DIY Rosie Pacifier from Tera Sue

So, when I opened this email for Tera I just about pooped my pants. Seriously. When I asked Tera to do a guest post for me I said, "Just something simple. I know you're busy." and this is what she sent. Poop. Literally.

Back in December I had the pleasure of meeting little Lilly and Sara while on a business trip to Florida. Sara was barely showing then and was as cute as a button. I couldn't be happier to see that baby Rosie is here safe and sound :). So in honor of baby Rosie I put together a little tutorial.

The Rosie Pacifier Clip:

1. On the back side of your pattern/drawing rub a layer or two of charcoal or chalk so that it covers the size of your pattern.
2. I use faux leather when beaded because it gives me a stable surface to work on. Using the backside of the faux leather, place the pattern charcoal side down and carefully trace your pattern outline.
3. Remove your pattern and you will see the faint outline of your pattern.
4. Trace the faint outline with a pen so you do not rub away the charcoal as you work.

1. Using a beading needle (Beading needles have a thinner eye so that you can work with smaller seed beads and can be found at most craft stores) thread your needle (center your thread and tie a knot), push your needle up through the back of your pattern and begin the 4-6 technique.
2. First step in the 4-6 Technique is loading 4 beads onto your needle and pulling them down to your pattern
3. Push your needle from the top side to the back side of your pattern so that your 4 beads are now in a line.
4. For the first set of beads count back three beads and push the needle back up through the top at this point. After the first set of beads is stitched on you will begin loading 4 beads and backtracking 6.
5. After you’ve backtracked and pulled your thread back up through the pattern, push your needle through the 6 beads (or three on your first set) and pull the thread through.
6. Continue loading 4 beads and backtracking 6 until you have finished the outline of your pattern.

1. To fill in the center of your outlines you will pull your needle through the back of your pattern and pick up three beads.
2. Push your needle back down through your pattern relatively close to your first added bead. When pulled taught your middle bead should sit on top of your two end beads.

I added another row of black beads to make my outlines stand out. When you are happy with your brooch, trim and glue (I used fabric glue, but you can use any glue you’re comfortable with) your finished piece to a backing material of your choice. Typically the beaded projects I work on tend to curl so I like to place a heavy object over my piece while my glue is drying to flatten it out a bit.

You can do so many things with your new brooch. You can wear it on your favorite shirt, in your hair, use it as a shoe clip, make it into a necklace, sew it onto a purse, or you can turn it into a pacifier clip for a baby named Rosie.

1. Wrap your ribbon around the pacifier and sew in place. You can also glue your ribbon on if you prefer.
2. Repeat step 1 with the onesie clip.

Glue your brooch to the onesie clip and voila! You have a personalized pacifier clip!

Tera is so talented and creative in so many different areas. Besides making amazing beaded items she makes bags, jewelry and unique artwork. You can check her shop out here.
Thank you so much Tera! You're talent and generoisty are overwhelming.
♥