The lovely people at ABAKHAN set me another challenge of making something with items selected from their site to the value of £15. My first project is this flower barrette which I made using an 80mm silver barrette and a diamante button sliver (25mm) or Diamante button gold (32mm) from ABAKHAN.
I used fabric from and old pair of denim jeans. Using the Tim Holtz Alterations dies Tattered Florals and Tattered leaves, cut out four leaves and five layers for the flower.
Was sent two buttons and decided the sliver worked better with the fabric. Using a pair of wire cutters take the shank from the back of the buttons.
Before putting the flower together play with the layers to see which arrangement you like best. In this one I alternated the right side of the fabric and the wrong side, liked the contrast. Then using a heat gun attach all the leaves and layers of the flower.
When that is completed then fix the flower to the barrette with the hot glue gun.
what a super embellishment for your hair...very creative.
ReplyDeleteThat is wonderful, you clever girl! Suzy x
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous and clever idea!! This barrette came out awesome!
ReplyDeleteLaurie
Fabulous! ;)_
ReplyDeletexoxo Sioux
Wowsers Anesha! Love it big time! Great make. Kim
ReplyDeleteWow Anesha - your creations are stunning. I love how you've assembled the leaves and flowers and finished with those beautiful buttons - awesome!!!
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Heather xx
It's gorgeous and looks lovely in your hair.
ReplyDeleteBeryl xx
WOW.. This looks amazing.
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Hi Anesha
ReplyDeleteWhat a great little tutorial.
Thanks for sharing.
Love the finished look.
Love Jules xx
That's a fun project Anesha! And your bird card below is a cute one. I hope you and sweet Skipper are keeping warm!
ReplyDeletexo Catherine
omyword anesha! i LOVE it! love, love, love it! you are way more creative than i even thought - LOL.
ReplyDeleteneenah loves skippers blog and wants to do one herself. blogger is not letting me create one. grrrrr. she's off to say hi to skipper.
hugs :)
This is so pretty, I am growing my hair long and will have to have a go at making barrettes!
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