tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17766163621185779112024-02-19T05:02:21.319-05:00Brooklyn's BowsAshbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08373730882961756495noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1776616362118577911.post-63433355787686224922009-07-03T09:45:00.002-04:002009-07-03T09:47:50.515-04:00Great Giveaway SiteIf you are looking for some amazing freebies, go check out <a href="http://giveawaytoday.blogspot.com">Giveaway Today</a>! There are some incredible items being given away, including photography, clothes for your little ones, and a blog makeover! So hurry on over!<br /><br />Maybe one day I'll be featured on there too. {wink!}Ashbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08373730882961756495noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1776616362118577911.post-43660082138838674412009-01-11T21:21:00.003-05:002009-01-11T21:24:54.076-05:00And so it begins....Well ladies, the move has begun which can only mean one thing....<br /><br />....my ribbons are packed away!<br /><br />After a long week of packing this week, and an even longer drive this weekend we will finally be at our destination!<br /><br />I'm hoping to be back up and running by sometime next month and I'm so grateful to all of you for your support and patience! Wishing you all the best during the month of January!Ashbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08373730882961756495noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1776616362118577911.post-70227469287089302462009-01-01T14:34:00.006-05:002009-01-01T16:16:26.040-05:00Sew Those Korkers!I've often referred to myself as the Queen of Live and Learn, because I do things, think it's easy, then find a better way.<br /><br />Take my <a href="http://brooklynsbows.blogspot.com/2008/10/korker-bows-halloween-style.html">korker bows</a> for example. Follow all the steps right up to the part where I tell you to tie them together. You see, tying them all together works, and it's easy! That is until your two year old gets bored and finds her korker bow is way more fun when all the curls can be pulled out. And then you have ribbon korkers strewn across your home and a child with no bow.<br /><br />With that said, I'm here to encourage you to <span style="font-weight:bold;">sew those korkers</span>!<br /><br />For this I just grabbed a few korkers I had left over from Halloween, so today - the FIRST DAY of 2009 - you get a festive orange korker! It might be a good idea to have about 24+ korkers on hand. They seem to make a nice round bow.<br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi09eEigEg6G8oojOOo5epT8PxyXgALOE2eCgExsPMgTh4W_9SO4MTiUCMxXdeMWvp9ThMYRVWepyNUYMuZMLmtEBl4XLYd3lonviFj0dEjYSaqPVbae_6x8l7RdnteWQaZYOMVWhtSD3c5/s400/sewkorkers1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5286432583938891746" /><br />Don't forget the needle and thread. For this I doubled it up to make it stronger.<br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhq69nGBUGZom2xGa1FG7btHVpgI1mFCU61I8jjTyHve8BSPQqrw2UZOwsVkFXHQMzHee5lhn9hhFEbq6S8LlKTwYjFVj8nIKU1A3Gj0DkdT2ylYCK_7gfdR9iYdDkwITNxIAg3LnevVoxT/s400/sewkorkers2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5286432581210692402" /><br />Tie a knot about 5-6 inches up from the end. As you can see I tried three different times to get the knot to double. And it just wasn't happening.<br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRuXi4cUpnqUVJJLerOxnRenSWhKAyqGMu7vpqv72prOsKRqrn8zxz8P4XTqKv9eNsyww1VA2TzZS5QhJkV7PBWZ_JLLYZnWildXNAF4HvKMHndV6_oxiXa57uFk9vK2OHtiUM01bOdMBd/s400/sewkorkers3.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5286432577873480594" /><br />Take one korker, find the middle and press it onto the needle.<br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBBSebvy54g8NhnH4qYQE6LgK4mEA7MEYdVdJHtrx8t6a1Xp90yCWVT1yOtsadl8TKbsMcto1sr3_SUCg2d1shV6qpu2k64jnFS4-EWZ2zuSXZSQg81XextwxzK4vHkNLPjBVVgvI_GaTq/s400/sewkorkers4.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5286432573170132034" /><br />Push the korker all the way down to your fingers, but keeping it on the needle.<br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglj-xtHImD7Elm7ww3yt163-WCeqt3epZ2O1NTZHVOIsDMFT8BdWiLX-YNhwm_2pAfsE2jp9Rb9-Ac6ZxIwFGAtMrwDSe1S8UhwQOyYU5lJjg4tBJE8eKtwovsyCXVpnPGf1iY0COvfhn-/s400/sewkorkers5.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5286432562349099810" /><br />Add a second korker and have it go in a different direction.<br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjN6IP3x2piynPtHFKgx64W4iL277Spsz44iH53tKSuspLyJoTHK6SeDAkooaDWFXHIbx8z7kiTtEAwLRouEYEElOkBQFW1qaGxH-o5Q0LGEqQUz4bryLMquK-AGjqP4MIfEstm_qJNYegb/s400/sewkorkers6.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5286431674078486754" /><br />As you place the korkers on the needle try and fan them out as you go.<br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYqpvz-SAhpO0khSmIHnS2v1EbGGuWBTAwM70iVZ5ApoepofPkEt22UmGp0QXQysmzWPoecLiofPcpIJMDNGeSUGb5AYgQqDpKbR0bdh4Xvk1Xemg9AakNhhhWwwRpsCxCaabWpsl1OEaw/s400/sewkorkers7.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5286431670336644994" /><br />Soon you'll have them all on and a tiny tip of the needle left.<br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguNc02gHCoPlXDYGV_idZd6L6qEfJdAswTUuKu_doEIkSD91bN8sOx2BgbuLpgV2FtTCD0CotODHYT0cUD5ZB3c6c_9OZH1XR9I7LJ91oDdm2au0xxVhgfXg3AvOw2xUd3T77lQyYhxSMT/s400/sewkorkers8.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5286431656199694466" /><br />Go ahead and slide the bunch off the needle and onto the thread.<br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9_KO0K5xSjPJNv9QIJojfZ4dkhywZFvsNEGSm7MdiKZOMFUyGw_9O8Ax-znKOb099MsYFuQ75n-I7orVylmqGwPj64_SSLiLo2Www8BZwsVoyUTO0QVTHhw-HjWRk0P3lJQzrfAgVJ8V9/s400/sewkorkers9.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5286431654020424514" /><br />Gently slide them all down to the knot. Be careful because if you push too hard against that knot you'll lose korkers - like I said, "Queen of Live and Learn".<br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBTyPIqLfT4pwdW5K96aY98_EM_0jx9m4-shkT8oY3Ypl_Vj_vp50t9s4zQm5bgX_Mr2VqUgdHZZqWAuoEqE9DC4U0N0ae4EkChs4igoE4P-nJoMqmS9X0E19B8rb2kqC0AnXNl3m50O1Z/s400/sewkorkers10.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5286431648687420178" /><br />Now, turn that needle around and go back through the korkers. You can try to bunch them together and push hard, but that can get a little dangerous. So I like to keep my korkers semi-loose and go back through in sets of 2 or 3.<br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitH-DZnwnkZwvTHK5I_ih_EA9pJCU9bkeSL-3osJecp5Wlf08tZ5CFUe3tkA35urUeTHBscwYqQT-6eKT38115UC5KI98eD6V32cH0qSwDQkL4pOWg5JUM5qsUp0kUJaOdIL9-x9BRULvk/s400/sewkorkers11.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5286431255157311058" /><br />If you want those korkers to be extra secure go through two more times.<br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJV7sqQ9D0Ekq_Qbn4aAtJv93GzXqy8eyWIA6gQQArgOVNscnbBUCFVF9Im8qZP-sKzsW0JnpMph4lpJP6-2lQgYutpzwbjDtbL7v388fDMe_dfhVnVJtN9xGIsC8Ptuga_J2GJeDvdHpl/s400/sewkorkers12.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5286431247883954530" /><br />Once your two ends of the thread are on the same end, trim off the needle and tie the ends together to tighten the korkers up.<br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDAdEI_ezUOBVMJtCkfhDIfO2CcymmKOd6eMMxulxsKZ6dFLKeT5ZkNYJQALgmKYvKAUwQ90pe3jD1_IoGCEXpIVhI6iugwbhs31TY_33MXOnYpP7s6X07kZdDNBj0VqtZ7EK2yI8iwLyl/s400/sewkorkers13.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5286431235165362850" /><br />And don't forget that double knot!<br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1tMcAWluDRNzAgT5cC3DHrW9DFe0vcKnY-MNcraQhxG4MCfFdcNwbARgbMOx32p9SPfa_xFGDTYgL1zRC9sHTDO3dFkMmSym7pumy5STWP1gP3509V4MIDorgULuBmwXU81msTdRIbQrT/s400/sewkorkers14.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5286431231016598306" /><br />Finally, with your fingers, play with the curls and get them to fluff up just a little.<br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqmJO_7lzDOvyyf94-uPcLZK9SIs3Vu8hoFtp6gmvNttBJeyFSAwXI4XxCeaKqWlzDG1eot79BGwt-2pFuIIB-Tzy3kXZYxftX2E5VN2r2rv5o10aAMpNLqPTqO6TcymEo31tXzfVtRxAY/s400/sewkorkers15.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5286431224883188562" /><br />And now you have a korker that little fingers can't pull apart! YAY!Ashbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08373730882961756495noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1776616362118577911.post-57064155773635877232008-12-30T14:51:00.005-05:002008-12-30T15:13:15.582-05:00My NEW Favorite ToolHave you ever heard of a wood burning tool?<br /><br />Neither had I.<br /><br />Well, not until about 2 months ago. My friend showed it to me and I fell in love with it and decided I just HAD to have one of my own. And since Michael's is so kind to send out those 40% off coupons every once in awhile I figured my purchase was justified. One trip to the store and $7.53 later, I was the proud owner of this little guy....<br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDL9lizpL6cu-WloOD0hp_DPt2huMR1oBNMdoYd9OGn8D1lr2c6XXUL-cC3CB6mXQBB1haH_dadrNoOn4h4HcYdwPg_1e-5sZc29c-wmaCICWRSmn2D3GpkDuh1jC4NFF40pr0MU0PiBtb/s400/heattool1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5285675922522894642" /><br />The beauty of a wood burning tool (we'll call it WBT for short) is that it combines two steps into one. Rather than cutting with scissors and the melting the ribbon ends with a lighter, you hold the ribbon down, cut with the WBT, and voila - cut and sealed.<br /><br />Take a look.....<br /><br />Cutting....<br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOcnG9qGJ3nJ9iz8dcQwnevFmwptJuYFFXXXC2VDGW48BBggsNbAvBE-_G1oK5lPeskr50BoqPe178Q3rgQg5MCS5a9ehoGI-jPECFryjYRMdzIZU02zxIKdRxMM8E5kxrlRjW1UGQJUIu/s400/heattool6.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5285675290298799346" /><br />And sealed.....<br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqYmAW6KMi8OgByLFlSX0PUThqF5YwZqZnowQdpmdtO88crxx11crF6G2vYvM-j1NGENYyJTcJNLK9qpk3y40p0pKDT64Us6Q4gXh4Hsl9TYO479RxG5Ou-Vi874yPA2IXzr7so407JHTH/s400/heattool7.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5285676823219890098" /><br /><br />Another advantage to this little guy is that your thumbs will thank you profusely. No more trying to flick that lighter on constantly. Believe me, after making about 50 princess clippies and all the ends that needed to be sealed, I was about ready to throw that lighter out the window.<br /><br />If you look closely at my WBT, just past the tip (where it has lovingly been discolored) the entire top portion of it heats up. Which is great for sealing ribbon that has already been cut.<br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaSx3aHYkWVdKWZkJspcwB6GLMMHAi_uFRcXAqzRmErkWnpJC00fD_augsMYPlidbnXU0oneRLnjXcN8J5ZF6M_baaxGbvjxqqNq4bQTFJ4AcPmVIb0OUpQdg0L6VSMUOO2wmDf5Slx06n/s400/heattool2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5285675919103803538" /><br />For example....<br /><br />You've cut your ribbon to the appropriate size....<br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhikgH2H0YeSSChPr8-TZ8x5WeCQHhAEsHPJrcyFDRNBzMJhafKfLX2hojz9-lmR9yA6mm0SjkC6CVLk18bN2J0zRcNeB7E4SA4UTYb6vvEL0R-uMnq7_V_qdCupc78RdFh05SxGCKfmzO3/s400/heattool4.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5285675301082130178" /><br />Take the end and slightly dab it against the side of the WBT until you see it melt.<br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEDlKDLyZ0N-BSmMccd-IwMoRTUU4v-u98JLZX6iihCXO0iGIRgLKmDw9VeI0l_ASqUl2bLrP2IHLQ9JKTjn91vxrBw0oR5MwwLiY9pImXkQ1Yl2vZuR_UGDFdUUCQYir58qUgnp-CpQ2T/s400/heattool5.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5285675293653709298" /><br />That $7.53 was worth every penny.<br /><br />Now don't you want one too?Ashbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08373730882961756495noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1776616362118577911.post-73082230301782855972008-12-28T12:40:00.004-05:002008-12-30T14:51:27.901-05:00Channeling My Inner PrincessI've been really MIA over the past few weeks and I feel bad since I left you all hanging, but I promise it was for a good reason.<br /><br />After spending three and a half years cheering my husband on as he did grad school, we took a family vacation to my favorite place in the world.....<br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_8vyIBrFEh4eQDMac0bblrVOGFF1KDXBx-Pxwi1ik77DSPYXv0mZMhq3ziZ0bZ72VMd_PnsbzLTjnxHzDOTMPsrV3jeHT2hoEmMRTV4VEzzrhdLxKAt9rOtBs30yQqmUgk9BwZIuAvFZi/s400/innerprincess.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5285671702110400050" /><br /><br />And just because we can't seem to keep still or relax, in about 3 weeks we'll be moving across the country.<br /><br />So, I have a few items lined up to post over the next 3 weeks and then my computer will be packed up and shipped with the rest of our belongings (sniff, sniff.....)<br /><br />In the meantime, let's make some bows!Ashbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08373730882961756495noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1776616362118577911.post-30535783917356545132008-12-15T20:25:00.002-05:002008-12-15T20:31:43.975-05:00Cute Hairstyles Deserve CUTE Bows!A couple of weeks ago I emailed the girl from <a href="http://shedoeshair.blogspot.com">She Does Hair</a> and told her about my blog on how to make bows.....and she listed it just recently! YAY! I am so excited! If you haven't checked out her blog before, it's a must. It has some of the cutest hairstyles for little girls! And after you check it out it'll make you want to go to your ribbon box and start whipping out some bows to go with those rockin' styles!<br /><br />And before I go I have to apologize for my lack of blogging.....with the holidays approaching and getting ready to take my family on a little vacation, I haven't spent much time picture taking. But here are a few things you can expect over the next month:<br /><br />*My New Favorite Tool<br />*MORE Princess Instructions<br />*Simple Bow Tie Style Clippies<br />*The Best Non-Slip for your Clips<br /><br />I'll be back soon.....Ashbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08373730882961756495noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1776616362118577911.post-25532264103959535762008-12-09T07:49:00.002-05:002008-12-09T08:00:59.873-05:00Success!I'm finally back! Sorry I was MIA for SO LONG. Every spare minute went to some serious bow making. Whew!<br /><br />I survived my first craft fair on Saturday and it was so much fun! I was really nervous at first, but everything turned out great. I'm totally kicking myself for not bringing my camera because I LOVED my table set-up. On one end I had two small Christmas trees that I had my boutique bows cascading down on ribbons, and I had the larger ones all around the base of the trees. On the other end I had the six Disney Princesses on display up on a box covered in a white damask cloth. Then all the other clippies (Minnie Mouse, velvet strawberries, simple clippies, etc.) were all around the box with the princesses.<br /><br />The craft fair was at my old Elementary School, so there were lots of young girls who LOVED those princesses. And I was really surprised, but even the teenagers were buying princesses! I also ran into my old 2nd grade teacher and librarian which was kind of fun.<br /><br />Overall, it was a big success! I even posted the remainder of my bows on my <a href="http://brooklynsbows.etsy.com">Etsy site</a> along with some BIG sales. So if you get a chance go check them out.<br /><br />In the meantime, send in those requests for bow instructions! I'm going to start with the simple bow tie clippies, and then after the new year more Disney Princess instructions!Ashbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08373730882961756495noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1776616362118577911.post-87981008299280517952008-11-25T14:30:00.003-05:002008-11-25T14:46:20.865-05:00My First Craft Fair!Last week I signed up to participate at a craft fair on December 6th! I'm not sure if I'm crazy or insane, but it's definitely one of the two. I've been busy, busy, busy making bows and cute clippies with every spare minute that I have. The girls go to bed at night, and I get to work. <br /><br />Here's a little preview of the fun clippies I'm learning to make:<br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFeb6g076t-nwdAe-pEk7xG7H3aj_VERrVjgnDK45HtokVQQmgfZdk0KUXK2uCJL-0CukWcoksektjQz80qgsyWbCy4CtEnHv4hr5IdbEfSJ0NJo-AS0U8Ulp2wHMSDlkuXb81KYHXgGIH/s400/craftfair3.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5272682205725044338" /><br />These are my Simple Clippies in Jungle print. Aren't they fun?<br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9o6yeM7nKZWOLkyNseu8cCacgK0KcNIF084E75fZqV7I87Yc8Vn_26-TOHLF6XhxCQa_fncFV9_Dokw0Ep3_wltOrV0g3YnkDcDJI_ooEafPBKiGZ9YxAP_uy0XZ8oz91LjXbFfeAoybe/s400/craftfair2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5272682200629030354" /><br />Next are these adorable strawberries. I made the mistake of buying some on eBay and they weren't even close to what I thought they'd be. My sweet friend gave me hers so I could use them for the craft fair. Now I need to get the right ones so I can have them in stock and to pay her back! <br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhC77GV8Kr6JKBxwUk31uCnLyKoRPrTKvSqua5PwCH4rpBnSw2uL19R39SQEggx2soh6Nz1Ysh7_hU3iK7EFRUVgY98CNkqYtUgJeydKU0UH1_KB-kiL1DGicPk6EPF7tg6FOL5uJ6ML1ZA/s400/craftfair1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5272682196879002898" /><br />Finally, more Disney Princesses! I've made 12 Cinderellas and 12 Sleeping Beauties. Whew....that was time consuming!<br /><br />I plan on putting more Disney Princess instructions up, but it'll have to wait until after the fair.<br /><br />Until then, take some time and browse those cute Etsy shops for some fun ideas. If you see anything you like and want instructions on how to make it, leave me a comment and I'll see what I can do!Ashbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08373730882961756495noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1776616362118577911.post-50658313181692546142008-11-18T15:15:00.000-05:002008-11-18T15:15:12.904-05:00The Tinkerbell ClippieSo who's excited about these Tinkerbell instructions?! I really think you guys are going to like these. I will admit that ribbon art is definitely time consuming, but the end product is awesome! So be sure to stick with it.<br /><br />ALSO.....<br /><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">Before I go on, I need to preface this post by saying I <span style="font-weight:bold;">did not</span> purchase instructions from anywhere. The following instructions and pictures are my own, ones that I came up with because they worked for me. I saw a picture of one of these clippies and with the help of a friend worked to make my own Tinkerbell. Feel free to pass these instructions on to friends, but I do ask that you give credit where credit is due, and link back to my site! Thanks!</span><br /><br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisMAVOgkeSo5ZSyhejMX7kakzZOefIkY6hBg5MFBXlArQ3p9Homf7UlofP10I4c08bev0XOPaAgCVJFdCSoAuWXFIvSev52iYWq6oUW70U_H_HPAgj60NRFR9QPof375D0HUZjhflnK1kG/s400/tink1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5270074182340559298" /><br />To start off you'll need these supplies: 3/8" grosgrain ribbon in ivory, apple green, and banana, 1/4" organza ribbon in white, alligator clip, glue gun, measuring tape, scissors, and a lighter.<br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcQZcHwidSWhtc2FEGg4Z3aGqRSDow08DPlI3Y3XQkmWfY6kfyuMM9k5TTLJhZunr6_4SouiIqJZW8Ilj64FW_1JR_MB8aVhy8FjG6gdkJU-SgkkCCC106-Koe2GynekHaT40Bp4qPBZkB/s400/tink2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5270074174879418066" /><br />Follow the above figures for cutting your ribbon lengths. Go ahead and heat seal all your ends with the exception of the ribbon for the skirt and arms. We will be trimming those, so wait until they are trimmed before heat sealing them.<br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjU5ol8ToDPezdnDRAhq4mNIT_xTpzhWMDUMVwp4o0PFZtSnvoCOHmzzw4jowXQdyG0ic26g1cz_KZWPggWisdHx7W3YrxFWe8kYgi8npPbuLFQi3XohuJdRDAXwz1ZFYRcK4CHKweUzgv1/s400/tink3.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5270074168803511794" /><br />Take your 4 inch ivory ribbon and fold it at the 2 and 5/8" mark. Be sure to press hard enough to make a crease.<br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjGLxqBHqLXTdnU4P6NaKwuyeXMZFgWzz4lBf75Al5l_FEoXdgacrxKu3DdEuOfYvu42s_ESsMGWYq6hyz-hrdyROAMlLBAcvT5Mq5q11MdD6xSi6KhIzKFMoapivSzLyfuRZlUjQgu7h3/s400/tink4.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5270073800132170162" /><br />Open up the ribbon. Take your glue gun and add about 1/4" of glue starting from the crease down.<br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtCFF8n7FOqr9lOJ8_fLKbetZanIdsSX4ly_rx0xZ5BdWcUE3Az8-X-QbxjAEHGMd9NxBkOKR4UNwEHbFPkUkCqYh6bWBOLsBSxS7UDFJYoMSun1nQmiqPIvotAVnNXQL5wQ2llScGGS6e/s400/tink5.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5270073788017141810" /><br />Bring the short end of the ribbon and roll it under so that the end meets the crease, and press down firmly. This forms Tinkerbell's head. <span style="font-style:italic;">This is also the same way to form all the other heads for the remaining princesses.</span><br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfna8Zuq7ZNUbXSctnuFJaOOrSGkAZv7qG8WcY8HfOzS9ZTLOnpBNIjqUsdFKqWSVJsvefFduoOpBM1utiJ0syJjZ84JZC4WwXOqH6C_0K8NEEmKkALNa6XG5FxPoB5sOZmoItZJUKVBCd/s400/tink6.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5270073787119053970" /><br />Now, take your 2 inch apple green ribbon and fold in half.<br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizZSwfYRjzKkwAmoYXvKkNVac46EuSyzO9TThhnVFDzmgi7t6lt4lHXmUHxrB3y_w7xyTRgOgfoFcp7yoC79RkkPLYJKC9GSB50AvjPqR1abIjsKQw67DbkZQfuHqi_49TiMVjIL7rnln0/s400/tink7.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5270073777298113410" /><br />Using your scissors cut from the center out towards the end of the ribbon.<br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2FHJ1QOpySTs0I5NZBLLWUERUUpIm99Bwtbb6-00XheOsdaClGSBo25qzzjmfDq1aguAPK1-08AlVPH5a_Gnqpnhp5DwQ7OOUg2qV0EYu7KcX0Zvv3yn1zJQ25xgY0lnpaLykpiH41eLQ/s400/tink8.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5270073768032981490" /><br />Before letting go, heat seal the ends while they are still folded.<br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF1quWD16b5PBqyaeJ-LHa5N8VN1ITeOOoou7SLQ2UdCDat0XP_wBtCkF21mHY3P9UFPmHI7PLecgx_F8TsoRfHutnoGCC3oGlzrep_lROkWM9EOQlpwbcwi-xrn7BDH4Egd1EMOibt-4Q/s400/tink9.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5270073410019968514" /><br />The end should look like a fish tail. <br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWPWwOHEHgYXXotLFEUaufhzuPuVqEveM_4_01UUCD0zkG2h5cG_pIouwd3Z3p0jUQ8bJmhLssgfBxakWz2M-PBNzbl5gHxGChZjGR-E5jATF5r9OWljlExlJ5m5RQT4hRt8HegzHb-kaF/s400/tink10.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5270073406854734130" /><br />Do the same thing on the opposite end, as well as t he other 2 inch ribbons.<br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB9KH_LhIJWZYnI3FCh3_DhI5p2WIaMkdPLMER5t49SdkeMO_Cg8-gdGbMUtdDi8xTo8hz8dYIgYE4Ab5GVh19ZpjQ2ycQaZcei562MJgtkZEkZSdyXtigCqeHW08_S6d7kpFR8uhrcAkL/s400/tink11.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5270073403446839778" /><br />Take one of your fish-tailed 2 inch ribbons and fold in half at a slight angle. You want to do it just enough so that the ends are barely touching. And make a crease.<br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsESxnTP2jr_WGB8QVrLt7LLL9ez3MBqioluv7i6lPvQaacJqq_1N4N9zGJlWF6QY1LnDwVuS-3oHnO5Wr0a2vmpfYtWFZNn-W6TgpSCRbG2_cMO1dWoTSbWvNxVvuSBhGhuFrCqvTgbO9/s400/tink12.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5270073396208466226" /><br />Open ribbon up and add a tiny dot of glue on the crease.<br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNJ0K1rV3dVWhnUHG-eqE0AuMIfjGj7LNZzp2pH974t1pZ8RoWXOOssoPGW0LAU_KS1Eg1LOSmYXa3EhxQsaQ3dV8Bsi43pKS98BaPnI86pyOFYA_rPvuI0cGtEdfHXE7XNKUUFtfedHo4/s400/tink13.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5270073364514242578" /><br />Fold back together again and press firmly to set the glue. For instruction pusposes we'll call this <span style="font-style:italic;">Skirt 1</span><br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGEPTZbPeg5PuRoCED8NjkgTbFLAx4CeK8lwOvJn-YuEcpI3C1NBkmNDxHlkce_kSZs48QA7eNA42u-JpuLv_0X6qviOcDUzhFAWXtCVexeITrdn8u7LavBS5VSNNvjtX2wWjAlJxsnQYU/s400/tink14.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5270072603197123842" /><br />Follow the same steps for <span style="font-style:italic;">Skirt 2</span> and <span style="font-style:italic;">Skirt 3</span>. <span style="font-style:italic;">Skirt 2</span> should be a little wider.<br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHlqdReGuewwTDE-DHbCjkFdj6zLzJ5c3SFKCZ5COODPBGP2Lpa2DVCwtxhbS96Ck_N9dMA5XI7tYGVuvncKlqqRMS-Np9-p6N3CIDVXz-6RgXvm-B2rKow1iMapKJSPD0rEgQrXhp88hw/s400/tink15.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5270072591575311170" /><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">Skirt 3</span> should be the widest.<br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxhqQ08EMhd7Xny6CbMr3bx7cN527rPSuPpTwbzj1oAa0YaKrp7fAw_sHYJ3a4-60uD4RWj8Gg0E7RJzLSSrfT2-mj4UAFpgBsJAa5uXYh79u757ZvPisUc2xGXKxtbptwBXgEciLOEIqj/s400/tink16.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5270072576370218258" /><br />Set your skirt pieces aside and get your apple green ribbon that is 3/4" long. Once you have it fold it in half and make a crease.<br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXzHBx7iDkiwv3i3EkZmt6sIYAof00YiPkrSq9nOfibJp8Vi2Ye3BcDEv2WBjvwtm70x0p6uy96OPoFuI7jgEyEZQ_pnGiKPBP9YVNeIENVEuDNo_HgBhTGi_z6l4m1-h-VYWJ-dg5SsDd/s400/tink17.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5270072521298446498" /><br />On one end of the crease add a small dab of glue.<br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvRapjguAi5s2TPwJ_iqT_NlN2eXdcsBchtLL4Glu6-zbuy5IGBDDpvlwExd6BLSaQoCJiCEwiTMRXq8VOw2HVBVtsuAJTZl7ashmY1W6c9FlChscO3ZdGQZxqEjJ51IpsoSMD8mXW2tIG/s400/tink18.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5270072506448941330" /><br />Attach this ribbon to the bottom of the body. You can start either on the back or the front.<br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPjLCZKqe5RS795ZTQhieMsgg-mc_ka6DK0MMLY0U-BS4RuN0kcl6LN2jF3WQOx6huUhgnZr4PBDxzo87kzy-qrJnIPidHiXC0jXcipn-yChnCMgEtotOAdIzFbqCc5uDCPWOA4uwp9vkJ/s400/tink19.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5270072158715904434" /><br />Once it is set, add another dab of glue and fold ribbon over onto the opposite side.<br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNeOMa87iupQZ_K4pi2eFChOLwwBv7y8GjTQWt8OL4tV3DOQ5WTzowiuIEklsBrGHTRrU1dRQcHwqX9MUEpjGtOKqIbpMskqSxO91LCvqbsmeBq1cnQjQ7Lzv2NnLxYA6tMAC5AaGBNdQF/s400/tink20.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5270072151408410482" /><br />Now Tinkerbell has shoes!<br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoCPUZq1ki65-t7p91BD2uyaL8TCqL25ACvzmtcn_ibGAesfq7p2E_wuqM3G_RHhGmXghSHB5HXPGx4xRulcCaEJyGe939GpJXQ5qb30RekeW9PreqzIhuFebCVpdvxbgMecnwUohfkjcE/s400/tink21.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5270072154899321186" /><br />Take <span style="font-style:italic;">Skirt 3</span> and add a tiny dot of glue to the back. Attach it to the body a litte more than halfway up.<br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1It08eUY0LfLBrRKcVB6O8yPpEXk2c4O1jsI2R_Cfga32jBb8IqMUKrqczmZzJPk3I8mbmI-7ndhNLjPjGY6wiAbtV8u0EW-_X4d1tePamRuawsmpvCiJGVyq9KuhsnDiCEA_WpHYoaI4/s400/tink22.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5270072147439195042" /><br />Do the same thing with <span style="font-style:italic;">Skirt 1</span> but glue it on top of <span style="font-style:italic;">Skirt 3</span>.<br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_6J5b_-fRvYPrf_2OkdHDsWWO5_2s2k4kldsGPCwayK-hmizWXxOffbww8bgCYovYzhFgIHXotJp513fYqGgiV5ULtFUR3d7x5ZKaOAlyyQJbICAJTjBCGklRpdSZutjX6nakFDesd0lE/s400/tink23.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5270072132640599858" /><br />Be sure to attach them high enough so that there is space between the skirt at the shoes.<br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuofQpK5YSsdeGWRRZcgVzk_XX80H65fvglYUxn1r30Cv3XQVN45VOKHhOG7T3LuyX54mSyH4aAhmV2jxoxKRrDgRg6HJ0nKSsIahr6890SvCqjGdVuIzcwAjmJLd_q66te6wQaNYs5FXl/s400/tink24.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5270071721526410130" /><br />The last piece is <span style="font-style:italic;">Skirt 2</span>.<br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4PIGMfDktuO8I0q-DXOe1SCl8xm5v9KGcl-vXx3HLNPzk39sZmwSKTVahFMfJ7M-Ga9ouPRfY5w9G6Q_i43ON0IZisaAE4Hy4f9cOfxL1l7r6-WWe7ZbxZAb2ZnQ4i1Agq1PkbfIql0E9/s400/tink25.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5270071715472459154" /><br />As you can see it should fill in that empty space between <span style="font-style:italic;">Skirt 3 </span>and <span style="font-style:italic;">Skirt 1</span>.<br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigpXW7oknaZ03jiFN4RgTm_kioKXYwtgzXLN-cjkSrnVuz-tMEuEYzdnvg0mes79eZQXctMcaHfiAG01PZUiKrCuBeChQXV8Ac5LTIGFhOlvyCnDlYv139sRdhEGcTdR3bnLfVHiTqYw5x/s400/tink26.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5270071707605785506" /><br />Take the 1 and 1/4" green ribbon and add a dab of glue to one end.<br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEcUXkz4ib0ZCT8jLDzIMfkGG_GO2niftXPnZ_CGmiEp0hEyRd3SMcZVJ6Bc7VJwfh_lhPCqEuVNpR4Rwivr_Ahkd_yyUeSmaXIiWqr5SsMgCyjy2liV-_0vSLiT6ACK6ANz8VI3JAJzlK/s400/tink27.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5270071692684241682" /><br />Attach it to the back of the body just above the skirt line.<br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8USzBXgQ5E9Om89BL7qka3tVqAxru4fT8PLcKOj-VYrW4y-ewKPlnHzaT0pE7n9_xTzhRtToKoOqzjba1RnEOeZc2VNpQfTpIYM1UfzpIH6_BoV_R94PS253UURkJqSYQy77JiyDrnbl0/s400/tink28.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5270071680298429698" /><br />Add another dab of glue to the other end.<br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjH2aeh7xWdRlf34OD42XO2umbJLZJZ08ipzvRcuZe13cfF96XT6Z2HsCGNxKKwwWWh4o5DpuY7JNPoomIXPVubfD-4mLv-BEF3S8RbvjQOYUaLtRl8HwT9wQzIdxRmHpHg10ra44WWK5P/s400/tink29.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5270071334993111202" /><br />Bring the shirt around and glue it behind the body.<br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPZqZHx0MH_VhzWUI0eoLBe4MAx41DChmZJHqXdnb0Mi-KSZV1VwckxCj3QV8HdWhtaL8COAVLIUXCs0YmsDAlD-tI4TlzxPXpnEampSpedtnRZ_Y_IHahon8hD0W-Wnk62dDgHN2fczic/s400/tink30.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5270071327817532946" /><br />Here's what your Tinkerbell should look like thus far.<br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnnXeSn6tFHAuiW3EByzXhrADs8Tv2bfcF6tYOrmhDf9ntNbfSOi807pY5NjyEPhR8zabtWBrglP4xAxZaCp8voOtvOz-DSuOL2KMLSAkiLc02R-453OpAJIIoLzejSH5kq7JDz4pG2-gB/s400/tink31.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5270071323806503698" /><br />Now let's do the arms. Grab your 2" ivory ribbon and fold so the ends are wide. Again, be sure to crease the ribbon.<br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLIYQAvrK3N9dGY0W32MS8gEAhUCKwL7APTlAWkIN3O3dnR5iIn4pJsBICrHXnOOpRmKzG-b5z2mbJgz85hwKk_n2CPNQQQVuYo0yKf-FjEUgjifdgczBD1PUrgNdpWk5gsL55lpgx2VaN/s400/tink32.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5270071316849673794" /><br />Open up the ribbon and add a dab of glue.<br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrqlhlrB8NryPgxVTxfnQSTbOh4jH4aXhty3194-LuwQzx_El-t53E6Eq89jCVLrIMoJ4Olo9ZzyPKNze0eRU7tCnkFQ2dXTIW8JujGVBvoZaZUB2yb5pkwTU6NsZ96hfsd6Rtgq45YEGA/s400/tink33.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5270071301598269010" /><br />Fold together again and press firmly to set the glue.<br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDB5Rx5OQROYYXWusXlounrp9edenhyphenhyphen4RpWIbuMO7Meoozz8rXmKaigRgKnSTAyHRE20Q9ff8pH7Z9SQWO3hvbuTroecgtd0tetWbbwXV1pjHq4Fw4Qvu5zvVK2PUXXPOiZm-7XqYLwG96/s400/tink34.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5270068979174461906" /><br />To make the hands you want to cut from the outside end in towards the middle.<br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguQjRYlGdVz3oFdL_DxVbhYA9i6CpsqvZF_55z4gSyB7iWf5TTDKeTt1UYhuJPkDVJL6v50CA65JKIAhxy-tOhCt5Wdesfv4IMvEMZDSNNH9wV2vN9ybjEpui88MzFiebyD9uWKzydseKy/s400/tink35.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5270068964356035458" /><br />Do the same thing on both sides so that your arms will look like this. And, as always, heat seal the ends.<br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDE-nTfCZjahfuWzt7p1naQ0bqvgIEVicN_Kx2_GdJSMJo1pFcC7G02A2mWYLEUXPyYbJvjaioGpJlXvaEroq4lihTuBn_LhL2YqppIRUJMRc2edEuExwIQ7dwHfAsjzdSXWfrOyna1vF4/s400/tink36.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5270068961427517410" /><br />Put a dab of glue right in the middle of the arms.<br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4eD6C3OyoAFqkEyzorGQdA_UeDyAio5h1tdKE1LJ_liqv-JzG_zmdFCxkQj3oJmhrpO8QLWdw81Pk3LspKZQ7AWVzG31UacwN4Q595E5UTmB8RV6XZeUC25Y3DFd8g3rmdopGpWRb_Bq_/s400/tink37.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5270068956874536146" /><br />Glue them to the back right behind the shirt. You might also want to line them up with the shirt if possible.<br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-qrz7FJf_fMUe98FI8MGlIMdmO9vGDU5J02CPnWLLmk4y_EeEusxfkosagD9dZaBtwnHKyotRYGhN_5sqFMP8scLK7C5KCTvQC2J2D4MLsfDhuQl2o3OHgZCVOLs5mBSBpkTVkVNAY7_3/s400/tink38.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5270068945581168226" /><br />Now, for the wings! I didn't give a measurement earlier, so you will want to cut <span style="font-weight:bold;">14 inches </span>of the 1/4" organza ribbon. There will be no tails like the basic bow, so just bring the one end around and set in the middle.<br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy65LvYZrkXyLegZ1IAXTv27E7wyx9llKsUxlGdGZ5MfpATqfEV41vHbptGXY5JLB-f1YVHkR8H6Njtn_oxYN33m3H9QhGxr9nmvHdHaz0Yx8r1NPKmI0_zj3PYRn1okYSEonl0-KxEBdK/s400/tink39.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5270068653765019618" /><br />For the second loop try and match up the size as best as possible. Your wings should look something like this with the long tail going towards the first loop.<br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4wsmiqiU64q2Q5Xu-0Ai6gDvijvXrYtLsYYnIG_b2grchKFZSlwSX7yx-xkIc_mnygLhXv45onOudmJoJ1DmJSBDwnRl_JlhtL6_1yfDIrkdghnLxg68fiVFpLBn1CT9bDvtxMBNbP_5z/s400/tink40.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5270068648710420306" /><br />Bring the ribbon behind and make a slightly smaller loop.<br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2-335WKUeOvFZHOJ7mAj4Df2zComh7LVr3wk8eNVeEVWmPYKKE-etexGKwCW_iJjFvqAnjWmja-fFjA1i7gAC6E_k0HiXT-FKREMwPharO9NDHt101SWjO_P7ToNpIBMoe-eeFGoQfkA2/s400/tink41.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5270068634249965522" /><br />Finally, bring that last tail up and set it in the middle.<br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuGJOS2ll87mf6wbPWYr5EirKniSMp8zmSb9BSyE5FLbs5cQg3R6OXpL-TA7PTvHa-7O6wrpFjYllaFD00Wpi1cihfusZK9t3iIXrWih5frVG-GI8_XglZXio_iKNb9j41CMErXmCRWJ9J/s400/tink42.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5270068627385565522" /><br />At this point you can use a needle and thread to hold the wings together. However, I've found that adding a dab of hot glue and then pressing it down with your thumb and finger (careful it will be HOT!) the glue goes through the ribbon and holds it all together just fine.<br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhe9y6NwGcBc4tMznGPyaf3_8DpULb2KfR3jr80x9_RJFtrP5K-_6hNr6tuNaQq5ugHT-SZ2w28RIepx4jyMFgk-CKoHm2TfQBWQRJk3jqhXHy7NnsOnjMQRChyphenhyphen5ZBgICaSXivnJsEvW-XE/s400/tink43.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5270068619119123650" /><br />Can you see the glue in the middle?<br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKC82V1RNSR7n6gA7nhYC9zMD5jAav2vjoJK620x3apaK14fnKRk2vKhdLbcOYju3tYba4_aWDcL9VvIvW10nZ-YqgaMC0bCXTH_sl4wmQSn7rzDwMLL320-wm-Pm4XQYNWktWK7eSPbwF/s400/tink44.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5270068293351735298" /><br />Add another dab of glue to the middle.<br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHTqWH6YCcqKvpIl8Qw3wjNvANLiWyIwKE6PBvxXEnu5p4vNX8f1skKfpNMgJUcmwYdxketJR60ESkGxuIusjcuoo58PmEx1ktMHD1RLE-6QnPetlInIglShpvBTQDkXM1Nk7qUPr4HvxP/s400/tink45.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5270068278846322946" /><br />Glue the wings right behind the arms.<br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjp90Lnl0fVuYOfnURRnrhHnDCiFa0J9vZVt5K1wYVFBiBNBJVJ-9bqSsJh87H5F7_2xgjoK6hzMMmz0yEvAfYluxnxLmCekgzdjuwUJVx_K0qzpWRRFv9kwiEefGRd8soaLD_lwZ-S-yZj/s400/tink46.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5270068239937313314" /><br />We're getting there! Now for the hair. Take your banana ribbon that is 2 and 1/4" long and fold in half leaving one end slightly longer that the other.<br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8fde5RNOM-CBEuLdvnp0uaQKuJAI3bA-E5fY79Mz-SPy6pAyXGlpl_lX-gzsGUw9AU7GsurO-_7qfLQhSvIghycISW_dfsHvP7I_521lY8mTC3avYEmlpuqFsZQDnTgEwysThT9EawQJm/s400/tink47.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5270068235505752450" /><br />Open up the ribbon and put a line of glue right on the crease.<br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsAY2S4y4eIOyPZnwrtlYpT9K86AavwNcSwW7NBaUJFbMUcyi71wztwiASl162qwiHaLDy5K-r5sQ93YBcHUXP_e1L1Z3A7IZD3oO-NihEGKg1yP_Tk5e3D3lDPexur30jH38Dm7NBn_0w/s400/tink48.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5270068227410213250" /><br />Fold both ends into the glue. You will see that one loop will be bigger than the other. This is going to be Tinkerbell's bun.<br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRvr9kOiViCEZGUN-an3pmSZ0tR_FD60D4LYiujQrmObX3oI09II0EuBmz6I1xWtdkCmCWUrQxew-C2tXSOQkYYwHdEwnHPyde6u0u6NXN_GSlKA1Dp7-UdF_3kVXicDjtJ3CbUshxHiWv/s400/tink49.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5270067822575805298" /><br />Add another dab of glue right onto where the ends were glued.<br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE1LeGfOkcZYv6VB6rEXd7yam9-8w4rCTHJNGStpr6a4xdbwtfWEJnYZavwTjJ0MLS6N9QPmAfVbegvDoGS-VYXXW0zAzpKaxO1yclqELxRbRQniTUU3c8l0rGOondo0S2rzEO4o2kpgsg/s400/tink50.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5270067815873461362" /><br />Attach to the head. I like to attach it closer to the forehead rather than the crown of the head.<br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwkIHHBdOoeVRMAzpyCIAIHl0dJWcMMIXwSZpuTQRwTCU8zWoW3udBU6nf5U6RPgI8BOFdimKRaOYPMGFP0GqWTGWpISeuLiUAro1nkWQ3C3AV2EPtC-pVmtMe40P1oe_R17GQStGysVm7/s400/tink51.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5270067810533113858" /><br />Now, grab that last piece of ribbon - the banana colored 2" ribbon. Add a dab of glue to one end.<br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5MCMQmtwIlOu2TELFH5v7abV-Wlu1Qj1zXfM1bXXpPgEgYwvXkIXjCLXF0KegM_3Jd_ZtaltEv1oUNe3U2faTPSzO75hj0e3PPsoeIaPSTS9e0WrMR1y_i0KU3GjuKushpiztOxxpyLfl/s400/tink52.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5270067809230315186" /><br />Glue it at a slight angle to the back of the head.<br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkyRIRCtz3377AkpJhloRZlqQh2v24KppnZ3ub3nitMUF9c-Ycu4wS1KcFtQrZurCFCXRJQqgm9P8uOKOaNW_w16ei8kjcV5TJnq2SqvfPBVo7fIUQPiVmvO-mP-ehZ5FMu92X59PHEY1C/s400/tink53.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5270067790556076162" /><br />On the other end, add another dab of glue.<br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigEHAd9fNZ3jJ1Rf7WOvBvcWIcE11OkhHBTo30P1KJOk0eYFs6-MQ-Iby6CJn0FYcjYlMOz8HZ2V73bEzHPncYQeYHGQWPLGRYWaI9UAtsnZQXpTDEuAvITqMl7ObH9_YtYHlCs2AqpyF5/s400/tink54.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5270067382284180290" /><br />Bring the ribbon around over the bun and bangs and glue this end to the back of the head as well.<br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuj4YT83XVNRU4NUiWjy6QLUkIbGKupQy1Nb2ZI2AJDwyatLG4NnhpYyqy-3Z_w_z9bE16MCAjGGC2HncHKsSwmY6M3BXzgrKwqh7zHBU7ebS4aeLUkRTfxAfE8GwxNra1C8qW-HzXEPez/s400/tink55.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5270067360532154354" /><br />Take your scissors and we are going to trim Tinkerbell's shoes. Start slightly off from the center and cut out. Be sure to do the same thing on the other side.<br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuQ7bML8SR6C98vHQzbmALFUmazjIN7_4Jj7J3ravCcrcVeLf1nKa9vZdtTDKW1nEy4PqzIRXV1WErrBPfUH9d4QB-xYV_DLmieqSWri5n8r_oxcVyShuf3OIl5phzwgg1GhaSfYjoIhUr/s400/tink56.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5270067336335316994" /><br />And don't forget to heat seal those trimmed shoes!<br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhme81XcRSgkRnTXUve-yPAbRNSbYHLXrKOX7aUSQMVRa5gSZA5iWUKBAoE-y-3a7KOP0R4HZhGhTlJwGnYpBcSRuIvIAaOsfFLPTfaVes36pwYeBUgz0yUvBBfliSmzUGutOdK1c8FSVJr/s400/tink57.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5270067320246266594" /><br />Here's a look at your Tinkerbell so far! <br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghJ9BmrgVmSC6tNw8YqkrYv4Ije6lKit8kQTzUDkqFP8mSl-rx4Xseqm1p7vZaO6lO6om0irjnClFJ0DVCVBorxsM_6o3cBkrQhy1J5DY_ZLrzvLLs-VtqGIsVnSvo77_Dx7WxaB5f-7Se/s400/tink58.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5270067297203428722" /><br />This nifty stuff is an embellishing glue that you can get at Michael's. I use it to attach the Swarovski crystals to my Disney Princesses.<br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnJeOA90olqk2vI5Kicu_M2BET5FV8lTX2_brXhnmeaS5hv5bZ1PHrnBzaJJ2VPcZ9m62FaOwkbqq899sq6mZP4hDOm2LXCkxYiByIcJEbW-AfeapCD7MQ_Qc4NIcHDblMEfd0o7RFlXmc/s400/tink59.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5270066913325224482" /><br />Put a teeny tiny dab in the middle of the skirt.<br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrdy60UR6bOZ9tiNaLKQqPTUNVQ0FHJAvQKN3dk5d6UY7a5R8fAt7PZ79Mb4WXu8xW_f0A6KueNceC6PvzbeuW6Ahv3wHuior_GeQv8Fz7GpC92EwdikxHTm9cRNj88hbsFsilxIYaT03_/s400/tink60.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5270066910113880338" /><br />Carefully add a 4mm Swarovski crystal right on top of the embellishing glue. But be careful because it takes awhile for this glue to dry. Once it does it holds great, but until then the crystal might fall off. I learned that the hard way when I tried attaching my Tink to the clip last week. So, if you can, hold of on the crystal until the very end.<br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuvpMTIJhjBW_3Whoutp6SwsxcbW9mPHuMwZ1JzCtds3x-FergyQxfNqgiNHzITPwl_xVzY0oBRTW6_MQTU6giECGJdXOc0NNr2hUpqKhCTjHT7L8prPQvnEddis66tqUraNSgwX4EkbLc/s400/tink61.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5270066902295771490" /><br />Grab your ribbon covered clip (you can use whichever color you prefer to cover it, I just used ivory so it would match Tink's body) and put a line of glue down it.<br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIgxj6YvRUIUmRvjRa63dHfUWLORA0ioCzOOq0IO5sTxUw8V6S50lOuLih0MQd2kX6boo6hRoDVSXaL34wvpyT4SiOkknsLni-mMGqScjFbafbc1zzMFrvX3W_QQUTZXm0BgSKy29kgtKH/s400/tink62.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5270066881931857842" /><br />I attach my Tinkerbell to the clip with the head up towards the end you pinch to open the clip. This means it has to go in the hair down rather than up, but I like that it bends the head slightly.<br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCJkrGzJMnx2vFY9EXl0-E108Y63lOXwwqwoiKHiLqcZPzggVphUuRcfMTME3_jbllALdhE4jz1Fh77Opid0ZU2UNnJKqi_4bmJglqjlH2xmQAgoGAg4Xk0My9FsYiVTc9Cz05RW1Rj9x9/s400/tink63.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5270066875856656130" /><br />VOILA! Tinkerbell!Ashbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08373730882961756495noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1776616362118577911.post-3033270593619858512008-11-17T19:26:00.004-05:002008-11-17T19:53:44.602-05:00The Winner's Circle (and a sneak peek!)Using my trusty number generator from <a href="http://random.org/integers/">Random.org</a> here are our winners.....<br /><br />Congratulations to the following: <br /><br /><br />#14 - <span style="font-weight:bold;">Rebecca Cluff</span> - you are the winner of the bows from Brooklyn's Bows<br />#49 - <span style="font-weight:bold;">Sheri Giles</span> - congrats on winning a custom Christmas Card from Bizzy Bee Creations!<br />#8 - <span style="font-weight:bold;">Kara Barnard</span> - you won a Scentsy car set in the scent of your choice!<br />#1 - <span style="font-weight:bold;">Dani Churchill </span>- you are now the proud owner of an awesome changing pad from Funky Polka Dot Giraffe!<br />#24 -<span style="font-weight:bold;"> Erika Johnson</span> - you've just won a custom handmade journal from Scrap N' Scribe!<br />#43 - <span style="font-weight:bold;">Corie Green</span> - get your family ready for an awesome photo shoot with Megan!<br /><br />and last but not least....<br /><br />#30 - <span style="font-weight:bold;">Deanne Draeger </span>- congrats on winning a handmade apron from Patty Cake designs!<br /><br /> Winners, please contact me at brooklynsbows@gmail.com to claim your prizes!<br /><br />Thank you guys SO MUCH for participating in the Giveaway! I'm so excited for all of you! And don't worry, this isn't my last giveaway. There will be more to come!<br /><br />FINALLY.....a sneak peek of instructions for tomorrow:<br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrepQL1AWETgWU4mvIe7eqi-VIuzkpoo-afz4gu0Iwwu2mdopF_fxLmzl0j5o_JyaJ5-6sdbJezjNDZMUd9Yux4vdd3EBTptHvnWdvceGf5-C02s0WL1d2y6Gnmwv1cNPTy2vPOsteg3ol/s400/sneak+peek.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5269792764964573282" />Ashbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08373730882961756495noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1776616362118577911.post-87968429007279232362008-11-17T15:00:00.002-05:002008-11-17T19:26:05.708-05:00Time's Up on the Giveaway!<center><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;"><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Thanks to everyone who entered.</span></span></div><div><br /></div>Winners will be announced tonight!</span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">(as soon as I can get my girlies in bed!)</span></div></center>Ashbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08373730882961756495noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1776616362118577911.post-9925617812101707482008-11-16T21:49:00.002-05:002008-11-16T21:53:50.733-05:00Last Chance!What a turnout! I seriously was not expecting 52 comments already! I'm definitely feeling the love!<br /><br />For those who haven't signed up yet, this is your last chance to sign up for the <a href="http://brooklynsbows.blogspot.com/2008/11/giveaway.html">GIVEAWAY</a>! It ends tomorrow at 3:00pm EST (which is noon for all you west coasters out there!). Winners will be announced tomorrow night, and Tuesday you'll get some new instructions! Good luck everyone!Ashbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08373730882961756495noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1776616362118577911.post-47640967361361858162008-11-12T15:36:00.010-05:002008-11-12T16:32:46.700-05:00Minnie Mouse Clippie<img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEpHKeNBYwQLz4RVkIshDlzR0kE7iTFC5f8jqEknjIkTjkRzhMraX7mpsAl99oJNUAnwFFlnbmKDHzfS-iiywBk1qDb11LwIWKksnPlPJ2VK1UzW5BslGpdPF4vjjNf9wVkwtz06PDhRl4/s400/minnie26.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5267875685172239778" /><br />With the <a href="http://brooklynsbows.blogspot.com/2008/11/giveaway.html">giveaway</a> underway I figured it would give me time to get these Minnie Mouse Clippie instructions posted. As I was making the bow yesterday, Brooklyn was looking on. Her eyes got wide with excitement when she finally realized what I was putting together. Even my 22 year old sister said she'd wear this Minnie Mouse clippie in her hair if it was socially acceptable.<br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB02F6G4vXjyvf4_Z5ZHBn_cPmV-4NToeA8aaYNVOfdnacwGWnErgcaPp5HmDkYg8o5DDH-557unfxMjH4zlM69vIGYpulucuRg6NvcRMgPwbVxqtDgxszUHZ1uF6PqDiMHM8TjTq0HwY8/s400/minnie1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5267875679371735218" /><br />To start off you'll need these items: 3/8" black grosgrain ribbon, 3/8" red grosgrain ribbon, 3/8" red grosgrain ribbon with white swiss dots, 1/8" red satin ribbon, alligator clip, hot glue gun, scissors, measuring tape, and of course the lighter to seal the ends.<br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUjvac4IeNqRvX4bkL-bM6YpiklaHOiuyl2nktw-8-Q2I-46itJNbeKjOdryGp-1G-5VgTAAL5ogTZ7DmLkEAw_4dRj1mBvo1Z1BPxPFVcYXa-qKKle_-lb8hvAeGIvwJLjXQ3H7j3hXrf/s400/minnie2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5267875452887175906" /><br />Start by cutting the black ribbon into 3 sizes for the head: 3.75 inches, 3 inches, and 2.25 inches.<br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSN4Q1EscKCHchvTAcjQOl3WBwOAPquAL7oPArn_BUHvy-mjOd3BrW1Cb5cIVywNkvyVqHSYEfOW_AKiCFL_LaGD7dUW_Sc5FRF8aeA2EACv9UogDrXDCZe528tyW5z4Wu7yfOd7jmgUCD/s400/minnie3.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5267875441989763138" /><br />For the ears you'll need two of each: 2 inches (x2), and 1.5 inches (x2)<br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisvUW26CmcN3TD_bqZzm0NgoZm8eKoWXBjUcHUxsdYTPpnAbfGUE5fIpegKinjQDYZw3gVmaRMyvlXcQMhKz3wepv-5HTC17AhNeuRa4TX8z7TQP-ULMcBMStKE3d2ZVTFnlYqTaP4luFY/s400/minnie4.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5267875427682198034" /><br />Finally, cut all your red ribbons. The red with white dots needs to 1.5 inches long, the solid red needs to be 4 inches long, and the red satin ribbon needs to be approximately 6 inches (or at least long enough to work with).<br /><br />**And don't forget to heat seal all ends with the lighter!<br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibb71_29JL4QlITnj_Fcxry6y3N-_4w2Aln7qqEzUBuMab7pdqp8t_iUBD_Inc9oeyXdl2WJ5BlD7_sL3wtQrsh5a7pd5T1wnHWGiWkpQGriT4eHPS2r6tNx66xFBhkysPsThxVneLNnU7/s400/minnie5.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5267875411694533922" /><br />Using your hot melt glue, attach your ribbon to the alligator clip.<br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVOjRYNG7xMzc5EkriGxMgFv_rKm08wFlHLSFvbpodY9kGADtbudwjCbezEhf8-Leh9a4F4zp90wpR4dlwFuzbbUdDV3mUqH7K6GhhTvwgTVxZV0hSbBlKKkXFghR7UPSEUre_Bkk6ugFi/s400/minnie6.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5267875401799852194" /><br />Add a tiny line of glue to the tip of each black ribbon.<br /><br />(You know, as I was looking at these pictures I realized that I'm in serious need of a manicure. In fact, I can't even remember the last time I had one. I started having kids and manicures went out the window.....)<br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg98jn9IOlINC746MGH3s0oBp6yh-kcWIw2f_1hhsfC8pM52E1uHeuqfhoKcP752GchxmJWS7ptqKbfW3w8b6CBGVZoo8u-ycj-n8v41Op3v25uC07h63bVYXko3h7y_5H89N_eC7ttNBCf/s400/minnie7.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5267875038022539330" /><br />Bring other end around and press together to make a circle. Repeat these two steps for all of the black ribbons.<br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVipLL4kvyqy6yIv72I3fm6XkQzluMiB86lALEHs1nKtge_NH5qFsdkCk2GckXeaCDU-MtnFDh571E2q13AWImolWxH8bQq26L6OzvLnx4rQQ2qSSLv9-TilRQ8dgz1kxELM1OmE3sIjEk/s400/minnie8.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5267875034580604402" /><br />Once all the black "circles" for the head are made, add a small dab of glue to the top of smallest one(I like to put it right where the ends meet so that you can hide them when you glue it all together) and slide into the circle just larger.<br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTV9d7qGWCtFFi3jL-Z-GV10h4LooEzuH2F6UwVAowsBrNHUuceFdJTVJsiHcYXqlmL6Rbnnwwfgv9XDSZFwozChyphenhyphenINeeWuIzJa7mBXa1p7beLyZ5pQkHST-nUkkXEOcvFvUHgogB85Oqk/s400/minnie9.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5267875026462802402" /><br />Repeat again sliding the two small circles into the largest circle.<br /><br />Do this same step for both of the ears.<br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0m29zuOT_YobFm5-kmrfaR2j0PTOH3dzF5dQIs-ztEUE6h0ib98WeO8IxdDBSzXgXgTISQzOLVfeLvI1SKZWi8dam5EFa-12qP8NcpjjRmWUozBGzFHWEvyxPSs1QGgq2pA7WXLMOa9k6/s400/minnie10.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5267875023887724146" /><br />Here is what the head and ears should look like before they are attached.<br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9K66jX12DHK-FEZMTfLz8RUNaGqca44_iV8W-54QsHoVPWvZvRF9eQU3NuNN4SGjtNllZ2SnQ6LKowQqmBoCwA1jIm4QEw2vnm3FIJ1gPjDEOVbHCX1wqnBiemmRyJoGC7OMJnDYDcvye/s400/minnie11.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5267875021546972002" /><br />Add another dab of glue to the ears where those messy ends meet.<br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqTsvis_qCcu8h8MApon_AvSVzpW3e7fyNT0-xHjlVvlENIZCyPU9DfkVE016nbNW62_qlNWCq6Qdn-GhBJt-pw6FAEoSBnvtmuQEh1xeNOwGWUlblahD0rIr2d7OBUzTicLwi2chr2B4s/s400/minnie12.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5267874637572228482" /><br />Press them to the head slightly off to the side. Do this again with the other set of ears on the other side of the head.<br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheI4EV7RtBYW_9UkT7MZco01_5t19NmaUOe3eMtJZ2ZNOVSDjwJj4ZHQ3451G4kvuF1swCRj9VRb5Jevgo1MfI2-N3_kuQFBFG6oCi-svDXJDscG2etimmBgBznnnYFTgK9HjCFOt8RnzT/s400/minnie13.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5267874628215144898" /><br />And there you have Mouse Ears. Now, if you want to just have Mickey Mouse rather than Minnie, you can attach this cute little head to your ribbon covered clip and you're good to go. For those wanting to do Minnie, stay with me.....<br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi17sL54g8Sf9I6N9e5NAGDQE48qXbtpc25sgrG2-Q67_dBnsClThshVHqWfOpq5ZbSxJbiXA8i9kYsjX759FjsSzH5-HSBesLNKzl56hIrGAtuvd9KJBPCh3ACdHYFhAGD8toNPi3QO0Rs/s400/minnie14.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5267874618932742994" /><br />Take your red ribbon with dots and turn over and add that small line of glue again. Now....some swiss dot ribbons have those polkas on both sides, mine doesn't that's why it looks solid.<br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge9Mj2fIM6I9z-xbvY4qOAPktSa15rHFBcweIMMSSUt9t-rP8ximpNEr3zAx_9DmLgccXmuexn1iHxjiS8trFAiXDZ-C2tZUutNbUv1daRqPuyKicx1Omh-Y_PI6KyUAjkMSPx_AkPYAuf/s400/minnie15.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5267874617357630802" /><br />Bring the other end around and make a circle.<br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHwEaAm6t1w_JVFA4bzCzZXVX-UXAl1ajik96KDqNFYEd00l13eyWzVuTZWRfC_eV6GXyRrqLWblgCqJijlH5qza8tEeI67uWPl6fYq6ocHdkUFAD1aTODR66CiGPH-f4QqlyACtEtrsuf/s400/minnie16.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5267874613623390562" /><br />Using your thumb and forefinger, press the ends down to flatten the circle a bit. And make sure that you slide the ends that are glued together off to one side, otherwise your cute little bow won't cinch in the middle. I like to slide them as close to one of the pinched sides as I can get.<br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhD4P1zXNqMkz1ILCb-e1Jx2-PQkaF2y553yAsNQ9MfGSX3Ke_vbb8L6pSVF36RvmBGvkYk8nMtEDCToAk53KLo-IF3XmZOguzJhkTYD8lyIwp5WTJjGc7Mu58jVaJUwuAEy0zV-IHjdt7d/s400/minnie17.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5267873590197359938" /><br />Grab that 6 inches of satin ribbon and lay it down on the table and lay the ribbon for the bow on top of it. You want to make sure the glued ends are facing up at this point. The knot and the glued ends should be on the same side so it will be hidden once it is glued to Minnie's head.<br /><br />These next couple steps take a lot of coordination, and I will admit that I've had to use my teeth a few times with this one.<br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCJRoG-ekoKRKBw5akgnU1JZEDYmXLrLt-parT_e4lee3uWPzr0lQCrB59dnbCcV47RQfi5gkVtSDCL_pOpb5N0ypcxaSWxGcshJHR-Sq6jcWv-J6G34V3rE3I9mHMfmC7CqkC42v2uFhW/s400/minnie18.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5267873581541725298" /><br />Carefully begin to tie the satin ribbon around the middle of the bow. Once you see that it is in the middle pull <span style="font-style:italic;">tight tight tight</span> so you can cinch that middle part down as much as possible. Use your fingers on one hand to hold it and tie a second knot to make it stay.<br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivWkqfTM9Vs0uvLWaPwJF7ZTom6RQg418z8x2DkLwOf1nM5bBGNq_MjwemksnL8tAfaoSRawKI55QTwDDjGGgRKZ1_MsZA6KHpT9ZIELf-3JG_EsSG85THFHyn-ZgYzuRc-45YFQ0zx6l3/s400/minnie19.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5267873572502859298" /><br />Here's the back of Minnie's bow. Cute, huh?<br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhotGW6G3enKHzrZZ43a7kS4ijj5Vq89UyxO37sS1yX-zzy49kTbkSBUJDz36kpals6W19TazXIewi-TjJdhj5GHV83aWqnHLm4Y8YrxOw0IFpx0HSl-UK5dwg2Ub5nd5YsmGyMlxOOmoSp/s400/minnie20.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5267873556196526722" /><br />Take your scissors and trim the ends. Try and get as close to the knot as you can without causing it to come untied. That's a lesson I had to learn the hard way!<br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv9x8kOKPc7fFJoMAAnWe8Q6mgOO2jOx2OSts7cyhfkULPIR4gPrTnubrL4h4gb9PJII7MPfNJPHv_msyjgp1QFCjWx-iHq3eGbEXmatuEbWGjN7GCDvUGupLUNyg5MLZRfQQqqfVukxub/s400/minnie21.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5267873544397335058" /><br />Add a dab of glue right on top of that knot.<br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEqO2ZjwRQpfcM9f57XysKuJMGUCONtQHz4BUp6GAUGR3Prr7rmsd_OzzyqdYcyrhYfp1tCjtU0AXGtqoWM8LF20dH7fPGAyyZR9HKDLnae_jBPKl7h1XOB8AkU2ClB0NO_EK_l-Q9aIE7/s400/minnie22.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5267873239944766274" /><br />Turn the bow over and press it down right under one of Minnie's ears. I like to put it to the left, but you can do it on the right or in the middle. Whatever you prefer.<br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPhc6nUiZeNOqHAdGpf_72041t5EQ7Vrkrq_-0mKr_t_tSSxbQ2N3HVNmBUJvpN3RvuiaMb1lMcEEgzYoEtFn1JA98fVCMKMSrKodht2VLbf07s9DVC7hGnhJvstKWqyXmOsJBfDtdL8rk/s400/minnie23.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5267873238454884594" /><br />Grab that alligator clip you lined at the beginning and add a small strip of glue to the top.<br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEIQ1DQrmLin8NTpTG6kwQdWEB0tSVeI1zkhMN7bHrFZU8jYRdVNr6X8Wur3MRDY01Eavttdhq_1yB8n_sTtG0ZNGxe5moUH2JeDZxLjT9zsSe-m-YmWmkg8yz4fslBt_JGS0xOjjb-8TD/s400/minnie24.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5267873226866839746" /><br />Press Minnie's head, right where the ears and head meet, into the glue and hold until the glue sets.<br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzekQeKl5q0HKhuUhyphenhyphenDZnblUwjsupd37Ffk9kHO7bc6ou4aarjyBtLWI2Yh4YEzBh8Icu8adCpyQoGaTw37U6n782QQwUwKWB_F7olcH8X-9stWgsdZgzYq5171o2hYRO1gUkXFvmJ-NmD/s400/minnie25.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5267873230400115858" /><br />And there's the obligatory shot from behind.<br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_zpPEwuBsUaBJKeSGWGLxF0er9Kqpnr6k8wKok_kALNsO1JItos-70qNiMpqNjTl94fpnRk2sMCNuJ59StGy2p5sz3pxOwNfQx2XSYvpglpUMv2Ze5yv_2PUBrNd29RZeAtPpEelHb5rH/s400/minnie26.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5267873219590858418" /><br />And the finished product! Isn't she cute?!<br /><br />Now....before you run off to buy your supplies, be sure to leave a comment <a href="http://brooklynsbows.blogspot.com/2008/11/giveaway.html">here</a> so you can be entered into the Giveaway! You won't want to miss it!Ashbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08373730882961756495noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1776616362118577911.post-54868431389225376762008-11-10T10:21:00.015-05:002008-11-15T08:10:58.111-05:00GIVEAWAY!Here we go! The very FIRST GIVEAWAY on Brooklyn's Bows! Aren't you excited to be a part of it?! I have so many wonderful friends that are lined up to give away some great items. You really won't want to miss this opportunity!<br /><br />Below are the list of items being given away. Simply leave your name in the comments section along with how you found this site. Also include an idea of what you'd like instructions on and I'll see what I can do.<br /><br />In the meantime I will be working hard on getting those Disney Princess instructions together for you! So really, this giveaway is a win-win!<br /><br />Happy giveaway day everyone! And good luck!<br /><br /><a href="http://brooklynsbows.etsy.com/">Brooklyn's Bows</a><br />What would a Giveaway on a hair bow blog be without....well....hair bows?! The winner of this giveaway will receive TWO Minnie Mouse clippies, a Tinkerbell clippie, and TWO expandable headbands - one white and one pink!<br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 133px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0b9ut7fyTm2ePT_AOSWeDqqLQEOpTDf9SptcCpzBXgUPmBeLNucvMR1gKZ_CFIvP5v3e5fDytbxmr60GFow7NwsRampXNhLKr5i1SSGqjmTgziwIHGOAWcji2xNcN_Lfkm_NwdkFo5bST/s400/giveawayashby.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5267425049237163618" /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.bizzybeecreations.net/">BizzyBee Creations</a><br />My good friend Emily makes amazing cards! The winner of this will get a custom Christmas card of their choice. Even better, she gives you the JPEG file so you can take it to your favorite print shop (Costco, Shutterfly, Snapfish, etc.) and have it printed off as many times as you want! As an extra bonus, everyone who signs up for this giveaway will get a <span style="font-weight:bold;">$5.00 OFF COUPON</span> to use on her website!<br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 285px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfjm7Bm8__3Pi1AjpRW0CB9S6w6yFxOuFuJtWs6IloANtMGZEwW1nIYX5N38jais13NecrZZVZrRqR3P9fjExmC9BeM9jK9Qzel7Dl0AHVi2weVmoqGPEBuEjovueXdwrSHXfmuyfs5x6A/s400/giveawayemily.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5267051031694198818" /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.scentsy.com/charissap">Scentsy</a><br />If you've never heard of Scentsy you are totally missing out! It is a wickless candle system with warmers and scented bars, as well as car candles and room sprays. I bought my first warmer about a year ago and now I'm hooked. I love them! For the giveaway, my friend Charissa, is giving a Scentsy Car Set which includes a car candle and room spray in your scent of choice!<br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLu_7zdbflkcFmNRxaTIzQSSWFHVRtJKJKsCt0TSRX-Rb1hKhSYg1Ori9B-zjsyiS-OUYgrltIKM_0ftFB9fFLAYNe_-RfqK3UYpVM0ZXlROckkbE3kKnOUe8mItEaYrMOfFAN4A77-EvQ/s400/giveawaycharissa.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5267051030370919042" /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5630709">Funky Polka Dot Giraffe</a><br />Don't you hate going out to a restaurant and having to change your baby on those public changing tables in the bathroom? My friend, Kyla, makes the most adorable changing pads that roll up small enough to carry in your diaper bag. Plus it's washable! The winner of this giveaway will receive a changing pad in the colors of their choice!<br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVuwPvrxOANSJN6DW5_MKEt76LUUFtKiRqhn4l0VtyowaaHGeV6lfSNctO7D3ilsPRucwW9QRqNTxi4hKzRw01pZI_DaDkKMAOkCHIQlJ3Wrx5asO1L5Hh9FWm0cocsJZyKpBjMSOPHnbH/s400/giveawaykyla.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5267051015166054066" /><br /><br /><a href="http://scrapnscribe.etsy.com/">Scrap N' Scribe</a><br />Aren't these hand made journals adorable? My friend, Jess, makes them and I'm thinking that if I wasn't doing this giveaway I'd like to win that journal for myself. I can't tell you how many times I've been somewhere and wanted to write something down. Instead I dig through my purse and look for a receipt to scribble on. These journals are the perfect size for your purse or diaper bag. The winner will get their very own, and in colors of their choice.<br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 323px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFTB7nJcHEaqihJod10gCjr7ouj96Fp_tpj9Mv3rjXy7kO7P3yrK__CWhbCnxzGZ8LwZQP82QFFzaRQzdMW9ZXUHat2TCfK4-NzzXcXormH9TyOiMG4Cvb88SbbjobWdGRQ1b3mOGCf7f6/s400/giveawayjess.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5267051012719997906" /><br /><br /><a href="http://meganstoutphotography.blogspot.com/">MJS Photography</a><br />Listen up all of you from Arizona and Utah....this is the opportunity of a lifetime! My friend, Megan, just began her photography business and is offering a 30-minute one-on-one portrait session! If you are looking for those family pics to send out for Christmas, or maybe you're expecting your little bundle of joy and want to remember that cute belly of yours, this is your chance!<br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 256px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBmDI7DpaYBkQb_OmZ823HN_jboEwPwga3-Rko622FUvR9CsmnTtGV4mo8sXb9aTTeIOQJM-cIB2bA-p9_nRAuEPJyQTxkN9kAFXJ7GTOoTOtqA56j1txb95L08SoYrAyEYuT3bHmqdk5z/s400/giveawaymegan.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5267195310791205330" /><br /><br />Patty Cake Designs<br />And last, but certainly not least, the winner of this giveaway will receive this child's size apron. Isn't the fabric adorable?! My cousin, Kobie made one for both my girls and they went nuts! They were so excited about it!<br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoDxNfB2D5bqHkU7Vknyz0-t2WvBwSe_mNDDasQruoAbKuKa_yztpX75UT20K2n0kqEaxoShd_PheOocfP8oKpO2zNQ6TWbDOnLJPDR6S2wEc2ae4a2Se6721XsJ0HepaYBn1UBoLfCqgf/s400/apron.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5267861597246836002" /><br /><br /><br />The giveaway will end at 3:00pm on <span style="font-weight:bold;">Monday, November 17th!</span> So tell all your friends, post it to your blog, and get ready to win some awesome stuff!Ashbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08373730882961756495noreply@blogger.com57tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1776616362118577911.post-33738633454903575032008-11-05T16:01:00.004-05:002008-11-06T11:25:19.665-05:00Coming Soon!Well, with Halloween, the election, and my youngest celebrating her birthday, I've pretty much been out for the count. Plus I've agreed to make and sell bows for a bazaar this weekend. You can say it's been a little busy.<br /><br />However, despite all the craziness that is my life, I learned how to make this adorable Minnie Mouse Clippie....<br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 286px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAgPO-YRo03k7DIHOzGpn5M03JBtuu9WTwWq71QzETPwJlNshbBs09nvkATWeplAmAYO8b7dtB5gJPYA64nuGO7sAT4OebKPEshxAPG7E7jkE-Zlru9mOlkYp5u6pmQnNih2Pb7_buhXZR/s400/minnieclippie.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5265282187044425842" /><br /><br />I will be posting instructions on how to make it soon.<br /><br />Also, BIG NEWS....<br /><br />Get ready for it.....<br /><br />I will be hosting my first EVER Giveaway next week! I have some amazingly crafty friends lined up for it. Stay tuned for details.<br /><br />And during the week of the giveaway I will be <span style="font-weight:bold;">busy busy busy </span>taking pictures of how to make the Disney Princesses!<br /><br />Whew.<br /><br />Okay....off to make more bows for the bazaar!Ashbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08373730882961756495noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1776616362118577911.post-46865826917121308162008-10-30T10:14:00.004-04:002008-10-30T10:39:51.348-04:00The Disney Princesses<img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgImi4D3WT3Gv314mCOSRDyTDHJpx0EdRMPZ9ruvqjENBBWjREy7d0VecUvUSs4iyZqCP6ErsIOGSV1Wj0iv6UtLfsNKlk-Pajy3wJfVYOUpmwC2Sel1oe6PV55hEssp4SxhWIp5ufjDy7j/s400/princessclippies.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5262950641097682386" /><br /><br />So I decided to make the rest of the Disney Princesses last night and realized, that making these little beauties is incredibly tedious. Especially since I'm sort of a perfectionist. Even the littlest things drive me crazy.<br /><br />For example, I was ready to attach Sleeping Beauty's arms when I noticed I cut them the wrong way. So those went in the trash and I made her a new set of arms and sleeves.<br /><br />After two hours I got the remaining four done (minus Belle's hair - she's bald thus the reason she's not in the picture!)<br /><br />On the bright side, 4 of the 6 Princesses all follow the same pattern as far as the dresses go, just different colors of ribbon and hairstyles.<br /><br />So, once I get Halloween out of the way.....I will do instructions on how to make these! In the meantime, I have them for sale. Prices and pictures are in the left sidebar.Ashbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08373730882961756495noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1776616362118577911.post-91389082534144907702008-10-29T17:34:00.004-04:002008-10-30T10:29:49.615-04:00Tinkerbell Clippie<img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd4CFfHmcx6zLS7cWm6wwDrH2taloG7ULFNIFJgZTf6BD4oqd-A4ITi3mgv4CT9MvaUsBYoNFsONUixcz7ld1zZ2Us4oZ2csAimCEgyoPfkNeyEGNovtAOLJqSlJcNzOh6i5VFD9e9ppI1/s400/tinkclippie.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5262720702939247970" /><br />The above picture was made by yours truly. Which means......I finally figured it out! Hooray! And the best part - I didn't buy the instructions! I was almost completely flying by the seat of my pants. It was a little scary there at first, but overall, it turned out great!<br /><br />I went over to my friend, Linzie's* house today, and together with a tiny bit of help from some of her free instructions on how to get the body and head, and looking at pictures of some that others have made, we were able to make our very own Tinkerbell! Isn't she cute? I even let Brooklyn wear her to Michael's afterwards. It was my bribe to keep her happy in the store while I searched for supplies to make the other Disney Princesses.<br /><br />If you are interested in learning how to make the Tinkerbell clippie for <span style="font-style:italic;">FREE</span> (I'm being serious here folks!), please leave a comment! And I'll see what I can do....<br /><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">(*As a side note: Linzie makes some adorable bows herself and sells them <a href="http://averysbows.etsy.com">here</a> if you are interested. She's taking a break for awhile as she is pregnant, but if and when she starts up again be sure to grab them while you can!)</span>Ashbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08373730882961756495noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1776616362118577911.post-91818888524849168962008-10-28T16:16:00.011-04:002008-10-28T17:21:24.049-04:00Pumpkin Clippies<center>Just in time for Halloween!</center><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDm20N02CKFqO1o3x8RGfK8v6zBnS3S-UxOL_j23qYkvHnvv24n2OjT51pKAEfIYMo_IqZqd4SCGZu4AyqbXtlbgp0k7zB_hX6bnEzqoY5zvprc4GI1aS2lOWNFQLjQf0A3KZSuxkMNB8M/s400/pumpkin19.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5262302007544400434" /><br /><br />You know, I was searching online for the instructions for these and I came across this one lady's website and she sold these clippies for $4.50! Let's be honest folks, that's a lot of money considering how E-A-S-Y these are to make! Really, you'll be amazed. In fact, just putting this one together it only took me about 15 minutes - and that includes the picture taking!<br /><br />And before I go any further I have to point out that this is <span style="font-weight:bold;">not</span> my design. The design belongs to a lady named Michelle Cooper. I found her instructions <a href="http://bowdesigns.50webs.com/pumpkin.html">here</a>, but they were kind of blurry so I am recreating them just for you.<br /><br />Now, let's get started.....<br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc_vfzyvV3hnohSQiDL-dSo0t1RND4S0QkWmiVc7lUIiVpH6DGcbdiIX7fOKK5D1-8GbqCWrO_2pqKD-VmgtqgHmcmp1gYZ9Q6UB3EkTFHiaN5Lg6O2fOzbhzrzhPM60liMMIGVpjKQvhN/s400/pumpkin1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5262305426857088274" /><br />You'll need all the essentials: scissors, hot glue gun, measuring tape, lighter, alligator clip, and 3/8" ribbon in orange and green. For this I used the colors Pumpkin Pie and Apple Green just because I think they look cute, but you can use whichever colors you prefer!<br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-fD7Q8B3nARaS3GhyphenhyphenqjGDPwUC5gUspFBGe_3AORzjvwF9cnK1p6OYVVcdHt-0epyrVp132TjJTg24pNyHnuWElqbmUtpI2gz_Qn9MmEX2UELtE50D3umcUFaK52XxXpBRLcCkTYs4Q1UA/s400/pumpkin2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5262305423680354418" /><br />Get out your trusty measuring tape and cut the ribbon into the lengths specified below.<br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeJu4KUBUsWbgVranXhpmWnSfrevU8czl0nE4nE_tfHcPlXuNsF8G6iNW6K_Yh2lykx8XIEBXZBapu8ZVaeVCDQJ7Go_-8-taxYjKUUOXRKWEggvrg3itBPXlaoCIe3EtI6wikuxTXENcu/s400/pumpkin3.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5262305416055431010" /><br />And just ignore the incredibly crooked picture. Even Photoshop couldn't help me on that one. So here are the lengths again:<br /><br />Pumpkin Pie: 3 and 3/4", 3 and 1/4", 2 and 7/8", 2 and 1/2", and 2".<br />Apple Green: 2 and 3/4", 1 and 1/4" (You'll also need 4" to cover your alligator clip!)<br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjVmU9xo3ZI9UierPu0Lp7FbnaCTsSbt3BJFh_tUpw8QjBRw87deNvSve6MHqKweqttxgvqreNjX5yIeBaND9Dtheedpmx7ccs2-iB3NopZsRvKC-bg0gE-_hiHC88UKr_6jW8SN_8YpOd/s400/pumpkin4.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5262305413426457938" /><br />Don't forget to heat seal all your ends to prevent them from fraying.<br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4pfg863ZOcC55qF15f1oJH80_PX6bUs_I7rPogx7s2e0Zpc6RTBmji9hjK0FE72go4nGm1G52aqRN2or1_KwJRNBzRbWNy3FMn1uL1ekKIzO4Qt4lwqsSwwa1LwRbTQSjVrMqUj6YCvkS/s400/pumpkin5.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5262305407314178178" /><br />Add a tiny line of glue to the end of each orange ribbon. Bring the other end around to make a circle and press the ends together.<br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAY5qY5ci-xi7iyNg-OFDm7S5sRoR7QX_abdm5cN378asN0b1uJlsM982Qz9R9ktP9AX3vQTXiG4jeRc0E1Qwx3Ry3cTLuUlYWCgef5JmdSR5-N0EAQJh6tpu1hQm8_ZlGpsQS_RAlEJF2/s400/pumpkin6.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5262304769407618370" /><br />This is what all your ribbons will look like when you are done.<br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaLHwvThkvxf0nmB7pVDIsn2nU-BIhrdtnE8a4kXk6q1A4yJS0AfH8MtWdWAMDPBghuThli-MAR_G40F3a4JhRVo7G89Ub_tKcPNtKOkH_duAU3Xv04TWUZFpqr98u_FNHwIaWRonzuHC8/s400/pumpkin7.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5262304760460137378" /><br />Here is a closer look at the ends glued together.<br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSb-PHYu75Wl0BoQgsv5QqAjEbQ2MwXa1i1x0b3TGL5qfe_W9ViENxR9N9MprMJecmRxTyM22HfcN0NOkomSNM-U-DD5GyKS3XjdgIIgMEZcpSqzLxACNxNhv-7MJIDVrTJtPexj6bVRtl/s400/pumpkin8.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5262304755678003954" /><br />Starting with the smallest orange ring, put a dab of glue on top where the ends meet and slide it into the ring that is slightly larger than it. Take those two rings and do the same thing with the next size up and so on until all the rings are glued inside the largest ring.<br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjErSnFIbQm__o2WAK94j8hH7qFRyh8fqzcIYaQoGwfrq-P-jfmHxe9FsTqt_nidbmw0fWFcigGH1H-VrlS-WYCHY1mE1WU_8ETmqxjli6P-9AhudYEhn7PYS1-3gkVrfR-M4r2UydBQH7O/s400/pumpkin9.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5262304748813936050" /><br />Next, take the 2 and 3/4" green ribbon, fold it in half and make a crease.<br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWA0LTSpforrVBTfzNY1t8ZOFbguVciivxMNtpUIflnt0Z0V0pNGC8CkXxBuzQS-sl6aapfUozSJn5WJw3JplWOqReL6jImuKYfghUFxfjM-M7t4EtpoE3u8XgcoZVm-1l8AkK3qUuDKlf/s400/pumpkin10.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5262304744760814754" /><br />Add a dab of glue on the crease and bring the ends into the middle and press down to make two loops. And whatever you do, <span style="font-style:italic;">please</span> ignore my incredibly dirty glue gun. I bought a new shiny one about a year ago and I hate it. So back to the old one.<br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1COn0haZAa_xrtmnrHUzQFIW9altLsoikp7y1Ze_owC18UhwM-vDb0hHBpMO7wvJAUfQ2N1sDCYWAqBE1rX04g3bmbFK6XfNTn2K7HuGO7tuRd_-Pe1a9WxI3f9Qbv9yUQw5ILK-oZvLq/s400/pumpkin11.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5262304365992715906" /><br />Here's a better look at those loops....<br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1yf_J3ogdGt_ZlIfqdyr3PyAnt18MJE1Z_igo_f4dW3jJY2Jyu0hu3VrktbRyjmQ33EEqzLpXi6rKZXVBWFx86TD869XE5EcmRELX86fusbQfLYS12hpk_4Yp7aieVEHGJOqJaSMB0bBR/s400/pumpkin12.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5262304358227695618" /><br />Add another dab of glue where the ends are glued together and press on top of your pumpkin rings. <br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSKj3r9gQNLGAu08dF3eioZM0eJFq3nWaVtMET6V5oTW0_lO82aY5NHek_glVQ0tYyOlxnNiD0AmksSuEIT7wDy18OT_G54s6bHmYYQMbS5JGhaGXJ6I_V9s_8UkfV_ckYumoFb81slQz6/s400/pumpkin13.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5262304346717652914" /><br />I put it right on top where all the rings meet, but you can put it off to the side too.<br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFHqtVDXKZ6fnr_okpXZcVbOUOO9eYklZdGJiYaL1v8fQ3g4BttEUjkMJNSLZiHXSR3tYL2OO1WWtdOj_vsWcuU91ugN2slbZ6pW_MHBsfswewWTkYKd1AOualOcte3yk3JLIJ1KebrM_5/s400/pumpkin14.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5262304333639849618" /><br />For the stem, take the 1 and 1/4" green ribbon, fold in half, and from the fold cut at a diagonal.<br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0MllWAOLYEcyB2fVID2aRnp3ApP0VOVngXXcl42ow9vgBEOZTRDXcjvIAgj0v1IVbzKc3QG2-kaz2yFg8OaVdw34qz0kyoqvkCYTXbg8hA4wwUA-fI9lp4cCfZERs-L-L20ClO4xKnK6Z/s400/pumpkin15.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5262304328440321138" /><br />Be sure to heat seal the sides and ends where you cut. The sides will fray really easy if you aren't careful.<br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdu0yLGSN1Ck_L6o6X1_CmBPzDrIcuKrQjh4Q8wZ_4P1ygzQxcmcRcjPT6wJsKeU74HYmLAiAGvMdoZrANF5WkIpaoBy-7NOxhbhga3dW2kSW5pD5Cc7A-qxKB6HDQRmcVRH5x6vRJyNTC/s400/pumpkin16.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5262303799143415762" /><br />Put a tiny dab of glue at one end of the stem and bring the other end over to glue them together.<br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghyRxoOF13XnbcZzlJDW0MrJGUxopLi2OmRVtEpSi8EOduse_J6jwDRXENR6xvFUZWL3zuV_QxV5c0-aXce8uaExWDkDgdZ_a6Lh61SLRfUWjJf9DC9zcR70xAD_kiVnIV8NHpOrXlfVHf/s400/pumpkin17.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5262303794444665698" /><br />Another tiny dab goes on top of the leaves, and glue the stem down at a slight angle.<br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9WsCPj347p52KOLGTFyHpQdWFuMiPcd_BoZSKL9wH3rTbhzM1sV8LwVXCgL4ahSX46bqkqHxeKLxBlinPNuPeYjeDvNdrYayfOD2pD_3d4fTMjySLGUqP4Ny3EidocyLmOzhvjG05MHcb/s400/pumpkin18.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5262303785190666082" /><br />Now grab your ribbon covered clip and put your final dab of glue about 3/4" from the end (not the end that you open the clip with, the other end where it goes into your daughter's hair.)<br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrKBjvwUkdhux8UMINqhSm0g_txZG0s0cjUuPyCpHiTOESKwshwUxYXtgT3m4MJaxjoS8iimPKY7yfDV9mDqhdghsvM_K8VtGymxYLay4ZG0hnoTzHFGTN4dCBCKKiD10PD_pOgZee628L/s400/pumpkin19.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5262303777607516194" /><br />Press your pumpkin down right where all the rings are glued together. I like to do mine at a slight angle. Surprisingly, it holds really well.<br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9X_q8WgocAO11EkjGrqgZ5ycgywBCvkwmy1SAen50m5qgS2NPzScwDvAAHV1HHWywv8FeKYl1JQYg5d5SgV_nijEVVq4OlsgetROGa1jv6rmZX4-d4mnctjWSciCqQoslUJDy_UHhApJd/s400/pumpkin20.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5262303770867425410" /><br />And there you have it! A Pumpkin Clippie!<br /><br />Now, go tell all your friends, and brag about how easy it was to make this clip!Ashbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08373730882961756495noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1776616362118577911.post-29076424489078327622008-10-27T21:35:00.006-04:002008-10-28T17:19:33.074-04:00Expandable HeadbandsI was always the crazy mom that put bows on my babies. Even when oldest was tiny I tried getting a clip into her hair. But it wasn't until I had my second little girl that I discovered how to make expandable headbands!<br /><br />Using a slide and ring, these headbands expand from 13" to 17" to fit your growing baby. They have a snug fit to prevent them from falling over her eyes which happens on headbands too large, and can be expanded to prevent those red marks from one being too tight.<br /><br />Each headband is handmade, and all ends are heat sealed to prevent fraying.<br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXj2_-5V-6tUWtl0fUg7VTfuC0PBULgoxOkKvOBMlMYNpM4DE-7eG84WiS8v7BHjCM99zbWrsXDrWVPCIdXhXs6sgUmENAIt5WENPpb1OUzNMuuMotGocD95Cu4XjwgB6I1nELZkIOAR4v/s400/headbandfront.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5262012558538948130" /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFTjr0mPUH6lI1ro_O0BcFBxFtPDwKj1Cbtl6DyaAd-4w0V0GkGU7kAVk17PRIgICioauIpSoOh_mOnpRocRcF83Wm89NFWd1vO-s6hCG0XM0epvn8GiwdihrR8FNiEcjFNUHPk3MUUy-_/s400/headbandback.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5262012562300796306" /><br /><center><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">$7.50 each</span></center><br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX9OcOmO4YXcYaco1tbZ-YnASuPPQg-9OguFj3PxwO0AZTHGizhtMFg1XWbPntQ8ZOHYIb3mTvNofj_pTIV8yvDBt6cvy9D0HTusAUQe0M487GO8oHfl2nYya_BQGVZ7PFpUAMZQoUC1Uh/s400/headbandemma.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5262012570031393346" /><br /><br /><br /><center>Currently Available in:<br />Pink (2)<br />White (5)<br />Rose Pink* (5)<br /><br /><span style="font-style:italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">(*Please note that Rose Pink is a lighter shade of pink as opposed to Rose which is a lighter shade of red.)</span></span><br /><br />To purchase, locate "Add to Cart" button on the left! Thanks!</center>Ashbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08373730882961756495noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1776616362118577911.post-89572041076737190612008-10-26T15:03:00.013-04:002008-10-28T17:19:53.418-04:00Brooklyn's Basic 4 Inch Bows FOR SALE!<img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnbrSNJ6TSsFzfNSrQExmjmvri45mrKnpGF-J72PwPlR2Z0wHdrXD9RE0rHp1_hMn4QgnKad5qpfqJS6m19Iv_XiXb_WKUQgMixa4tQ80mCtsLTKGUnxZM2QNFp_3gfuITohjjMwhTj8T_/s400/basic4line.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5261545945604845042" /><br /><br />This is LONG overdue, but finally I have my first set of bows up for sale! These are the Basic 4 Inch bows that I taught on <a href="http://brooklynsbows.blogspot.com/2008/09/brooklyns-basic-4-inch-hair-bow.html">this</a> post. They are available currently in 6 colors with more colors to come in the future!<br /><br />To purchase, just click on the "add to cart" button beneath the bow color of your choice, choose the number of bows you want in that color and it will be saved to your cart. When you are ready to check out proceed to the "View Cart" button on the left and it will direct you from there!<br /><br />Happy Shopping!<br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqIRitlxwp_5EN-enuS_-1ErQZ92lFqblKlns9Ruu2O6DJsEC61phBpArnCjSjZ3IzW5ViF8bHoXPxb73l42nTxKXykZFvorsK2orJUgws1MjiUprOgFZkxBNokt063qVJtPjYfoLTfXrT/s400/basic4inchring.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5261547007677039970" /><br />Colors: <span style="font-style:italic;">(going clockwise)</span>White, Shocking Pink, Purple, Rose, Pumpkin Pie, and Plum.<br /><br /><center><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">WHITE</span> - <span style="font-style:italic;">8 available</span><br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3ypHBz7ed33nZtUgDDm3zmT_Ga_FQC_HVbug_coAbRa1Ns3dNXY-1Qw8CepZHHyOVsyfV8-Tsy17UqCKYngJP04I5AeemE-QPE_pU2ojVwLU0WLUB2CO6zZaakt8PtkEI1yxuEqQ5zTZD/s400/basic4white.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5261550762466274866" /><br /><form target="paypal" action="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr" method="post"><br /><input type="hidden" name="cmd" value="_s-xclick"><br /><input type="hidden" name="hosted_button_id" value="705604"><br /><input type="image" src="https://www.paypal.com/en_US/i/btn/btn_cart_LG.gif" border="0" name="submit" alt=""><br /><img alt="" border="0" src="https://www.paypal.com/en_US/i/scr/pixel.gif" width="1" height="1"><br /></form><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">PLUM</span> - <span style="font-style:italic;">5 available</span><br /><br /><img style="display:block; 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cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvOMdzFNItU79Lb-WsxDEYXzih0r1ezoJhqc6yjm9Nmo9m4jOooA_MOXr94GhNu9_XP75PauXuMVUB9gJaiW3akv__HFdiYx8qWKRhHOW51rNkJead89sOPcEYlWwJUfGMWATdZ7gS2_sE/s400/basic4purple.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5261551263381599506" /><form target="paypal" action="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr" method="post"><br /><input type="hidden" name="cmd" value="_s-xclick"><br /><input type="hidden" name="hosted_button_id" value="705698"><br /><input type="image" src="https://www.paypal.com/en_US/i/btn/btn_cart_LG.gif" border="0" name="submit" alt=""><br /><img alt="" border="0" src="https://www.paypal.com/en_US/i/scr/pixel.gif" width="1" height="1"><br /></form><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">ROSE</span> - <span style="font-style:italic;">5 available</span><br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtjwR28H2pP5BH53HYZn-IToGUEU8Z5ucV5Fcrqy7VH-rQXl_bIsm7FN-JPQnEwKdBqo3JYTV6MqJrJiXXgswqqjGqCF1DEv5q9lN7_7b-2mHMi6iDF7yY2t_WUBFHhqaqj7YvVabl1OtG/s400/basic4rose.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5261551738536512770" /><form target="paypal" action="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr" method="post"><br /><input type="hidden" name="cmd" value="_s-xclick"><br /><input type="hidden" name="hosted_button_id" value="705713"><br /><input type="image" src="https://www.paypal.com/en_US/i/btn/btn_cart_LG.gif" border="0" name="submit" alt=""><br /><img alt="" border="0" src="https://www.paypal.com/en_US/i/scr/pixel.gif" width="1" height="1"><br /></form><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">SHOCKING PINK </span>- <span style="font-style:italic;">4 available</span><br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJ1tQTOarUSvrtudYWGpbithJwA5V-BFHTP8707xT8zdkcNR-n6Rij6I9kvZPlyCJuyfeAlAYW8AtH5ifsYW4qvUKd0a4cd8SDsesroW0RaVQsys4alH_TKsUKFDw5tCZmtDWId9KzfwQb/s400/basic4shockingpink.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5261552097994999314" /><form target="paypal" action="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr" method="post"><br /><input type="hidden" name="cmd" value="_s-xclick"><br /><input type="hidden" name="hosted_button_id" value="705730"><br /><input type="image" src="https://www.paypal.com/en_US/i/btn/btn_cart_LG.gif" border="0" name="submit" alt=""><br /><img alt="" border="0" src="https://www.paypal.com/en_US/i/scr/pixel.gif" width="1" height="1"><br /></form></center>Ashbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08373730882961756495noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1776616362118577911.post-65382520404226743032008-10-21T12:10:00.003-04:002008-10-21T12:18:51.581-04:00Good and Bad NewsSo.....do you want the good news or the bad news first?<br /><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">GOOD NEWS</span>.....I found the Disney Princess Hair Bow/Ribbon Art Instructions!<br /><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">BAD NEWS</span>.....it costs $21.00 to buy the instructions. $21.00!!! And since one would have to purchase them, it means offering the instructions for free is completely off limits. Darn!<br /><br />So, for those of you ambitious bow makers and ribbon art fanatics, just click <a href="http://nobownogo.com/item_2/Princess-Clippie-Instructions-Set-of-10-E-Books.htm">here</a> for your Disney Princess Hair Bow Instructions.<br /><br />I'm still weighing the pros and cons of the buying them myself.....Ashbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08373730882961756495noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1776616362118577911.post-75108109516147215762008-10-16T15:11:00.007-04:002008-10-28T17:20:11.207-04:00Ribbon Art<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5HF6mNuEqsA6Yvfi2CXquPI0cVkshCgFPawWKwJ5OzsrUNEe8DfVKfBUJ9zuePDTByr1D_ZY0kmIS9frr5nc7A25AYpkumeDAgRYSKO7hbnp1dxnPZFAsPCBm45Qs8M3oocVOFm6w-8Aq/s1600-h/Princess+Clippies.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5HF6mNuEqsA6Yvfi2CXquPI0cVkshCgFPawWKwJ5OzsrUNEe8DfVKfBUJ9zuePDTByr1D_ZY0kmIS9frr5nc7A25AYpkumeDAgRYSKO7hbnp1dxnPZFAsPCBm45Qs8M3oocVOFm6w-8Aq/s400/Princess+Clippies.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5257836853343201602" /></a><br />A couple of weeks ago I found these Disney Princess Clippies on a website. They are made by someone who didn't leave instructions, so you have to buy them. But aren't they amazing? I almost want to try and teach myself to make them. <br /><br />And speaking of instructions, I found some on a freebie website to make little pumpkin clippies. They looked cute online, so I thought I'd give it a whirl.<br /><br />And guess what?<br /><br />It's adorable in real life!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjz9ONdbEdbTOFg1EMF2Hw-5qEJ52PrCw_TBZOUTLoxus3DIhmrWegyVswYFbbX95CXxxjziSZXb68n706p3KjqW_xvDEMjObBY2lp3nrm1uoNuFBYSfGr9KW47clRyS1FxQ7BSGCHHPK9S/s1600-h/pumpkinclippie.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjz9ONdbEdbTOFg1EMF2Hw-5qEJ52PrCw_TBZOUTLoxus3DIhmrWegyVswYFbbX95CXxxjziSZXb68n706p3KjqW_xvDEMjObBY2lp3nrm1uoNuFBYSfGr9KW47clRyS1FxQ7BSGCHHPK9S/s400/pumpkinclippie.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5257837529382801506" /></a><br />See what I mean? Even Brooklyn begged to wear it today. Can you blame her? If it was socially acceptable for a 30 year old, mother of two to wear a pumpkin clippie, I would have just worn it myself.<br /><br />The directions are not my own, but I will be posting pictures soon on how to make it, along with other fun ribbon art!Ashbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08373730882961756495noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1776616362118577911.post-33817093065699745442008-10-15T14:11:00.011-04:002008-10-28T17:20:42.294-04:00Korker Bows Halloween Style!<img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioBR00bIaJ4lUFUfmRJlq6rRgSbTEXJDjl53xkSbdreQM93JkOqcdWgjgpubtJtwIvu0adfQqal30LFY0fIY01eYoOBsP6PuodLRx_cG7B_glPJzcaBFx1njkH3OgmANhr_8E6PXbose0w/s400/korkers.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5257473260829311650" /><br /><br />I'm a big fan of Halloween. In fact, my mom knows that when she goes out to look for clothes for my girls, if she returns with a Halloween shirt, it is sure to be a hit with me. So, when I started working on making korker bows I began going through my ribbon cart (yes, I have an entire cart dedicated to ribbon, it's an obsession really) I came across a bunch of leftovers that I hadn't used in awhile, and they were perfect for making Halloween bows!<br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg51FhNtLKcqaly_Dfi3cKnR7nU0TKy8HBPcKcw9Qlbzf0fn0Bm4wqTdl8U85W1eMAb6Guuh3wzG1ftGjl363T5-ZqeZFwSNDPNOpBn5lPAUlIizaV-KU3w-APfYxw-31yZDXaq2nqckV7L/s400/korkercharacters.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5257447460157760594" /><br />To start off you need a few things: 1/4" wooden dowels, 3/8" ribbon (anything thicker doesn't curl as well), and clothes pins. If you are using 1/4" ribbon be sure to grab 3/16" dowels instead, they work much better on the thinner ribbon!<br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbFi5WFnXqt9HVuwrJaGQOIeaWBjM9UqLNXNjp93XqYNqodmlzdKDcYU-AuwEzGb5V28svgRsU96BvAbNUWjvxBUJ0uA2Dr5AsbIxkUrb2swAD4VU9ydLfpqI3Co_qMAbi3dtgIz8vh8Wl/s400/useclothespin.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5257447050378086482" /><br />Hold ribbon at a slight angle and attach to the dowel using the clothes pin. I was once told to just use one of the metal alligator clips, and it was the worst advice I ever got. Almost all my ribbons came loose and unravelled. So learn from my mistake - don't use alligator clips!<br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxETozI6-GL6LP7YidrGqMCMVrpIKQgcuazJ6XZ2GbR5ByRvwXi2x4A_CrTVHeRGp1BZSU7s7lRFiC5rUgu2sAZ3NftfnNdwRSJJB15CRw9IYbIOktMKLsd_YRxJCZCSiAyVULlDdorTc6/s400/wrapribbon.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5257447052804210162" /><br />Continue to wrap ribbon around dowel until you get to the end.<br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgASl0nI17fmLw-Xuo0xIrkBaKStblD9nfhQzZQazqvU9Z73oL57XWUib1G-R7zwcNBRwRxzTuaAfNqIdDqQhGXgyM4IHMuc6UPKbT1kN0Z5j2Kh0t7LUYApo3SgYsEoFf0T1EG3f6kROli/s400/cutend.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5257447057623239170" /><br />Once you reach the end, trim your ribbon with scissors.<br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4saWKSJ9FZZJG4wqLNbu7WktFRmUgw86zbTavJ4PdvJhlkC2LUQxSA2nrUycJTD6Z6_rqx9zbXNpA-ba7b6zcI27ZuZ94VFJvsOjjDCxb5xeGYa6DoI1PlQi_dV8cVIAIfvhDi_E_ryKe/s400/secureend.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5257447057501631442" /><br />And attach with another clothes pin. <br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEid36kNdXmrL0N4nLXxyy6PoGsP1Rf3Oq4xYp9upcfrTy0X7Xvpgr1wRLzVGRr8D-H1OgGlsXK01aXTWIUoRwUEcLlZQSY5ru_Tq6TmmsO3riCizMKd34fBh4dJCMn3rbE2TJKIq1leTSVe/s400/allwrapped.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5257447060830831490" /><br />Repeat this process until all of your ribbons are wrapped. They should look something like this!<br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvQ9Wg3vgWY4GOyyqPr6pDr0jj5t4Ou1HDFGakP8YLwFcCSX4_hoqfIS3yvALs1wxcYOxs-cTR1sd6qIdY-zoB2_OnDp7iR01pbFO4Yy4UitQJMwBt_yy_JmCZcZEoSPLEdGn3vOdk-ya_/s400/temperature.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5257448327665012706" /><br />Preheat your oven to 325 degrees.<br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHx77jS8efFrAXsdLKPHbChRCKKfJsxUtAG2YbUxECg10XHGfQ9Q4mA48dnxCT-Up2fLuz8gjpl7D3Ld3ZwWtizcMmVYkfcfRnqnyNfohsqu__JWZIUEQWvJJ6WQe2X0JuGvBqQmyNEKv4/s400/putinoven.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5257448334015162898" /><br />Place your dowels on a cookie sheet or jelly roll pan. If you don't have one you can also use foil to cover the racks. Once the oven is heated slide your dowels in.<br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtwQe1egI4o18GcDon9gIO18Cg0N-j_n6VhTNhWpsCjAC8o05HiIkX9dOyEBoVlg7VSsf9CumYxBVd0XDx1o7_GLZ0a_83c49vqhqGiqXSW96huABtVemKumfcEuBhlwFBa2VcGa224emQ/s400/timer.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5257448339706030418" /><br />Set the timer for 30 minutes.<br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNxm5OKFrDFwPGT6dOq7sx6o8qIl-hHjv-LPu9_MucRzvzQwT_2e3AFiQYHiYzt52WPr9JP0Cva1VWTEz_iAYLXuMs-SLS58qNZK5u07Gk7Te7A-Vd1DQad2MPzBO_1seBBRoSMyRIaCi5/s400/cooledkorkers.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5257459583605936690" /><br />When the timer goes off, remove the cookie sheet and allow ribbon to cool completely before removing the clothes pins. Here's a look at my ribbon right before I took it off the dowels. (hint: I'm not a starch kind of person, but if you like your bows a little more crisp, take a can of starch and spray it on the dowels before they cool.)<br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgbCrKy8FAsg_I6G5hnclLXF49x2ON_BfVqUrf99Mgwrv4MfrWlVfcZ3ayRIbJx9lrfpE3FkDbqeYuvIrrdHeAEOCNF-vCmHU0TEWLqS5BMitEOqEoi9vPq2mapjmjliEIkm3gWjJIKGK3/s400/unwrappingkorkers.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5257459585902778050" /><br />Begin removing the ribbon by lifting one end off the dowel and twisting it around until the whole thing starts to come off. I've had ribbon just slide off before, other times it gets snagged. Do whatever is easiest for you, just pull gently so it doesn't undo the curl.<br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsXqO4NlFn3m6bPx1rJMJrksy4lvXjatS4UTUi7zNCsE8db7V1wCbAfk9_JWN-wLiD18nJWUN-_ZTr6GzOyxmKE084NLfdt7Adak7SPRNnv3E9br06hf6-FD2T6oDoh4_e6KnV29yE8awU/s400/korkers.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5257459597307043426" /><br />Here are all the korkers off their dowels. Aren't they pretty?<br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE-f-vy3tz-T6vPr7K6jXRTMgw5g1dYkkGWIj2TQeIjNidmvUGPlKYHazVGCb0jbVAlQ8Hb6WROdYU_ZHpfQ2SFAtsKS0PxcZP34MQbIJKKMjIcmEWJQmGngFGhsKQqLYoCOTCxj2ZdepM/s400/12inchkorker.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5257459606392563474" /><br />Each korker will be 12" long. If you are using an 18" dowel, then obviously the korkers will be that long.<br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBHO2XdyDZTh5ydqlkzNXIX1naXl3JMW392sU70QGEA-VzLzIW1fpdLjhgLq_zxGgzPfBRR9q70vR4J8T-J9AOg051ZB0_1tLLFqSd_afIE55pky9YKpCTrRhL6rz9CWGStZXn0-L1MfKi/s400/cutinto6s.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5257459613430903778" /><br />First I cut the 12" korker in half....<br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9BeYUsDJMebmDLotdq6WOdKnj36rnzFCBot5HTrkO_WF2ytELr3Yp9j_vIiJuThyphenhyphenbs44RyYgSgZFBKjXQlFqB3jBXoSkuATVuSGmJuZ2T8mcVErVe-L2NiU5LjpOM93NCn844jSJ9x_Ib/s400/6inchkorkers.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5257462299686536546" /><br />....giving me two 6" korkers.<br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5WasKZ1V3H5IV697CeKCP9mDz58tD3JEQH194ppUNv6z7TIFa88cycBys2uEQJYFgudwc08uKjlYUv7keU_tKSoTT3rlKF3fOxTWgQMy-XYsAR2_ODZ9G6hRW8zqOFGxwQgkn68g8DjVr/s400/cutinto3s.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5257462307160655106" /><br />Then I take those 6 inch korkers and cut at the 3" mark....<br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIJWPK_vwaT-9-KmwcPP9nPGTt26mEIYgdUyTiKO0Gpk_5jGPEHyoF1WtLaqdhrld2VopCSgJDoqdpDLOfb38ToqvS8GWd1szu-tHTqqkpwZVtEG5fi2tr5F3rx1_gA_vX6V1rQEmd1E7e/s400/3inchkorkers.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5257462309533337074" /><br />....giving me four 3" korkers.<br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCNxs93Sty7sr5NJrJXQHF_P1i2CUOzVoCkO9MdPHOkF3MKPWBtxBS_9c0jSH4SV46KydOBoFFRce6DQUeuHug-aI0yphWRbeXgrskCi-KQSaYk5Zbu-3nAoT0oKDhnC2kvQM1KZHzudh4/s400/cutandready.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5257462313636880402" /><br />Repeat until you have a whole stack of 3" korkers!<br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyhDAnoVwHBNoyEcHDIz9bO4VoWvfdrx7tYO_jCdNBiDWFFVJEFQQAGDI8mlSTDKzu1MfQEri0WVFHOwqAJZ2u0fb9iJuf5tzuQniMF8ep9YVitdLhranDRLhJca4ui510zau4cO6ui4yk/s400/theelastic.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5257463721945141698" /><br />Now we're ready for the fun part....getting those korkers to go wild. A word to the wise....be sure to invest in elastic cord! I tried just using thread and it's a pain because it slips. The elastic gives you a nice tight grip on the ribbon.<br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMT4q4UkUrJD7pTGhOs85lmrimg4pDOJoM44sC1e9600xHrSn0CMNb42CurhKbCQgEbj2fLnm0O3LFnyxs4JiY6gciRGzf4blG26egBAI-qeuXMc2iKFStO-nfFFG7nJDaLotfNsRa51xZ/s400/stackkorkers.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5257462320142628146" /><br />Cut a piece of elastic about 8" long, and stack about 12-24 korkers on top of it. The more korkers you use, the more round your bow will be. For this one I only used 12.<br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNFEN0VdvQmdQaI9IFp8r4bREWbqqefKITp0MEuVgBY0iTpqTeOH80fKSxjv8FsrWvLyyuyjOd-_lR0f1NUmhuzodCZsvcJFfyF9W6JpgR71ruv972c6fBQdwOO57vTyGe7KkjcNWA_ayP/s400/beginthetie.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5257463573970074754" /><br />Begin tying and slowly bring the elastic together. Sometimes the korkers fall out of place, which is why I have the next step....<br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimkBHo-H7Wf_zD9xgJM-nNA8qStgpq6czO0Ry0yOgBQjzAY-JkvffXHL4AIWsq3fn0lgZAFlkLiS2HOafqSQVqh3o3FoDwi4UN-ta48XvXEr35zU2m6P6RRlE59KVWumxADz1dObKGePXG/s400/arrangekorkers.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5257463578525612690" /><br />Holding the tie with one hand, take the other an even out the korkers. Some may be longer on one end, so just tug gently until they all look even.<br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1xL5KrTJp6cqIxQvw6VVv6c_xzS46FOhyphenhyphenUh0nFzrXxB70dxvvx7dy2be-yRGafe7DrP7KWw25xUAx12_UiwcIbrpS8BwXfSLlncpWTyTcseknbsfeIoa6sd4JdQtGCmPyZq3x28GNK33H/s400/pulltight.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5257463585611220162" /><br />Then hold your breath and pull tight! Look at all those korkers go wild! I love it! Do a double knot to make sure it's secure. If you see any korkers that are still long you can tug again to even them out.<br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnUlJwj3DqZmXpQL0eeUpcH4dVVcTA2CxlBdQhrFjktSjovrFItLSbD-7dDrzMftI6_gfhbA0kutZYyoOgQhuyVWBFcSEBom1IcyxjCrhTsfvLOnJECmOVnUqGMdKa0ioBUn4BQrtj4WVQ/s400/trimelastic.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5257463592334825282" /><br />Trim the extra elastic off.<br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHIDdMJAvCqoofcBvk9dU0eYakVK-Zqj6m3Ka7bCo1HVPK6obFShDgSKQgBoyVIZr6V14HbCm7QAaaTioMhyLTkGumjO0R08WqrhsBTVcRoopCssxBm2ATs1NQ0pyJAm3IZ9DfPUEFpM2C/s400/korkerandclip.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5257463604160099874" /><br />Now we're ready to attach our korkers to a clip.<br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUjr_0A3US7zEi7IkX1PauXG_ZkN1AN2T5wQyiKqmtwY3YJ3Fgcy-4TGnkC5J7y-jwYtLBztNW7MnqSmoyFDiJMhikLAsLUzpo9pkrei9xLarlEljzoKVniVvq5aDgpalH7vRWcDWwwlhV/s400/glueonclip.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5257464450812414930" /><br />Put a line of glue on your <a href="http://brooklynsbows.blogspot.com/2008/09/covered-clip.html">ribbon covered clip</a>.<br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4E3tA_RfSaewCRRDClOP16AKaZBOlUrdHygCJjRzwYpeIl2C9_UUqPucsPGkxdU49K3gQMpcczG_5WEQCqpCE9Y40LWaCwk3vvtySFj54hd4F6xXR8MvZp7m30hOhC-P4WuNXa8DKxW31/s400/attachingkorker.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5257464453608488418" /><br />Take the korkers and look for the knot of the elastic. That's the end that I like to glue down so you can't see it.<br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixhXN0-N427Erw2gqlR7P4oixJuTdjOGFxioM2OK3qKN31i1nGYI-aN8HhR2vTIZyvKmEH6sONAspI3umKT8RLxGikuQ0rvAA2pLn0jA2p6psFWJkRmSsH4b5u3BYi1MFmaAERxJ8h5SIo/s400/pressinmiddle.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5257464460819642162" /><br />Press firmly in the middle and allow glue to cool.<br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjle9crVYPI4XlQqHdZLNVANvfkVSmeYTmKm7J4nntf0hIT-YFVOStmrHv6xZxEa6w5cZ6C39TrT1a2E2bic2-JefdHH0DBYWERTSmOVAnc5QBrsaVD_hooW2AMB6YJI0vos_Ies617ystK/s400/backofkorkerbow.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5257464465518341442" /><br />A look at it from the back.....<br /><br />....and there you have the korker bow. It's almost as easy as saying Trick or Treat!Ashbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08373730882961756495noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1776616362118577911.post-30720405455365601602008-10-13T01:09:00.003-04:002008-10-13T01:12:42.748-04:00Still Here.....I Promise!I don't know what it is, but October always seems to be a crazy month. Between birthdays, and the nice fall weather (my favorite), I completely neglect most things, including household chores. Going outside or doing chores? I'd pick going outside any day of the week.<br /><br />But I haven't forgotten about you guys, and I promise, as soon as this crazy week is over I've got korker ribbon and bows, as well as infant bows! Can't wait!Ashbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08373730882961756495noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1776616362118577911.post-32024565411062828782008-10-01T16:37:00.004-04:002008-10-01T17:07:04.934-04:00Live and LearnI've always said that practice makes perfect, and I learn faster from my mistakes than from the times I get it right (which isn't all that often!). With that said.....I learned a new trick the other day, and it has made a WORLD of difference on the outcome of my bows.<br /><br />Really.<br /><br />So here are a few changes to my first set of <a href="http://brooklynsbows.blogspot.com/2008/09/brooklyns-basic-4-inch-hair-bow.html">instuctions</a>:<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">CHANGE #1:</span> In my first post on bow instructions I was having you make all these marks, one in the center, up top, center again, etc. etc. But as I was folding my bows, I began to realize, that making the marks all over the place makes no difference. So, I changed it and now I make all my marks in the middle, like so....<br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0L-LEwK3MoiTcy9ch0yMSO4__hVRLw0BjRDfiQ3gdYssXei3S6WNAh5mUpJY_EFV_GmfjLR82Se2o4OGxaQz8qRo-AQqhh0CGAbnE48MiJaYpYHWcERYfCW8DQvE5C8z-PeW6iXKLLJ-V/s400/newmarks4.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5252290145185812098" /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXjFrBTFGxXy2de9xlE87qkeAw5IOHt_vPYTPbOIuqQKDryEhPsBqjEOhyEblT8Ud3QQn801Chyz5nnfPpB0j1L4P0xkYfjPZ9NWkt_Z-XqaacE-oPfLeFIt42eKw7CmswDp8vQ3KIHAgB/s400/newmarks3.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5252290145778579170" /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOJ0In1fphW1n0LsQFHjZmgbI-fvLx2Q_mdorb8BhAUH2ZoZga9i3JCV37gO-xmGOwagrudWYXjQsikIFVf-UEprqDXFYNqpCq697F_Jrdex6hOz18VyeibeTNx5ON6YU-7tSrtHkIq06y/s400/newmarks2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5252290149744877250" /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfAquK8gTmXlzVbFuMIo6dtP1Yey3Fq_AQcsTTmoylpQbtS0s0n3gfwPAp53Npn4ujQobaGJX1rHxuCzIf6pWxZU-_1P0COwCskyaBTAH_2nrsgGMwSXAnHUAvWfm9Mdj2w1wBb8QjMXE5/s400/newmarks1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5252290152316048562" /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">CHANGE #2: </span>This whole time - and by whole time, I mean for the past two years - I've been folding my bows with the last loop coming over the top and going down the front. Don't get me wrong, I still think the bows look great. BUT.....try doing this next set of instructions instead. The bow turns out ever cuter. Is that even a word? No? Okay, even more adorable then!<br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0OD6_gKmf32EL3qUdtzJmovspCJZICJ4WuzszNzsTA8MczFK9y604zWPJtRVkCjKvcWFBCiGD8DTcgyACjTskQKCkbV1AVTrFhwrkSvPH7hA3WXaB_NlljFApbj6V2XqzEW98Wryt6ppx/s400/changedbow1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5252293629793387730" /><br />STEP 1: With the last loop, instead of going over and down the front, take the tail and put it through the 3rd loop, like so....<br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDxbRz0w4JaPEh8OfymCcKOzftI-u1iYrm1MkBlqM1yfuXA19pil9gw9_nrwyNq0XZDzJ99UbX7GiIteX9NQ6V7MDqo8f2Ti2K7ztNozM5L5Un6qe5MsJb7fKGMDVZV5dFhTpR6Bddf_6Z/s400/changedbow2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5252293636239814066" /><br />This is how it will look from the side.<br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjmTq_LTEvuHOZgJjUIt0ikLQPG_XHqbzBegxGbGJMR4nWlVBNs89c4iZH2qTLv-CadnySu5CHl8_rYh7id5yxCLxOiMlUpcZBh9o7ICMwtyCvec44LNB39uma7MZyGY-Ukm52jxP87k6-/s400/changedbow3.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5252293633459567458" /><br />This is who it will look from the front.<br /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirNyNOIBw2MARuuwQQEGWPG6CRrD-fb0FJoE3OUzJ8ZnupvnJku52k-eBHAoXpvQIr1Lox8f0Cuu50R5OrK6nmgigQzQZbqXlT31kBOLjcr-m-4bHRzgguLgnjKYw7h6uo4x-fgidWIHA0/s400/changedbow4.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5252293638378809570" /><br />And the finished bow. See how the tail come from behind the loop?<br /><br />It may not look like much of a difference, but the loops stay fluffy and are more symmetrical. So cute!<br /><br />Now, go practice!<br /><br />I'm on my way to cook some ribbon for korker bows!Ashbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08373730882961756495noreply@blogger.com0