Thursday, October 15, 2009

DIY Flower Pin

With how chilly it's been here lately, it's hard to believe that just a couple of weeks ago I was going sleeveless, but here's what I wore to work on my 30th birthday. I've been enjoying accessorizing my bump with graphic tees and belts, but on this day I decided it needed a nice big flower!

Top: Banana Republic
Jeans: Gap
Shoes: Nicole
Flower: DIY
Pregnancy: 25 weeks


I've always loved oversized flower pins but never wanted to spend the money on them--so I decided to make one myself. I purchased the flower from a craft store and chopped off the stem. Then I stitched a flat pin onto a little circle of canvas. Lastly, I glued and (roughly) stitched the canvas to the flower:


And for less than $3 I had a flower pin of my own!

Not sure which side to wear it on? Here's a tip--put it on the side that won't be in the way of your seatbelt when you buckle it to prevent smushing your pretty new accessory!


20 comments:

Rebecca October 15, 2009 6:59 AM  

So adorable!! I'm going to make one now. =)

Donna October 15, 2009 8:29 AM  

This is so cute!!!

Mrs.CFH2 October 15, 2009 8:56 AM  

Adorable! It accents your bump very nicely.

Kate October 15, 2009 9:46 AM  

Super cute! Love the top, as well.

Sarah October 15, 2009 9:52 AM  

this is such an awesome idea. the little details make all the difference... :)

Melissa October 15, 2009 10:09 AM  

Super cute DIY flower pin!! I will so be sporting one of these in the near future!

bklyn76 October 15, 2009 10:15 AM  

so cute! [and much cheaper than buying one ready-made!]

allbowerpower October 15, 2009 10:18 AM  

Love the DIY flower pin - I am totally scalping the idea D. Don't fret - you will get the credit all over the metro-Atlanta area :) People everywhere will know you are an accessosory genius!

XO - Katie

blondie42107 October 15, 2009 11:22 AM  

So cute!

alexandjess October 15, 2009 2:19 PM  

I'm certain that I'm so not cool enought to pull off such a large accessory. But you, you look amazing with that flower!
Love. It!

christi October 15, 2009 3:05 PM  

adorable outfit!

Martinis or Diaper Genies? October 15, 2009 3:40 PM  

i think your shoes always push me over the edge...in a good way.

K*OS! (Keep On S'myelin!) October 15, 2009 3:44 PM  

Good job on the DIY project! So cute!

Priscila October 15, 2009 5:16 PM  

oh my gosh you have a lovely site! love this tutorial!!! Really pretty! Im going to have to try it!
Im having a giveaway at my blog if your interested in looking! Check it out at littlemissheirlooms.blogspot.com

xo
Priscila

MelissaF October 15, 2009 5:16 PM  

Very cute idea. It's adorable on you.

Carla October 16, 2009 7:09 AM  

Very cute!! I think it looks great!

Miss Prissy Paige October 16, 2009 6:28 PM  

Love the idea!

G+D October 22, 2009 11:03 AM  

Thanks everyone! If any of you do one for yourselves I'd love to see pics! Feel free to email me or send me a link if you post about it!

Jeanette March 29, 2010 11:11 PM  

I just came across your blog and I LOVE IT! I aspire to be trendy pregnant like you! The flower is perfect! What is it attached to? A belt? A ribbon?

G+D May 4, 2010 2:06 PM  

Thanks so much Jeanette! The flower pin is attached to a piece of ribbon that I tied around my waist.

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