How To Decorate A Summer Hat!

It's summertime! That means bring your summer fashion game. It also means protecting yourself from the harsh sun rays. That doesn't mean you can't do in style! 

Here's an easy diy on how to decorate your summer hat! With this project, you can make several decorated ribbon bands to go around your hat, giving it different looks whenever you want!

 

SUPPLIES:

• Aleene's Tacky Dot Rolls
• Tulip Fashion Glitter Shimmer Sheets
• Ribbon
• Measuring Tape
• A Hat!

 First, measure your hat, then cut your ribbon according to size. Make sure to cut your ends with pinking shears!

Shimmer sheet: Place it glue side up on the ironing board and set your ribbon on top. Use a pressing cloth to carefully iron it in place. Cut off the extra. Repeat for the rest of the length of the ribbon.

 

For the gems, put the Tacky Dots   on the back of the gems, then simply place them on the ribbon! After this, place a tacky dot on the back of your hat to connect the ribbon. I used one, but for security you can place them around the hat.

 

Other ideas - Use Puffy Paint, paint or stencils and glitter!

 

Go enjoy your summer! Mayainthemoment.com

CRAFTY CHICA: Glittered Kisses Shirt (Inspired by Carrie Diaries)

Are any of you watching THE CARRIE DIARIES on The CW?
The series stars teen actress AnnaSophia Robb as the teen version of the iconic Carrie Bradshaw from Sex and the City!

Photo from tv.yahoo.com

Not only am I fan of the original HBO series, I'm also in love with this version as well (yes, I was skeptical at first). The Carrie Diaries is all about high schoolers, I'm in my 40s. BUT - it takes place in NYC in 1984. Hello? some of the best times of my life were in the 80s, right?

Every week we're treated to crazy, juicy fashion, DIY ideas, pop songs and kooky-yet-self reflective Carrie-esque plot lines. The show is based on the novel by Candace Bushnell, so it has a lot of the same zingy spirit that made SATC so fun to watch.

In the first episode, Carrie's beloved purse was ruined by her sister and a rogue bottle of nail polish. But in true Carrie Bradshaw style, our girl transforms it into a splattered, personalized bag that serves as a central plot line in the story - it catches the eye of an editor from Interview Magazine and Carrie is drawn into the world of writing and fashion.

Here is the scene, and if you look on YouTube, you'll see all kinds of videos from the show's fans who have made their own bag.

Not only that, but scores of other DIY projects are popping up from other crafty fashionistas. Let's circle this back around to my project this week. On Monday's episode, Carrie wore an adorable lip-smacked sweater.

I found a cute t-shirt at Target that had the word LOVE already across the front, so I added to it by using Tulip Shimmer Sheets kisses, inspired by Carrie's sweater.

If you want the look of the sweater, you can use a fabric stamp or cut a stencil. I wanted something fun for Valentine's Day for Maya, so here is what I came up with!


Supplies:
Cotton shirt
Tulip® Fashion Glitter™ Shimmer Transfer Sheets: Hot pink, light pink and purple.
Scissors
Iron
Parchment paper

Peel off the front protective covering. Cut the sheet into squares about 2x3" in size.
Fold in half and cut lips.

Cut a lot of them in the different colors, I'd say about 15 of each in different sizes.

Sort them into piles. Set the shirt on an ironing board, heat your iron to high. Arrange the lips randomly and balanced. Set apiece of parchment paper on top and iron in place for about 30 seconds until the kisses are bonded to the fabric.

When it comes to washing, turn your shirt inside out and wash in gentle cycle, hang dry.

Recycled Robot Gift Wrapping

Recently we were invited to a robot themed birthday party for a 2 year old named Quinn. Never one to let a good theme pass me by, I decided to wrap my gift accordingly. Save up your old boxes, cans and toilet paper rolls and you can make your own.


SUPPLIES
1 Large box for body and to put gift inside
1 Small box for the head
Aleene's Tacky Glue
Scissors
Black Paper
Crafty Chica Silver Glitter
Tin Foil
Star Punch
Tulip Fashion Glitter Shimmer Transfer Sheets
3 Wooden Knobs
2 Empty Tin Cans
Tulip Glam it Up Crystals
2 Paper Towel rolls (or toilet paper rolls) for arms
1 Small roll (mine came from a package of cinnamon rolls) for the neck
Aleene's Tacky Tape


First you want to get all your robot parts ready for assembly. I wrapped the arms, body, legs and neck in tin foil. You can use tape or glue to fasten it. Be sure to put your gift inside the large box before you wrap it in foil.

I also got my wooden knobs ready by covering them in Tacky Glue and sprinkling with Crafty Chica glitter while the glue was wet. You can find these random sized knobs in the wood aisle at your craft store. Allow them to dry completely.


Using black construction paper, Tulip Glam it Up Crystals (which are already sticky backed) and Tulip Fashion Glitter Shimmer Sheets decorate your robot body. I cut out one large piece of purple glitter, several small black paper rectangles and then attached to my body and adorned with crystals.


Making the face is the same as the body. The design you choose is totally up to you. Once you have your face on the box using Tacky Glue add your glittered wooden knobs. I added one to each side of my robots head and one on top for good measure.


All that was left to do was glue everything in place. I used a hot glue gun/tacky glue combo. The hot glue allowed everything like arms and tin can legs to adhere quickly. Once the glue cooled I went over it with Tacky Glue to make sure it would all stay in place.




Our wrapped up robot fit right in with all the other bots about. Tune in next week for Robot Party Part2. Also want to make more recycled robots? Check out this project. Looking for more wrapping paper options? How about a wrapped lamp shade, cassette tape gift bow, customized ice cream carton, wrapagami, gift wrap trends, vintage wrapping paper and wrapped gift hula hoop wreath.


Visit us on Facebook!
Craft on! Click here for today's daily giveaway!

CRAFTY CHICA: How to Glitter a Suitcase (Without a Mess)

 I've had this little laptop roller case for a few years and have always wanted to chicafy it up. My first thought was glitter, but I knew it wouldn't last long after all the wear and tear. BUT when these new "safe sparkle" Tulip glitter products came out, I knew the time had come!

 Here's what you need:
Tulip® Fashion Glitter™ Shimmer Fabric Paint 
Tulip® Beads in a Bottle™ Paint
Tulip® Fashion Glitter™ Shimmer Transfer Sheets 
Crafty Chica® Little Chica Paint Packs™
Tulip® 3D Fashion Paint  , black
Paintbrush

 Paint the areas that you'll want to glitter. Let dry and add a second coat for good coverage.

 Apply the Shimmer Fabric Paint over the painted areas, it will intensify the color and add lots of sparkle. The more you add, the more sparkle!

 Cut out your designs and shapes from the Shimmer Sheets. Peel off the top plastic protective coating, set in place, cover with a thin cloth and and iron on high for about 30 seconds.

 Use the Tulip Black Slick 3D Paint to add swirls and designs all around the background.

 Add Beads in a Bottle to outline and add more dimension. Let dry.

 This is a small carry-on suitcase, which means it won't be tossed around by bag handlers. I'm pretty confident it will stay in great shape! I may end up giving it a coat or two of Aleene's® Spray Acrylic Sealer.

Visit us on Facebook!
Craft on! Click here for today's daily giveaway!