Craft Time!

 Feather Fascinators

Simple and lovely, made from feathers, tulle and antique or retro repurposed earrings or broaches.
This beautiful bunch is off to Ontario for a wedding party

You will need
Feathers
Broaches or other “bling”
Felt or thick fabric
Hot glue gun or gel super glue
Tulle
Hair clip or comb

 
1. Cut a piece of felt in to a tear drop shape.
2. Layer feathers on, gluing thinly
3. Layer tulle and glue.
5. Glue a small piece of fabric over the ends of the feathers, and snip and lgue the edges to make it neat.
5. Attach your “bling”
6. Glue clip to back
















Simple Button earrings

Turning found objects in to wearable art. Button earring are really simple and very cute. Look for vintage or unique buttons to really draw the eye.

You will need
Buttons
Gel superglue or hot glue gun
Stud earring backs (can be found at craft stores)

Making these earring is as simple as gluing the earring back to the back of the button, letting dry and wear!

Experiment with different sizes and shapes, small and sweet to large and daring!




E-reader or tablet cover

Supplies

*2 pieces of fabric twice the width of your tablet or e-reader plus extra for seam. (for a kobo I used 18cm by 26cm) I made my liner a little longer so I would have a ½ inch trim around the top.
* fabric to appliqué
*sewing machine and thread

1.Cut material to size
2. If you are appliquéing, baste or use an iron on fabric stabilizer before sewing. Sew appliqué on and tie off thread
3. Line up the outside and liner fold over top, flipping the un hemmed edge under, and hem with a decorative stitch
4. Flip the two pieces over and pin together, sew the bottom and up the side, do not sew top.
5. Flip right side out, and add a loop and button if desired.















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