Butterfly Wings

So, I've been seeing all these really cute butterfly wings for little girls and, of course, my curiosity as to how to make them myself got piqued. Off I went on my usual maniacal research quest and found a very informative DIY youtube video (even though it is Halloween themed, the directions are fabulous, oh and the video itself is most creative and not at all boring:) -

Here are the written out directions from the same author of the video:

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SO, I do believe I will be attempting this in the near future. I mean I have a plethora of wire hangers and ribbon and old pantyhose and glitter glue and embellishments and paint.....you know I could go on and on!

I also found a very neat crown pattern in my wings wanderings, as well.... I don't think Ailey will have any shortage of dress up paraphernalia! Now, I need to look up some DIY boys dress up stuff. Then, I need to clean out my old trunk really well (it smells like really strong, stinky moth balls! ew!), repaper it and maybe outfit it with some compartments for the different costumes. I like the idea of setting it on its side and putting a hanging bar in it as well....oh, the ideas I have running through my head! I'll have to document this process once I have a space to start it in....i.e. a cleaned out garage, whenever that will happen!