• DIY

    DIY: Bow Tie Ring

    Every once and a while…well probably more than that I have an idea which seems a little absurd. This is one of them. The result was a really great bow tie ring. You could use the tutorial for the bow and make a clip or a hair tie also. Supplies: Glue Gun 8 inches of ribbon (more or less depending on the size of the bow) 2.5 inches of elastic 1. Cut ribbon into one four and a half inch length and one two inch length. 2. Fold the larger length of ribbon over like so. The narrower length can either be folded in half length wise or in thirds.…

  • Photography

    Knit Bow Tie

    I have had the idea for a while to make a pattern for knit bow ties. All three of my children were asked to be in a friend’s wedding. She had found the most amazing newsie hats at the Gap. I asked how she felt about the boys wearing knit bow ties and she loved the idea. Here are some photos of the bow ties. I will post more of the wedding photos when the photographer posts them. BOW TIES ARE COOL! Need I say more? HeĀ  is obviously thrilled to be dressed up. I matched the color-way (MadelineTosh DK Robin’s Egg) to the invites and the bridesmaid dresses. The…