Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Getting Crafty

I really thought hell would freeze over before I'd do a craft-related post.  No joke.  But here I am, bringing you a little craft project. 

Last week, I got together with a couple of girlfriends for a little crafting.  We get together every couple of months for crafting projects, and I am notorious for saying, "I am just here for the conversation," because my crafts never turn out (I am so not right brained!)  But this project?  Totally turned out!  And if I could make it, that means you could make it, too.  As could a 5 year old because that's where I'd peg my artistic ability...  Well, a 5 year old that you'd trust with a hot glue gun.

So here's the process in pictures!


First, cut a strip of fabric.  Yes, it looks like I closed my eyes and cut this blindly.  I swear I went to kindergarten, you just can not tell.  The good thing is that you don't even have to cut it straight, it will still turn out. 


Next, cut a circle of felt...  Or, if you are like me, ask your capable friends to cut a circle for you because otherwise it might look like this...

Yes, I know what a circle looks like.  Apparently I just can not cut one.
Tie a knot at the end of the fabric and glue to the felt.
I don't have a picture of the process of making the fabric flowers because it was hard enough for me to handle a glue gun without burning myself too much (there was a lot of yelps of pain from my corner of the table), so action shots were not happening!  But you basically twist the fabric and start winding it around the knot, gluing it with a hot glue gun as you go!

And voila!

I made the flower on the left, my friend made the other flower.  You take another piece of felt and then glue the headband between the two layers of felt. 

I also made a little hair clip.

Pretty easy.  And very, very cheap.  And again, let me emphasize - if I can do this, ANYONE can.  :) 

Do you consider yourself crafty?  The only crafty-type thing I am good at is knitting - and that requires me to follow a pattern, so while it counts as craft, it's a very methodical one.  Go figure. 
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25 comments:

  1. BeckyApril 27, 2011 at 4:46 AM

    "Well, a 5 year old that you'd trust with a hot glue gun."

    HAHAHAHAHA! Best. line. ever.

    That turned out really well - so pretty! I don't consider myself crafty, but mostly it's because I don't have a desire to create things. I'd much rather support others who do!

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  2. Kelly (She Wears a Red Sox Cap)April 27, 2011 at 5:44 AM

    I don't think too many five year olds could do that. Nor would I trust many with a hot glue gun haha.

    It came out awesome! :) I also consider knitting to be a little "crafty" maybe thats just in my own mind. You might have to start calling yourself crafty now.

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  3. JApril 27, 2011 at 6:20 AM

    So cute Lisa! I can scrapbook and stuff like that but otherwise I am not really crafty. Plus I never have time for all the projects I want to do!

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  4. Emily JaneApril 27, 2011 at 6:23 AM

    Those are great, well done! I'm not too crafty myself, but I do enjoy scrapbooking... if only all the decorations weren't so expensive! Those headbands are awesome :)

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  5. qwerkyqookApril 27, 2011 at 7:57 AM

    That is SO CUTE! I'll have to try it. Or maybe you can just open up an Etsy shop :)

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  6. GracieApril 27, 2011 at 7:59 AM

    Precious. Wouldn't it be cute if you used tulle or corduroy?

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  7. LeighApril 27, 2011 at 8:51 AM

    I think your headband turned out fabulously! I think you should try some more crafts and you might just surprise yourself :)

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  8. NoraApril 27, 2011 at 9:05 AM

    I love these headbands. What a fun idea! I bet it looks totally awesome on you too. I would probably be super bad at it... and would definitely burn myself.

    I can do things that have patterns,like cross stitching and stuff. Nothing overly exciting though.

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  9. MarlysApril 27, 2011 at 9:17 AM

    Well done! I am proud!

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  10. AmberApril 27, 2011 at 9:57 AM

    CUTE! Those turned out so good!

    I'm not sure I could make something like that. I can't even knit! I haven't got a crafty bone in my body :P

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  11. AmyApril 27, 2011 at 10:12 AM

    I love this! I have been wanting to try these...looks adorable!

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  12. JessApril 27, 2011 at 10:37 AM

    Such a cute idea!

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  13. AnonymousApril 27, 2011 at 10:56 AM

    Super cute! I think we need a picture of this on you :)

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  14. UnknownApril 27, 2011 at 11:08 AM

    Nice! Cottage industry!

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  15. The Many Thoughts of a ReaderApril 27, 2011 at 12:26 PM

    good for you! i would need a step by step showing of the twisting before i would still even attempt hahaha. my kindergarten report cards are hilarious when talking about fine motor skills. i do adore the headbands and clips and would rather spend money at twenty five designs.. she can make my pretties! ;)

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  16. StephanyApril 27, 2011 at 1:21 PM

    Oh, gosh. I am the least craftiest person ever. It's horrible. My mom and I went to a gingerbread decorating class this past Christmas and we were by far the worst in the room. I mean, there were these 12-year-old siblings whose houses look a MILLION times better than ours. I just don't have it in me to be crafty. ;)

    But your headband turned out so cute! Love!

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  17. AnonymousApril 27, 2011 at 1:59 PM

    Lisa...what has happened?! :) I always thought you and I were tied for least crafty, but now you totally have left me in the dust!

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  18. Jolene - EverydayFoodieApril 27, 2011 at 5:50 PM

    Nope. I am not crafty at all! I wish I was.

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  19. SarahApril 28, 2011 at 7:29 AM

    They're really cute! Me likey. :D

    I consider myself to be quite crafty in terms of ability, I just don't actually make time to craft. I'd rather read a book or watch a film.

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  20. AbbyApril 28, 2011 at 10:36 AM

    I love this, Lisa!! I think I need to try to make a headband....however, I honestly do not trust my ability.

    I can't do anything crafty. And I mean anything!

    And your little comment about knitting being a knack of yours is SUCH an understatement -- you are amazing at knitting!!!

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  21. Lauren @ Sassy MolassyApril 28, 2011 at 6:04 PM

    Such a cute idea!I love it!! Projects like that are frustrating to me too when they don't come out perfectly, which they never do.

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  22. Cherry BlossomsApril 28, 2011 at 6:32 PM

    Super Cute! I am hoping to make one for myself this weekend. I think why I had issues with elle's is the fabric wasn't long enough. Width was fine so hoping the 2nd time around goes better.

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  23. JeanieApril 29, 2011 at 2:27 PM

    I'm crafty, but I'll tell you -- I tried those flowers. I was adequate. Yours are good. So, don't sell yourself short! They're lots better than this 'crafty' girl's!

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  24. Lisa-MarieApril 30, 2011 at 5:12 AM

    Your flowers are lovely!! I am going to try this, there is some felt in my box of random crafty bits.

    I am sort of crafty. I'm a bit haphazard but I find things turn out ok. I really enjoy arts and crafts, which I think is the main thing. if they come out a bit wonky, who cares!

    Knitting is a proper craft, methodical or not!

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  25. MandyMay 4, 2011 at 9:35 PM

    I LOVE it! The headband looks fantastic. You are too crafty. Anyone who can knit the way you do, is definitely incredibly talented.

    I recently saw instructions on making a fabric flower necklace. I sort of want to give it a whirl.

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