These are just two of the adorable items you'll find in the W.D. Wolf Picnic Line (left to right are computer sketches of the
Alice Dress and the
Eddie Shorts). We think they're just perfect for a backyard BBQ or a picnic at the beach (I'm seeing fireworks, American flags & hotdogs on the grill)... More to come soon!
Oh, how I love a picnic! And few things are as American as a casual meal in the great outdoors. The W.D. Wolf
picnic line was inspired by beachside BBQs, fireflies in a jar, gingham tablecloths, embroidered blankets and American flags... We've taken your very favorite childhood memories and turned them into clothes- traditional ideas updated for modern times with subtle embroidery and timeless fabrics.
Last year,
Eat Drink Chic created this
printable picnic invitation (left) that screams spring and summer to me. Head over there, print it out and invite your loved ones to eat and play with you! A picnic doesn't require a special holiday or a lot of planning- so get out there and start making new memories with your little ones.
What do you think of our labels? These were specifically made for W.D. Wolf
picnic & will help differentiate the line from the
daydream collection... Samples are in production, so pictures are coming soon...
And while you're dreaming of picnics, check out this
suitcase transformation via funkytime... And this
amazing picnic tote we discovered in House Beautiful April 2012 (and then re-discovered
here).
At our house, there’s no shortage of crowns. We’re drowning in plastic princess crowns, beaded fabric crowns and even glue & paper crowns… So when, for the second time, I found Abe wearing a pink Cinderella tiara (while claiming to be “the king”), I knew the time had arrived for some “boy crowns”. In keeping with the outdoor/summer camp “theme” of their room, I decided to make some Native American inspired headdresses. They were simple and the boys love them!
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What you’ll need:
-
Felt Fashion black headband (found at Hobby Lobby)
-
Aleene’s No-Sew Fabric Glue (or similar)
-Craft feathers
-1 sheet of stiff felt, cut into strips (roughly 3/4″ x 6″)
-Small clips (optional)
-Decorative ribbon (optional)*
How to:
Select the feathers you want to use and lay them out in a pleasing pattern. Open the headband into a circle and place it on the table, with the back side (the elastic) facing you. Take a strip of felt and place it on the inside of the band on what will be the front (the felt will become the “backing” that holds the feathers in place).
Start gluing! Roughly estimate the middle of the headpiece and start there. Place a small drop of glue on the head band and stick the feather to it (it should be standing straight up, and the bottom of the feather shouldn’t stick out past the bottom). Place another small drop of glue on the other side of the feather and stick the felt backing to it. Repeat the same process until all feathers are glued. It can get a little messy, so wipe your hands as necessary! When all of your feathers are placed, glue the ends of the backing to the band and secure with clips. Add more fabric glue as necessary, filling gaps in the felt and backing (the more, the better!). Let it set overnight and enjoy a pow wow in the morning.
*For the girls I added a shiny sequined ribbon to the front, securing with fabric glue.
Here's a
super sneak peek at some of the fabrics, trims and inspiration for the upcoming sorbet collection! I hope we've sufficiently whet your appetite for this delicious summer suite.
More to come soon...
In keeping with my vintage "hope chest" finds, here is an example of how too much of a good thing is
no longer a good thing... I love lace. I love gingham. I love rosettes. I love gathering. I love a little poof in the sleeve. Even a mock turtleneck has it's moment...
All together though? A hot mess. Sorry to whatever dear relative surely made this (there are no tags), but it's pretty clear that even Alice finds it a little offensive (see her picture below).
The saddest part of this story (aside from the dress) is that I actually took a picture of Lily (my seven year old) wearing it when
she was
one. I spent the day searching for that photo and I cannot find it anywhere!! I promise if (when?!?) I do, I'll re-post. Until then, isn't it funny seeing my baby picture (top) next to my baby's pictures in the same dress? Do you have anything like this? If not, start thinking about saving some of your child's favorite outfits- but be sure to snap and save a photo of her (or him) in it first. It will be a treasure one day... even if it looks something like this.
XOXO,
Sarah
What do you think of our labels? These were specifically made for W.D. Wolf picnic & will help differentiate the line from the daydream collection... Samples are in production, so pictures are coming soon...
And while you're dreaming of picnics, check out this suitcase transformation via funkytime... And this amazing picnic tote we discovered in House Beautiful April 2012 (and then re-discovered here).
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What you’ll need:
-Felt Fashion black headband (found at Hobby Lobby)
-Aleene’s No-Sew Fabric Glue (or similar)
-Craft feathers
-1 sheet of stiff felt, cut into strips (roughly 3/4″ x 6″)
-Small clips (optional)
-Decorative ribbon (optional)*
How to:
Select the feathers you want to use and lay them out in a pleasing pattern. Open the headband into a circle and place it on the table, with the back side (the elastic) facing you. Take a strip of felt and place it on the inside of the band on what will be the front (the felt will become the “backing” that holds the feathers in place).
Start gluing! Roughly estimate the middle of the headpiece and start there. Place a small drop of glue on the head band and stick the feather to it (it should be standing straight up, and the bottom of the feather shouldn’t stick out past the bottom). Place another small drop of glue on the other side of the feather and stick the felt backing to it. Repeat the same process until all feathers are glued. It can get a little messy, so wipe your hands as necessary! When all of your feathers are placed, glue the ends of the backing to the band and secure with clips. Add more fabric glue as necessary, filling gaps in the felt and backing (the more, the better!). Let it set overnight and enjoy a pow wow in the morning.
*For the girls I added a shiny sequined ribbon to the front, securing with fabric glue.
Here's a super sneak peek at some of the fabrics, trims and inspiration for the upcoming sorbet collection! I hope we've sufficiently whet your appetite for this delicious summer suite.
More to come soon...
In keeping with my vintage "hope chest" finds, here is an example of how too much of a good thing is no longer a good thing... I love lace. I love gingham. I love rosettes. I love gathering. I love a little poof in the sleeve. Even a mock turtleneck has it's moment...
All together though? A hot mess. Sorry to whatever dear relative surely made this (there are no tags), but it's pretty clear that even Alice finds it a little offensive (see her picture below).