Keiki Gifts, Crafts & Activities

This is something I made a while back but will be making again. It is a kid’s yogurt drink bottle that was recycled into a party favor. The fun part is that the bottle is re-sealed so the child can open it up and expect a surprise. It’s even more special if you put a personal note or photo inside the bottle.

This is a just a simple upcycling project. Clean out the yogurt bottle and put a new label on it with pretty paper. Embellish with ribbon. Stuff with tinsels and small goodies. Using the top of the bottle as a template, make a new cap with a round piece of cardboard that has been covered up with paper. Glue the cap into place once your bottle has been filled.

For printable directions, please go to my Keiki Gifts link on Qassia >> here.

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Tulle…how I love tulle. It reminds me of princesses and weddings and ballerinas. It is soft, flowy and easy to work with. It comes in many colors - even with shimmery glittery sparkles.

I think tulle loves me back.

Here is a simple tutorial on how to make Princess Tulle Tiaras made of flexible wire that is adjusted by tie on ribbons to fit the size of your head. These tiaras are easy to make but it may take you up to 30 minutes to complete one, depending on the amount of beads that you use. The more beads, the less time spent on a tiara because the beads act as “fillers” and you spend less time tying on tulle pieces. More tulle gives you a fluffier tiara.

First, here are sample photos of some Princess Tiaras. Photo 1: More Beads, Less Tulle. Photo 2: No Beads, Tulle. Photo 3: Fancy Eyelash Version sold on Etsy.

Materials Needed:

• 18″ Craft Wire, 16 or 18 gauge. The higher the gauge number, the more flexible the wire.
• Beads
• Tulle cut into strips of 2″ x 3″ but no need to be perfect.
• Ribbons - about 40″ or more of the colors you like.
• Needle nose plier

Step 1: Bend wire to create a loop on one end. The other end is open so you can slip beads through. If you are not adding beads, loop the other end of wire also.

Step 2: Tie on tulle strips (double knot) and slip on beads. The number of tulle strips and beads you want to add is up to you.

Step 3: Loop the other end of your wire to close.

Step 4: Tie long ribbons onto the looped ends.

Adjust to head size and tie ribbons to secure.

I’m going to send this tutorial over to one of my favorite “How To” web sites called CutOut + Keep. You’ll be able to download printable instructions from CutOut + Keep once the project is posted.

Thanks for stopping by for this tutorial.

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