{tutorial tuesday: golden feather crowns}

i think you all may be spotting a trend in my recent tutorials....headbands maybe?? i don't know what's come over me, but I can't resist them! this week, i have created a golden feather crown that makes me feel like a native american princess!! follow the simple directions below and have a golden feather crown of your own in just minutes!supplies needed:
metallic gold spray paint, gold colored wire and wire cutters/pliers, pins, hemp, scissors.

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directions:
start by braiding your hemp into an adjustable headband. take 3 equal length pieces of hemp about 2' long and braid them together. once you've braided the whole 2', form into a circle and fasten ends onto opposite facing sides of the circle. this will make the hemp headband adjustable and functional for different hairstyles (double pieces of hemp for a thicker, more sturdy braid).
using your push pins, attach the end of each feather to your painting surface. if you do not pin them down, while spraying the paint, the feathers will blow away. begin by spraying your gold metallic paint onto one side of the feathers; let dry. flip over and paint the other side - let dry. trim off the stem of each feather.use your pin and push a hole through the end of each feather. place your gold wire through each hole. form wire into a ring with your wire plyers and attach to one side of your hemp headband. once all feathers are attached, adjust headband size and enjoy!!too cute, right?! i hope you all enjoy this cute and easy little headdress! if you make one of your own, please email pictures!
xxoo chelsea

{Tutorial Tuesday: DIY Summer Headbands}

Nothing is better for a convertible ride, a breezy day, or an afternoon by the pool than sweet little headbands. These summer headbands are fun, simple to make and completely adorable. All you need is lace or ribbon, some elastic and scissors.

Begin by cutting a piece of ribbon that fits around the crown of your head, and a 5" piece of elastic.

Next, sew your elastic onto the ends of your ribbon. Stretch your elastic as you sew, so that the ends of ribbon meet in the center of your elastic. This will bunch the back end of your ribbon, but do not be discouraged, once the headband is on your head, it will look perfect and without a wrinkle.

I added feathers to my headband by cropping the feathers into a point so that they are only 3 or four inches long. If you'd like, you could try buttons, flowers, or recycled jewelry bits.

Tack the feathers or decals onto your ribbon. Make sure they are not directly in front, but more to one side, where it will be more flattering.

I added a bow on top of my feathers to disguise the ends.

I also made a headband out of extra large rick-rack ribbon and some daisy lace I had laying around. The look is fun and summery. I love it!

Let me know if you have any questions! Tomorrow is Q & A day, so make sure to drop by my formspring!

xxoo chelseablanket