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starsthrumysoul
09-15-2008, 07:11 PM
So I posted on another thread that I was trying to make my own veil. I had seen beautiful veils at bridal shops that sell for $200-300 and was NOT prepared to spend that much. SO I bought a basic veil from Joanne fabrics (two-tiered, plain all except a very very thin ribbon on the edges, which I cut off). It was $16 but I had a 40% off coupon. THEN I bought three types of glass beads: some larger tear-shaped ones, and two sizes of regular shaped beads. In total I spent $18!!!!!!

So I took the edges which were straight and scalloped them by putting down a bowl on the edge and tracing its shape. Then, in between the scallops I put one of the teardrop-shaped beads.

Then on each scallop I traced a smaller curve three times to get scallops within each scallop (still with me?) then put the two types of beads on those edges.

I'll try to get better pictures tomorrow (when it's daylight out). I think it looks a lot prettier in person and I'm thrilled with it so far! Especially for $18 :-P

I can't figure out how to post the pictures in the post, so you'll have to check out the attachments!!

lisa&matt2792008
09-15-2008, 07:37 PM
thats really
pretty well done

Deanna2112001
09-15-2008, 09:04 PM
I love it! Good job!

bichonlvr
09-15-2008, 09:45 PM
Nice job...take a pic with it on!!!

snowflakebride
09-16-2008, 12:01 AM
Nice job...take a pic with it on!!!

Ditto!

Isn't it amazing how much making your own veil can save you? It looks really pretty.

mitch
09-16-2008, 02:29 AM
Oh wow that's Brilliant!
For such a bargain price and a bit of time. Something so unique is created.
Well done. :D

BarceloMayaPalaceBride
09-25-2008, 01:34 PM
Great job! I made my own veil too ;)

mitch
09-25-2008, 02:41 PM
Great job! I made my own veil too ;)

Any photos?

MichelleB
09-25-2008, 10:27 PM
Wow great job, thats gorgeous!

WBandMe
09-26-2008, 03:11 PM
It's beautiful! It looks very much like mine and I spent almost 300 bucks. *feeling dumb now*

BarceloMayaPalaceBride
09-26-2008, 03:30 PM
Any photos?


http://www.boandandrea.com/assets/images/veil/ <---Please excuse the "I look like I just crawled out of bed pictures." ;)

brendalin
09-26-2008, 03:35 PM
That turned out really great! Nice work!

starsthrumysoul
09-26-2008, 07:55 PM
Thanks everyone!! It's been really fun making it, and I love the idea that elements of our wedding will be "home-made" :-P

I'm waiting to do any more work on it until my dress comes in (December or January) and I can see how they go together, and if I should tone it down or add more or whatever. But thanks for the kind words everyone!

Docsgirl
09-29-2008, 08:37 AM
Ooooh! I really like that. Very creative! :D