Bow Board~Summer Fun!

So, I thought I would share a little about what I've been up to with my almost 7 year old this summer!  We love projects, especially something that can challenge our creativity.  My daughter has been bugging me in the nicest way possible to create something to organize all her headbands, hair-ties, and clips.  We used to just put them in a bin in her room, and had to dig around to find what we needed.  I did some research on Etsy and Pinterest, and the good 'ole Internet.  I wanted to see what was out there, and the cost of a "bow board" as we fondly call it.  I decided that I could not find what I wanted, and the cost for similar boards plus shipping was kind of outrageous!  So here's what I came up with and the total cost was less than $25--and I splurged a little (I'll explain later). :)

The materials I began with.   A 12x24 canvas (purchased two marked down to 50% off-$7.99!!) , batting, fabric, ribbon, and three wooden block initial letters.  The hooked letters were my splurge item at $4.99 each from Hobby Lobby.  I also used a glue gun and staple gun.   You can choose any size canvas based on space and accessory amount--bigger is better! :)

I wrapped the batting around the frame and stapled the batting to the canvas--be sure to pull tightly. 

 I then wrapped the fabric around the covered canvas.  Be sure to wrap it evenly if you have a design or pattern on the fabric.  Then staple securely.

I then selected a coordinating ribbon to attach to the board.  The ribbons will hold the hair clips and headbands. Be sure to measure the canvas so you can evenly space your ribbons.  I looped and hot glued the last row of ribbon to hold my headbands.

Here's the finished product.  I stapled a piece of fun rainbow ribbon to hold the board.  

Take some time out this summer and enjoy a fun summer project!!  I am thinking of making a second one designed for a boy!!  I am thinking of making it a photo board, and hooks to hold baseball caps!  

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Summer Newborn!

Summer is here, and in full swing.  I love this time of year, warmth is in the air, late night swimming, and fires in the yard!

I had so much fun meeting this family, and spending time with this newborn!  This little fella was 13 days new, and had a full set of black hair, and weighed in at 10lbs at birth (go mom)!!  What a chunky bundle of love he was!  Mom and dad are first time parents, and to see them doting on this little guy warmed my heart on this hot summer day!!!  Check out his preview, and make sure you like my Facebook page here and follow my blog for updates, deals and more!

I hope everyone is enjoying their summer, I know I am!