Playroom Art Frames

Supplies Needed

Frames

Fabric

Paint

Scissors

Sandpaper

Large clips

Particle board

Hot glue gun

Electric saw

-First, you will want to find frames that are large enough to fit your child's artwork

(I found these frames at a local thrift store for just a couple of dollars each)

-Paint frames desired color

-After the paint has dried, lightly distress edges with sandpaper

-Measure the inside of the frame(where the glass would be)

-cut particle board according to those measurements

(if you don't have a saw, your local hardware store may be able to cut it for you for a fee)

-Place fabric face down and put board on top

-Cut fabric 1 1/2 inches greater than the size of the board

-With your glue gun, put a line of glue on one side of the board and press fabric down

-Repeat on opposite side, pulling fabric lightly but firmly 

-Repeat on other two sides with the same technique

-Once glue has dried, put frame face down on table

-Put a line of glue on all four sides of the inside of the frame and press board into frame

-This step must be done quickly as the glue dries very quickly

-Once secured, I put an extra bit of glue around the backside where the frame and fabric meet for added strength

-Turn frame around, so you are looking at the front

-With your clip in hand, put glue on the back. I covered the back of the magnet completely. I choose the one with the magnetic back so it would be easier to glue down

-Center the clip and press firmly into place (this must also be done quickly)

-Hang and enjoy!

Giant Hair Bow

what you will need

fabric 

needle and thread

sewing machine

hair clip

-Select your fabric

-Cut an 8 in. by 8 in. square

-Cut a 3 in. by 8 in. piece in the same fabric

(Be mindful if you are using a directional fabric)

-Fold small piece of fabric in half with wrong sides facing out. Sew both sides, leaving the end open. Turn right side out and tuck ends in and top stitch closed.

-Fold 8 inch square in half with wrong sides facing out. Sew sides first and then sew the bottom, leaving about 2 inches for turning. Turn right side out, making sure that all your corners are poked out. Tuck in and top stitch closed.

-Iron your pieces flat

-Working with the large piece, turn horizontal and pinch a couple of small pieces in the middle of the fabric. Tack down with a couple of stitches from the sewing machine. 

-After wrapping the small piece around the center of the bow, turn around and thread the hair clip on. Secure hair clip and bow together with thread and needle. For extra security, I used a dab of hot glue where needed.

And....Wahla! 

Super cute and super easy!

Enjoy your new bow!

New Year, New Blog

I have been thinking of starting a blog for about a year now, and I finally decided this morning that now is as good as ever. I will admit that I have been quite intimidated by the unknown. I know that this blog will be an adventure that I can look back on and show my kids one day. I am excited for what 2013 will bring!