Thursday, April 2, 2009

Tutorial - Here is something you can create for little girls.....

Here is an idea I absolutely love from this current SU Catalog (Sping/Summer 2009). What am I talking about....well take a peek at page #65.

Our little Miriam loves *Hair-Clips* and when I saw the little Snap Barrettes at the Craft Store I thought of the project I have seen in the Catalog and I knew they would turn out great!!!

Here is what you will need to create the little *Hair-Clips*:

For my little project I used both the SU Fleurettes plus my sweet friend Sabrina Jackson was so nice to sent me some of her fabulous handmade crochet flowers!!! Thank you Sabrina - I love them!!!

These are the SU Fleurettes - there are 12 flowers in a package:These are the handmade flowers from my friend Sabrina: You layer the flowers as you like - I added a larger and a smaller one, plus added the clear Rhinestone in the center:
Sabrina's flowers are also in different sizes - I added a purple Rhinestone in the center: Next I removed the Barettes from the package:
I used my Crop-A-Dile to punch a hole on the rounded side closer to the snap:
Once the hole was punched I placed the Rhinestone with the flower into the opening and fastened it:
If you would use buttons instead of Rhinestones you would have to sew these thru the hole!!! That's why I opted for the Rhinestones, much fast process - LOL!!! These are the two SU flowers in different combo's: These four clips were done in less than 15 minutes:
I soooo wish I could show you how it looks on our little Miriam......but it was already late when I created this project and my sweet little Miriam was sleeping...that means I have to comeback and show you all how great they look!!!

I'll be gone in the morning so look out for a photo in the later afternoon!!!

Let me know what you think of this cute little project?!? ~TFL~

27 comments:

Alex said...

I think these are ADORABLE Silke - how creative!!! Just sooo cute, I bet they look really good in her hair!! I wish mine was a little younger...she won't wear them *sigh* *STAMPIN HUGS* Alex

jami {sgtStamper} said...

Holy Moly these are cool!! I can't believe how easily they attach with the brads!! I love these!!

Unknown said...

These are super cute!!! What a great idea to attach with brads!

NinaB said...

Wow, these are great. My girls would totally enjoy making these. Now, I just wish I know how to make those little crocheted flower. My SU fleurettes are almost out. :-)

Carol L said...

How clever!!! These are just adorable! I'm looking forward to that picture later on :)

Lynnette said...

SO COOL! I love them! Too bad that I couldn't pull off wearing them ;)

Melinda said...

Oh how cute! Can't wait to see the photo. I think I'll try to make some for my neice! Thanks for sharing.

Jerri Kay said...

Oh my gosh, these are so adorable! I love them, I bet your daughter was tickled pink to have these, especially with the bling, way too cute!

Antje said...

Great idea,... I have to find out a way to make holes without the crop-a-dile.... or this is the final reasone to get it then....

Dawn Easton said...

This is super sweet! I bet Miriam looks like a princess with them in her hair!!

Mary Fish said...

I wish my little girl was still little. These are so adorable. Maybe for my grandnieces. Hugs, Mary

Terri Trotter Earley said...

Thank you!!!! My daughter would love those and I have been trying to figure them out for a while. You made life so much easier.

It's a good life!
Terri E.

Allison said...

What a super cute project! I'll definitely be watching for a photo!

Gabriela (Gabi With An Eye) said...

Oh Silke - these are marvelous! I've got to make these for my little girl and I've got to make them RIGHT NOW. I can't wait to see your little Miriam model these for us. Thank you for the great idea!

Amy Sheffer said...

Ack!!! So cute, Silke!! I'm squealing over here!

jjcreations said...

Oh my word....what an easy way to attach those flowers!!! Great projects.

Denise Marzec said...

FANNNNNNNNNNN-TABULOUS!! You blow my mind!

Dawn B. said...

These are so fun Silke. They would be great for Easter. I have been trying to make these flowers but they are harder than they look. Super job..

Sabrina Jackson said...

Hey girly, I was hoping you'd like those flowers. Glad you got them so quick. It only took 2 days to get to you, that is just fab. I have plenty more, so I'll send some more your way. My hubby actually thinks I am little nuts for making so many ;P. Men just don't know!
Hugs, Sabrina

Kimberly Crawford said...

How sweet is that?!?! Thanks for the tutorial! This *almost* makes me want to have another baby to try for a girl! :) LOL!!

Your DD is SO gorgeous! What a sweetie!!
((((HUGS)))

Roberta said...

I love dollie crochet for flowers. I always made flowers for many years to make hat, jacket,skirt, blanket. It is worth. It s cotton yarns. Friend made it for you. Great You can make it for pocketbag, scarf, check with Martha Stewart website they have free Lion Yarn Catalog I got it two days ago. thanks alot for sharing with me

Dawn (stampinscotsgirl) said...

Silke, these are adorable!! You are so creative! I am hoping my mum can teach me how to crochet when she comes to visit in a few weeks! Super cute!

Me Myself and I-N-K said...

Oh how adorable, Silke! And an easy project even I can get done within a matter of minutes. I've adorned these crocheted fleurettes and now will have to get a batch or make some. I would love to make these for my daughter! And would make great gifts too!

Thanks for sharing!

Hugs,
Alma =)

Lisa Kind said...

What a clever little project!

Jeanette - said...

Silke - these are adorable and Miriam looks so precious wearing hers!

Cathy said...

Those clips are adoreable. And Miriam sure looks special with the clip in her hair, and so cute. I love your blog, you cards are awesome. I have tried to make the flowers, but can't seem to find a good pattern to make them. Maybe your friend can share her pattern for the flowers. Would love to try them with a different pattern.

Karen Hanim said...

I love this idea.

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