Showing posts with label ribbon. Show all posts
Showing posts with label ribbon. Show all posts

Tuesday, April 12, 2011

Dress Form Bow Holders


Can you believe how cute these turned out? Many hours of intense labor have gone into this creation. Ta dah... my new bow holders! They are made to hold hair bows, headbands, and even little hair clips. Just like any other fabulous lady--multi-talented! This idea all started with a cute bow holder I saw at Hobby Lobby. It was a dress form made out of wood, painted, and then had tulle/ribbon stapled to the bottom. Clearly I am no artist and knew I couldn't paint wood to look posh, but baby I can sew! Several attempts later here we are. My girls were crazy for them. There is one in each of their rooms already (and they actually hang from a decorative hook). These princesses are mounted on a stand. Completely ready to adorn a lovely dresser or bathroom counter. I {heart} them - giggle, giggle! I also {heart} my incredible family - big smile! BTY, I have successfully completed three random acts of kindness today. Have you topped me???? I hope so...

Thursday, February 17, 2011

Korker Ribbon


Here's today's true love: korker ribbon!! I have always admired it, even ordered it online & hoarded over my little stash. Hoard no more--korker ribbon for everyone at my house!! I took the tiny plunge and baked some up for myself. Clearly it is as super easy as everyone says. I read numerous tutorials and studied lots of pictures, then set off on my adventure. I already had clothespins to hold the ends. A quick trip to the store for 1/4 inch dowels & I was ready to go. Here's the result of two batches so far...
Want my recipe?!? Okay, here's the scoop. After I wrapped the ribbon on my dowels I completed soaked them in water. I snuggled them on a cookie sheet and in they went, baked in a 225 degree oven for 45 minutes. I like to think of it as a posh sauna treatment. They came out perfect! Yes, I'm giggling. I think I'll make sweet little korker hair clips for my chubby babe. Just like icing on top!! :) Happy day to everyone. Smile lots today. It feels so good.

Wednesday, February 3, 2010

Hair Bows




Look how cute!!! Who knew bow making could be so fun. I decided the other day that sometimes to get what you want in life you must do it for yourself! I have made several styles already & have happy little girls wearing them. The long-tailed bows are attached to a little ponytail holder and will go to a sweet birthday girl this weekend. Don't be afraid to take charge in life ladies. Be bold, be honest, and be happy!!!