First Birthday Hat

I made this hat for Roreigh to wear for her first birthday back in January. I can't believe our baby is already 1! I had posted this hat (on Facebook) and everyone loved it. So I thought I'd do a little tutorial for you all. You can also contact me if you aren't the crafty type and I'd be happy to make a custom party hat for your little one.

1. Print and cut your party hat template or gently take apart your generic party hat.
2. Lay your fabric paper over your template and trace. Trim.
3. Peel the adhesive backing off of the fabric paper and align it with your template. Do this slowly to avoid bubbles.
4. Hot Glue your pom pom trim around the bottom.
5. Cut a circle of your scrap paper to fit the solid part of the center of the doily. Adhere.
6. Make a basic paper bow using scraps. Following THIS tutorial
7. Layer up your paper bow with the flower, Bingo chip and ticket. Layer this all on top of the doily.
8. Bunch up a strip of tulle and generously hot glue it to the back of the doily. Work quickly so you can use the same hot glue to adhere the whole thing to the front of your hat.
9. Put this cute hat on your cutie!

If you aren't using self-adhesive fabric paper, I would recommend using spray adhesive to adhere your patterned paper to the template. Or print the template directly onto your patterned paper, whatever is easiest for you.

Lately I have been obsessed with working with Spring Circus by Rhonna Farrer. I used some of it today to make some Easter party hats for the girls. Once Easter is over simply remove the elastic and you have May Days cones to fill with goodies for the neighbors. Dual use makes this girl happy!

 

 

"Jocelyn" Mini Album

We've had the pleasure of meeting some sweet little ladies in Savannah's ballet class and little Miss Jocelyn is celebrating her 4th Birthday tomorrow so, I whipped up the cutest little mini pocket album for her mommy to put sweet photos and keepsakes in. It's just like Savannah's "Savvy Says' album which Joc's mama ooh'd and ahh'd over so, I figured this would be the perfect gift! Jocelyn is such a girly girl - All Pink, All the Time! (Sounds like another little princess I know :) ) I went with lots of different patterns like polka dots, squiggles, stripes, gingham, hearts, etc. Love it All!

The flower on the front matches some of the flowers that we made for table decor for her Mulan inspired party.

LOTS of texture! Ribbon roses, Tulle, Crepe Paper, MMmmmmm...

Every girl has her sugar and spice moments :)

Okay, I'm NOT a sewing kinda chick but, I hand sewed the tulle onto this pocket

(just don't look at the back!)

Love the crepe paper ruffle!

Lots of pattern!

Paper Flower - Simplicity.

Gotta love a Pinwheel secured with a fab brad!!

Cinched seam binding and butterflies :)

A pocket for some fun birthday pics and details.

A crown - For the princess of course!

This one is my fav - circle garland and butterflies - delightful!

You can't go wrong with a satin and tulle flower - Tres Chic!!

{{Hearts and Sparkle}}

I hope you're inspired by this sweet little pocket album. Altaira and I have made several of these so, if you'd like to order one or five - send us an email with your specifications. We'd be happy to create a special one for you to keep or give as a lovely gift. Smooches!