Hat's Made...

Oh man, I love a project with a purpose. I used to be a able to create artwork all the time just because I had the inclination. Of course that changes a bit once a person has two little toddlers bouncing around trying to eat beads and paint! And for a little while I grieved that loss of spontaneous creation....but now I have come to realize that the time I do spend creating is all the more precious, and what I create has much more value to me. And so, usually it has to be a project with a purpose for me to budget the time to do it.
So during the kids nap time today I made a hairpieces/hats for the wedding on Friday. I plan on making a few more in the future as it was a completely lovely project. I used feathers, felt, brooches, fabric flowers, pearl accents, wire, needle, thread, booby pins and of course a glue gun! Here's how they came out:







While I was chatting with my talented and creative sister earlier today, she reminded me of a blog I forgot about called Soule Mama. It is the blog of Amanda Blake Soule, it's beautifully written and full of gorgeous photographs. I find it incredibly inspiring. Upon revisiting the blog I ordered her two books that I had intended on aquiring the last time I read her -"The Creative Family: How to Encourage Imagination and Nurture Family Connections" and Handmade Home: Simple Ways to Repurpose Old Materials into New Family Treasures" I am really excited about them!!

Also, looking at her blog reminded me that its high time I take some sewing lessons. I've got an old sears kenmore machine I've made a few things on, mostly curtains and a couple dresses for my little girl...but since I can barely rethread the thing its definitely time to get some professional help! Also, I saw an ad for this book featured in Bust magazine and I really want to try it out! So sewing lessons it is.

I am really getting excited to see what people wear for hats on friday and I still plan on keeping you posted. I hope to see some folks sporting homemade chapeau's ( at least one of mine, anyway!)!