Everyone's favorite (girl) Mouse

Here comes Peter Cottontail...

My Easter collection...



Lily modeling the bunny for size reference. The bunny is slightly larger than the chick, due to the ears.



A collection of holiday clippies.



For those of you that have been interested in the sculpted clippies from the past couple days, I went back and re-posted pictures of Lily modeling the Dragonfly and the Bumblebee. This should give you an idea of the size of these clips. Remember...they would also be great attached to a hat or headband! I will try to snap a couple pictures of one on a hat.

What other holiday clips would you be interested in seeing? It could be a completely different holiday...or even a different type of clip for a holiday already represented. I would love your suggestions!

Tomorrow: Everyone's favorite girl Mouse!

Butterflies & Dragonflies

Short post tonight. Been a long day.

This is the 2nd set of bug clips I have to show you this week. Butterflies & Dragonflies.

I added a couple pictures of my daughter, Lily, wearing the Dragonfly clip. This should give you an idea of the size of the clips.

Tomorrow: Easter sculpted clips

Have a great night everyone!

Bugs, Bees and Bows

I've had some fun with ribbon this week, after taking advantage of a 50% off sale at Michael's! I have several projects to show you over the next few days. Most of them will be hairbows, but I am hoping to show you a ribbon home decor project this weekend! That is the one I am most excited about!

First up: Ladybugs & Bumblebees

Lily modeling the Bumblebee clip, for size reference.

The hairbows are on fully-lined 1.75" steel alligator clips. All ribbon is heat sealed to prevent fraying. Completed bows are baked & starched for durability. The Bumblebee is finished off with a 5mm Swarovski crystal.

Tomorrow: Butterflies & Dragonflies

Happy Crafting!

Oh Baby! pt 3

In addition to all the "sweets" in the baby shower gift basket, I added these wooden letters of the baby's initials. They were made to match the baby's bedroom, done in pink, red, green and ladybugs.

I decoupaged patterned paper onto the letters with ModPodge. It leaves a very shiny finish, which I liked for a little girl. However, I am experimenting with other types of adhesive for a more matte finish. If anyone has a suggestion...I'd love to know what has worked for you!

Even with the shine from the ModPodge, I added Martha Stewart fine glitter (color: Crystal) to the mix before coating the tops of the letters. A little ribbon, Stickles, and ladybug embellishments...and Ta-Da! It's complete.

Just as a side note: I LOVE my MS fine glitter in Crystal. I find a use for it in many of my projects. If you are looking for a good multi-use glitter, I highly suggest it. It is super-fine which provides a great overall glimmer without being over-bearing. And I love the fact that you can't see each individual flake of glitter like so many others. It isn't the cheapest glitter out there, but don't let the price scare you off. A little goes a LONG way.

Enough about that. Thanks for stopping by! Tomorrow: the 4th and final Oh Baby! posting. On today's agenda: making hairbows!

Bridal Flip Flops

A lifelong friend of mine got married over the summer and she really wanted to wear flip flops with her wedding dress. When I heard this, I knew exactly what I wanted to make for her!

These were made with a pair of white Old Navy flip flops, yarn, and Swarovski crystals. It was a fun project but to my surprise, it was time consuming. The yarn was very thin so it took a while to wrap it around the straps. When wrapping the yarn, make sure to pull it tight, hot gluing after every inch or so. Using my hot fix tool (which I LOVE), I added the crystals to the outer edge for that extra "glitzy sparkle".

You could get really creative with these flip flops. Try using satin or grosgrain ribbon for a more "everyday" look. Add a rhinestone, flower or bow to the center piece. Get creative & have fun!