Affordable Photography Props

Last night between many drawings and a few of the items i got at my local second hand store I was able to get creative in many ways. I started off with the little brand new dress that I got for 25 cents. After tearing the tag of and a fast wash dry session in a pillow case,(the only way to wash clothes and keep glitter on them). I dressed her up and set out to get a good photo shoot. You know how it is to get good photos. Sometimes its easy and other times you may only get a two or three, depending on movement. I then decided what background and frame work I would like done on them. After choosing a background fabric to drape on a chair that i thought would go good with her skin tone and dress,I managed to get a couple of really good photos. Then i thought what is missing in this picture that could be fun. Props! Many people overlook the prop thought. Between finding a perfect background and a good prop it impressively changes the photo out come! Tomorrow me and my Mom are setting out to find the perfect photo props bargain hunting. As for on the internet, many people know about this site, and it happens to be one of my favorites as i have ordered for my daughter several times from HaloHeaven  My two drawings were a women with flowers in her hair, that I plan to finish with an antique pastel set and give to the friend that gave me the pastels in the first place.
   The second was roses and a gun on the legs of some pants that i went all out on turning into a sweet piece of summer for me. Those pants I also found at the second hand store for 15 cents, have been clip laced up on the sides with bow placement to compliment. Bows seem to be the ongoing theme this week. I am loving it as well as my creative adventure unfolding. Picture will be uploaded after i get my laundry done :)Baby Hamster Creeper Body Suit (Google Affiliate Ad)

1.  Step 1 Cut five inches down the inseam of both sides of your pants, for a quick fix, other wise use a thread ripper your results will be much better.
2. Step 2. measure cuts where you will be lacing through the jeans. Measure to make sure you have the same amounts on both sides of the lacing as well as same amount, after all you want them to be even.
3. Step three choose a fabric or ribbon to lace through the slits. I cannot believe how many things I was able to use that striped shirt from my second hand store, but yes i found another purpose for what i had left over.
4. Step 4 measure to have at least 24 inches in length and cut it thin enough its easy to lace through, thick enough to be chunky still. Width should be about 2 1/2 inches.
5. After lacing through try them on and tie the sides to see how well they fit. This works really well with pants that might not fit perfectly to give them a great fit.
6. Now make your bows. I made mine inside out bows this time and used hot glue and simple stitches. instead of making the loop and having the loop be the outside of the bow, it was the inside where I scrunched the middle in. I used hot glue to make it ruffle more, and two 4 inch strips to tie around the middle.
7. then decide where you want to place them. Make sure you only stitch them to one side of your material that laces up that way you can still tie and untie that lacing. If you sew it to both ends of the lacing you will not be able to adjust them anymore. Now try them on and go have fun wearing them out!!!!