Drew some new pictures and thought that I would share some old ones as well. I haven’t been able to knit or crochet for the last two weeks due to some really severe RSI in my right wrist, and a milder case in my left. So I’ve been picking up my pencil again, and have been really enjoying getting back into it. I hope you like the pictures!
xox,
bonita
Hi everyone! This is a tutorial on how to make a Pom-pom Dandelion Floral Arrangement with some dead branches and wool. I needed a nice something to sit on top of the cupboard in my entranceway because it looks so bare and stark otherwise. I saw the idea on Pinterest, and thought it would look so cute as part of a bigger arrangement{involving books and coffee filters!}. It’s a very simple, but effective look, so let’s get to it. : D
Materials you will need:
Step 1: Start making your pom-poms ~ you can use any method you want. In this tutorial I will show you the fork method. You wrap the yarn horizontally around the fork prongs, leaving space at the bottom and the top.
Step 2: When the yarn is about half a centimetre thick around the fork, cut the strand, leaving a tail about as long as the fork’s handle. Using that tail, wrap the yarn several times vertically around the horizontal band, poking the yarn through the middle space between the fork prongs at the bottom of the band.
Step 3: Pull the half-finished pom-pom off the fork and cut through the sides of the horizontal band of yarn. The strands will spring out and you can now trim the pom-pom into a smooth ball shape. Don’t trim too much wool, or it’ll get too small. It doesn’t have to be perfectly round, but smoothness is good.
Step 4: Lather, rinse, repeat steps 1 to 3 until you have enough pom-poms. This can simply be decided by taste. You may want to stick a pom-pom on the end of each branch/twig, or you may want to leave a few ends free. I went with the latter option, and left a few branches bare.
Step 5: Put a dab of glue on the end of your branch and stick a pom-pom on. Do this until you are happy with your branches. Now you are done! Ta-da! > ω <
xox,
bonita
Crochet Collar ~ ASOS Ric Rac Rose Jewellery ~ By BdotDepictions {tutorial here} Bracelet ~ Dotti Crochet Top ~ ICE Vintage Navy Skirt ~ Thrifted Shoes ~ They’re so old I’ve forgotten!
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I curled my hair with foam rollers this time, and it sort of worked… I think I need a different setting lotion though. I am using a putty~flexible hold type thing and it’s not really working. Well, except for my fringe. That curled nicely enough. : D Yay for victory rolls to hide bad hair days!
And incidentally, don’t believe what they say about foam rollers being comfortable enough to sleep in! That night I had the worst night’s sleep ever… I ended up taking them out around about 4:30am because I just couldn’t sleep properly. > o <
I was saying to Husband the next day how tired I was and how I didn’t sleep properly. He asked me why and I pointed to my head and said “It was because of my rollers!” He cracked up and I felt pretty silly. So, note to self regarding overnight hair sets: pin curls yes, rollers no!! : P
xox,
bonita
Mandi from Here's Looking At Me Kid has come up with a great tutorial that I thought was too cute not to share; so here you go! : D
Ever since my 2010 New Year's resolution to wear more hats, my home has become a veritable dumping ground for colorful hats of all shapes and sizes. I do hang some on the wall, and others are kept in hatboxes, but I really thought it was high time some of my pretty hats received proper stands all their own. After checking online and in local antique stores to see what sort of hat stands were available, I was struck with the thrifty idea of making my own…
xox,
bonita
More from the Love Vintage Clothing Sale & Show; pretties galore, stunning outfits and of course ~ my haul! So let’s get started. > ω <
I love all these old sewing notions ~ there were actually a ton of old buttons and appliques and patterns and the like; I had to restrain myself and boy, was that hard! I guess I am just a sucker for anything vintage or antique. 
~ Amelia looks great in her perfectly matched daywear; how cute are her shoes and bag!
~ Victoria’s hair is so stunning; it was done by the lovely ladies at The Lindy Charm School For Girls’s booth. 
More amazing jewellery ~ pretty pearls & that red gemstone broach with the original case… Words fail! It’s too gorgeous!
These little purses are excellent examples of 1920’s mesh work ~ and the old corset~like top {I have no idea what you would call it!}; I think that was from the 1900’s. The waist was so tiny though! I really don’t know how anyone was ever that small! > o <
And of course, I couldn’t resist a shot of the glorious hats… *le sigh* Aren’t they amazing?
Pretty party frocks and I love gloves!! Can you see the lovely blue pair hanging in the background of the dress picture? I found them at the end of the day and had a bit of buyer’s regret; I so wish I could have bought them, but I’d spent all my money! Although, as my sister wisely pointed out ~ it wasn’t because I didn’t like the things I’d already purchased, it’s just that I wanted them as well! ; P
Lucite purses!!! I die!
~ Peter looked very dapper in his vest and hat. Hmmm, that gives me an idea. “Oh Husband!” *giggle*
~ I love Lyndal’s shoes and her dress was so pretty; she looked great.
Last photo of the day; my nose is shiny, my feet hurt and I am ready for home ~ but really, what a day!! It was the best and I thoroughly enjoyed myself. I do hope I get go next year as well! ᵔ ω ᵔ ~ ♥
I shall leave you with a picture of my haul: Clockwise from bottom ~ Pink gloves, Pin curl clips, a Crochet and Knitted Collars Pattern, White Hat, 1950’s Dress Pattern, Apple Broach, & Swirly Flower Broach. Fun, fun! : D
xox,
bonita
How badly do I want to win this dress? ……
VERY BADLY!!! > o <
I have my fingers and my toes crossed. If you want a chance to win; don’t forget to enter the giveaway on the In The Heyday blog! Good luck!
xox,
bonita
Brittany from Va~Voom Vintage has done it again; this time she’s complied a wonderful post that helps you to pick the right shoe style for your chosen era. I must say the 20’s and 40’s are by far my favourite ~ I think they are super cute!
Shoes are an important part of a vintage style wardrobe. They really make or break the outfit. When it comes to wearing vintage, the magic is in the details so here are some details that you can be on the lookout for...
xox,
bonita
You’ve probably noticed that ric rac features heavily as a favourite trimming in the 1950s ~ a lot of dresses and skirts had ric rac detailing on them, like these lovely examples:
There are also a million different things you can do with ric rac, like this rose applique & ric rac trimmed collar :
Or these pretty cards decorated with ric rac:
However, when I found this tutorial by Janet of Vintage Vogue’s Nostalgic NeedleART I thought it was a great way to top off any outfit with a lovely vintage touch, even if you don’t have a ric rac trimmed 1950s piece, because you could easily add it in the form of jewellery!
Materials you will need:
So here’s what you do to make a ric~rac rose:
Step 1: Cut a length of ric~rac, fold it in half and twist the two pieces around each other.
Step 2: Roll the rose up and secure it with glue or thread so it doesn’t come unravelled. You can use pins to get the placement of the end right, or just hold it tight.
Step 3: Peel the petals back if you like, or use it as a rose bud. : )
Now to make it into jewellery!
To make ric rac rose bud earrings:
Step 1: Cut two 15cm pieces of 1/2cm wide ric rac and roll them into a rose bud.
Step 2: Glue your bud to the earring finding.
Note: I used bead cup/clasp/thingy with the post earring threaded through the hole in the middle because the disc at the end of the post was too small to glue the bud onto. You can just use a plain post earring however.
Step 3: Lather, rinse, repeat ~ and voilà! You have two cute ric rac rose earrings to wear.
To make a ric rac rose broach:
Step 1: Cut a 82cm piece of 1cm wide ric rac and roll into a rose. Glue the end down.
Step 2: Peel the outer layers of the ric rac back to ‘unfurl’ the bud. You may have to glue the bottom of the rose to keep it from falling apart.
Step 3: Cut out some green felt in the shape of leaves and a small circle that is the width of your broach pin.
Step 4: Glue down the leaves, then the broach pin, then the felt circle. You want the circle to sit in the middle of the back of the rose and cover all the untidy glue.
Now you can début your lovely set of ric rac rose jewellery. ^ ω ^ You could also make a ring, or glue a rose to a headband and wear it in you hair ~ really the possibilities are limitless. Ric rac can add a lovely vintage touch to just about anything; so have fun with it! ᵔᴗᵔ
xox,
bonita
