attempting the ladybug hairclip...

[sobluex]

am just on hipgirls site wanting to buy all the bits i need to make the ladybug hair clip...

i've found the:-

1/4 black grosgrain
3/8 polka dot red/black grosgrain
the prong doodahs
fray check
embroidery scissors

but now i cant seem to see the other bits i need

i'm presuming i would need 5/8 and 7/8 red/black grosgrain? what size solid green would i need? 5/8?

sorry for all the questions!!!!

this will be the first clip i would had made and just wanna grab allt he bits i need in one go so i can sit and do my best lol

also, whats the best glue gun? i think i will need one with changeable tips? am hunting aorund on ebay uk but no joy

[Amber427]

Umm.. I dunno about 5/8 or 7/8- never use them on my bugs. I line the clips with 3/8 green.

Also- a lighter works better then the fray check. Just swipe and it burns the edges.

[sobluex]

thank you

so, 3/8 green would be best, i'll get some of that now

i use a lighter on my dummy clips but can just see myself using a lighter on the antenna doodahs and frazzling them lol

[Amber427]

I have many blobs of nasty that once were antennas- lol

[Loelle]

Originally Posted by Amber427

I have many blobs of nasty that once were antennas- lol

I really HATE making antennas....I need to practice on them some more.

[sobluex]

i just bought a glue gun!!! ya finally lol, was going round and round in circles on ebay for one, asked a friend if they could search for me and they found a 'hair extension' glue gun which has a finer nozzle on the end,
here's hoping it works

[Angels]

Originally Posted by sobluex

i just bought a glue gun!!! ya finally lol, was going round and round in circles on ebay for one, asked a friend if they could search for me and they found a 'hair extension' glue gun which has a finer nozzle on the end,
here's hoping it works

I would like to see a pic of that and to know if it works well! Keep us posted.

[megarobertson]

Good luck
I can't wait to see!

[SHANDYBABY]

I ACTUALLY JUST MADE MY FIRST LADYBUG CLIPPIES MYSELF. MY GOOD FRIEND HAD A LADYBUG THEMED BABY SHOWER, SO I MADE HER A LB CLIPPIE =0) IT WAS SUPER EASY AND FAST TO MAKE. I USED 3/8 FOR EVERYTHING. THE FRAY CHECK WORKED REALLY WELL ON STIFFENING THE RIBBON FOR THE ANTENA. I THINK IT TURNED OUT PRETTY CUTE, BUT NO WHERE NEAR TO THE GIRLS THAT HAVE BEEN DOING THIS FOR A LONG TIME. I'M JUST STARTING OUT MYSELF AND LIKE EVERYONE SAYS ...KEEP PRACTICING =) BUT SERIOUSLY.. IT ONLY TOOK ME 10-15 MINUTES TO DO THE LADY BUG. I LINED THE CLIPPIE WITH GREEN 3/8 GROSGRAIN AND USED THE FABRI-TAC. I ATTATCHED THE LADYBUG WITH E6000/HOT GLUE. GOOD LUCK

[rebeccalw68]

Originally Posted by Loelle

I really HATE making antennas....I need to practice on them some more.

I gave up trying...just use black pipe cleaners now. They work great!