missed it.

When a friend emailed and asked for a blanket for her niece,

I couldn't refuse!

This is what we came up with :)

Just a little something I've been up to this week.

I may even have a few more projects planned for next week.

I'm linking up to Jen's {Tatertots and Jello} Weekend Wrap Up Party :)

What kinds of wonderful things have y'all been up to?

Do share.

Countdown to Christmas . . . Show us ♥ YOUR ♥ Week!

December is finally upon us. Can you believe it?!We've had a fun {albeit a little chaotic} first week, how about y'all?I'm going to try to organize my thoughts by day {though I'm feeling soooo unorganized lately}

Here we go!

{I've included links to the tutorials for our activities ~ excluding decorating the Christmas tree, of course.}

Tuesday, December 1st

Hershey's Kiss Advent Calendar

The girls had such fun making this. And it truly was a project that they could do {mostly} on their own. Makenna is still learning to tie a bow, but she lined up the kisses just so, and attached the yarn and numbers. Sierra didn't need any help at all, Miss Independent! :)

Wednesday, December 2nd

Decorating the Tree!

Each year is more fun and exciting. Jeremy brought the tree in for us, I strung the lights, and the girls decorated the entire tree themselves {with the exception of a few that I placed on the highest branches, of course}. Kam and I got to sit back and watch. And I think it turned out beautifully!

Thursday, December 3rd

Holiday Hair Clippies.

Time got away from us a bit while we were working on the hair clips. I'm not great with the glue ;) But we had so much fun! Makenna made two clips {she got a little side-tracked}, and Sierra got 4 done {she made one to give to her cousin}. Even I managed to get a few made before Kam woke up!

Friday, December 4th

Snowflake Decorations

Today we will be making our snowflake decorations. I cut out "snowflakes" from white craft foam. I have rhinestones and sequins the girls can use to decorate, and then we will hang them from the ceiling in their room. I'll let you know how it turns out! :)

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How about you? What have you been up to? I can't wait to get more ideas for fun holiday projects. Share in the fun, and link up, whydon'tcha?!