LOVE is in the Air...

Wow.  I just put away my Christmas decorations and Valentine's Day is around the corner.  One of my favorite holidays.  I indulge in the whole ritual of making handmade crafts and goodies for this lovely occasion.  Now that my daughter is older.  She can join in the fun!  I am so excited to share my very first free DIY Craft Tutorial with all of you!!!

Vintage Valentine Tee




You are in LOVE...right?  Now, let me show how easy it is to make one! :)

 
Here are the supplies you will need.

Prewashed Cotton Tee or Onesie-I purchased this pink one at Old Navy for about 5 bucks. You certainly can use any ol' tee.
Paper Heart Shaped Doilies-I used Wilton brand and purchased them in a variety of sizes.
Fabric Paint-I used TULIP Velveteen: Soft fabric paint in Red Velvet. Use any color of your liking.:) 
Sponge Paint Roller-The smaller size works best.
Small Rolling Pin-I borrowed this from my daughter's kitchen but whatever you have, will do.
Newspaper and Extra Scrap Paper-It can be a mess. You definitely will need extra paper towels too.


Let's get started.  Set your heart shaped doily right side up.  Paint evenly with small roller brush.

Place the painted side on the desired area of your garment and slightly press down.(You may want to do this part if you are doing this project with your little one. This step can be a bit tricky.) 

Take a piece of scrap paper and place over the doily.  Then roll over the with small rolling pin.  Gently lift the doily off in ONE piece.  Keep in mind, it will not be perfect.  There is no need for any panic though.  Your goal is to achieve that vintage look.

Then set your garment aside for at least 4 hours.

When completely dry, add heat (If needed. Inside out.) as directed on your fabric paint bottle to set your masterpiece.

Please Note: This Tutorial was created for Personal Use Only.  All designs are property of The Princess Rose


Volia! You now have your very own Vintage Valentine Tee!
(APPLAUSE!!!)





Adorned with handcrafted fabric flowers.  So adorable!!!

Of course this chic Valentine ensemble wouldn't be complete
without a coordinating
"Forget Me Not" Hair Fashion by The Princess Rose 

 

Feel Inspired to LOVE and Create.:)
Xo,
Lea

I hope you enjoyed this tutorial.  Please share your creation on "The Fancy Frock" FB Page or send me a photo at theprincessrose@cox.net. Would love to see them all!!

Define Your Style

Everyone has there own style whether if you know yours or not.  It can come out either in your wardrobe, home interiors or the elements you choose to surround yourself in.  If you still have no idea what it could be. Try to observe what you gravitate to when you shop and ask yourself, "What defines my style?"

I  believe my wardrobe is primarily filled with classic staples.  I am mostly drawn to neutral colored garments but not afraid to play with vibrant colors.  I classify my style as Modern Chic.(I must admit, I LOVE a lot of everything.)  From modern edge looks to extra girly, frilly frocks.

Especially as a stay at home mom on the go, I try to stick to basic silhouettes that work for my body and lifestyle.  I then create different looks by using accessories.

Accessories are my ultimate WEAKNESS.(Hmm...Who would've guessed that? lol)  I can blog all day about them.  Whatever your style may be, remember to have fun with your wardrobe and mix it up!

Now let's get to the good stuff.  These are "Five Fabulous Fashion Finds" I picked up in the past couple of months that I absolutely LOVE and enjoy!  Each piece is a reflection of me. They are all versatile and can transition from season to season.

1) Black Leather Gun Metal Mesh Cross-over Sling that can interchange in to a night time clutch by BCBG Max Azira-$140.00

Oh....when I saw this bag, it was love at first sight.
 I wore it all around the store before I even purchased it.  It was meant to be.

2) Soft Grey Spotted Pattern Light-weight Scarf by Vera Wang from Kohls-$15.00 



Score buy.
I wanted to replace my grey leopard printed scarf (retired) from the previous year.


3) Neutral Fabric Leopard Printed Ballerina Flats by LUXE Steve Madden-$55.00(got them for just under $30!)



So adorable I couldn't leave them at the store.
The best part is they were an additional 30% off and
I got to also use my $10.00 off DSW Rewards!
(I will talk about couponing in another blog.)


4) Grey Sparkle Beaded Hoops by Old Navy-$8.00



I can never pass up a cute pair of earrings.
I am a total earring girl and rarely wear necklaces unless they are extra long.



 5) Amber Tortoise Shell Square Framed 70's Glam Sunglasses by Nina Ricci-Birthday Gift..Yippee



I am not much of a brand/label snob when it comes to clothing
but I do indulge in designer sunglasses and handbags.


Hope you enjoyed my Five~Fabulous Fashion Finds!

Xo,
Lea

*If you would like to share some Fabulous Fashion Finds, please email me at theprincessrose@cox.net.  I may feature them in a blog!