Whew! I am in full on party mode as my little guy’s 2nd birthday is next Friday with the party to follow on Saturday. I have frantically been prepping party decorations the last couple of days. I can’t wait to share them all next weekend!
But for now, I am going to share something else fun. Next weekend also marks another big event around here. The start of football season!!
We (meaning me and my side of the family) are HUGE University of Tennessee football fans. Growing up in Knoxville you either loved or loathed football season. Both of my parents are UT alumni. Our blood runs orange!
Case in point, here is my little guy at a mere 17 days old sporting his UT regalia with my dad on a game day.
Anyhoo, while perusing the fabric remnants at my local crafts store one weekend I found a fantastic orange satin, orange tulle, and some white satin. My thoughts immediately went to 2 things:
1) Football season!
2) My mom.
Would this material not be perfect for a fabric flower bib necklace to wear in support of our favorite college team?? Why, yes! Yes it would!
So I got my craft on making rolled roses of varying sizes of the satin materials. I cut squares of the tulle and folded it to look like leaves and placed a few around the edges of the necklace.
And here is the final product that my mom seemed quite happy with! Hurray! Now I may have to make one for myself… 🙂
If you’re a fan, happy football season!
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Sara @ Mom Endeavors says
September 22, 2012 at 10:28 PMHow fun! I’d love one in red & white! 😉 Thanks for linking it up to the College Football Tailgate Party! 🙂
http://sportsfunia.com says
June 7, 2012 at 7:42 AMnice cutty baby
PitterAndGlink says
September 15, 2011 at 6:05 PMCute!
Moo Moo's & Tutus Party Designs says
September 12, 2010 at 11:17 PMI LOVE this necklace! I’m a Vol fan too…born & raised in Knoxville & a graduate of UT! Thanks for this awesome idea!!! Go Big Orange!!! 🙂
billiemonster says
September 10, 2010 at 4:31 PMHello! I saw your necklace over at Kojodesigns. I love LOVE it. Did I mention I love it? I’ll be following you for sure. :O)
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Holly says
September 7, 2010 at 12:20 AMThat is the BEST football related anything I have ever seen. Great way to support the team and be stylish!
hannah says
September 3, 2010 at 5:05 PMAnd I’m a new follower! I found the post from Hoo’s Got Talent.
hannah says
September 3, 2010 at 5:04 PMLove the necklace! I am a Vol too (TN grad student although I live in AZ now). In fact I used to have an office in the stadium!
Maridith @ Strictly Homemade says
September 3, 2010 at 9:18 AMI love this!! We are huge football fans and I love all homemade school spirited gifts and projects!! I wanted you to know I have featured you today!
On the 20th of every month I have a linking party called Gifts From the Heart where you show off your homemade gifts to people. I would love for you to join me!!
Yay, for football season!!
Meg says
September 3, 2010 at 8:37 AMGreat roses! Way to show some spirit. I grew up in Texas, so I understand the football love. 🙂
I’d love it if you would link up to my Friday link party! Have a wonderful weekend. http://alittleknickknack.blogspot.com/
Michelle says
September 2, 2010 at 10:31 AMGreat job!! Perfect for game day! I might attempt one of these in red and black… GO DAWGS! 🙂
xo- M
Caroline @ The Feminist Housewife says
September 2, 2010 at 3:20 AMThis is just too classy for football. ; ) Haha! Love it, it’s so cute!
Pam says
September 1, 2010 at 4:33 PMA beautiful celebratory necklace!
Kara says
September 1, 2010 at 3:29 PMIt would look SO much cuter with a few Gator blue flowers added in as well…but yours is okay I guess :-).
Super cute necklace, even if it’s Vol’s!
Go Gators!! 🙂 Happy Football Season!
Shayna @ Texas Monkey says
August 31, 2010 at 11:48 AMI love it, I too bleed Orange but burnt Orange, go Longhorns! 😉
I’m having a football themed link up party and would love for you to add your necklace!
http://texasmonkey.blogspot.com/2010/08/ready-for-some-football-all-about-you.html
Jill says
August 31, 2010 at 11:04 AMGreat necklace!!
Quiltstory says
August 31, 2010 at 8:57 AMVery cute idea, it turned out great! Can’t wait to see your son’s bday party, bet it will be fab 🙂
We’d love if you came and linked your project up to our fabric linky party today!
Aubree says
August 30, 2010 at 10:55 PMWhat a fun idea! Thanks for sharing!
mom2four says
August 30, 2010 at 9:42 PMcan you point me in the direction of where I can find a tutorial on how to make this style rose? Thanks a million 😉
Sew Silly Mama says
August 30, 2010 at 9:15 PMSo cute! I love the necklace. I too bleed orange (and just celebrated my little Vol’s 2nd bday) and can not wait until next weekend. I may have make a orange and white bib necklace of my very own. 🙂 Here’s hoping Coach Dooley can rebuild our team.
Crystal says
August 30, 2010 at 10:49 AMIt turned out so pretty. My family also loves college football. I love this idea for the girls in the family!
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Maggie says
August 30, 2010 at 8:11 AMvery fun,
Maggie
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The Autocrat: Haley says
August 30, 2010 at 7:26 AMOh I am a fan of college football! Wow, I am soooo going to have to make one! Thanks for sharing your great idea! 🙂
Sandy Ang says
August 29, 2010 at 8:42 PMHow cute ! Wish I found this idea sooner. Would have made one to support my fav team – Holland for the World Cup as their colour is orange.
Lisa says
August 29, 2010 at 7:25 PMokay when I saw this I about died..I live in knoxville..not a vol fan but have lived here my whole life..I have been watching your blog for a few weeks now…How Cool…
Beverly @ FlamingoToes.com says
August 29, 2010 at 6:45 PMOooooh super cute necklace Michele!! Love the colors you used. It would be fun to make for my daughter for high school. Thanks for the idea!
Heather says
August 29, 2010 at 3:46 PMWe have four boys plalying football this year it would be fun to have a necklace like that in their colors! Very cute!!!
Alison says
August 29, 2010 at 3:34 PMThis is a GORGEOUS necklace!!! I love that orange satin. And holy cuteness.. that pic of your baby boy with your dad. Too cute! I wouldn’t always think of football and necklaces together… what a fun idea!!
Sassy Sites! says
August 29, 2010 at 2:13 PMWe are huge football fans too!! We are VERY excited that football season is here again! The necklace is adorable! I would need one in red and blue… for my son’s PopWarner team! 🙂
The Answer Is Chocolate says
August 29, 2010 at 12:03 PMI confess, not a football fan but definitely a huge fan of this necklace!!! Gorgeous!
Erin @ Crafts and Sutch says
August 29, 2010 at 11:15 AMI’m a sucker for a bib necklace! 🙂 Love how yours turned out! 🙂