“And above all,
watch with glittering eyes the whole world around you,
because the greatest secrets are always hidden in the most unlikely places.
Those who don't believe in magic will never find it.”
― Roald Dahl





Sunday, April 29, 2012

Fairy Wishes Crown

I love crowns!The more outrageous the better:) I know it's still April but I thought this crown would be perfect for May day!
Ive created one using some of Lisa Kettell's amazing products.....

Supplies:
unfinished Baby Bailey doll by Lisa Kettell Designs
Charlotte doll head by Lisa Kettell Designs
cardboard crown template
assorted artificial flowers in your choice of colors
different sized butterfly picks
glitter butterfly ornament
glitter glue in gold, silver, pink, green
Acrylic paint in peach, brown and pink 
rhinestones
wish ticket
ribbon
hot glue


Directions:
Paint baby Bailey doll peach. Add details to face with brown paint, then paint in hair.Color in
cheeks with pink paint. Use pink and green glitter glue to make a skirt.Set aside to dry.
 

Begin hot gluing flowers to crown template, filling in empty spots with artificial leaves.Glue
ribbon to ends of crown (no more than 12'' on either side)

Once it's covered, hot glue butterflies to crown. Attach baby Bailey and Charlotte doll head
to butterflies.




Add wish ticket.Brush glitter glue onto ticket,  flowers, and dolls. Attach rhinestones.


Tips:
you can paint the crown template or cover it in decorative scrapbook paper
crown templates can be found online or at Jo-ann Fabrics and crafts store.
These are a great party activity for children, just use white glue and felt flower cutouts 

Click here to shop for the adorable doll parts used in this project.For more Design Team projects stop by Lisa's Blog and her website!


8 comments:

  1. Oh my gosh!! That is all kinds of happy on your wee one's head!

    It is such a colorful statement of joy....gorgeous, Marfi!

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  2. This is gorgeous! I wanna make a flower crown now. Wish I'd thought of this with my little girl time; I'll have this idea ready for next time!
    Catherine Denton

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  3. What a glorious crown for May Day. Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful creativity.

    Happiness and Peace to all.

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  4. Oh Marfi, that a fun and enchanting delight! It is so bright and beautiful and of course your little model is simply adorable! Hugs to you, my lovely friend.

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  5. Look at those vibrant colors! I just want to reach through the computer and touch this crown. And kiss that baby's cheeks!!

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  6. What a gorgeous Faerie crown!

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  7. Marfi.....I LOVE it!!! This is just adorable.

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