I realize I’ve totally slacked on my blog posts lately. I’ve been working on another book proposal and have been dedicating all my time to that. But it’s not ready to reveal to the world yet. So instead here’s another craft! I’m in charge of the crafts for my Mom’s Group this year, and for our first meeting we’ll be making these fabulous Hair Ties. It’s super easy.
Supplies:
Fabulous Fake Flowers (this olive green rose was hideous when I found it in a bunch at the $1 store, but I saw some potential)
Big Fat Bead (or button)
Hair Elastics
Needle & Thread
Hot Glue Gun
Directions
Take apart the flower. Remove plastic supports (if flower has them) and discard. Resew flower petals onto the hair tie. Sew a big bead in the middle. If you feel like it’s not sturdy enough, squirt some hot glue between the petals (close to where you sewed it all together. But not on the bottom of the flower, cause your hair might get pulled by the glue. Just inside the flower.) Feel crafty.
In my never-ending quest to END THE CLUTTER, my goal for this years crafts is that EVERYTHING MUST HAVE A USE. This, obviously, is a hair tie. But it can double as a little gift. So I whipped up some tags if y’all want some.
(Click on the image to view it at full size. Then right-click to save it on your computer.)
Happy Crafting!
What do you get the most fabulous friend who has everything? A lovely set of handmade cards, of course! I whipped these up for my fellow Taurus who’s birthday is TODAY!!! Happy Birthday J! I hope Rhett Miller makes all your dreams come true! And really, doesn’t the bald eagle just scream “Thank You”? I know.
And because I just Love To Give, here’s the layout if you’d like to make your own (click to view the full size file, then right click to save it. Fold in half & cut at 5.5″, AKA The Middle Of The Paper.). This is ready to print on 8.5×11″ cardstock and will fit size A-2 4.375″ x 5.75″ envelopes. I used watercolors to color them, but colored pencils would work just as well (and you won’t have to flatten them under a pile of 10 encyclopedias to get all the water-warps out). However, you MUST ADD GLITTER. Otherwise I won’t let you have it. GLITTER GLUE IS NOT OPTIONAL!!!
Oh yeah, and I took out J’s name so you can write in your OWN name.
And, because you asked so nicely, here’s an Angsty College Art piece. Awww, just look at it. So sincere. So deep. So embarrassing…
I joined a mom’s group last year, and it was so fun that I decided to join the board this year (you know, cause I don’t have enough to do!) So as “Craft Co-Leader” I’m in charge of four crafts this year. I don’t know if you’ve ever lead a crafting endeavor for 30+ people, but it’s kind of like herding cats. I’ve learned that it’s best to make things as simple as possible. So in an effort to simplify our card making craft activity, I’ve made some designs & examples. And here’s the file if YOU want to get crafty with cards too!
Click on the line art below & click again to magnify. You can save the file or print directly from here. I recommend using card stock.
Here’s some of the finished products (these are ones I made a few months ago, so not all the designs are on the file I’ve uploaded)
