After much debate back and forth, Bunny has decided between the few choices I gave her, and is going to be a fairy for Halloween this year. I am slowly gathering and putting together items for her costume. My only problem was the wings. I detest the wire and panty hose type wings. They get bent out of shape in five minutes flat around here. So after some careful thought, I came up with an idea. I bought thick,stiff interfacing, and some sheer glittery fabric, and sewed up a pretty pair of wings for my little forest fairy. Now I just need to add elastic straps to make them wearable.
In other dress up news, I found myself with some extra leather in my craft closet, and made a little crown.
It is adjustable in the back to accommodate many little head sizes.
A crown suits her well since she thinks she is the queen of the world haha!
Still reading through last week's book!
And LOVING reading through my issues of The Mother Magazine.
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Love the crown idea Hanna!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea for the crown, but the fairy wings are my personal favorite. :) I've seen tutorials for using wire and sheer fabrics, but my girls are just too rough to handle that design. I think I'll give your concept a try!
ReplyDeleteOh, I think you've made a little lady VERY happy!
ReplyDeleteI made the wire wings last year for my daughter's birthday... The wire is still the way I first shaped it, but the hose is all strechted up and mostly gone.. Kind of sad. I was thinking of making fabric ones this time, now that I see how great it can look!
ReplyDeleteSweet wings! We haven't decided on costumes yet...I'm kind of dreading it. Oh and thanks for the tip on the magazine...I wonder where I can find it.
ReplyDeleteIs this the mag published in the UK? I know the North American publisher, Kathryn Los--she lives here in Boulder now! I read one issue, but haven't subscribed yet...I should!
ReplyDeleteIt is published in the UK. It helps makes up for Mothering not having a paper magazine!
Deletehmmmm now I am curious... the have publishing Co in both US and UK the one *I* get is UK based (ads and such) I wonder if the US one is US based???
DeleteI have no idea...good question! So Mothering is only digital now? I got it for 2 years in hard copies when I first had Zia!
ReplyDeleteI don't think it is even a digital magazine. They do have a very active forum, blog, facebook page, etc...
DeleteLeather is an excellent material to use for a crown, very clever idea! I can't wait to see your little angel in full costume!
ReplyDeleteThanks for linking up to Sharing Creative Ideas!
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I love your idea for wings! I've always had problems with the other ones getting ripped and having holes. Thanks for linking up for Mommy Moments Monday!
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I love the crown. How great to use leather for it. Thanks for linking up to tip-toe thru tuesday. Have a great week.
ReplyDeleteGreat idea on those wings, the sheer wired ones do tend to bend a bit don't they!
ReplyDeleteOh, how fun!! I love your crown and wings! Thank you for sharing at Sharing Saturday!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a cute idea! And the wings are very cute. I'm featuring this on my blog tomorrow!
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DeleteThose itty bitty wings are precious. And I love the idea of the adjustable crown-- no velcro! Thanks for linking up to Waldorf Wednesday.
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