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DIY – Felt Bowties

Thursday, November 18th, 2010

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

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What to Wear Wednesdays // Arkansas Family Portrait Photographer

Wednesday, September 29th, 2010

Another series of What to Wear! Aren’t you super duper excited?!?!? (yes I just used the word duper!) I started doing What to Wear Wednesdays first of all, let’s be honest, bc it started with a W and it was something I could easily blog about on a weekly basis and I could get creative with it. Secondly the reasoning was bc that’s the first thing I get asked from ANY session I book……well not weddings but you can obviously see why there……(although if you want to ask me what to wear to your own wedding I would gladly tell you!!! ). So with all that said I’d like to hear some feedback on what you would like to see featured in What to Wear Wednesdays! What to Wear for Family Portraits

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What to Wear Wednesdays!

Wednesday, August 25th, 2010

Hey everyone!

One of the most popular questions I get is what to wear……hence I’ve created a whole link just for you guys up there! But that’s not enough, I’d like to take it a bit further and show you what some good examples are!

Fall is coming up and I know everyone wants to have their family portrait made this time of year, hurry and book quickly since those beautiful fall leaves come and go so quickly so does my availability between senior sessions and family sessions and everything in between!

Now booking for mid Sept and Oct. Please contact me at erikadotson@gmail.com to book your session! I’m trying to schedule sessions on Mon, Tues, Wed, Thur. let me know if you need a weekend date and we’ll try to work something out!

Below is an example for a family of five, but could be adapted for a couple session as well. You can see the color palette below. Using accessories is a great way to add individuality to each family member. Maybe a grey scarf for mom? What about some cute ruffly socks for little sister? Or could you see dad in a fedora?!?!? :)

Please leave some feedback. Let me know if there’s something you’d like to see.

Enjoy!

-erika

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Claire and Aaron // Northwest Arkansas Wedding Photography

Monday, August 2nd, 2010

Claire and Aaron were wed in Jamaica but also chose to have a service here in Arkansas as well for those who couldn’t attend their Jamaican wedding but also decided to do so out of tradition! Apparently there has been a long standing tradition in Aaron’s family about getting married in the bay window at their parents historical home and having your marriage last, I think I’d get hitched in the bay window too if I were them! They had such a beautiful ceremony and reception here in Fayetteville, I was so glad that I was able to attend this one after working so closely with this couple!