Thursday, January 17, 2013

DIY Bowties


I actually made these!  (Well, with my friend, Kristen's, help.)  I look forward to crafting with Kristen on Monday nights while we watch The Bachelor.  We used this tutorial for the bow ties, with a few adjustments.   Instead of the 2x2 piece of fabric to go around the tie, we used a 2x4.  The original pattern also used a safety pin to attach the tie to the shirt.  Have you ever tried to safety pin a bow tie to a little guy's shirt?  It's basically like trying to leash a wild gorilla.  Not.going.to.happen.  So I suggest adding a strap and some velcro.  

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55 comments :

Annie said...

How stinkin' cute are your boys?! And in those boy ties? SO SO cute :)

Annie
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Sarah Hartley said...

The bow ties are so cute. But oh my goodness those little men are so stinking cute!!

Care said...

Oh my goodness... I just about spit out my coffee with that first picture! Way to cute! Love the bow ties!

Aimee said...

This post is grabbing on my "iwishihadaboynot2girls" heart strings. So adorable. <3

Mrs. Bennett Has Class said...

Beautiful ties, chubby cheeks and wrinkly noses all in one post? Love!

Rachel said...

Oh gosh, that first picture is adorable!

Sybil@PeaceitallTogether said...

I just love the boys' faces in the photos! So cute!!

LEIGH said...

OMG! I love bow ties! I keep telling my husband that when we have a little one, it doesn't matter if it's a boy or girl. Either way they will wear bows lol

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anna lizbeth said...

oh my gosh. the first picture is PRICELESS.

SpryOnTheWall said...

That first picture is priceless, his face - love it! Your boys are so stinkin' cute!

Hailey Stoner said...

Your boys are just too cute for words!! Oh my
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TheTinyHeart said...

Your boys look so dapper in their bow ties! Too cute!!

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Niki {Glossy Blonde} said...

Hahaha Walker does not look happy to have his brother fixing his bowtie! They both look adorable! That is so cool that you made those!!!

RoselyC said...

Oh my the first pic made me laugh. Your boys look adorable with those cute bow ties.

Kayla Peveler said...

TOO. MUCH. CUTENESS!!! ;)

Steph said...

Ohh my gosh, they are the cutest! Who said dressing up little boys isn't as fun!

Amor said...

Awww... so adorable! :)

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Rebecca S. said...

O.M.G. your kids are precious. How sweet are these pictures? Makes me want to have a little one!

Kirsten Wiemer said...

i love, love, love these pictures.
so adorable.
and way to go you diy girl!

K

Jessica said...

The first picture is my favorite! That face is to die for. The cuteness is killing me!! <3

Jamie said...

Oh my goodness that is precious!

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Courtney said...

Oh my goodness, too adorable!!

renae said...

hi Ashley! I have got to tell my daughter about this for you little man. Thank you.

Helene said...

Hahah their faces make me laugh! So cute!

Anonymous said...

They look nice! I had to laugh at your youngest one's expression in the first picture.

Marlen said...

HAHA leashing a wild gorilla, i burst out laughing on that one. these are so adorable, and i love your peanut's face in that first picture haha

rebeccalately said...

Oh my goodness! That first picture is adorable!

chantal marie said...

the boys' faces in these pics are priceless! so glad you captured these moments! love the bowties too ;)

Unknown said...

your little guys are killing it in the humor department, too cute! I love this DIY. My boyfriend loves bow ties (think chuck bass style) so maybe I'll make him some fun ones for valentines day

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McKenna Lou said...

you have such handsome little boys!! xx. McKenna Lou
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Unknown said...

Your boys are soooo stinkin cuuute!!! These pictures are the greatest! And I love the crafting/Bachelor Mondays!

Mary { marys last chance } said...

That first picture is hilarious. I love it. Kiss those squishy cheeks for me {I'm sure you already kiss them all day long; how could you not??}!

Theresa Mahoney said...

Their faces- oh my, too cute! As are the bow ties :)

Because Shanna Said So said...

Ashley, these little nuggets melt my heart!! I just stared at that first one for like a minute. Adorable...and these bow ties...you need to sell them!!! ;)

Emmy said...

Those are so cute! You did a great job-- and yea I can't imagine trying to safety pin something so close to a little kids throat, not going to work.

Ragan said...

oh my goodness, your boys!!! they are too cute!! I love those little bow ties, you are making me wish I had some little boys of my own ;) shh don't tell Ross though!

carrieburke said...

Oh my goodness! I have such a soft spot for little boys in bowties! My sister-in-law is expecting her third child and second boy in two months and he's my god child so I'm going to make lots of little bow ties for him!

Carrie

Anita said...

this is so cute :)
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Megan said...

CUTE! I love that first picture-so funny.

Kristen said...

Oh my goodness...even more adorable on the boys!!! So happy how these turned out!:)

stephanie said...

I think I just died! and now I want a little boy just so he can wear all the bow ties!!!

Head to Toe Chic said...

That first picture is the best! I really need to come visit you sometime so I can meet these cuties. i love the bow tie idea!!

XO,
Angela

Unknown said...

I forced Thomas to look at these pictures they were so cute! Now he probably thinks I want babies. lol I want a craft Bachelor night buddy!!!

Erin said...

Your sons are so precious! The little pouts just tug at my heart. They look particularly dapper in those fancy bow ties. xo

Shaylynn... a girl, a story, a blog said...

Very cute.

but girl, that top picture has me in stitches. so funny.

Lyndsay Almeida said...

That top pic is KILLING me! So much cuteness!

lori said...

seriously, could your boys be any cuter?!?!

Just Another Shopaholic said...

Oh my!! How cute!!

rooth said...

Haha, I cannot get over that first picture

Kate @ Daffodils said...

So cute!

Sarah said...

These are adorable! I may need to make one for Floyd. Your boys are too cute. The faces in that first picture are priceless!

Jeremy Miles said...

Thanks for sharing how to make these do it yourself bow ties! I also want to make one for my son.

Kelly Cain said...

Nice Blog. Thanks for sharing with us. Such amzing information.

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