you're never fully dressed without a mustache...

On of my friends is going to a Mustache Ball next week. I thought that she needed some mustaches for the affair. 

After all, you're never fully dressed without a mustache. Tibby agrees. 

To make these fun mustaches I used some black felt and a doll rod and card stock. 

First, I cut a doll rod into the length I wanted the handle to be.

Then, I cut out the moustaches in a double layer.

For the last of the cutting, I cut a thin strip of card stock, folded it in half to add some extra support.

I used a hot glue gun to put it all together. 

First, glueing the card stock to the first layer of felt.

Next was the doll rod. 

Last was the second layer of the moustache.

It was a fun little project for a rainy Friday. I thought they turned out pretty nicely. I hope she enjoys them, and the ball... 

jewelry hanger

I found two "matching" framed mirrors, bought some spray paint and hooks.

Pink is not necessarily my favorite color... but the young lady I made these for is a pink girl, so I can deal with it. 

 First, I marked where I wanted to screw in the hooks. Next, I put a few nail holes in so to make the hooks easier to be put in. 

It wasn't fun to screw the hooks in, but in the end it all worked out.

Then let the spray painting commence. 

What I learned by doing this project, was that when in doubt, dont' let me spray paint. 

 But I think in the end I did ok, I think part of my problem was the frames were a little strange, it was almost as though they were coated in almost rubbery paint. No clue, but in the end it was ok. I like the crackle look, adds a bit of charm I think. 

Now, on to the stapeling! 

 I used a staple gun to staple lace to the back of the frame. Perfect for hanging ear rings on!

This is such a fun and easy DIY project.