So I’ve already mentioned that we collaborated upon our survey responses and decided to change things up a bit….that includes some DIY projects!!! Apparently there is quite a few of you loyal blog readers out there that are looking for just that, so once a week we’ll deliver! I’m pretty excited about this and can’t wait to have an excuse to try out some new projects!
:Felt Bowties:
Supplies
scissors (free-already have)
felt ($.29 per sheet) —–> I’m thinking I could have made 4 total bow ties with one sheet.
hot glue gun (free- already have)
alligator clip (I used a bobby pin since I failed to remember to purchase this item but I imagine they are fairly cheap)
Estimated total= most likely under $1
I honestly spent a total of 5 min or less (wasn’t consecutive due to tending to a little one) so don’t judge my pictures or the fact that the final result picture includes a shirt Titan already wore this week….. :) (It was the only shirt that would look good with grey!!!)
Step 1: Pretty obvious….but it is important that you keep your line STRAIGHT as you cut!!!
Step 2: This little piece is to wrap all the way around (may I suggest this be just a bit longer than mine (barely wrapped all the way around)
Step 3: Yay hot glue time! Fold over the two ends of the single long strip and glue!
Step 4: Pinch the sides together creating a cute pleat.
Step 5: Take that little piece I said should be longer and glue one end and wrap it around the cinched piece and glue on the other side as well for a polished look.
Step 6: This would be where your alligator clip came in (please ignore the bobby pin) glue some felt to it and then attach to the back of the tie you just created.
And viola! I promise it looks much cuter in person and with better lighting and pictures….. boo for trying to do a project in 5 minutes!
I know I know bad lighting but hey maybe Titan will be a stud at church this weekend? :) I guess that depends on if I can get that shirt washed! he he he
Thanks for viewing feel free to try this out and email me your pictures!!!
Enjoy!
-erika
KNWA and Fox 24 in Fayetteville. That’s right, I was privy to all the craziness viewers don’t get to see when the cameras are off. Living in the River Valley I don’t get either news stations, so it was treat to FINALLY get to see my guy on the news. Usually JR is out in the field reporting stories, but Thursday and Friday he was behind the desk filling in for the main anchors. It was a lot of fun to see each newscast come together, and the people there- very cool. And so here’s my plug for NWA readers- for all your news, sports, and weather tune into channel 8 at 9:00, and 9 at 10:00.
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