project custom orders.

it's thursday night, and that means one thing: project runway. i am watching as i type this, wishing i could be a contestant. of course, i'd have to be a much better seamstress and know something about fashion, so with my current skill set and fashion knowledge, i'm slightly limited. i think i'll stick to hair accessories.

this week i have worked on a few custom orders. the first one is for andrea. i met andrea at the CUMC craft fair a couple months ago. she has an adorable clothing line for kids called BowBakery that you have to check out, especially if you have girls.

she requested a piece to go with her navy and white easter dress and suggested a bright color like kelly green. her wish was my command:

kelly green cotton fabric cinched into ruffles with a vintage white rose in the center. 

the other two custom orders are for jim. jim is a "regular" at eagle creek coffee co., the cafe where i work. he has two little girls and requested a headband for each of them. one of his daughters was adopted from china. he asked for something a little more classic with an asian theme. here's what i came up with: 

a simple side-bow made from cotton fabric with an asian design. 

jim's second daughter is a little younger than the first. the only thing i know about her is that she has a really funny, cute head of curly brown hair and she has a good sense of a humor. jim thought she would enjoy something with springs (a la antennae). i was stumped at first, but then i figured this out: 

fuzzy pipe cleaners twisted into spirals to create a spring effect, topped with a fabric-covered fuzzy ball on each side. and little acrylic heart crystals! 

the "antennae" can stretch out, too.

and i thought those butterflies were the silliest things i would ever make!

i have mentioned before that i am in the process of the studying for the GRE. my test is on monday, and after that point, i will be back in hair treasures mode. i am excited to have time to use a lot of my new fabrics, work on more custom orders, and incorporate some sweet vintage jewelry that i am in love with. 

ok, back to project runway. i have priorities, you know?