I cheated on my best friend...

 

One Month To Win It:

WEEK ONE CHALLENGE

Sadly, I was cut from the first round. But if I had to be cut then I am glad I went out with this project because I think it is awesome! Here is the post I submitted for the challenge. We were only aloud to have 3 photos (but they could be collages) and a short description. If I had anything that I would do over it would be the description.  I am pretty sure that everyone thought that I only glittered blasted the boots. Which was not the case. The cape started out as black satin...oh goodness, see for yourself...here is the evolution of the Krylon Glam-PIRE. AND PLEASE DO NOT THINK THAT THIS MEANS I AM JUMPING SHIP. I STILL THINK RUST-OLEUM IS THE BEST PAINT EVER! EVEN MORE SO AFTER THIS PROJECT but keep reading to find out why.

Krylon GLAM-Pire

A pair of boots from the past, with a little glitter blast

And a handmade cape blinged from toe to nape

Put it all together, this little number is on fire and

fabulously creates the one and only KRYLON GLAM-pire.

SO that is it, maybe the description did not do it  justice or maybe it was lack of picture taking ability. Who knows. But here is my project in photos and little toot on how I made the cape.

The collar was the only part I sewed together. There are so many layers that I had to do it in sections and then sew those all together. I was going to "ruffle" them but evidently, when you have that many layer you cannot. OOPS! See, I told you all I did not know how to sew!! So, I had to think like MacGuyver (or MacGruber depending on how old you are) and decided the "burnt flower" look would make it ruffle a little and save me from hemming everything.

My husband bought me this because I went through 2 lighters in about an hour and had several burns.

I guess it is like a torch or something for your grill but ladies (and gentlemen) let me tell ya what this thing is SUPER AWESOME!!

Here is the cape after I sewed it all together (there are like 20 layers on the collar)

My son actually taped off the spider web for me. Everyone should get a teenager, having one is quite the experience. But he is artistic and did a fabulous job on this part for me.
THEN I went to spraying with Cherry Bomb Glitter Blast from Krylon (since Rust-Oleum does not have glitter paint, am I really cheating??)
I will say that I used 4 cans of Krylon Glitter Blast to get this kind of coverage. HOWEVER, 2 of those cans got stuck and would not stop spray even when I removed the nozzle. At $8-$9 a can for 5.75 oz. THAT IS A HUGE LOSS OF $$$ for a froggy on a budget! The first can did it as well but I was able to get it stopped. SO, I think had the spray worked properly I would have only needed 1 can.
This product is AMAZING but I would not recommend anyone buy it until they get that little glitch fixed because it is A TOTAL WASTE OF $$ for us crafters and a total money maker for the K paint. SO what I think should happen is this...
RUST-OLEUM NEEDS TO START LISTENING TO ME AND START MAKING PAINT FOR US CRAFTER...ESPECIALLY GLITTER SPRAY.
WHO'S WITH ME??

As for the boots, I just sprayed them with glitter blast Starry Night. AND YES, I hate to admit it but this can got stuck in the on position as well. SO far for this project I am out $25 because of a defective sprayer. UGH, do you all know how much crafting a mama could do with $25 dollars? OR I could buy a new pair of shoes (on sale of course). Had it all worked out properly this project would have cost me $16 for the paint and $6 for the material, since I had everything else on hand. An AWESOME costume for $22 really is a steal, right?!?!! Instead it cost almost $50 not such a steal any more and a total dent in my pocket book. (I am upset that the paint did not work...can you tell?) With that said these boots have become my daughters new fav and the glitter has stayed on nicely except on the toe.

And here is my little Glam-pire in here "outfit."
I had an old long-sleeve white tee so I added red and black lace to the neck line to make a collar that stood up a little, the princess requested it. (She is such a diva!) I did the same to the wrist on the sleeves. Then I added layers of ruffled lace to the center of the shirt to give it a little tuxedo feel.
What do you think?
Here are some more pics we took together and some she took of herself. She LOVED having the make-up but HATED the hair she said it was just too crazy. I thought she looked like a little run-way model (that has eaten a sandwich, HA!).
Enjoy and I WANT FEEDBACK! Tell me you LOVE it. Tell me you HATE it. Tell me you think I am a terrible person for cheating on my best friend. Tell me what you think, I LOVE IT!

Gosh she is BOO-tiful! She is gonna be a little heartbreaker! I am not biased or anything.

She took this one herself...not as attractive (but still cute).

I am ready for feedback...ready, set, GO!

Thanks everyone for your support!

I love ya all and have a cute toot for you for tomorrow. Plus, check back later today for an update on what I did this weekend. It was CRAZY here (in a good crafty way)!

HUGS~

Jenni

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Tutu Tutorial

Want to make your own tutus??

Well, here is the easiest tutu to make EVER!

This tutorial is now available for purchase in my etsy shop for only $3

https://www.etsy.com/listing/160986113/easiest-no-sew-tutu-tutorial-ever-pdf

~HUGS~

Jenni

Tutu Cute America Take 2

What day is it?? Wonderful Wednesday? Goodness, where is the world did this week go? Well, hello my HOPPY friends and welcome to Wonderful Wednesday! I just wanted to do a quick post of glAMERICA's tutu option 2 for the 4th and see what you all think!

Here it is!

Your basic white cotton Tee ~ I

cut off the sleeves, and ribbed neck.

Then I just put in a RED & BLUE running

stitch to give it some - character. 

Added some blinging Stars - I

am going to stitch detail to the stars but

have not yet. I all I did was use fusible

webbing.

SPORTED out the sleeves because I just think

it is cute!

Just showing all the stitching.

Do you like it? I saw a lady on "She's Crafty"

show how to do this but cannot remember what

she called the Tee's. I think they were pretty popular

at one time. Anyone, know the name I am looking for?

Boy, my memory is stinky!

AND the glAmerica Glory Tutu! You know me

there are 50 stars but a few more than 13 stripes.

POOR planning on my part.

TAAAA-DAAAAAA!

Blue Steel pose! (Zoolander)

Here it is one more time.

So what do you guys think??? 

This one???????

OR

This one????

That is all I have for now but I will back later with some jewelry. I want to know what you guys think of it because it is a gift. So, please come back and give me your thoughts!

Tomorrow is the LINKY PARTY! So excited!! My favorite day of the whole week because I get to see what you all are doing!
"See" you soon!

~HUGS~

Jenni

Tutu Cute America

America the Beautiful - Tutu Cute America

Here is the outfit I am working on for my princess to wear on the 4th of July! I had wanted to make her 2 to choose from but yesterday got away from me. I am going to try to make her another one today along with some totally glAMERICA accessories! OMGoodness, glAMERICA! I wonder if that name is taken? I should make an etsy shop right now if it is not! (DONE! Sweet!) When I make some seriously glamorous things I will list them in the shop! You all are so inspiring! THANK YOU!

Back to the tutu outfit. SERIOUSLY, please let me know what you think! Does it need more flowers?

Gorgeous, right?

Look at all of those layers! You like??

Sporty Stripe and BLINGING flowers.

Better view!?!

TAAAAA-DAAAAAAAA!

Do you love it or hate it??

Hoppy Tutuesday!

~HUGS~

Jenni

Linking up here and check out my linky party page for other places I will be going.