So when my 4-year-old daughter's pre-school schedule included a "Crazy Hat Day", I put my money where my mouth is.
We headed over to the nearest thrift shop and found all kinds of whimsical "pre-loved" items and went to work decorating her straw hat. We found old plastic eggs cups, a long string of cream pearls, a colorful feather boa, some raffia, pink plastic flowers and some ribbon. And in honor of "Duck Fest" we put a cute rubber ducky on top.
Here's our "Masterpiece"
And even if she doesn't have the craziest hat at school,
I think we all know she has the craziest mother!
I think we all know she has the craziest mother!
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Loooove the hat! That's so fun that y'all made it together - I bet it'll be a great memory for her when she's older.
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I love the hat and the whole idea about it..
YOU ROCK! Even more than the hat, she will remember the fun you two had creating it!
haha super cute hat!
awesome hat!!
love the duck, nice touch.
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Well, that certainly turned out really well!! :) I know my daughter would be delighted to wear a hat like that. :)
This turned out great and I'm sure it was a fun project to do with your daughter.
Oh that has got to win some kind of prize! i think my kiud ended up with a ball cap with ribbons out the back....hanging head in shame:( lol
That's great!
That hat is awesome - my daughter would love it!
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Wow, what a wacky hat!
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I love recycling, and this is by far the most fun recycling I've seen.
OMG - that is so freakin' ADORABLE!
You're so creative. I esp. love the duck on top!
That hat is adorable! I'll have to remember that when we have hat days at my school.
That is so cute...love the little ducky up top!
The duck is perfect!
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Are you sure she didn't have the craziest hat?? That is so much fun and I love how you did it!
COOOL hats:)
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The craziest mothers are always the best! I would know. That is one sharp hat!
Very cool!
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I love the rubber duckie on top! Just adorable. I am sure she was the envy of all the other children. Sorry, but I am the craziest mom, my daughter just Facebooked me that the other day (yes, when your child is 17, they send you loving notes on fb). It was said in the nicest way, really.
Love the hat! That is a totally cool thing to do.
I love it!! She's gonna have the best looking craziest hat yet!!!
lovely post...
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That is so cool! I love it! :)
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Soo cute! It's amazing the things you can find at a thrift store and with a little imagination go along way!
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What a fabulous hat! Now that's a keeper!
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What a great hat! I love it. You two are so creative.
Looks like you had fun creating that hat! Love the duck touch that you added... hope she wins!
Wow, great job on the hat! It is adorable:)
Wonderful job on the hat!!
Thanks for fixing that Deb! Have a great rest of your weekend!
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Very Good.
Great hat Deb! I bet she loved wearing it!
Love the duckie on the top! How creative and cute!
Thanks for sharing this! That is adorable!
very inventive post.
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that hat is fabulous!! I hope she won craziest hat! haha
I love it! I'll bet your daughter does too.
When my kids have had crazy hat day, they pulled out something from around the house, like our "Cat in the Hat" hat.
If any of them have the opportunity again, we may have to make a run to the thrift store.
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