Creating Myself: Make your Monday...crown

My name is Camille

You Are Original and Innovative

You are very open. You communicate well, and you connect with other people easily.
You are a naturally creative person. Ideas just flow from your mind.
A true chameleon, you are many things at different points in your life. You are very adaptable.

You are usually the best at everything ... you strive for perfection.
You are confident, authoritative, and aggressive.
You have the classic "Type A" personality.

You are confident, self assured, and capable. You are not easily intimidated.
You master any and all skills easily. You don't have to work hard for what you want.
You make your life out to be exactly how you want it. And you'll knock down anyone who gets in your way!

You tend to be pretty tightly wound. It's easy to get you excited... which can be a good or bad thing.
You have a lot of enthusiasm, but it fades rather quickly. You don't stick with any one thing for very long.
You have the drive to accomplish a lot in a short amount of time. Your biggest problem is making sure you finish the projects you start.

You are relaxed, chill, and very likely to go with the flow.
You are light hearted and accepting. You don't get worked up easily.
Well adjusted and incredibly happy, many people wonder what your secret to life is.

You are friendly, charming, and warm. You get along with almost everyone.
You work hard not to rock the boat. Your easy going attitude brings people together.
At times, you can be a little flaky and irresponsible. But for the important things, you pull it together.

What's Your Name's Hidden Meaning?

Hi y'all....I'm playing in a new meme today...Make Your Monday, hosted by Kim @ Twice Remembered. I just discovered Kim's wonderful blog & if you havn't yet, you are in for a treat! It's beautiful w/ lots of great ideas!

For my post today, I'd like to share a crown I made. One day, while shopping in Michael's, I saw some foam crowns in garrishly bright colors but as soon as I saw them I knew they would be wonderful made-over. I got so excited about the project that I forgot to get a before shot. I always do that!!! But picture a bright yellow foam crown, made for kids (I think). I hit it w/ a couple of coats of ivory spray paint, rubbed the edges w/ some rub & buff to age it a bit, glued a strip of aged sheet music around teh base & adorned it w/ vintage clip on earrings (I removed the backs from them). It connected w/ tabs so to cover them, I added a big tulle bow.

You'll never guess what the rhinestone center of the bow is....a napkin ring! I bought a bunch of them on eBay a few years ago but they were a lot tackier than I expected them to be so I have never used them as napkin rings. I just slipped strips of tulle through the ring & glued it on. Isn't it beautiful? I just love it!

Here you can see the sheet music trim a little better. I distressed the edges of it a bit w/ some distressing ink before gluing it on. Cost of this lovely crown? A whopping 99 cents! :o)

I had a lot of fun w/ this project & get a smile everytime I see my "fou-fou crown". Visit Kim's Make Your Monday post for more crafty ideas.

15 comments:

Salmagundi said...: Aren't you clever! That would be great as a project for a 12-year old girly birthday party - they could decorate their own. Thanks. Sally; August 10, 2009 at 10:16 AM
Tammy said...: Love it and so would my froo froo daughter. Gonna have to save this project.

tammy; August 10, 2009 at 11:29 AM
Joan@anythinsggoeshere said...: I can picture the before...Yikes! Your redo is wonderful!!!!; August 10, 2009 at 11:43 AM
Shanty 2 Chic said...: Wow... I love all your stuff.. what fun ideas!! You are just down the road from us too!! Thanks for sharing!!; August 10, 2009 at 12:36 PM
Pat@Back Porch Musings said...: And a very cute crown it is, Cami!; August 10, 2009 at 12:51 PM
Knitty said...: What a great idea! I like the Make Your Monday idea too. I will have to get ready for this before next week.; August 10, 2009 at 2:44 PM
Katy ~ said...: I need one of those while I sit at my desk and work.; August 10, 2009 at 4:27 PM
The Quintessential Magpie said...: That is so cute, Cami! Such a wonderful crown!

xo,

Sheila :-); August 10, 2009 at 5:22 PM
The Pleasures of Homemaking said...: That is so creative and it turned out so pretty! I love crowns! Have you looked on ebay at tiaras etc? Oh my, they are so expensive! This is such a cute idea!

Manuela; August 10, 2009 at 8:03 PM
Mid-Atlantic Martha said...: Just got back in town - thanks for your comments on my post. Love the old sheet music - where do you find it?; August 10, 2009 at 9:03 PM
Kim @ Twice Remembered said...: Aw, it's so pretty and sweet! I would have never imagined doing something like this with those foam crowns we see at craft stores. And great use of the napkin rings, too! Thank you for sharing!; August 10, 2009 at 9:19 PM
Anonymous said...: Great makeover!! Now I need to go find one of those ugly crowns before everyone finds out about this great idea!!

blessings
mary; August 10, 2009 at 10:56 PM
Ju (The Little Teochew) said...: Howdy! Hello from Singapore :) Thank you for dropping by my blog and making me feel better about my souffle ;) I'm so glad to be here at your beautiful blog! You're amazingly creative and talented. I know for sure, I can learn a few things from you!; August 11, 2009 at 9:08 AM
Cindy@Cutepinkstuff said...: Pretty! I love crowns, but never ventured into creating my own! Thanks for stopping by to see my front porch and garden!; August 11, 2009 at 10:05 AM
Angie's Recipes said...: I love the birdhouse the most, esp. the two white birds...so cute.

Angie's Recipes; August 15, 2009 at 2:36 PM