Friday, June 25, 2010

Another DIY: flower baby head bands

Another project that I have been working on is flower baby head bands.
I think that these head bands are just too cute (for EXAMPLE). I researched where to buy them and I did find some websites that sell them, but I decided to be thrifty and set out to make one myself.

And then I got addicted...
 
First I purchased the head bands ($2) at Wal-mart. These head bands are actually made for a baby's head. 
I then found some large multi-colored gerbera daisies ($2) in the floral department.
(It was slim pickins!)
I just used some cutesy buttons I had laying around the house ($0). 
So for less than $5 bucks I made a flower baby head band which saved me at least $12 (plus s&h). 

Jubilation ensues!

It cost me a couple dollars more to make the wren white rosette (above), but I wanted to try something different. 
I purchased six 3 inch doilies from JoAnn's (99 cents each), which I then sewed together to form a rosette.
I used a decorative scrap-booking brad instead of a button in the center of the rosette (once again, just something I had on hand - $0). 

When the dust finally settled, I had made four flower baby head bands and was pleased as a pickle!

I am looking forward to improving my technique and experimenting with some different kinds of flowers.

By the way, did you catch the hint I slipped in about baby cake's name?
Shh,don't tell Mr. M!

Current picture of the bump. She is really getting her exercise in- constantly moving.

I love it.



11 comments:

JenofWA said...

I love your creativity :) Also, yes I did catch the hint right away and boy is my mind going wild with the possibilities now! :)

Jodi said...

Hee hee... I am so excited! I want to tell everyone, but at the same time I like having secrets.

Making Memories 1999 said...

Beautiful, Jodi!! And I've got an idea on the name... Thanks for the hint! =)

BTW, are you still using Shutterfly Studio for your collages? You do such a beautiful job!! Wow, I really like them.

Keith and Crystal said...

Those are darling! I love trying new things! You look GREAT, too. :)

J.Black said...

loved these! such a cute idea. You are so sneaky with the hints! :) As always, you look absolutely adorable.

Theresa said...

I guessed the name, and it is adorable!!!!!!! me no tell.. promise :)
Love the baby flower head bands
so cute!

Gramma said...

Jodi~
I really enjoy reading your blog and love the pictures of your growing "Baby Cakes" bump!
Very creative headbands...Miss "N" will be styling in her one-of-a-kind headbands. Take care...Hugs...Sara's Gramma

Jodi said...

Hey Thanks!
BTW, I am using Picasa 3 now. It is free also. Not a bad collage maker. Very comparable to Shutterfly Studio.

Anonymous said...

Love the headbands Jodi! I want one....for Cole to wear...they're soo cute! I love secrets too! ;) ;) Can't wait to meet her!!! Miss you guys!
Ashley

Robyn Huff said...

These are adorable. Looks like you are doing a beautiful job! I enjoy making things to put on my girls' heads too! ( as if no one could tell! :-). So excited for you!

Jodi said...

Thanks, Robyn!
Your girls always look very cute with their hair flowers and bows.

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