When I was younger we had 'The Hat Game' at family reunions. It started with an uncle who wore a really awesome, unique hat. People would steal it just to wear it for a little while before it got passed on, always making it back to the uncle since he really loved that hat. Over the years people started gathering more cool hats and for a few years it was a pretty big thing. So much fun!
Sort of as a tribute, maybe an attempt to get it going again or just for fun, a few of the women have decided they want to have fun steampunky hats to wear this year.
So... we hit The Big City and got some plain hats.
We tried to find real, good hats... but had to settle for some sturdy hats from a party store. Plastic base with a coating that makes them more pleasant to wear. There were two bowlers and three with sherrif stars on them (that I ripped off because they were awful).
From there, we went to craft stores and gathered supplies, trying to keep in mind the personality of each person so we could make sure they really love the hats.
Sort of as a tribute, maybe an attempt to get it going again or just for fun, a few of the women have decided they want to have fun steampunky hats to wear this year.
So... we hit The Big City and got some plain hats.
We tried to find real, good hats... but had to settle for some sturdy hats from a party store. Plastic base with a coating that makes them more pleasant to wear. There were two bowlers and three with sherrif stars on them (that I ripped off because they were awful).
From there, we went to craft stores and gathered supplies, trying to keep in mind the personality of each person so we could make sure they really love the hats.
This one belongs to Shelby, my sister in law. I really need to invest in a better camera... I swear the colors are more mellow and blend a bit more nicely in person LOL
This one is mine ^_^ I have a special hat!
I won't get to go but I still wanted one LOL The charm says 'Slay your own dragons'.
I'm very happy with it. It's not too dressy to wear!
I won't get to go but I still wanted one LOL The charm says 'Slay your own dragons'.
I'm very happy with it. It's not too dressy to wear!
This is Sherry's hat.
I was a bit worried with this one... the ribbon was very uncooperative so now it's textured. Not in a bad way, though. She loves it and that's all that matters!!
I was a bit worried with this one... the ribbon was very uncooperative so now it's textured. Not in a bad way, though. She loves it and that's all that matters!!
This one is Emma's! She hasn't seen it yet but I'm pretty sure she'll love it ^_^ She's sort of a cowboy gypsy and there's enough eccentricity in the hat that I think she will really like it!
This one is Nita's! The problem here is making sure her sister doesn't steal it ~_^ Mom likes it a lot, too! LOL
I've also done one for mom but it's very different - she chose a beret style hat then ran off home with it before I got a picture!
There is one more hat that has not been claimed yet - it will probably be entered in to the auction. I want to play with a couple straw hats and a less restrictive theme... just see what happens, you know? First I must find the hats....
I've also done one for mom but it's very different - she chose a beret style hat then ran off home with it before I got a picture!
There is one more hat that has not been claimed yet - it will probably be entered in to the auction. I want to play with a couple straw hats and a less restrictive theme... just see what happens, you know? First I must find the hats....