Fun and Frugal

I know it's been a few days since I have done some blogging but so much is going on right now. With the long weekend and school starting, it seems there is so little time to get anything achieved.

I have to admit I had a wonderful Saturday with my GF. We lounged, had tea, drank coffee and snacked on gourmet-y cheese, crab, salads and cold cuts.  We chatted about the what for's, the how to's, the what if's and the oh-for-sure's, chalking the whole afternoon up to a 'business meeting' of sorts.  Over the next while, I will ad more information about her company and the services she provides through her mobile spa.  YES...she comes to YOU!!!  Sweet eh!!

Okay soooo Fun and Frugal ....

Sometimes I find it hard to part with little bits and bobbles but I could never find enough room to store all of them for future uses.  A few of the items in today's blog tutorial are just those bits.  The ribbon you just couldn't find anything to do with but just couldn't throw it out and the chain that was just cool but once again WHAT would you use it for.

These are the little gems I picked up.  I found the great card iron on transfer at the CNE Arts and Crafts Area and picked it up for what I think is a bargain. The running shoe charms I thought were adorable and found them on Ebay.  Free shipping on those little gems.  The headbands I picked up at the dollarama for ...yup you guessed it. A dollar!!!  The chain is one of those above mentioned bits and bobbles. I have no clue where it came from or how I obtained it but I am sure I have had it around in my craft stuff for years.

HEADBAND FUN

Once more a bit and bobble.  The ribbon I got from a lot sale of scrapbooking materials I bought.  I hung on to it in. I figured my daughter might go to a jungle themed birthday party?  If I lost the few pounds I am working on, I could wrap myself in it and be the hubby's naughty kitty?  LOL....Ahh perfect use. A headband.

My dollar store headband with a dab of hot glue on the end.

Wrapping the ribbon around the headband. I would wrap it three times then add a little bit of glue and so on.

Because this ribbon had the light edging I wanted to be sure to keep it neat and tidy when I wrapped it.

All wrapped and ready for the finishing touch.

Making a bow out of the rest of the ribbon.

Securing thin wire through the knot.

Applying the bow with the wire and a dab of glue.

Viola. I love it. 

Stay tuned for the upcoming Fun and Frugal using the crazy chain and charms!!!!