Holiday Hairbands

Hairbands are not new on this blog so I won't get into alot of details on how they are made.  You can find other examples in the Hair Accessories label.  The hairbands I have to share today are suitable for the holidays.

Supplies:  Hairbands, i-Top, Medium Snap Daddies (Imaginisce), Ribbon (Michaels), Flowers (Imaginisce, Petaloo, Prima), Fabric & Pearls (Fabric Supply Store)

I really love that Imaginisce has created so many great tools and accessories that I am able to customize hair accessories for any occasion.

Roly Rosie Projects

The projects that I have to share today use the new fabric roly rosie flowers to make matching head and wristbands.  I'm really getting into the whole hair accessory thing so I started a "Hair Accessories" label on the side bar of my blog so they would be easy to find. 

To create this XL fabric blooms, I used three - four rolled flowers.

Directions:
1.  Roll 3-4 fabric blooms with Fabric Petal Rolling Tool.  Once each bloom is removed from the tool, set it on a flat surface and let it unfurl as it wants to.  The longer it sits, the larger it will become so start with your bottom layer first.  Roll the fabric so the pattern is rolled inward.

Notice how they are all different sizes.  The newprint one was rolled first and hence has unfurled the most. 

2.  Starting with the largest bloom and your i-Bond Tool (glue gun), layer the flowers, one on top of the other, securing with hot glue and you go.

So far, I have only put glue on the circle pad at the bottom.  I will attach all the side pieces as needed at the end.  This will allow me some flexibility to shape my flower.

3. Continue adding layers until you have the desired fullness.

At this point, you can add another tightly coiled flower like I did with the wristband or add a fabric topped brad like I did with the headband.

4.  To make fabric topped flower center use i-Top Tool, a small white flower and gems.

I like to wrap the flower around the top piece of the twist (brad or snap) daddy myself so I can really pull that flower tight and then I insert it into the tool. 

It will look something like this when you are done.  Because the flowers have holes in the center, I cover those with gems.

To Assemble Headband: 
Put a hole in the center of the XL flower made above and thread it onto the screw post of the headband.  Top with custom flower center.  Note:  I used hot glue to adhere mine as the headband was made with larger size twist daddies.  Add ribbon details to complete hairband.

To Assemble Wristband:
I had a premade one so I just added to flower to jazz it up a bit.  If you don't already have a band, you can make one by sewing a length of elastic to sheer ribbon.

And here they are being modelled:

I'm thinking I may have to make some more headbands to go around as everyone wanted a chance to wear this one.

I have another fabric roly rosie project to share but I'll wait until tomorrow.  Be sure to check back then. 
Make sure you stop by the Imaginisce blog and comment for your chance to win your very own Roly Rosie prize package.

Thanks, as always, for visiting.

Blinging Out Some Hair Clips

The new i-rock accessories release party finishes up today and I decided to make some hair clips.  One can never have too many of those around with three little girls in the house.

Materials:

-i-Rock and accessories of choice

-i-Top, Medium Snap Daddies, Bobby Pins

-Sheer Flowers, Decorative Flowers

Instructions:

1.  Cover top piece of Snap Daddy with sheer flower and secure it to the snap using i-Top tool. For a video on how to use the i-Top with fabric, you can check out THIS LINK.  The sheer flower is perfect as it does not need to be trimmed.  It also allows the shine of the metal to show through the fabric but gives just enough texture to allow glam rocks to fully adhere.

2.  Glam it up with your favourite i-rock accessories.

3.  Assemble clip and try it on.  It really is that simple.

Here are some other examples:

Be sure to stop on over to the Imaginisce blog for more fun projects with bling and another great hair clip idea by Cristal.  Thanks so much for visiting.

i-Rock Blog Hop - Fun with Fabric

Hello and welcome i-Rock Blog Hoppers. 

I have a confession.  I love Gymboree.  As adorable as the clothing is, I also enjoy the thrill of getting a deal so combine the two and I am sold. The project you are about to see was born out of a love of their hair accessories.  My girls love the hair ribbon elastics the best... and of course, I only have one.  So I decided to sit down with my Imaginisce goodies and create my own.  Now there will be no more arguing over who will get to wear the hair ribbons, at least in theory! 

Supplies:  Ribbon, Flowers, i-Rock & Gems (Imaginisce), Elastic and Wide Ribbon (Craft Supply Store)

Instructions:

1.  Cut 9 lengths of coordinating ribbon is a variety of widths, each one 14 inches long.

2.  Remove one of the larger width lengths from the pile and cross-cross the remaining pieces.

3.  Sew the ribbons together in the center either by hand or by machine.

4.  Attach the elastic:  Lay the elastic on the stitched area and thread the reserved ribbon length through the elastic.  The ribbon will lay across the center of the ribbons, going up and down this time.  Stitch on either side of the elastic making a little pocket over it with the ribbon.

5.  Embellish with i-rock flowers and gems as desired.

Here are the finished ribbons:

Imaginisce ribbon cards are perfect for a project like this as there are several coordinating patterns in one package.  I used ribbons from the "Enchanted" and "Garden Party" Collections for this project.

This is your last stop on the blog hop today.  Thanks so much for participating and be sure to return to the Imaginisce blog and let us know what you think of today's projects.  You may even be the lucky winner of an i-rock package of your own.  GOOD LUCK and thanks so much for visiting.

Home Sweet Home

I am happy to report that I am home after a whirlwind trip to Los Angeles for the Craft & Hobby Association winter show.  I narrowly missed a big snow storm that closed schools Wednesday and added yet another foot or so of snow to an already blanketed landscape.  Slowly but surely I am getting back into the routine and blogging about my excursion is top on my list.

This show was a little different for me than the last time I went as I spent most of my time facilitating demonstrations and make and takes.  What a treat it was to work with so many enthusiastic crafters and store owners.  A video of one of my Epiphany Crafts demonstrations making Hair Clips actually turned up on You-Tube.  Be kind. I had no warning and zero preparation. 

I think the biggest highlight of the show was finally meeting face to face many of the talented scrapbookers that I have had the pleasure of designing with over the years.

I am completely and totally embarrassed to admit that I don't have a single photo from the show. Not a single one.  No joke.  Nevertheless, I can still update you on a few of my favourite finds, in no particular order:

1.  We Are Memory Keepers - Lucky 8 Punch.  This tool will allow you to create your own 12 inch die cut paper in 8 punches.

2.  Petaloo - Garlands & Trims. These speak for themselves.

3.  Fancy Pants - Artist Edition Chipboard Banners (5x8)

There were so many gorgeous banners throughout the Fancy Pants booth, I had to find out what they were using.

I love every single piece of this collection.

4.  Glue Arts - Extreme Tac Double-Sided Adhesive.  All I can say is, "Where do I get mine?" 

5.  Pink Paislee:  Daily Junque Collection Chalkboard Stickers

Imagine the possibilities for home decor.

I'll leave you with that for today.  Stay tuned over the next week or as things get rolling again on my blog.  Look for a flower themed blog hop on Monday and some Valentine's Day projects soon thereafter.  Have a wonderful weekend!

DIY Hair Bows

Just when I think things can't get any girlier around here, I prove myself wrong yet again.  Some of you may already know that one of my other hobbies is cooking.  I've been doing it since I was a kid sitting on my Grandmother's kitchen cupboard "helping" her make chocolate chip cookies.  So when I stumbled across Southern Plate many months ago, I was an instant fan.  One of the things I enjoy about Christy's blog is that now and again, she posts little craft ideas totally unrelated to cooking, like these hair bows.  She posted a tutorial for these bows a long time ago and I bookmarked it, waiting for a day like today when I'm looking for something new to do with the girls. 

Supplies:  Ribbon (Pebbles, Strano, Michaels), Flowers (Prima, Maya Roads, Creative Café), Misc. Buttons

Over the past couple of days, I've made these four hair bows and I'm surprised to say how addicting it is.  What you also might not believe is that I iron my ribbon.  It's really a function of necessity since who wants a hair bow with folds in the ribbon?  I must admit, that I have a ribbon iron right in my craft room that makes the job quick and easy.  If I had to run up stairs to use the iron, I'd be much less anxious to do any ironing at all.  Ironing is right up there with sewing on my list of chores to put off until absolutely necessary.

So this is one extra step that I added.  I also added the flower detail since I think they look cute.  Besides that, I pretty much followed the tutorial exactly. 

I experiemented with different size bows. 

And different color schemes from bold and bright to monochromatic.

I just used what ribbon I had on hand.  Some of the ribbon is recycled from product packaging and clothing.  The bold stripe in the orange toned bow was actually a belt from a pair of shorts.

Here a couple of shots of the girls who now think they need to wear a hair bow everyday.

Everytime I moved to get a better angle of the bow, Julia moved too.  You get the idea of how proud she is of her bow even if you can't see it so well in this photo.  :)