Friday, March 16, 2012

Fancy Dog Collar


I wanted to make our dog Bella a cute springtime collar. I recently put hair bows on picture frames and thought I'd do the same thing on her dog collar. The only thing you need for this project is a collar (I purchased mine from the dollar store), and a tulle pouf. I chose the pink flower gem pouf from the headband making supplies area at Michael's. I liked the hair accessories poufs because they are light weight (my dog is small), and they are also mounted onto a felt background (as opposed to a pin) so it makes it easy to hand sew onto the collar. The only hard part of this project was trying to get Bella to sit still for a good photo!

For this project you will need:

Dog Collar-I purchased mine from the Dollar Tree store. 

*If you have trouble finding the right size $1 dog collar buy one a little larger and cut a couple inches off to customize. You can then use a lighter to melt the nylon end so it will not fray. You can also use an awl to make an extra hole on the collar.

Tulle Pouf (I purchased mine from Michael's. They have a headband making area and you will find many choices there.  

Needle and Thread




Line up where you would want your pouf. I chose on the side of the collar after the sparkly band. 

Use the metal plate sewn onto the felt as the base of the flower to hand sew onto the collar. Lock your thread through the base and then stitch it onto the collar. The material was surprisingly very easy to get a needle through.





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Wednesday, March 14, 2012

Easy Plaid Cuff


I know I just recently posted a daisy cuff, but I couldn't resist making another spring inspired cuff today. I stopped into Michael's to pick up some shrinky dink material for a future craft when I spotted the plaid cuff in their spring jewelry supplies area. I used a jean material flower pin for the top of the cuff, but any pin or pendant will work. Don't forget to use your 40% off coupon toward the cuff or pin/pendant to keep the cost low.


For this project you will need:


Plaid Cuff (Michael's Crafts) You could also make your own by Mod Podging fabric to a plain cuff which they also sell.


Fabric Flower Pendant/Pin (Michael's Crafts)


Wire Snips


Gorilla Super Glue (or other krazy type glue that will bond both fabric and metal).





Remove the bale and pin finding off of the back of the flower. Wire snips work well. You can easily pry these off.


Find the flat part of the pin and apply a liberal amount of glue. You can also "rough up" the metal slightly with sandpaper so the glue adheres well.


Center the flower and press well until the flower is in place.

Let dry 24 hours.



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Thursday, March 8, 2012

Silk Tie Easter Eggs




Friday night was my monthly scrapbooking club night. Our founder Jodie brought in her Silk Tie Easter Eggs to show us and to demonstrate how to make them. You need 100% silk ties that you can find at Goodwill, garage sales, or maybe old ones in your Husbands closet. I took my egg home and my Daughter was definitely interested in trying this technique so I thought I would share how we made them. 

You will need:

Eggs

100% Silk Tie

Vinegar

Stainless steel or aluminum pot (use one you do not care about as the dye may stain the pot. I used a pot I only make soap with).

Duct Tape, Pipe Cleaners, or rubber bands.


Cut your tie apart.

Cut a piece of fabric that fits around the egg. 

Get the fabric good and tight around the egg.

Secure the back with a small piece of duct tape.

Twist the ends and again secure with a small piece of duct tape. Make sure the duct tape is covering just a little of the egg. 

You can also tie with string, pipe cleaners, or rubber bands. I just found the duct tape to be fast and easy. Make sure the fabric is snug on the egg.



Place in a stainless or enamel pot with enough water to cover the eggs. 

Add a few tablespoons of vinegar.

Simmer for 20 to 25 minutes.


Let cool and unwrap your egg.

Shine your egg with a little vegetable oil. These eggs are for display only, I would not eat.



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Monday, March 5, 2012


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