New Headband Idea

Boy, haven't updated in a while- but finally 4-H is nearly done! But I do have a new headband:

Found this idea on Blue Cricket Designs- here.

They are extremely simple! I switched them up a bit and did 3 rows of stitching down the center and only one ruffle. I've done them in pink and brown- using the blue cricket design tutorial.

Snow Day Project: Satin Flower Clips Tutorial

I just love snowdays...they're absoulutley wonderful! But what is even more wonderful than the snow day, is what I created....

Satin Flower Hair Clips

They turned out absolutely adorable!  The best part is that they were super easy to make... and the supplies are pretty easy to find.

Actually we had left over satin from  lining a project. The Head band was one in our existing collection. As for the bean bag fill we used that for the center of the flower, you could also use beads, sequins or pearls for an extra touch.

So here is how we made them:

1) Cut out circles from the satin fabric. Make the largest circle around three inches in diameter and gradually let the circles get smaller.

2) Using a Lighter, carefully melt the edges of the satin circles. Be extremely carefull not to let the fabric on the flame too long as this can cause it to burn.  After a bit of practice, I got this step down. The lighter will cause the edges of the satin to curl up (and also seal the edge) for the desired effect.

3) With a glue gun carefully place a dot of glue in the center of each circle, affixing them from largest to smallest.

4) Place a large dot of glue in the center of the flower. Then sprinkle on the bean bag fill and push down to secure.

5) You may add a hair clip to the back like I did. This way I can easily switch the headbands, or just use it as a plain clip. However, you can choose to glue it to the headband using the glue gun.