If you're a fellow blogger you must join us for the Houston Blogger Symposium's Holiday Party! This will be the second official gathering with HBSYM!!! Just a different location!

A big Thanks to Megan from Greetings From Texas for organizing and making magic happen for this event! And..... Kirsten Stoddard for designing this snazzy little flyer! Can't wait to see you there! If we didn't get to meet you at The ZaZa event now is our chance!

OH BOY!!! ALL THIS!

Cocktails Courtesy of Dripping Springs Vodka!

Yummy's in your tummy's thanks to Star Pizza!

Tunage by DJ Johnny Moon!

Guest Appearences

Photobooth

Pinpoint Method

Braidbar

Makeup tips

Decor inspo

Shopping!

Tickets are officially on sale here! We're only selling 50 so don't wait til it's too late!

*This is a bloggers only event

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STEP 1: know what you want to put on your tie.

STEP 2: round up all the supplies

Here's what we used...

old ties

If there's not a tie in your house, check out a thrift store (two bucks).

(we organized our supplies with an old lunch tray)

In the tray we have:

thread

tiny scissors

needle

a kiss

gems

stencils

tiny candy canes

miniature ornaments

ribbon

buttons

You will also need:

pencil or pen

fabric scissors

E-6000 (if you're in a hurry)

transfer paper

fabric

felt

STEP 3: Draw or trace design onto fabric.

I chose a Holiday Tree

STEP 4: Cut out design

stop and look how cute it is

STEP 5: Detail tree. Make sure you play around with your options

before attaching details to your tree

Here are a few arrangements we considered:

using candy canes to wrap the tree

using the gems as ornaments for a more traditional look

using miniature lightbulb ornaments as oversized lights on tree

using buttons of varying sizes

STEP 6: Attach details to design using either thread and needle or

if your in a hurry, E-6000 (from our last project) should work.

(we recommend taking the time to hand stitch or use a sewing machine)

STEP 7: Adore your fabulous tacky holiday tie

We wore ours for an ugly christmas sweater party, but they
are also fun to just wear in November/December or
if you have an office party.

Check back in for more Christmas/Holiday DIY

K&B

HOUSTON BLOGGER SYMPOSIUM HOLIDAY PARTY!

DIY: Tacky Holiday Tie