Pink Hippo Party #116

Happy Monday Pink Hippos!   I know, I know, I know.  I have been MIA these past couple of weeks and of course that makes me a BAD blogger, but I promise it's for good reason!  

I have been super, super busy with my everyday life and the addition of lots of

Orders,

 orders,

and more orders 

not that I'm complaining!  So even if you can't SEE that I am crafting.. I really AM!

Now onto this week's features!

First up is Allyson at Domestic Superhero who created this 

awesome ottoman from a pallet.

Next up is Kim from Made in a Day who made this

Gorgeous Lucky sign that would be perfect for St. Patty's day or any day! 

Then we have Melissa from Shabby Love

who made this Fabulous messenger bag from a Drop cloth and lace!

(p.s. my birthday is coming up on the 20th and I would just love one.. lol!)

And last but not least is Stacey from Real Southern Living who created this

Beautiful Easter Wreath.. thanks for reminding me that I need to get moving on Easter decorations!  yikes!

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Love, 

Pinkapotamus

Pink Hippo Party #115

Happy Monday Pink Hippos!  

Hope you had a great weekend!  

Ours was super busy as always with a family party for my little guy!

Now onto our features from 2 weeks ago.. sorry guys.. I have been SUPER busy!

First up is Jeannie from Living, Loving, Crafting

with this gorgeous DIY Bench!

Then we have Ariean from One Krieger Chick

with this adorable "Remove Your Shoes" sign.

And last but not least is Beth from The First Year Blog

with these delicious looking Homemade Graham Crackers.. Yum!

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Pinkapotamus

DIY Chiffon Flower and Lace Headband

I made this

to match this

And you can make one too!

Ingredients

Pick Your Plum Non slip Elastic

Chiffon Lace Trim

Lace

Felt

Beads 

Thread

Hot glue

Start by sewing your elastic into a circle.

Next pin your flowers onto your lace in a circle

and sew.

Then hand sew your beads into the center of your flowers.

Using your seam as the top, hot glue your flowers onto the elastic.

Then hot glue your felt onto the elastic to hold it all together.

Then wear and enjoy!

This is on my little cutie, while she still had a little bed head.  She's too cute!

Oh and here is me wearing my new scarf cause I just love it sooo much!

And of course the two together!

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Love,

Pinkapotamus

DIY Chiffon Lace Scarf

I just love getting Goodies in the mail!  

So when this fun package from Wholeport arrived you can imagine my excitement!

Now the BIG question was what was I going to make with all this fun stuff?

First I made this Scarf with the gorgeous flower ruffle I got.

 

And this adorable ruffle flower headband to match.

I am also working on an embroidered "Bloom Where You are planted" wall hanging!

If you are as in love with the Ruffled Rosette Scarf as I am.. here's your Tutorial!

Ingredients

Fabric 

Chiffon Lace Trim

Lace

Pearl Beads

Sewing Machine

 I started with a big piece of fabric

which I cut into a long strip measuring 44" long x 6" wide

Then I ironed the edges in to make a rolled edge. 

Next I sewed the edges

and made the base for the scarf.

Then I placed my chiffon lace in the middle,

pinned it down,

and sewed it into place.

I left a few inches at the end to finish the edges with some lace.

So I ruffled my lace. 

Then pinned it to the bottom

and sewed it on.

Last I hand sewed two of the flowers onto the bottom and added a pearl bead to the center.  

Viola, my very First handmade scarf!

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This post is sponsored by Whole Port  

Check them out for all your crafting needs!

Love,

Pinkapotamus