Tiaras and Wands

Well I learned how to make home-made crowns/tiaras and magic wands/scepters.  Hopefully as I make more, my skills will improve.  When I was at YWAM Salem, I noticed many of the women made things to supplement support and income.  They were all so crafty and unique, I actually felt jealous and a bit inept.  I was sure THAT was why the finances didn't come in for the Philippies (that and 50 other reasons I almost beat myself into the ground for).  If only I was more talented, more creative, less addictive, less reactive, more diligent, more consistent, on and on. 

All those things still are issues but as I've actually tried to do things creative, I am finding I can!  I made 2 wands and 2 tiaras so far and the girls LOVE them.  It's not like I could sell them big bucks on Etsy or anywhere really.  But, I can make them for whoever wants them for dress up time and doesn't want to have to go to Walmart to get them.  Plus, they are unique! 

I am going to start making really small, inexpensive oil samples as well, and decorate them in cute little bags.  Anyway, here is a picture of my first try, more to come...

The picture above was/is my very first attempt.  It's not a good photo as I have no camera beyond my phone camera.  But, there is the beginning :-)