Thursday, May 16, 2013

BBA May Challenge - Rick Rack Rose


The May Challenge for the Blogging Business Artisans Team is from Sharla of  Beaded Tail.
The challenge was to make something with a flower theme -- May flowers.

I will be visiting two of my grandchildren in New Hampshire in August. While I am there, we will celebrate Madeline’s 9th birthday.  My three East Coast “big kids” will all be there – a mini-reunion.
Madeline’s favorite color is pink, so I decided to make her a pink rick rack rose hair clip for her curly blonde hair.
  
I found this rick rack flower tutorial on the Oh For Sweetness Sake blog. Thanks to Jesselle’s great step-by-step instructions, I was able to create a cute little hair accessory.  I used Roxanne's Glue-Baste-It instead of a hot glue gun.    I had some difficulty turning back the “petals,” possibly due to having fat old fingers – but if there was polyester in the rick rack, that would also make it more difficult to shape the flower.  On my next attempt, I may look for cotton rick rack, and use tweezers to help the rose bloom.





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18 comments:

  1. NatashalhMay 16, 2013 at 11:27 AM

    I bet she will look too cute with that in her hair! And I am super impressed that you already have something made for August!

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    1. pasqueflowerMay 16, 2013 at 11:32 AM

      Thank you! Don't be too impressed, though. I still haven't finished the graduation quilt--and graduation is May 23.
      Yikes!

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  2. Judy NolanMay 16, 2013 at 3:33 PM

    I've seen a few tutorials for rick rack flowers, but haven't tried this yet. Yours turned out really cute, even if it had some polyester in it!

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    1. pasqueflowerMay 16, 2013 at 3:42 PM

      Thanks, Judy! I'm going to give it another try.

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  3. Paige @ Little NostalgiaMay 17, 2013 at 10:31 AM

    Aaaah! That's adorable!

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  4. Memories for LifeMay 17, 2013 at 2:35 PM

    How cute! I hope you'll get a picture of Madeline wearing her pretty new hair clip!

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    1. pasqueflowerMay 17, 2013 at 6:11 PM

      Thank you, Edi! I'm always nervous about taking my "good" camera through the airport, but maybe I'll risk it this time.

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  5. Sheryl HastingsMay 18, 2013 at 9:47 AM

    The rick rack rose is so pretty! I think it would be perfect to use to dress up all kinds of things and accessories!

    Sounds like you have a fun filled summer ahead! Have fun and safe trips, and my favorite piece of advice, "Take LOTS of pictures!"

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    1. pasqueflowerMay 18, 2013 at 3:15 PM

      Thanks, Sher! I'll definitely be taking my camera to Colorado next week.

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  6. DuniMay 25, 2013 at 12:57 AM

    That is such a cute hairclip! Madeline will love it. I LOVE it :)
    I prefer all-cotton rick rack, as it is softer and easier to sew!

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    1. pasqueflowerMay 25, 2013 at 1:12 AM

      Thank you, Duni! I totally agree. All-cotton is the best.

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  7. storybeaderMay 26, 2013 at 9:30 AM

    Madeline's blond hair will be perfect for this little hair clip. Have a great reunion! {:-D

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    1. pasqueflowerMay 26, 2013 at 12:07 PM

      Thank you! I am really looking forward to tagging up with the kids - big and small.

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  8. SarahBethMay 29, 2013 at 3:44 PM

    That is just the cutest rose! I'm sure Madeline will love it! You're probably counting the days until August :)

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    1. pasqueflowerJune 1, 2013 at 9:15 PM

      Thank you! Yes, I'm really anxious to reconnect with the kids and grandkids "back East."

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  9. BeadedTailJune 1, 2013 at 8:23 PM

    That's so cute! She's going to be so pretty with that in her hair!

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