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Mrs. Peacock Today I was inspired by the green sweater and peacock feather clip I wore. This styling thing is getting easier as I practice! :p

Feathers Here are a few feather clips that I have made using simple materials from Hobby Lobby. I posted these pictures under another thread a while back (show us what you made, i think?), but they are probably more appropriate here. I haven't combined a flower/feather scheme yet, but will...

Hi Tenuki! I can completely relate to your frustration. Ive only done a handful of pincurl sets, so I am by far NOT an expert! :) A lot of the different styles rely on which direction you are pincurling. Each style achieves a different curl/look. I haven't even mastered the simple fact of...

I love the new look, Viv. A new style just takes some getting used to. I'm still trying to adapt to my shorter length also.

I make hairbows for my daughter, and flower/feather clips for myself. The trick with silk flowers that aren't flat is to pluck the flower from the stem and snip off the green base. Be sure not to cut into the petal. You disassemble the flower and begin glueing it to your barrette/clip layer by...

My husband and I went to a car show this weekend in Austin, Tx. I tried out a new style using the video from Vivian. My bangs didn't want to cooperate, but I managed to get a cute curl in the front. I received lots of comments on my hair from people passing by. It turned out to be a bit breezy...

Exquisite is exactly the word I thought of when seeing your pictures. And, yes! The links you provided are exactly what I have been interested in creating. I have some fabric that I can practice with, although I have been wondering if it were possible to adapt the kanzashi by using a wide ribbon...

Kanzashi Unsure if this belongs within this thread, but it is related to Kimono's.... I have been fascinated with the art of Kanzashi. I make hair bows for my daughter (also a few pieces for myself), and I just love the craftsmanship of these gorgeous hair pieces. Do you also collect the...

You look stunning, exquisitebones! What a great find!

I'm not a handy-dandy sew'er (yet), but tonight I went crazy with the glue gun and made a few accessories from some goodies I picked up while at the Hobby Lobby.

My folks flew down from Pennsylvania last week, and we went on several day trips. One of them was to a quaint little town in Salado, Tx. At one of the antique shops that line the main street, I found this and fell in love. I, too, am not good at dating. I took a picture of the tag (albeit not a...

I tried using rats, but that really didn't turn out so well for me. I thought it would be as simple as rolling your hair like a curler. Of course, sponge rollers didn't turn out that great for me, either. I threw in the towel for that one as pincurls held out MUCH better. I think a lot of it is...

Blondie, you're one tough cookie. Bad things may happen to good people, but those who tough it out with an attitude such as you, will come away with so much more in the end. You're an inspiration to us all. Best wishes of healing as you undergo Chemo. Think of us here when you go through some...

Every kittie i've known has LOVED plastic bags, so that is funny to hear. When unpacking groceries, I usually toss the bags into a pile on the floor, and within minutes our cat is diving into the middle of them. Kittie also loves paper bags and empty boxes that he can squeeze into. He loves to...

Wow, those are neat! I once met a gentleman who lived in Bel Air, MD (I delivered a car part to him) who made a dealership diorama. It was fascinating how accurate in detail it was (both interior and exterior), and it showed off his model collection quite nicely.