Cute Valentines Day or Anniversary Card <3
It was super simple. just print the text, and a map (I used a map of wyoming because thats the state we met in ) and cut everything into shape and glue! Easy! Have Fun!
DIY: BABY MOBILE
Today I will teach you how to make a mobile to hang over your baby's crib that can also serve as a cute decoration in their bedroom when they no longer need a mobile.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED:
1. LOTS of ribbon. pick a color scheme that you like and find at least 10 different styles (printed, sheer, satin, lace etc)2. Scissors
3. Wire wreath
4. Spray Paint
5. Fishing line
6. Gems, chrystals or beads
7. Hot glue
DIRECTIONS:
1. First you will need to spray paint your wreath. Unfortunately wire wreaths only come in an ugly green color. I had someof the Krylon "Ballet slipper" left over from making Ruby's bow holder so I used that. spray evenly until opaque (one flat even color) and let dry completely.2. Next you will want to tie fishing line to each "bump" on the wreath (you will know what im talking about when you see the wreath). This is how you will hang it. make sure you hand it evenly. it wont look right if its crooked. in order to add the ribbon and crystals you will need to hang it from something like a table or chair.
3. Now you need to cut your ribbon. I recommend cutting all of your ribbon evenly to start. cut your ribbon about a foot long (it doesnt need to be a perfect measurement because you will cut them in different lengths later)
4. Now you will glue the ribbon to the wreath. put a small dab of hot glue on the very edge of the ribbon and fold it over the edge of the wreath. you arent really gluing the ribbon onto the wreath, but onto itself so that you make a little loop around the wreath. continue to do this alternating different styles of ribbon. theres no real order that they have to go in, just whatever looks fun to you :)
5. The crystals are the best part :) you want to find some that catch light and sparkle so your little one has something to marvel at. I got mine in the bead section at Michaels craft store. I got both square shaped and heart shaped. Its easy and simple. tie fishing line to the crystals. you can have all of them at an equal length or all different lengths. whatever you like :)
6. Next tie the crystals to the inner sections of the wreath. again theres no right or wrong way to do this. just do whatever you think looks best
DIY BOW HOLDER
Alright, this is another great Pinterest find :) When I first saw this I knew Ruby had to have one! Its fairly easy but you may need someone with VERY strong hands to help you out.
YOU WILL NEED:
1. A large wooden picture frame (I found an old ugly one at the thrift store for $3)2. Spray paint
3. Small hooks (The kind that you can screw into a wall or ceiling)
4. Ribbon of your choice (you want it no more than an inch thick)
5. Hot glue
DIRECTIONS:
1. Screw the hooks into the bottom of the frame. Here, you will want to do as I say and not as I do and space the hooks evenly. If you look closely at mine they are spaced kind of funky. This is also where you will need someone with strong hands! It may sound like a simple task but screwing those hooks into the frame can be really tough. Be prepared for you hands to hurt!2. Spray paint your frame. I used Krylon brand spray paint in "Ballet Slipper". make sure to apply a nice even coat to both the frame and the hooks. I was able to create an almost distressed look by applying and even but thin coat of paint so that you can see some of the dark color of the frame showing through. Let dry completely.
3. Next you need to cut your ribbon into strands. Measure so that the ribbon has about 2 inches of length beyond the inner edge of the frame. you want to do this because you want to have enough ribbon to work with when you start to glue.
4. Hot glue the ribbon to the back of the frame. be very careful to keep your ribbon straight and tight.
5. Hang on the wall
AND YOU'RE DONE! just clip ribbons and hang headbands!
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