I like autumnal colors but this is a Spring wedding so I lightened up by going with tan felt to cover the body of the fascinator and adding some lighter cream-colored feathers and creamy beads with a touch of peach. I also added a bit of green. Among the items I had on hand after searching through odd bits of jewelry, I discovered an enamel green on gold 'crown' earring missing it's partner which I thought would like nice. Here it is for a closer view.
I did end up gluing 2 combs to the back of my hat due to my hair being very fine. After trying the hat on with just one comb, I realized I needed 2 in order to make sure that it was secure so, thanks to my good old glue gun, I have 2 combs on the back and it stays in place much better now. There were 2 sites in particular that I found very helpful with instructions on making a fascinator. This site covers the basics and this site has a video demonstrating how to make one with items you may have on hand.
Here's another photo of the hat against a green background. The feathers show up a little better here. I didn't want to wear a big hat so my finished fascinator measures approx. 8 inches wide (that includes going to the tip of the large cream feather) by approx. 6.25 inches high (once again, that includes measuring to the top of the highest feather).
This is absolutely beautiful! Very creative. You will be the belle of the ball. It gives me an idea to add to my hat, in case I can't get to JoAnn's for new material--look in my jewelry box. I have a cameo that might look good on it. You did a great job--make sure Babs sees this. I'd like to see her do something chic--she already wears things like this.
ReplyDeleteThanks! I have a bunch of stuff in my 'craft' box if there's anything you need. More feathers, crystals, etc.
ReplyDeleteI'd love to add feathers at least. It's a small hat so it needs a little something extra.
ReplyDeleteI have more of the long cream duck feathers and plenty of the little feathers, too. I think they'd look great on your hat. I Googled fascinator hats and looked at a lot of them before deciding what I wanted to do. You can also pick pieces apart and re-do if you don't like something. The beauty of a glue gun. :P
ReplyDeleteSo true, so true. Maybe when you come out this
ReplyDeleteweek you could bring some and we can experiment.
We'll talk later.
As a side note, I just emailed Danny. I've also emailed Clint, and am starting to notify other people about Walter's health. Good suggestion.
That's what I would do. That gives them a heads-up on this week, too.
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous!!! Kim has started making them, also. She made some as gifts for Jennifer's girls for Christmas and she has made some for herself and for Olivia. You artsy-fartsy people make me so envious. By the way, I am still using the petit-point Christmas ornaments you made for me, and they still look like new. Love the photo of Alan! I am wiping drool off my keyboard. Recently watched "Snow Cake" and "Bottle Shock"....really liked both...
ReplyDeleteI saw Kim's creations on her Facebook page. They were gorgeous and I told her so!
ReplyDeleteYes, Alan may stay up for awhile. I don't change that feature too often, anyway, but he's in my 'hall of fame'. :P
WOW - that is just BEAUTIFUL! I haven't done anything that elaborate yet. You have given me inspiration! I have lots of feathers, tulle, felt, etc. - I'm going to have to dig through my grandma's sewing box for some vintage buttons. I may have to go on the hunt for a cameo or two...
ReplyDeleteThanks, Kim! I looked at a bunch of fascinators on various sites to get some ideas. The cameo idea would be cool. :D
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