Embellished Halo Tutorial for just $1.50

This item can be used as a halo, crown, headband or placed on the forehead. You can make them in any size - newborn to adult. 

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Estimated Cost:

$1.50 per headband, a few cents more or less depending on the size created and embellishments used.

Materials:

  • 1/8”      Elastic
  • Four      Felt Circles or Felt Hearts
  • Pearl      Trim (found near ribbon at the craft store)
  • Flowers      or Other Embellishments
  • Hot      Glue Gun & Glue Stick

Instructions:

  • Turn      on glue gun.
  • Cut      elastic to appropriate size (see sizing chart below).
  • Cut      pearl trim to appropriate size (see sizing chart below).
  • Attach      elastic to one felt piece and on end of the pearl trim, careful not to      twist while attaching the second end. Add hot glue and a second felt piece      directly over the first to sandwich in the ends of the elastic and pearl      trim. Repeat for the other side to make a round headband shape. Ensure      there are no twists in the trim or elastic.
  • Allow      to cool for a few seconds and then press the felt pieces firmly together.      Careful it is hot glue, do not press felt together when glue is hot as it      may seep through the felt and burn your fingers.
  • Allow      to dry then test the headband to ensure it is secure.
  • Use      hot glue to glue the embellishments on the headband in the desired      pattern.
  • Allow      to dry. Done!

Supplies: 

  • 1/8”      elastic can be found at Joanns or your local      fabric/craft store.
  • Felt      circles can be found at BitsyBands.com or you can cut the shapes out of      regular felt which is found at Joanns or your local fabric/craft store.
  • Pearl      Trim is from Joanns, other variations can be found at Joanns or your local      fabric store.
  • Paper      flowers are from a small supply shop in downtown L.A., but you may be able to find them at the craft store or in a wedding supply store. 

Sizing Chart:

Depending on the elasticity of your elastic, sizing may vary. The general rule is to measure the head circumference of your subject and then cut the elastic a bit shorter so that will stay on nicely. The following are the average head circumference for ages newborn to adult:

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Other Ideas & Variations:

  • Don’t      want to get the Felt Adhesive Circles or Heart? Buy some felt from the      craft store and cut your own shapes. Use the hot glue only.
  • Add      feathers, Russian veiling, or other textured materials.
  • Use      different types or colors or flower to create other styles. Or use      different embellishments such as jewels, pearls, rhinestones, buttons,      etc.

 

Posted on June 4, 2013 by Amanda Stock and filed under Newborn Props, Child Props and tagged halo headbands hair.

DIY Lace Crown

Click the image to watch the video:

Estimated Cost:

$2.40 per crown, a few cents more or less depending on the size, type of lace or trim used, and embellishments. Lace trim can vary in price depending on the detail involved and width/height.

Materials:

  • Lace Trim
  • Flowers or Other Embellishments
  • Hot Glue Gun & Glue Stick
  • Clear Matte Paint or Mod Podge or Fabric Stiffener (Clear Matte Paint is used in video)

Instructions:

  • Turn on glue gun.
  • Cut lace trim to appropriate size (see sizing chart below).
  • Use hot glue to glue ends of lace together and make the crown shape.
  • Take outside and spray the entire crown with clear matte spray paint or apply mod podge or fabric stiffener. Be sure to use these products in a well ventilated outdoor area.
  • Allow to dry thoroughly.
  • Once dry, use hot glue to glue on embellishments.
  • Allow to glue dry and you’re done!

Sources for Supplies:

  • Lace Trim is from Joanns Fabric store, other variations can be found at Joanns or your local/craft fabric store.
  • Paper flowers are from a small shop in the Los Angeles Fashion District. These or a variation of them may be available at your local craft store. There are also great options on Amazon.com

Sizing Chart:

Two types of crowns can be created – one to go around the forehead area or one to sit on top of the head. If you would like the crown to sit on top of the head then subtract a few inches from the head circumference. For example if making a baby crown I typically use a 10 inch measurement since the average newborn’s head is 14 inches.The following are the average head circumference for age

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Other Ideas & Variations:

  • Try different types of lace or decorative trim.
  • Add feathers, Russian veiling, or other textured materials.
  • Use different types or colors or flower to create other styles. Or use different embellishments such as jewels, pearls, rhinestones, buttons, etc.

Inspiration

This image is from Penguin Pictures, who purchased this crown from me when I was making them on Etsy. She does amazing work, so be sure to check out her Facebook page and “like” it.

Posted on June 1, 2013 by Amanda Stock.

DIY Vintage Lace Bonnet for Newborns or Children

I’m showing you how to make a vintage lace bonnet in just 4 minutes. Also you don’t even have to sew. In the video I show you two variations. You can even use other material and embellishments. Sky is the limit.

Click play to watch the tutorial:

(Side note: the giveaway mentioned happened on my old website and is closed)

Estimated Cost:

$10 per bonnet, more or less depending on the size, type of lace or trim used, the ribbon and the embellishments. Lace trim can vary in price depending on the detail involved and width/height.

Materials:

  • Lace Trim or a Yard of Lace Fabric with a nice looking edge
  • Flowers or Other Embellishments
  • Skinny Ribbon
  • A few types of thicker, decorative ribbon
  • Hot Glue Gun & Glue Stick

Instructions:

  • Turn on glue gun.
  • Cut lace to appropriate size (see sizing chart below).
  • Cut skinny ribbon to desired length for the back of the bonnet.
  • Place skinny ribbon along edge of lace and fold end of lace over the ribbon. Use hot glue to glue to tack down the lace over the ribbon. Allow the ribbon to slide in and out so that the back of the bonnet can be adjustable. Make sure you cover your workspace and lift the lace up right away so it doesn’t stick to table.
  • Glue chin ribbons to the flower or embellishment of your choice and then attach to corner of lace
  • Cut squares of ribbon and glue to back of flower to cover glue
  • Allow to glue dry and you’re done!

If you know how to sew, you could forgo the hot glue and sew the edges instead. This is the way I used to make them. However, it does take much longer.

Sources for Supplies:

  • Lace Trim and Fabric is from Joanns Fabric store, other variations can be found at Joanns or your local/craft fabric store. Lace Trim is 7″ and usually found near the trims/ribbon section.
  • Flowers are from Bitsy Bands. There are also great options on Amazon: Silk, Stemless Flowers

Sizing Chart:

The bonnets in this video, if laid flat are 7″ deep by 13″ wide. This will fit a newborn to two year old. When using on a sleeping newborn you can tuck it behind the head and tighten the back string. For tiny newborns you can make it smaller and for older children, bigger.

The following are the average head circumference for age newborn to adult:

Posted on June 1, 2013 by Amanda Stock and filed under Child Props, Newborn Props.