Flower Girl Birdcage Veils

Flower Girl Birdcage Veils

My Sister-in-Law recently got married and asked me if it would be possible to make birdcage veils for the flower girls (one of which was my daughter Ava.) I said "of course!" So after a few google searches and blog raids I came up with some options. Needless to say, as I feel this applies to most tutorials, I added my own spin, and Ta Da!

Here are a few tutorials:

Hip Hostess: How to Make a Birdcage Veil

Made By Mary Ann: Birdcage Veils, and How To Make One (Part 2)! How To Make A Birdcage Veil!

I found that for the little girls, the top corners definitely need to be cut to reduce the amount of gathering. I attached mine to some clear hair combs that I wrapped in satin ribbon to match the netting.

Once finished I made some flowers from ivory organza and the same netting.

Materials:

organza (always use a synthetic material)

netting or tulle

matching thread

sewing needle

match or lighter

1. cut circles out of the netting and organza

2. singe the edges of the organza just enough to melt them and not burn them. This is a fine line and may take a little practice.

3. Layer the organza circles and netting to create the fullness and look you want.

4. start by sewing up through the center of all your layers then back through and knotting for security.

5. I then like to pinch my layers and sew through them to give a more flower-like look.

Once you have finished you can attach the flowers by sewing them onto the ribbon-wrapped portion of the comb.

Didn't they turn out darling! I was proud!!

Mod Podge Nursery Letters

I've had this project in the finishing stages for about.. hmm... 8 months now! Poor Marley, her room has been a bit neglected since our move corresponded with her birth. This is a super easy way to decorate a nursery, or kids room, to your style cheaply!

You will need:

Cardboard letters- I got mine from Paper Source for about $4.00 a piece

Decorative paper- I also used paper from Paper Source as

 well as recycled wrapping paper (yea re-purposing!)

Pencil

Scissors

Mod-Podge or PVC (Paper Source)

Sponge-tipped brush- I used a painting brush in these pictures because I can't find my sponge-tipped one (Moving!!). You can subb a painting brush, but the sponge-tipped ones are better!

Command Picture hanging strips

1. Lay your letter face-down on the wrong side of your decorative

 paper and trace around trying to get as close to the letter as possible.

2. Cut out the letter.

3. Brush your cardboard letter with PVC.

4. place the paper letter on the cardboard letter and press down carefully, being sure to align your edges. I like to start at the top and move down making sure there are no bubbles or ripples in my paper.

 5. This step is optional, but I think it looks better with it! Brush a layer of PVC on top of your finished paper. This seals the paper and gives is a glossy look. I brush a little around the edges to fill in any gaps too.

6. When you go to hang the letters attach a command strip to each letter and place it where you want it. These strips are great because you can adjust how the letter hangs, or even change the letters, and they remove from the walls without leaving any marks ( at least on my walls they did!)