Late Night Crown Crafting
I decided to stay up later than usual last night, poured myself a big glass of iced tea, and did some crafting. Remember when I showed you the new Wendy Addison collection in my shop and mentioned in this post that I wanted to embellish the star crown? Well, 2 months later, I finally did!
Here's the crown in it's pure form, before I gave it the Vegas makeover. I didn't really know what I wanted to do with it, but I decided to use only vintage materials and figure it out as I went along.
I started by wrapping the black metal form with torn strips of basic muslin fabric. (The fabric was the only non-vintage bit.) Then, around the bottom, I attached an old white floral headpiece I have had sitting around for a few years. Happy to finally give it a proper home!
Next, I fired up my trusty glue gun and began adding old pearl earrings, velvet posies and delicate lace. Nothing too time-consuming. If you can squeeze a glue gun, you can do this too.
The center star had to be different, but I was stumped. Then I spotted this old pearl thing. I say thing because I don't know what it was used for, but it's been collecting dust around here for a long time. I made a pink velvet ribbon rosette to place behind the pearl thing. Next, I added some crystals to it and glued the center part of a chipped beaded earring in the middle. I glued a rhinestone earring to the top tip of the star and added the fluffy tissue paper pom pom flower (thanks Holly!) as the final touch.
Finally, I threaded a length of old beige lace through the holes in the back. This was such a quick and easy little project. The subtle colors are comfort colors for me, and I think I'll wear this for a little pick-me-up when I'm feeling blue. How could you not smile with a pretty crown on your head?
Happy Weekend Wishes!
wonderful!
Posted by: Karin | June 20, 2008 at 04:16 PM
Absolutely Gorgeous!! You always find such creative ways to dress up something plain!!
Posted by: MelissaC | June 20, 2008 at 04:29 PM
Andrea,
Lovely crown! Love how you decorated it.
Great colors. Love reading your blog.
Can't wait until your store is open.
Have a great weekend.
Best Wishes,
Andrea
Posted by: Andrea | June 20, 2008 at 04:30 PM
Just beautiful. I so enjoy your blog. The bits and pieces in your shop are just divine!!
Posted by: Leisa | June 20, 2008 at 04:47 PM
It's beautiful, Andrea. Those colors are yummy. This reminds me of how you made your christmas tree topper star so much more GORGEOUS-ER this year too. I love to do projects like this. So much fun and so pretty.
Posted by: Holly Abston | June 20, 2008 at 04:50 PM
Hi Andrea!!! I LOVE the crown!! You made something wonderful even more fabulous!!
Michelle
Posted by: Michelle | June 20, 2008 at 05:16 PM
Hi Andrea!!! I LOVE the crown!! You made something wonderful even more fabulous!!
Michelle
Posted by: Michelle | June 20, 2008 at 05:16 PM
This is delicious!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Deanna Huggard | June 20, 2008 at 05:42 PM
oooh! I adore it!! great job!! Have a great weekend!!! xo Britt :-)
Posted by: britt-sparkledvintagecharm | June 20, 2008 at 06:36 PM
Simply divine! I want one! I just love your sense of style.
Posted by: Kathryn | June 20, 2008 at 06:49 PM
SO tempted to order me up one of those. It's even more fabulous than before. Have a great weekend!
Posted by: psmullican | June 20, 2008 at 08:01 PM
That is so pretty! I just love those crowns!
Posted by: Wendy | June 20, 2008 at 08:25 PM
So pretty!!
you did a beautiful job on it.
smiles,
sandy
Posted by: Sandra Lujan | June 20, 2008 at 09:31 PM
It looks wonderful Andrea! I know what I'm doing this weekend;)
Posted by: Brandie Pahl | June 20, 2008 at 09:42 PM
That crown would bring a smile to anyone when they wore it. Just beautiful...thanks for sharing.
Posted by: laurie | June 20, 2008 at 10:37 PM
what a cute make over. It looks so much better now! Great job.
Posted by: Heather | June 21, 2008 at 01:30 AM
That is spectacular
Alison
Posted by: Alison Gibbs | June 21, 2008 at 05:57 AM
Andrea ~ your crown is beautiful! Maybe the "thing" you were talking about was used to cover a ladies bun - a sort of "chignon" (sp?). I can't tell how big it is but maybe it was used on a doll. Just a thought. Caren
Posted by: caren k | June 21, 2008 at 09:29 AM
Andrea, This is beautiful!!! You did a great job giving it the Vegas makeover, so cute!!!
Posted by: Dede Warren | June 21, 2008 at 11:13 AM
Well now how darling is that little crown now! You are so darn creative girl! xo Shannon
Posted by: Shannon | June 21, 2008 at 12:44 PM
You should feel so proud! It's absolutely divine! I'm so impressed. Hope you're having a fun weekend.
Holly
Posted by: Holly | June 21, 2008 at 01:11 PM
Gorgeous! What a fun project:)
Kari
Posted by: ArtsyMama | June 21, 2008 at 01:47 PM
I definitely think the crown looks MUCH cuter the way you embellished it than it did plain! I love what you did to it! If you decide to sell it let me know!
Jill
Posted by: Jill Flory | June 21, 2008 at 01:56 PM
JUST AWESOME!! YOU ARE SO CREATIVE.
Posted by: SONIA | June 21, 2008 at 03:23 PM
Love the crown Andrea!!
Rosemary
Posted by: Rosemary | June 21, 2008 at 05:14 PM