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Feather Extension Headband. How to Make a Feather Extension Headband Feather extensions and earrings are all the rage right now {especially peacock feathers}. Very bohemian, very awesome. So rather than create earrings or a clip in extension, I thought about attaching the feathers to a subtle headband. And this is what I got. DIY Feather Extension Headband It seriously only took about 5 minutes to create. Here’s how I did it: Supplies: Blank headband Clear thread Hot glue gun Two very small strips of fabric Feathers of your choice *I purchased my feathers at Joann’s and they were already finished on the ends with a clear thread loop.

First, take your clear thread and measure about four inches longer than you actually want your feathers to hang. Find the loop part on the end of your feather. Tie your clear thread to the feather with a double knot. See how the thread is basically invisible and it looks like the feather is suspended in mid-air. Now for the sorta tricky part. 1. 2. 3. 4. So that’s it. Kinda neat, huh. I'm Ashley. Handmade Accessories on Etsy BABOOSHKA Long Feather Stretch Head Band Head Piece Black n White by BabooshkaBoutique. Fashion loves people » Blog Archive » DIY: Hippie Headbands. Sunday, July 27th, 2008...1:47 pm Jump to Comments You’ve felt it coming on for a while now — it’s a DIY day! A trip to your local craft store, and voila, you’re so in. Shop for any combination of: + Leather cord + Suede strips + Feathers (for the wing clusters, this may take a trip to an antique mall) + Seed beads / Metal beads / Wood beads + Chinese coins (also in the bead section) + Stretch lace Happy headbanding!

Top three handmade feathered headbands, Windy Freda, $85-$150. Yours, about $15 and two hours. Pig Pins Made With Buttons. From week ending May 17, 1998 Design and Instructions by Diana Trupiano I love pigs, and have collected them since childhood. I designed these quick and easy pins a few years ago at the suggestion of a friend. Supplies: Assorted buttons, at least 1" diameter (for head) Assorted buttons, and charms, approximately 3/8" (for nose and ears) Small wiggle eyes, or half bead eyes Plastic eye lashes (found in the doll section of you craft store) Assorted pin backs Assorted colors grosgrain ribbon, 1/4" wide (optional) Aleene's Thick Designer Tacky Glue, or cool melt glue gun (hot glue will melt the eye lashes!)

Tooth picks Instructions: Select a large button for pig head. There are a few choices of pin back available. The same steps above are used to make matching earrings. To make a charm holder, drill holes along the bottom edge of the largest button and add jump rings and charms. Back to home page. Hair Jewels project. We’ve seen them in all megazines, ahead of all the celebrities. This winter you will not give in to hair jewelry. Here is what I created, let me know if you like it! Li vediamo in tutti i megazine, in testa a tutte le celebrity. Quest’inverno non potrete non cedere ai gioielli per capelli. Ecco quindi la mia cio che ho creato io, fatemi sapere se vi piace! In order to realize make this jewel you have to find a pearl shaped like a half moon, I must admit this was the most complicated part:-) Then take a wire 0.8 mm thin, a chain and some colored stones.

Per relizzare questo gioiello dovete trovare una perla fatta a forma di mezza luna, questa devo ammetere è stata la parte piu complicata Prendete poi del filo da 0,8mm una catena sottile e delle pietre colorate. Cut about 15cm of wire and make several rings as in the image. Tagliate circa 15cm di filo e fate degli anelli come nell’imagine. Stops to the rings some pieces of chain of different length and at their ends put colored stones. Vintage Brooch Bouquet. How to Make a Feather Headband. September 30th, 2009 Email 7 users recommend Choose an assortment of feather types to combine colors and textures for a one-of-a-kind look. Jack Deutsch Make your headband piece as large or dramatic as you want by choosing vibrant or subdued colors or a large or smaller size.

Albert Elbaz chose feather headpieces to adorn Lanvin's Fall '09 collection Photo: Jack Deutsch Whether you’re channeling your inner ’20s flapper or trying to get runway style à la Lanvin on a budget, feather headbands dress up any ensemble, and they’re super-easy to create. . • Buckram• Button (optional) • Fabric, coordinating • Fabric glue • Feathers (feathers shows are from Plumes 'N Feathers)• Headband • Hot glue gun and glue sticks • Scissors • Sewing machine • Thread 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. *Excerpted from the article Feather Fascinator in SewStylish Fall 2009. Button Statement Rings |

It’s September and that means it’s time to add another statement piece to your collection…. obviously! I heart almost every piece Nicole Richie designs for House Of Harlow 1960, especially her oversized rings. As amazing as these rings are they’re also an easy DIY. My friend Jenni, from I Spy DIY, did a project a few months back where she transformed buttons into earrings. #SuperFab This got me thing…let’s transform buttons into statement rings!

Buttons, buttons everywhere!! Materials: Buttons, Clippers, Glue, Rings With Flat Tops (available at the jewelry supply store) Use your clippers to remove the shank from the back of the button. Once you’ve made the back of the button flat, use an ample amount of glue to secure the ring to the back of the button. Here’s another hint: If you can’t find a flat ring base, Ring Pops are a fun alternative. Once the base has dried, glue on the button. I now thing I have enough new statement rings to get me through the month. Make A Book Page Ring. Kitty Cat, Wire Ring. DIY. Inspiration Tutorial Things you need. Silver Wire 20 gauge Michaels or HEREPliersRuler *not shown.Candle Cut your wire about 5 inches. I drew a cat on a piece of paper to help me stay symmetrical. Find the middle of the wire, Then I bent the ears. and wrapped it around my candle.

I bent the wire and wrapped it around the other wire. Shape as needed with your fingers or pliers. Just a little whimsy. Have a wonderful Tuesday. Lots of <3, Anne.