DIY Burlap + Lace Hair Applique

So after making those darling burlap boutonnieres for all the groomsmen, I decided it was only fair to make something equally super duper cute for all the bridesmaids! So without further adieu, I present to you…burlap and lace hair appliqués!  

  

So cute, right?! I am going to give these to all the girls to add to their up-dos!

You Will Need: 

Burlap

Cereal box-weight cardboard

2” lace trim

1” lace trim

Extra long bobby pins

Elmer’s Glue

Hot glue gun

Embroidery floss and needle 

Scissors

Buttons

Stiffen Stuff

Step 1: Trace and cut circles out of the cardboard, one per each applique. {I used a ½ measuring cup as a stencil}

  

Step 2: Trace and cut circles out of the burlap, one per each applique. {I used a ½ measuring cup as a stencil

Step 3: Glue burlap circles on top of cardboard circles and trim.

Step 4: Cut the 2" lace into 12" pieces.

Step 5: Thread the needle through the bottom of the lace.

Step 6: Starting from one end, gather the lace by gently pulling the thread

Step 7: Once you've pulled the thread tight, join the ends of the lace together and tie your knot in the thread. Cut excess thread. 

Step 8: Place a large drop of hot glue in the middle of the burlap circle.

Step 9: Press and hold flower on top of glue for a few seconds

 Now for the top layer..!

Step10:  Cut the 1" lace into 6" pieces. 

 

Step11: Repeat steps 5 - 7. Place a large drop of hot glue in the middle of the flower, and press and hold the second layer on top.

Step12: Add a drop of glue to the middle and place your button on top.

Step13: Once dry, flip your flower over and carefully glue your bobby pin to the cardboard. {Be careful not to use too much glue so you don't glue your pin together!} 

Pumpkin Dip!

Bring out the best of fall's flavors with this super easy pumpkin dip. Perfect for enjoying with friends, serve this luscious dip with fresh apples slices, vanilla wafers or ginger snaps.  

And a prettier version I made for a fall party...

And another version I made for our football party...

FALL PUMPKIN DIP

Ingredients:

{1} 15 oz can of pumpkin
{1} 5 oz box of instant vanilla pudding {just the powder, don't make the pudding}
{1} 16 oz container of cool whip  {low fat}

{1} small pumpkin
{1/2} tbl Pumpkin Pie Spice
{1/2} tbl Cinnamon
Optional Spider decor (here)

Directions:

1. Mix pumpkin, pudding mix, cool whip, and pumpkin pie spice together {by hand} in a very large bowl.

2. Chill for several hours before serving. Meanwhile, carve your pumpkin!

3. Sprinkle with cinnamon, and serve with fresh apples slices, vanilla wafers or ginger snaps.

Mix pumpkin, pudding mix, cool whip, and pumpkin pie spice together {by hand} in a very large bowl.

 

Chill for several hours before serving. Meanwhile, carve your pumpkin {or have your husband do it}!

Sprinkle with cinnamon, and serve with fresh apples slices, vanilla wafers or ginger snaps. Also, sometimes I like to add a little spider ring to the spook up my dip around Halloween. You can find them for a few dollars (here)!

Enjoy!

 

A Southern Affair

Yesterday was the BEST day EVER. Yesterday, I put on my wedding dress, had my hair + makeup done, and frolicked in the most beautiful field for hours while my photographer snapped away! Yesterday, I had my bridal portraits taken! 

Generally a southern wedding tradition, bridal portraits have definitely gained popularity in recent years. Historically, the bride’s family would arrange for their daughter to be photographed before being presented to her groom, as a rite of passage and a keepsake for the family. The portrait of the bride would then be displayed next to the guest book at the wedding, and afterwards in the family’s home {usually on the mantel}. 

However, today bridal portraits are just another fun opportunity to wear your dress and feel like a blissful bride! Even if they are not one of your family’s traditions, you should still consider having a bridal session as a dress rehearsal for your wedding day. Not only are they ridiculously fun, portraits are a great trial run to see if you want to change anything for the big day {more or less makeup, your bouquet size, your hair style, posture, etc}.

Here is a sneak peek of the inspiration board that my fabulous wedding planner designed for my “Southern Affair” bridal shoot! 

And here is a little teaser for y'all, shot by my amazing photographer Dianne Personett...

Rockstars who made this southern-inspired shoot possible:

PHOTOGRAPHER: Dianne Personett EVENT PLANNING & DESIGN: come+together events FLORALS & PROPS: The Bloom Room & Kristen Cone Interiors VENUE: The Dairy Barn HAIR & MAKEUP ARTIST: Elizabeth Tolley