Creative Ways to Decorate Your Graduation Cap

 

Creative Ways to Decorate Your Graduation Cap

Your final assignment counts for no grade! Be creative and have fun all the while celebrating a year of accomplishment because you've earned it. Graduation caps are a memory you can add personality to and preserve with a creative touch. Leave a comment if you have more ideas to share that aren't included on this list. Thank you! :)

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Floral Crown Not directly on the top, but on the crown of your head (think floral crown but with the cap still on) arrange and adhere some flowers. This is so adorable and leaves plenty of room on the top for a quote or saying if you wish.

Floral Corners/Edges Add faux flowers to the top corners or edges. It's like a border which can be in the corners of the cap or filling around the entire square. Still allows for plenty of room in the middle to place other designs.

Stickers Stickers or iron ons are a great option when it comes to easy decoration. You can use any sort of stickers from flowers, letters, and so on.

Graphic Paper

Graphic paper can be anything from floral to your favorite television character. Visit the craft store and pick out paper or print a design and glue to the headwear. Adding floral paper is an easier way to place flowers. Cut a grouping of flowers from chosen paper and paste onto cap corners. Another simple way to decorate is cutting a square to fit the entire cap using it as a background. I've seen glitter paper used most often. It's easy to then decorate, having the background give everything a bit more personality.

 

Paint Create a masterpiece with your graduation head piece! Fabric paint will be best for this project. Of course, if using glitter or confetti with the paint, all will dry leaving your creation sparkle!

Beads/Gemstones Beads will add texture like no other. Glue the beads directly to the cap. Pearls for example, will give you a classy look. Use beads for borders or faux gemstones to trace letters or even, give flair to flowers. Bling is always in style!

 

 

Ribbon Lace ribbon? Yes please! Such exquisite taste you have! Lace makes for perfect borders. Grab yourself a wider ribbon even and tie a big bow. Place the bow in the corner that will go on back of your head. Stunning indeed!

Tassel It was worth the hassle, right? A minimalist way to decorate your tassel is by stringing up some beads and flowers. Create a pattern with those embellishments as if you're making a necklace or bracelet. Such a fun way to sport your school colors.

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Sequin Looks Perfect for New Year's Eve

 

Sequin Looks Perfect for New Year's Eve
Tis the season for sparkle, glitter, and well, mix those together for sequin! Sequin is the ultimate go to for celebrating the coming of the new year! You can have fun with it, dressing it up and wear it comfortably. It's all in how you desire to be festive.

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Blazer Remember that sequin is the statement piece of your entire outfit. It outshines most of what you wear. A blazer can be nice to wear much like jewelry instead of a simple accessory. Let it be the center of attention. Pair with neutrals like black or white so the blazer or coat stands out.

Shirt

You can never go wrong when wearing a sequin top! It absolutely stuns the heck out of your entire outfit. Whether wearing with pants or a skirt, the simple solution to wear this garment is with again, neutrals.

Pant

Step up your look with sequin pants! The texture is unlike any other and brings life to any blouse you may be pairing it with.

Skirt

Skirts are good for parties but adding sequin to them? Now you're celebrating in style! Try a sequin skirt and pair with a pair of flats, heels, or even boots. For an edgier, comfortable look go for some tennis shoes. Wearing a plain sweater is cute but adding a small pendant can really tie the look together.

 

Dress

You know how to style a dress! Layer up or add to it. You can create so many different aesthetics with a dress. Look at the outfit lay on this very set for instance, bet you didn't think a pair of tennis shoes could stun so well with a sequin dress, could you?

 

Purse

Jazz your outfit up easily with a sequin purse! It's an instant fix to make a look classy.

 

Shoes

Like a purse, shoes can change a look instantly from day to night. Wearing sequin textured footwear can be the little nudge you need to feel celebratory on the eve of another year to come!

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Dressing Up Plaid

Dressing Up Plaid

Plaid is a staple in the wardrobe for fall and winter months. With the festivities just around the corner however, wearing the pattern might not seem like a worthy option. I'm going to change your mind with this tip though! Below are some ways to dress up plaid because comfort and style don't need to be conflicting, but rather, comfortable!

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Button Up We all know plaid button up shirts are the most common. For dressing this up, just pair with a skirt! It's a step up from denim pants and doesn't compromise comfort or style.

 

Button Up, Again

If skirts aren't your thing, then a pair of trousers must do! Match with a solid color that is on the button up top or go with a patterned trouser instead of simple jeans. Still as chic but gives it a twist for the events you might be attending to this holiday season.

Skirts

Can't go wrong with a nice plaid skirt! They are stylish and bring color to any outfit but if worn in a pleasing manner, they wont looked overly bogged down and school girl type. Pair accordingly with a nice blouse or sweater and viola, a charming look that will earn you compliments!

  

Trousers Plaid trousers are completely versatile! You can create a variety of looks from them and the options are seriously endless! For dressing up, just pair with a sweater and heels. If you want more comfort, opt for tennis shoes. Choose a solid color such as black or white and match with same color purse and accessories. This way, the sporty look is comforting but looks cohesive and flattering all the same.

 

Dress Everyone has a plaid dress stuffed somewhere back in their closest! Let's dig it out and put it to good use. Style by layering a long sleeved top under and pair with tights and either boots or heels.

 

Coat

Even a coat is as darling; it's an accessory that adds to a look more than just draping over. Wear the coat as if it's part of the entire outfit, like a cardigan per say.

Scarf Last but certainly not least, the famous plaid scarf! Just like the coat, it's more than an accessory. It's iconic when worn and brings life to any dull outfit. Wear when you need a pop added to your outfit last minute or even placed with a sweater that could use a quick pick up!

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{DIY} Shirt Collar Necklace

 

{DIY} Shirt Collar Necklace

Recently saw this idea on a Dhar Mann video from YouTube and had to share it with you all because I'm literally obsessed! It's a creative idea which finds a new use out of old collared shirts. It's simple yet stylish; a great way to reuse what we have left in our wardrobes or from thrift store finds!

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You Will Need:

• Collared Shirt

• Seam Ripper • Thread and Needle or Sewing Machine • Button (Scissors), Snaps, or Clasps • Embellishments (Examples:) Decorative Buttons, Beads, Sequins, Gems, Embroidery Patches...

Instructions:

01.) Using a seam ripper, carefully remove shirt collar from shirt.

02.) When the collar is removed there will be two sides, a raw side and clean side to the collar. With matching thread to fabric (as close as possible) hand sew or use machine to sew raw side. Fold raw edge to create a small seam allowance much like the clean side. Pin down raw side if needed when sewing.

03.) Next, sew a button, snap, or clasp to the top left corner flap of the collar. Cut a small hole for a button and sew edges or place other snap/clasp on opposite flap corner (inside facing neck) so the edges connect.

04.) Now comes the best part! Decorate as you wish using your imagination. Even leaving the collar as is can always make a statement to your outfit! Possibilities for this easy necklace idea are endless! First, iron the collar if possible so decorations adhere better. Then glue or sew embellishments to the jewelry piece.

For Visual Creation (Instructions with Pictures): {DIY} Shirt Collar Necklace

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Sources: www.DharMann.com & www.WeHeartThis.com