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The Easiest Handprint Flag Tees Ever

I woke up on July 4th and the thought hit me: I forgot to make those tee shirts I wanted to for the party today!  A couple weeks before, I had pinned this ADORABLE shirt.

Original post and tutorial here.  (It's better than mine--especially if you didn't forget most of the supplies like I did!  Check it out!)

But on the morning of the party, I realized I had the shirts, but no fabric paint.  And I couldn't My options were 1) forget the shirts  or 2) make it work.

I chose to make it work!

Here's what you need:

paint--ANY paint.  Even house paint would work.  I should probably be close to the usual colors

kids hands

any paint brush (I used a 1-inch foam brush that was left next to the sink)

a shirt in either red or white

Step 1:  Put a stool next to the sink for little kids.  Paint the left hand liberally with blue paint.  Immediately press the hand down on the shirt.  In the corner where the stars go.

Lift it off, and usher the kid to the sink to wash it off, STAT.

2) To make pretty lines, some masking tape would be nice.  But all I could find were the foam brushes, so I painted 5 messy lines across the shirts to make the flag stripes.

I almost got worried there weren't as many as the real flag.  But the truth?  NO ONE WILL NOTICE!

Walmart was out of little boy's white shirts, so I got Eli a red one.  Which is actually a good thing, since he's the one most likely to dart out into traffic.  This way, he's more visible! (Safety first) Other color options: 1)turquoise and white on pink, 2)black and white on grey, 3)anything you want...because our flag, is pretty recognizable.

Step 3)  There is no step three.  This is the easiest project you'll do all year.

And seriously, even if you post a pic and tell people how little time it took, and that you used the wrong paint, other moms will still fell bad about themselves because they didn't get around to doing their own.

Which leads me to this small service announcement:

Moms, give yourself a BREAK!  If you want to make a flag tee for your little one, but it's July 18th or December 26th, do it anyway!  The calendar is not the boss of you!!  And if you want to make your kid a flag tee and you don't have the right supplies, MAKE IT ANYWAY.  Pinterest is not the boss of you!! I post these projects on my blog to remind myself that I actually got something done, when my actual mental list (I lost my paper list) is a mile and a half long.  I post these things, because maybe you want to make something, and I can show you how few steps there actually are.  That you can do it! I don't post these things to show off. Or make other moms feel bad. We can't let social media do that to us, when there's so much potential for fun, inspiration, and encouragement.

So grab that stained tee shirt out of the laundry pile, slap on some paint, and party like it's 1776.

Happy Independence Day, y'all!!

 

Magnolia Wreath Like the One on Fixer Upper

I don't know if you've ever seen the show, Fixer Upper on HGTV, but the first time I saw it, I was hooked.  It's set in Waco, Texas and stars a couple, Chip and Joanna, who renovate houses for their clients.  The work they do is amazing, but the reason we keep coming back for the show, is the couple themselves.  Chip is hilarious, Joanna is adorable and supportive of his shenanigans, and both of them are extremely talented.

photo credit: hgtv

Seriously, I feel like they are our friends.  This is the kind of show you can watch with your husband, and he might not even complain.  He might even want to rewind and watch certain parts over, because it's that funny.

Anyway, at the end of every show they reveal the renovation to the home owners.  It's inspirational to say the least.  After watching a few episodes, I noticed that on most of the houses, Joanna adds a simple magnolia wreath to the front door, symbolic of her company's name, Magnolia Homes.

I checked out her website and found that she does sell them, but I cannot afford the $88 price tag right now (ever). So I made one.

I checked out Hobby Lobby to see what kind of magnolia leaves they had in their silk flower department.  Those leaves were the wrong texture, and buying enough for a whole wreath would still be more than $30.  I was considering it, but I left without them because of the cost. 

And then my neighbors did a little tree trimming.  Literally the day after I left Hobby Lobby empty handed, my neighbors stacked up a pile of magnolia branches taller than me.  YES!

I asked Donnie to go gather some for me, but since we actually know our neighbors a little, he couldn't bring himself to it.  So I got up really early one morning and went and got my own.  I may have gone a little overboard, but I didn't want to have to go back!

This is the back seat of my mini-van.  You can only see about half of them!

I took them inside and got to work making my own Fixer-Upper style wreath.  All you need is a wire frame, some magnolia branches (about 10.  not 50 like you see here.), green floral wire, a faux magnolia flower (optional)

For instructions, go to my Christmas wreath tutorial here.  It was actually even easier than that one, because I only used the one type of branch.  Also, magnolia is much easier on the hands than pine needles!

Here's the final result:

This wreath is huge! When I first put it on the door, I couldn't see out of the peephole at all, so I clipped a bunch of the leaves in the middle to make it more wreath-like.

I also added the flower on the bottom right, instead of a bow or something.  The flower isn't real, but it was only a few bucks and it blends in well.

I've had the magnolia wreath on the door for a couple months now, and even though the leaves have dried out and turned brown, it is still gorgeous, and I get comments on it all the time.  I kinda love it.

 Now it's your turn!  Find a friend whose magnolia tree needs a trim, and make your own fixer-upper-style wreath!  And be sure to link to yours in the comments so we can see your work!

I sourced some supplies for you, as well as some beautiful ready-made options if you don't have the time to d-i-y!

                   

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Here are some more posts on (cheap or free!) wreaths and painted front doors, in case you are interested:

A Rustic Wreath from the Roadside

Felted Sweater Wreaths

A Giant Book-Page Wreath

Leafy Wool Wreath

A Green Door - Painting your Front Door

XOXO, Anna

Woman's Day :: My Sweater Wreath Goes National!

A couple years ago, as I was preparing to set up a booth at a big market in Dallas, I invented the Sweater Wreath.  They were popular at the show, and those that didn't sell were soon scooped up by my etsy customers.  And then I forgot about them. 

Until this fall, when Woman's Day Magazine held a contest asking what to do with cast-off sweaters.  I entered my wreath design, and guess what!

If you follow me on intagram or facebook, you have already seen this silly totally cool and collected picture of me buying a dozen couple copies for myself.  But there I am, in the January 2014 issue. On page 36.

It has been so fun hearing from new readers that found this blog via the magazine! 

If you are visiting as a result of that magazine issue, WELCOME! I'm so glad you're here. 

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A Bag of Rainbows

My niece, Ellie is having a birthday party this weekend, and the theme is rainbows.  I don't know when I've been more excited to go to a kids' party.  My sister has a great eye for detail and color, so when she told me she was throwing a rainbow party, I couldn't wait to see what she would come up with, and still can't! 

To make the wait a little easier, and to get the kids (almost) as hopped up about it as I am, we got to work on her birthday gift.  Don't worry, she's turning 5 and doesn't read this blog, so there won't be any ruined surprises.

This project could not be easier.  Before you start, gather some supplies. 

You'll need:

1. craft paint in every color of the rainbow. We added an extra--pink--so we have 8 colors total.  Although I didn't know it before I started, having an even number of colors actually makes the painting part easier.  But that's up to you.

2. freezer paper, a pencil, an iron, and scissors

3. painters tape (we used 1" wide) and sponge brushes

4. a plain canvas bag

(Since I had most of these supplies already, the whole thing was right under $5--perfect for a kids' gift!)

I started by sketching out my elephant shape on a piece of freezer paper.  You will be ironing down the plastic side, so draw on the paper side.  Please feel free to use my drawing for your own bag--just right click on the photo, save, and print it out.  Or, come up with your own shape.  I used an elephant, because it's the same basic shape that I used on a freezer paper onesie for her back before she was born.

Cut out the outline, the eye, and the ear.  Then, iron the elephant down where you want it.  The freezer paper will block the paint from touching the canvas.

Tape off the stripes, right over the elephant, using your 1-inch painter's tape.  Pull off every other strip of tape to make stripes.  Decide which colors you want where, and label the tape to help you.  It's easy to get confused with so many different colors.  Also, if the tape pulls off part of the freezer paper, be sure to iron it back down before painting.

Paint your first set of stripes.  If the elephant's eye crosses a red stripe like mine did, you might want to pick a different color for that little dot.  Carefully pull off the tape while the paint is still wet, and set it aside.  You can reuse it for the next set of stripes.

When the first paint is completely dry, carefully tape on top of the painted stripes.  Be sure you know which colors are under there, and label them in whatever code will help you keep them straight.   Paint the next set of stripes!

Carefully pull off all the tape and the freezer paper stencil.

Let the bag dry completely and you are done!

I can't wait to give this to Ellie on Saturday.  I think it will be perfect as a library tote or small school bag.

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Want to see why I'm so psyched about this party?  Follow this link to my sister's party pinboard.  I fully expect to see many of these ideas and more on Saturday.  (And go ahead and follow her pinterest account while you're there.  She pins great stuff!)

 

Back To School Teacher Tote :: a tutorial

Yesterday I gave you a little peek at the tote bags I made for the kids' teachers.  This is the first time I've ever made back-to-school gifts a priority.  It's usually all I can muster to send a gift on the last day of school.  And Christmas gifts for the teachers are hit and miss around here too.  But last weekend I set aside some time to make them a little something to say thank you for all the prepping they've done to be ready for the school year.

We picked out the fabric at Hobby Lobby, on one of our many school supply runs last week.  (I am so glad that's over!!!)  Emma picked the green chevron, and Ethan chose the orange print.  For your bag, you'll need 1/2  yard of solid natural canvas, and 1/2 yard printed canvas. (This fabric is also called duck.)

Cut the solid fabric into three pieces:

Cut 1 - 21x27 inches (body)

Cut 2 - 4x38 inches (straps)

Cut the print into two pieces:

Cut 2 - 12x21 inches (contrasting trim)

The width of the bag is 21 inches, so be sure to turn your trim fabric the right way so the design isn't sideways.

First, take the two long strips and make the straps.

For the Straps:

Press the strip flat with the iron.  Then fold lengthwise and press, making a crease.  Open the strip again and carefully fold the top and bottom edges toward the middle crease, 1/2 inch, pressing as you go.  Fold the strip back together lengthwise, making sure the edges are now caught inside. Pin and sew 1/4 inch down both sides of the strap.  Repeat for the second strap.  Set aside.

Sew the bag:

For the body of the bag, bring the two 21-inch sides together, so that the fold forms the bottom of the bag.  Sew along the sides.  Since the bag isn't lined, finish the edges with a zigzag stitch or serger to prevent fraying.

Next, take both of the contrast (trim) fabric pieces, place right sides together, and sew along the both of the short sides to form a tube. 

Turn both the body of the bag and the contrasting trim right-side-out.

Put it all together:

1. With both fabrics right side out, slide the trim fabric inside the body of the bag until the top edges of both pieces are even. 

2. Sew around the whole bag, lining up seams, using a 1/2 inch seam allowance.  Pull the un-sewn edge of the contrasting fabric out of the bag and smooth everything flat.  The bag should be right side out at this point, and the trim should be wrong side out. 

3. At the top edge of the trim, turn out 1/2 inch all the way around and press.  Then bring this pressed edge down to cover the line of stitching on the outside of the bag.  Press the folded trim fabric in place.

4. Measure in from the sides 4 1/2 inches, and insert each end of one strap.  Make sure it's not twisted, and pin into place.  Turn the bag over and repeat with the other strap.  Once both straps are pinned, sew them in place with top stitching 1/4 inch from the bottom edge of the trim. 

5. Fold the straps up into their final position and pin.  With the straps pinned in place, top stitch the entire upper edge of the bag, 1/4 inch from the edge. 

6. Reinforce the straps by sewing them down to the trim fabric in a rectangle or crisscross shape.

If you want, you can call your bag finished at this point!  But if you would like to square off the bottom for a 3-dimensional bag, go on to the next step.

Square off the bottom:

Turn the bag inside out, and fold the corner in half, so that the seam goes straight up the middle. (See below.)  Make sure that the fabric on the top and underneath this triangle is all smooth and flat.

Measure up the center seam 3 inches.  Draw a line that is exactly perpendicular to the corner seam.  A clear ruler is helpful for this stage, because you can line up the grid with the seam. 

Pin the fabric together so it stays in place, and sew along the line.  I sewed over the line three times to reinforce it.  Leave the flaps inside the bag to keep it sturdy.

Flip the bag right side out again and admire your sharp corners!  Clip any threads that are hanging around, and you are finished!!

Tote bags make great gifts because they are useful, cute, and can even be re-gifted without too much guilt.  They make great library bags, shopping bags, or even a light day-at-the-beach bag.  We filled our totes up with school supplies, which we were taking to school anyway, and told the teachers that the canvas bags were theirs to keep.  I think it was nice to know that someone had thought of them on such a crazy, hectic day.

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If there is any part of this tutorial that doesn't seem clear, leave me a note in the comments and I'll try to clear it up.

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If you use this tutorial to make your own teacher tote, please let me know! I love to see how others interpret my designs!

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Want to pin this tutorial for later? Hover over any of the photos in this post, and a "pin it" button will appear.  How easy is that!

 

 

 

Simple Hostess Gift with Printable Tags

Last weekend I went to a baby shower, and to help out the momma-to-be, I offered to take care of the hostess gifts for her.  Is this a southern thing, or does everyone do hostess gifts?  In case this is new to you, when a group of friends throws a shower for someone, the girl of honor returns the favor with a small token of thanks for each of the hostesses.  It's a little beyond the dinner-party-hostess-gift idea, where you only need one gift.  And sometimes it's hard to think of something to give 4+ people, without costing too much or taking too much time.  (Because who needs more stress when you're planning a wedding or growing a human?)

This burlap-wrapped plant was inspired by this post, and was so easy to do.  It looks darling, took less than an hour, and the price was right, too.

First, gather up some supplies.

I found burlap at Walmart for under $3 per yard.  I bought 2 yards, wrapped 7 plants, and had plenty left over for something else.  Not mentioned in the list above are plants. (Duh.)  And gifts tags.  But hang around until the end of this post, and I'll take care of that last one for ya.

I bought ferns and ivy in 4-inch pots.  I think almost any decorative plant would work fine for this project. I love the idea of herbs, too.

1. Cut the zippers off of the baggies.

2. Place the pot in the baggie, pulling the plastic up over the lip of the pot. This will allow you to water the plant, and it won't leak all over the place.  Use clear tape to tighten the plastic around the middle of the pot.  If you feel like the baggie is slipping off, poke a straight pin into the side of it, through both the bag and the pot.

3. Lay a piece of burlap down, turned so that it looks like a diamond.  Place the pot, on its side, near the top point of the diamond.

4. Pull up the bottom point over the pot, and stretch the fabric around the sides of the pot.  Pin in place, through the fabric and the plastic bag.  Make sure the pins are vertical, so that they won't poke out when you wrap up the rest of the fabric.

5. Fold over the left flap and pin.  Repeat with the right flap.

6. Wrap twine around the middle of the burlap pot several times.  Poke both ends through a hole in the tag.  Then thread each end through one of the holes of the button. 

7. Tie the twine in a bow.

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As a little bonus, I made a PDF of the tags I used, so now you can print some of your own!  Feel free to use them as many times as you want, but please only for personal use.

 Download here!

 

 

Elijah's Tree Top Mobile :: Tutorial

Hey, friends!  Remember the other day when we made some new sheets for Eli's crib?  Since he's going to spend a little more time in this corner, I threw together a mobile for him to watch using stuff we already had around the house.

1. The first step is to make the leaves.  Starting with the smallest layer, stack it onto the next layer and sew around the edge with even whip stitches.  For each leaf, I stacked 3-5 pieces of felt, ending with a dark green each time.

These leaves used up tons of felt and embroidery floss scraps.  (I LOVE using up supplies.)

2. While you are sewing, send the kids outside to find a variety of sticks.  My kids found me about 15 sticks, and I ended up only using 6-7 of them.  Pick your favorites and paint them.  I chose my favorite color scheme--blue, greens, and orange.

By the way, have you seen all those great craft supply organizing ideas on pinterest?  Awesome.  But my paint stash looks like this.

It probably always will. 

3. Start assembling your mobile.  The trick to making a balanced mobile is to start at the bottom and work your way up.  Start with the bottom stick, sew or tie some leaves to each end, and then balance that stick on your finger.  It probably will balance a little off center--that's what you want.

When you find your balancing point, mark it with a pen.  Tie a piece of twine (12 inches or so) at the balance point, and hold it from the string.  If it still looks balanced, secure with a dot of hot glue.

Repeat this process a couple more times.  Then add one or two of these balanced sticks to the ends of another stick.  Find it's balance point and use twine and glue to hold it together.

4. Hang your pretty mobile for a little one to enjoy.

I think he likes it!

Want to see some of the other mobiles we've had hanging around?

Here are some links!

For the Love of Birds

Esther's Paper Birds

Esther's Paper Birds -- Mobile Pattern

 

Hair today...well, you know.

Emma has been wanting to get her hair cut for months.  I've been all for it, but actually making the appointment seemed like an impossible obstacle while I was pregnant.

But there's something about the feat of childbirth that gives you the feeling that you can do anything.  Make an appointment? Nah, I'll cut it myself.  (Seriously, you can learn to do anything on youtube!)

Her hair was long and beautiful, but all the combing and detangling was wearing us both out.

Before:

And after:

Tangles no more!!  We kept the hair, and it's currently braided in a baggie waiting to be sent to Locks of Love as a donation.  I need to do that soon, because having a baggie full of hair lying around is just creepy.

She loves the cut.  The picture taking, not so much.

Thanks to Radona for making such a great video.  You can watch it here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hFqsKMo8JK8

 

How to Make Your Own Hairbows :: A Tutorial - part 1

A couple weeks ago I was looking for some space on a shelf, and I noticed that I had three containers of ribbon. Grosgrain, satin, organza, I love them all, but I'd become a bit of a hoarder.  The last time I remembered using a substantial amount of ribbon for a project was at least four years ago. 

I have moved twice in the last four years, which means that I have packed up these three containers twice without using much from them. And here they were, taking up valuable storage real estate.  No more!

Last week we made a holder for all the hairbows in our lives, but I thought maybe you'd be interested in making some of the actual hairbows, too.

Pretty, layered bows can get really expensive.  When I was designing and selling children's clothing on eBay, one of the bow makers in my design group would sometimes get 20-30 bucks for a pair of bows!  Ribbon is not expensive, and when you know a couple little tricks, bow making is not too difficult.  Save your money!

The first step is gathering supplies.  You need ribbon.  I like Grosgrain Ribbon,  because it holds it's shape a little bit and doesn't get too wrinkled over time.  Grosgrain is the ribbon that has little horizontal ridges along the length.  For each bow, you'll need about 3/4 yards, per ribbon type.  (If you are making a pair of layered bows like the ones in this tutorial, you'll need 1 1/2 yards, times three types of ribbon.) Buy extra ribbon if you like to change your mind--you might want to add extra loops or make an extra bow.  It's better to have extra than to run out when you're on a roll. (Are you getting some insight into what made me a ribbon hoarder?)

You'll also need sharp fabric scissors, all-purpose sewing thread, a sharp sewing needle, some blank hairclips, and a hot glue gun.  Before you start, thread your needle, double it, and tie a sturdy knot at the end.

Before we get started folding, sewing, cutting, and gluing, I want to tell you about this important trick.  Always seal the edges of your cut ribbon to prevent fraying.  You don't want to go to all this trouble, just to have your ribbon come apart on you over time.  You can use a fray-check liquid on the ends, but I've noticed that it leaves a visible residue.

Here's what I do:

Light a candle, and hold the end of the ribbon just close enough to melt the very tip of the ribbon edge. Be careful not to burn it! If you are unsure whether it worked, wait a second for it to cool, and run your fingers across the edge.  You should feel a tiny ridge where the fibers have melded together. 

I usually wait until the bows are completely finished to do this, but there are several points at which you might want to stop and seal them.  Just wait until you know you are done trimming.

Step One :: Folding

(Before you start folding, make sure your threaded, knotted needle is within arm's reach!)

The secret to perky hairbows is in the folding. My bows are not tied or twisted.  Each section is folded, accordion-style, and held next to the other sections for sewing.  It might take a couple tries to get right your first time, but the method makes nice, big, fluffy bows every time.

For the bottom layer of these bows, I chose a 1-inch-wide piece of grosgrain.  I start by trimming the end into a nice 45-degree point.  Don't cut the other end of the ribbon until you are sure you like your bow.  I have been known to refold 4-5 times before I'm happy with it.  For the first fold, I folded one side down, and one side up, about 2 inches from the end of the ribbon.  I like to see a little pucker in the top of the ribbon, since that is what holds to finished bow in place.  Pinch tight with your fingers, and start the first loop.

To make your first loop, estimate the size of the loop, and fold it under to meet back at the pinch.  Each ribbon is different, so try a couple different folding options to see what looks the best.  For this one, I made two pleats again, first down, then up.  Lay these pleats next to the first set and proceed to the other side.

You'll notice that I'm working on my measured cutting mat.  I don't usually measure the loops, but if you are noticing that yours are  looking wildly different, measure them against each other and adjust.

Once you have made all the loops that you want, trim the tail to match the other side.  If it is looking too wonky at this point, don't be afraid to let it all go and try again.  It does take a little practice to get comfortable.  Keep holding all those pleats and grab your threaded needle. 

Stab the needle through the center of the pleats, making sure to catch every fold.  Pull the thread through, over the top of the bow center, and through the front again.  I like to sew through and over three stitches, and then through and under three stitches.  Kind of like sewing on a button.  When you are finished, tie another sturdy knot and clip the thread.

If you are making a set of matching bows, this is the time to make your second bottom layer bow.  Compare the two as you go to keep them the same size.

This is my second layer bow.  I made it almost exactly the same size as the bottom layer--maybe a tiny bit smaller.  This will make for a fun, poufy bow.  I folded this one using a single pleat each time.  Down one way, and up the other way.  Try out different folds to see what you like.

My top layer is only a two-loop bow, also with a single pleat each time. 

Once you have all the elements of your bows made and sewn, line them up and grab your glue gun.

Step Two :: Glue Gun

(I can't believe I'm letting you see how messy my glue gun looks.)

Keep the glue right in the center of all those pinched pleats.  Then place the next layer on top and press down to secure.  Don't burn your fingers!

Glue each layer and let cool.  Tip:: don't pull gluey strings until the glue has cooled.  They'll snap right off.

Step Three :: Attach the Clip

Anyone know what these clips are called? I have no idea, but I like them the best for my kids' hair. You can also use those alligator-type clips with no problem.  Before attaching the clip to the bow, take out the inserted piece  and set it aside.  You'll put it back at the end.

Hot glue the length of the clip to the bottom of the bow.  Wait for it to cool.  You're almost done!

Cut a 3-4 inch length of ribbon that matches the top bow layer.  This will be the center knot.

Hot glue the center of the ribbon to the back of the clip.  Then flip the bow over and tie a double knot on the top of the bow.  This looks cute, but it also helps to hold everything together. 

Pop the insert back into the clip.

Now repeat all those steps to make your matching pair!  If you haven't already, stop and seal the ribbon edges.

Now that you know how to make a hair bow, and you have a good place to store them, you can make one for every occasion.

Just don't become a ribbon hoarder.

Come back tomorrow and I'll show you how to make a slightly different bow center.

Happy folding!

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Hair Bow Hangers :: A Tutorial

Getting the kids ready and out the door for school each morning can be a circus. 

We have school clothes, breakfast, packing lunches, teeth brushing, gathering backpacks and homework...the last thing on the list is hair.

And if I don't know exactly where to find a hair bow in that last minute before go-time, Emma's going to have to go without.

She has gone without many, many times.

So I made some of these:

With a few simple elements, I made three hair-bow hangers for Emma's bedroom door.  They are out of the way, easy to reach, and they hold every last hair bow in this house.

Here's how you can make one (or three) of your own.

1. Picture frames.  I had a few extras around the house that weren't being used, and removed the backs and the glass. They were already black, so I gave them a couple coats of light blue craft paint.  When that was dry, I painted on some teal streaks, and then wiped off some of the teal paint with a paper towel before it had time to dry.  The paper towel took off some of the blue paint too, so the black shows through.  So easy, and it matches Emma's room.

2. Use a sturdy ribbon like grosgrain that will look cute with the frames.  I have been a bit of a ribbon hoarder, so I had this on hand, too.  I love projects that use up some of my hoard!

3. Measure three inches longer than the opening of the frame.  Cut 3 or 4 ribbons per frame, and tie a couple knots in each one.  The knots will keep the bows from sliding down the ribbon and puddling at the bottom.

4. Make sure the ribbons are facing the right way, pull taut, and staple with a staple gun. Space your ribbons evenly across the opening of the frame.

5. Now your hangers are ready to fill with hair bows!

We put ours on the back of Emma's bedroom door.  They were wobbling a little with in and out traffic, so I added some hot glue to keep them steady.  It'll just pop right off when we're ready to move them somewhere else.

Organize by size or color, or just get them up there so you can see what you have.

One morning task made so much easier.

Let me know if you make a set for yourself!  I'd love to see your version.

For more pictures of the flowers painted on the walls, click here!