Saturday, August 4, 2012

Apple for the teacher - DIY

I'm a sucker for all things apple - aka all things teacher. Silly thing is... I'm not a real big fan of eating apples but I sure think they're cute. Super kawaii - means super cute in Japanese!

Recently, I saw another blogger wearing a cute apple pin. I began my search in thrift stores and realized, "Hey, I'm crafty. I'll make one!" And thus, the following tutorial.

AppleBroochSupplies
  1. Foam Sheets - purchased at the Dollar Tree
  2. Craft box - with pin backs  - you can get some here
  3. E 600 Glue - it's amazing - get it here
  4. Multi colored felt - I got mine in the craft section of Wal-Mart
  5. Fabric Scissors

    First, I googled "cute apple". I already had an idea in my mind - sorta but I needed some inspiration. So - that being said, I cut out the following shape.
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    I knew I wanted my apple to have a face. So I cut tiny black circles for eyes and a thin curve of black felt for a smile. I cut tiny pink circles for rosy cheeks, cause fruits have faces, doncha know? Lastly, I cut out a brown stem. That's what our first grade teachers taught us is right. ;o)
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    Something about his shape is wonky... he needs a little fixin'.
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    Add an "apple bottom" divot and a leaf. Glue this little cutie to some white craft foam to stabilize.

    Glue your pin back
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     wah-lah! ta-da! twinkle! and other sparkle-tastic sounds!
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    Isn't he so stinkin' cute?! I pretty much love it... I can wear it on my teachery cardigans. I can attach it to to a headband. I can also wear it as a hair accessory like this cool lady did!

    What do you think? 
     Get yo' CRAFTY fashion on!
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     Linking up at the wonderful Classy Clutter for Spotlight Saturday this week too. If you've never checked them out, you really should. They've got GREAT ideas and they're DIYers. 

    2 comments:

    crayolajennie said...

    Very cute! I thought for sure after reading 'sparkle-tastic that it would have glitter somewhere. I was tricked. :-)

    Erica said...

    A teacher who likes apples??!! Shocking! ;)

    This is so cute. I also made an apple pin recently. Great minds think alike!

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