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May 11, 2012 by: Melanie

DIY Lens Scrunchie- {Bling for Your Camera}

A few weeks ago, when Princess had her Easter photo session, my photographer friend had this cool little scrunchy thing on the end of her camera. It had Minnie Mouse ears on it and was so cute! I was so surprised at how much Princess liked it. She turned from not looking at the camera to checking to see where Minnie was.

So, when I purchased my camera, you know I have to have one! Who cares if I don’t know how to use the camera- as long as it looks good, right? So I set out to make a scrunchie with ears- a.k.a. The Lens Scrunchie.
I will warn you about the picture quality. I had to use my point and shoot to take pics of the finished product because my “good” camera is in the pics (obviously).ย 
Step One
Cut a length of black material approximately 30 inches long. Measure the length around your lens and cut a length of elastic the same size. Cut out 4 Minnie Mouse ear shapes.
Step Two
Take two of the mouse ears, place them right sides together, and sew. Leave the bottom open for turning. Do the same with the other two ear pieces.
Step Three
Fold the long piece of fabric in half, right sides together. Pin. At the 13 inch mark and the 17 inch mark along the folded fabric, insert the mouse ears. I rolled mine up and pinned them so that they would not get caught in the seam.
Sew down the long edge, using a 1/4″ seam allowance. Turn the tube right side out.
Step Four.
Use a safety pin to thread the elastic through the tube, making sure the one end is secured at the end of the tube. Pull the elastic through and join both elastic ends. Stitch.
Step Five
This part is difficult to capture on a picture, so read carefully. Fold under one end of the raw fabric (about 1/2″). Bring this end over the other end with the raw edge (you should no longer be able to see a raw edge. Stitch in place.

Step Six
Make a bow using bright, colorful fabric. Hot glue between the ears.
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Comments

  1. Ashley Culp says

    May 11, 2012 at 1:48 am

    This is so cute! I am a new follower

  2. Cranberry Morning says

    May 11, 2012 at 1:18 pm

    lol. Cute!!

  3. Christy says

    May 11, 2012 at 4:24 pm

    This is so cute! My mom is a professional photographer and I know she would love this! Thanks so much for sharring.

  4. Evelyn says

    May 11, 2012 at 4:31 pm

    Just hopping over from the May Day Blog Hop. I linked up with a little project on your Linky Party and grabbed a button for my party page. I would like to invite you to link up this adorable camera scunchie to my first ever blog hop.

  5. Lauren says

    May 11, 2012 at 5:58 pm

    I definitely need to make one of these for my camera! Perhaps it will help draw my 2 year old’s eyes in the proper direction.

  6. Rose Jesky says

    May 12, 2012 at 2:09 am

    Sp cute. I hope you can come and share this at my new Link party The Sunday Round Up @ http://www.arosiesweethome.com/
    It starts every Saturday Night.
    I’m a faithful follower of yours,
    Rose

  7. Our Pinteresting Family says

    May 12, 2012 at 2:48 am

    That is super cute! Megan

  8. Elle and Lou says

    May 12, 2012 at 7:09 am

    What a wonderful job you have done. I want one too!

  9. Rose Jesky says

    May 13, 2012 at 10:58 am

    Thanks for coming and sharing this with us at The Sunday Round Up. Happy Mothers Day.
    Rose

  10. Heather Kaluf says

    May 13, 2012 at 10:28 pm

    what a great tutorial, it will sure help keep kidos on the camera ๐Ÿ™‚
    Thanks for sharing at our Sunday Round Up! Can’t wait to see what you have for us next weekend. Have a GREAT week!
    xoxo
    Heather

  11. Ten Cow says

    May 14, 2012 at 1:58 pm

    That’s a great idea!

  12. bohemiannie! art says

    May 14, 2012 at 8:30 pm

    Now THAT is a great idea!

  13. Etcetorize says

    May 15, 2012 at 1:13 am

    This is an awesome idea! Thanks for sharing at Etcetorize~

  14. Pam says

    May 15, 2012 at 1:32 am

    What a great idea! I’m sure the kids love that.

  15. Jill says

    May 15, 2012 at 3:02 am

    What a fun idea! Perfect for taking pictures of the kids!

    Thanks for linking to a Round Tuit!
    Hope you have a fabulous week!
    Jill @ Creating my way to Success
    http://www.jembellish.blogspot.com/

  16. Our DIY Diaries says

    May 15, 2012 at 5:37 pm

    Genius! Hope you will be linking it up this week.

    Jen

  17. Our DIY Diaries says

    May 15, 2012 at 5:38 pm

    Genius! I hope you will be linking it up this week.

    Jen

  18. Angie Ramirez says

    May 15, 2012 at 11:10 pm

    I have been wanting to do one… in ELMO.
    Great tutorial thanks for sharing at Create & Inspire!!
    Angie

  19. Adrianne at Happy Hour Projects says

    May 16, 2012 at 2:53 pm

    I have no idea how I missed this before, this is great!! At this point, my diva daughter is all about the camera so it’s not necessary in our house (she even knows which button takes the photos). But this is such a simple thing to help with photography. Awesome. Featuring it at tomorrow’s party.

  20. Kadie says

    May 16, 2012 at 4:31 pm

    Oh my how clever!! I wonder if I could figure out a boy one. Like a super hero or something. My boys will never look at the camera. What a great idea! Thanks so much for parting with us this week!

  21. Carolyn Robbins says

    May 17, 2012 at 1:49 am

    What a fun idea! Especially to use with children.

  22. Jenilyn says

    May 17, 2012 at 6:57 am

    Must do this!! I would love for you to link this up to “I Made This” at Grits & Giggles! http://www.gritsandgiggles.blogspot.com/2012/05/i-made-this-5.html

  23. Anna says

    May 17, 2012 at 2:25 pm

    This is SO cute! I’m going to pin this for my photography friends. ๐Ÿ™‚

    Anna
    http://www.askannamoseley.com

  24. Terry says

    May 17, 2012 at 6:37 pm

    Awww, this is adorable. I think it would hold my attention too, lol. Great tutorial. Thanks for sharing at our party this week.

  25. Recipes We Love says

    May 17, 2012 at 8:23 pm

    This is sooo cute! I totally want one if we ever get to go to Disney World!!!

  26. Rachel says

    May 18, 2012 at 4:18 am

    How cute!! Thanks for sharing at Terrific Tuesday.
    Rachel
    adventuresofadiymom.blogspot.com

  27. Carrie @ My Favorite Finds says

    May 18, 2012 at 12:38 pm

    So cute and fun. I’m so with you…love my awesome camera, but still need to learn how to use it! I thought about trying to learn super quick before we go to Disney, but then decided I wasn’t going to tote that big camera around when I can take my smaller one. If I could sew, I would make this!

  28. Tiffany/MyCrowdedKitchen says

    May 18, 2012 at 6:24 pm

    So stinkin’ cute! What a fab idea. Stopping by from Creative Thursday, so glad I did. I would love to have you come party with us sometime on our Fabulous Friday link party. Have a great weekend!

  29. Alese says

    May 18, 2012 at 6:57 pm

    This is so cute! I blog over at http://www.2crafty4myskirt.blogspot.com. Every Friday I feature a fellow blogger. I would love to feature you and this project in an upcoming Friday. If you are interested please email me at [email protected]

  30. Michelles Tasty Creations says

    May 19, 2012 at 5:45 am

    So cute! I would totally use one of these on my camera. Thanks so much for linking up to Creative Thursday this week. Have a wonderful weekend.

    Michelle

  31. Lisa @ Flour Me With Love says

    May 19, 2012 at 9:20 pm

    This is too cute! Thanks so much for sharing at Mix it up Monday ๐Ÿ™‚

  32. Kimberly Sminkey says

    May 21, 2012 at 11:59 am

    What a great way to get your little one’s attention to snap a few good photos! Thanks for sharing at tip toe thru tuesday!

  33. Christine says

    May 21, 2012 at 4:29 pm

    I love this sooooo very much!!! I’ve been dying to get a lens scrunchie!!! Now I can make one!! YAY!!

    Thanks for sharing at The DIY Dreamer.. From Dream To Reality!! I can’t wait to see what you link up tomorrow!

  34. Amanda @ The Little Giggler says

    May 22, 2012 at 5:12 am

    That’s so cute! I need one! My daughter NEVER looks at the camera. Thanks so much for sharing this at The Little Giggler. ๐Ÿ™‚

  35. Trish - Mom On Timeout says

    May 23, 2012 at 3:25 pm

    This is just so dang cute! This would be perfect for our next Disneyland trip ๐Ÿ™‚ Pinned! Thanks so much for sharing at Mom On Timeout!

  36. tricia says

    May 31, 2012 at 3:53 am

    This is adorable, but where is the downloadable pattern for the Mickey ears?

    • Melanie @ bear rabbit bear says

      June 1, 2012 at 1:57 pm

      Hmmm…very good question!! I must have forgotten to scan it in. Thank you for letting me know. I’ve changed the wording for now until I can get it scanned in.

  37. [email protected] says

    April 15, 2013 at 2:59 pm

    This is adorable! I am SO making this before our next Disney trip!

  38. [email protected] says

    April 15, 2013 at 3:00 pm

    This is adorable! I am SO making this before our next trip to Disney!

   
   
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