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Lace Print Jean Shorts

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Another simple jean short redo- totally doable with 1/2 a yard of lace and bleach in a spray bottle.  The effect is a light print effect that can make a plain jean print come alive with pattern. Final Effect- the lace print will be the original color of the jean but the jeans will be lighter. 1.  Lay down large lace over shorts. 2.  Spray with bleach.  This will lighten the lace too, kind of fun to see what color it becomes! Voila!

Organza Flower Hair Clips

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There is nothing more feminine than flowers in a girl's hair.  Now that summer is here I thought that this might my new favorite accessory to wear along with a flowing grecian dress and some strappy Cynthia Vincent sandals. Directions: What You’ll Need:  ¼ yard organza for 12 flowers Hot glue gun Hair clips Votive candle Ribbon scraps Scissors Directions:  1. It takes 7-9 pieces to make one flower.   Cut organza into squares measuring between two inches square to four inches square. I use approximately 2 4 inch, 2 3 inch, 3 2 inch squares per flower.  2.   Fold squares into four; then trim the two edges that are the open side into a petal shape.   Open the fabric.   It should look like a four-leafed clover.  3.   Lightly graze the edges of the flower with the heat of the votive candle.   Watch the edges shrink and curl up.  4.   Layer petals from largest to smallest on top putting aside one small flower shape for the top.  5.   Take a hair clip and a piece ...