korker wands

[lcsobota]

seen plenty of tulle wands.... but not korker wands: she even shows you how to make them. Loris

Little Birdie Secrets: how to make a fairy princess ribbon wand (http://littlebirdiesecrets.blogspot.com/2009/06/how-to-make-fairy-princess-ribbon-wand.html)

[firedancer201]

I like these much better than the tutu wands! TFS!

[jtgarrido]

I like them much better also, they are adorable.

[MsJCreations]

Thanks for posting these instructions. I giving my daughter a princess party for her birthday next month and I just might do some of these.

[BusyBumbleBee]

Oh, what a great way to use korkers! These would be great for craft shows!

[Pretty Beaded Things]

Those are so cute. I am winding ribbon now for baking so will have to add some fun colours to make one of these.

TFS
Janine

[lalaarnold]

Cute! Thanks for sharing.

[3aminspirations]

Just when I thought I was done with korkers, I had to find this link! I never would have thought to drill a hole in the korker - I would have GLUED, GLUED, GLUED!

[BusyBumbleBee]

Alright so I just tried this tut b/c I made a tutu and thought a wand to go with would just set the whole thing off... I must have done something wrong b/c my wand topper came out super flat. Theirs is all nice and puffy. It was either - not enough korkers (I used 20 - 6" korkers and threw in some reg. ribbon like they did in the photo) - or- my korkers weren't fat enough. I don't know if I'll give it another go or not. It really is cute, but it takes A LOT of ribbon and apparently I still didn't use enough. Anyone else give this one a try?:confused1:
One last thing, couldn't get the thing to stay on top of the wand rod with the wire, it kept flopping over! ugh! Maybe I just wasn't meant to made this cute wand??:banghead:

[firedancer201]

I have no idea on how to help you. I loathe making korkers. I am going to try using a korker box and see if that helps me.

[Barbara Jean]

Thanks for sharing the link, Loris!

[theellisfamily02]

Cute I might have to use this idea for my DD. She loves wands. I will have to modify it to the wand sticks from Halo heaven though. If I figure it out I will post how I did it.

As for the korker being flat if could be that you didnt use enough korker or it was too long or the center wasnt pulled tight enough or they used a photo effect to get it poofy.

[lcsobota]

maybe a dab of glue at the top of the dowel to hold it in place? Loris..... i havent tried these either but i did think it was really cute

would love to see pics!

[BusyBumbleBee]

I did try some hot glue to hold it in place on the dowel, which really didn't help much. I just ended up pulling the korkers off the top anyway and turning it into a really cute hair bow with white maraboa underneath and that actually turned out super cute. Maybe the error turned into a lovely mishap?


maybe a dab of glue at the top of the dowel to hold it in place? Loris..... i havent tried these either but i did think it was really cute

would love to see pics!

[firedancer201]

Oh that is gorgeous!

[lcsobota]

i think your right. it turned out great! Love the pic and the beautiful model! Loris

[daisyb]

I will have to try and make one for my daughter

[theellisfamily02]

OMG I Love IT!!!!!!!!

[prettyinpink]

That is a nice idea.thanks for sharing

[alf68us]

I think these are better then most instructions I have seen for wands. I think I'm going to try this this week.

[shay0622]

I love these! Very creative, can't wait to try them!

[shalini]

thanks for sharing

[IzzyB]

I tried this tut too and it didn't turn out very good at all. I tried again and doubled the amount of korkers and instead of the wire I just attached it to the top of the dowel with hot glue. I would also recommend sewing the korkers instead of tying them, everytime I tie a korker it comes apart after some time.

[shay0622]

Love it! Thanks for sharing

[K's kustom bows]

I actually used enough ribbon for 2 larger korkers, and i didnt do the wire thing. I hot glued it to the top of the dowel. I was afraid of the wire coming apart and hurting a child. Plus the way they have it on there in the tut the tip of the dowel is sticking out. Another hazard for a child. I also wrapped and spot glued the dowel w/ ribbon. My daughter loves it. I cant figure out how to upload pics from my computer, so sorry for no example. But, it came out really cute.

[jillsmom]

How fun! Those would make great party favors (well for the girls :))

[kasey]

cant wait to make this i love it!!!!!

[albertandlinda]

Great idea! Never seen a korker wand before, cant wait to try this one!

[ButterflyBows]

Completely AWESOME I am gonna make some of these for my kids Birthday Party!!

[K's kustom bows]

I just realized I still didnt ever add a picture, so here it is... After almost a year of my 2 yr old playing with it, its still together, a few less korkers, and a little mis shapen, BUT she loves it still!!!