Revised Flower Headbands

 I made these gi-nor-mous flower headbands for babies a while back at the request of Deb at Relics but she says that people didn't like them because they were too big.  They measured about 5" across.  I've seen them on newborns and they are adorable but they didn't work at Relics, so....

I cut them back to about 3". Maybe these will work.  My little lace covered books didn't go either because the "raw" brown covered back looked like "someone had torn off tags on the back."  Yes, they were meant to be that way because I wadded up brown paper bags then glued them to the cover.  Oh, well.  I covered the backs with lace as well and doctored up the rough places with gel medium.  Maybe they'll sell now.  Gotta go with what the customer says. 

Rolled Roses Headbands

These five headbands went to re- today.  The shop owner was on vacation and it seems that every third time I'm there she's gone.  Her shop must be doing well and I hope it continues to do so.  I think these headbands turned out cute and I hope they continue to sell there.  Here you see fabric from linen, shoe laces, negligees, t-shirts, blouses, a scarf, a remnant and a dance outfit.  I've used mostly vintage buttons and beads with a few newer ones gleaned from necklaces or bracelets.  One bead comes from some I bought in Africa last Fall.  I love using old things and making them new again.

These headbands went to Relics.  She's down to three of my headbands from the 15 I've put in since the first of the year.  The fabrics I used are like that above except these also include a flower from a wedding gown, lace and a swatch of a beaded suit.  I'm not "big time" but I'm pleased that they are selling, especially since the small business markets are doing so poorly in this neck of the woods.  She also took my Fluffed Bible and four of my little journals.  She liked one enough to buy it herself and suggested I make more like it.  You'll be seeing them in a couple of weeks after I take some time off with my family.  I'll also have a dress for S'more Couture to show you.  Hope you're keeping cool.

On To The Next One



yellow sold

  I made this bouquet of Baby Beautiful Flower Headbands for Relics last week.  It's difficult finding the right easy-stretch lace but they had some at Hobby Lobby.  These were a request from the shop owner.  She said people come in asking if she had them--now she does.  Amy at Smore Couture also requested some so I'll make them differently for her.  I bought the flowers for the SC ones Sat.

Sold

Relics also has more beaded crocheted necklace/bracelets.  I enjoy making these beauties.  I even made two for myself.  They are light weight, simple and very feminine.  Have a good day of creating something beautiful from whatever you do.