Recycling work: How to convert a Hairband into a Brooch/clip

Dont we all just love rosettes. I believe that there is no better way to welcome spring than with flowers. So keeping in mind my theme for this month - Reinvention or Re purposed jewelry, I would now like to show you a quick way to whip up a rosette brooch/clip in less than 15 minutes (10 with practice :).
I have used an old hairband (pony tailer) that had gotten elongated because of use. It can no longer be used as a band but that is what makes it great for this project.
Hairband brooch/Clip

Materials required: 
- old hair band with elastic,
- a shank button (I have used a stone studded shank button that I have with me from my MG days),
- Some seed beads or micro beads
- Clear Glue
- sewing thread and needle
- A piece of felt
- A brooch pin/safety pin or a Barret (depending on whether you want to make a brooch or a hair clip) 

Recycled shirt

T-shirt Scarf Tutorial

My Readers,

Time for a super easy tutorial. I'm giving away one of my secrets so get ready! This is a simple jersey scarf made from a plain t-shirt. I get mine for $1-$2 at the thrift store. That is all this craft will cost you!

Here's what you need: an old men/women's XL t-shirt (XXL works too), scissors, and a flat space to work. Easy, right?

Rrecycling: How to make blooming bib

In my search for the perfect colorful accessory I came across this T-shirt that I bought from theDollar Tree,

the color was just right so I started to cut. I took pictures along the way in case it turned out kind of cool.

I'm glad I did because I LOVE IT! So now I can share it with all you pretties!

Supplies:

1-2 Sheets of Felt (depending on how big you want your necklace to be)

Needle and Thread 

A Dollar Store T-shirt (or an old one around the house)

Hot Glue Gun

Scissors

How to make Camera Strap

Tutorial

 

After seeing so many gorgeous camera straps out there, I decided that my boring black DSLR camera strap just had to have one!  

pompom fabric flowers

 

The Colla-Flower

Here are the 6 easy steps:

Tutorial: Flowers Make Me Melt

This is super simple and fun to make. 

Supplies-

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  A scrap of polyester fabric.  Look at the label on the end of the bolt.  It will tell you the fiber content of the material.  I only bought 100% polyester.  There was cotton/poly, but I didn't want to take the chances of starting a fire.  I like to shop the remnant section.  The fabric is usually marked down to half price because it was the end of the bolt.

art bracelet

Keys. Go to her friend, musician.

Gifts with pompom

Sewing boy belt tutorial

My middle son is jumpy and crazy and skinny and tall–all of which make his pants fall down quite often (if he is wearing pants that is), so I thought I’d make a belt for him. In honor of Celebrate the Boy month at Made and Made by Rae I  drew up a pattern to share with all of you.

The Fashion Art of Cording

Cording – cord wrapped in fabric that’s been cut on the bias – is an ancient embellishment that packs as much punch today as it did in the 1730’s or the 1940’s. Whether you use it to make appliqued motifs, corded pin tucks, frogs, spaghetti straps or piping, cording is one of the most versatile weapons in your sewing arsenal. Still not sure how to use it? Well, as with everything sewing, there is a lil’ trick to it. I’ll show you how!

Tutorial: Custom Logo Key Fobs

Need a personalized item for your fundraiser, or maybe just a small thank you gift for the employees of your small business?

You can make custom printed key fobs with your logo!

Cowrie Shell & Bead Hair Clip

"Bling" Old School Style!