Entry #8: DIY Vintage Hair Comb
Next entry for our DIY Contest is from Caroline, who sent this project all the way from Ireland! If you’re planning a rock ‘n roll wedding, today is your lucky day. Caroline used a raven’s skull, amongst other vintage pieces to create a headband to wear at her brother’s wedding.
From Caroline:
I made this headpiece to wear to my brothers wedding in Tuscany, Italy. I had bought a really pretty vintage dress, very demure and ladylike and i wanted to give it a bit of a funky edge. So I thought, what’s edgier than a skull?
What you’ll need:
- rhinestone applique
- vintage flowers
- vintage brooch
- hair comb
- a ravens skull (optional, taxidermy skull found at antique shop)
Instructions:
I sewed the applique to the comb, then the skull on to the applique. I arranged the flowers around and glued them into place and finally added the little brooch to one of the flowers. Quick and simple!
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To enter our DIY Contest, simply email us 4-5 photos that are 600 pixels wide each, instructions and a list of materials to amanda @ruffledblog.com. Remember the first place winner will receive $500 and the second winner a $100 gift certificate to Wendy Mink Jewelry. Last day to enter is this Thursday, March 25. Good luck!
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VERY funky! I’d be too tempted to draw a silly face on the skull though…
A very edgy and modern idea! Something totally different for a change. Would have worked well with that vintage dress I think.
Wow – I love this comb. I’d like to see the rest of the collection darling!
i love it so chick…