The Story Behind My 'Stache Obession AND A Tutorial For My Sequin Mustache Bib Necklace!

Pinky's out... yeah Im FANCY like that!


So I decided to share a couple stories with you today.
One being the story behind my new 'stache obessesion,
the other being the story behind my youngest sisters 'stache
obsession.

So here goes...
I...
have...
a...
mustache...

Yeah no.. not the necklace...
a REAL one!
What, you may ask, would make me want to share this info with you all?
This comment:

haha
Did you see that "Michelle Mollner: She is beautiful! She could have

a real one and still be beautiful!"

SO Im coming out...
Ok so maybe I dont have a full on mustache!
But I have always been sensitive of the hair I have there...
even though its not really that much!
But since we have been married the hubs would "joke" with me
about it. I used to be so embarrassed!

One time he made a joke about it in front of one of his buddies while
we were all out on a double date. He whispered something.. I knew it
was about my "mexi-stache" I got so fired up I wanted to punch the hubs!
Next thing you know, his poor friend looking all confused asks
what mustache? And as an instant reflex I PUNCH him right in the chest!!

It was actually pretty hard, and yeah he admitted it hurt him.
Well..  he didnt see it coming. I felt so bad!
I didnt really mean to, I was actually really meaning to punch the hubs..
but when I heard mustache I just kinda reacted... er... OVER-reacted!!
We all laughed it off and it was fine.. but that just goes to show you
just how sensitive I was about the subject.

The hubs would suggest shaving or waxing.
I have NEVER done that and never will.
For one, the hair is very fine (almost unnoticeable, really)
and I dont want to make it worse, or start something I
will have to continue to do for, like, ever!
But I did decide one day to bleach it...
so I went to the bathroom,
locked the door,
and began the process.
There I was sitting in the bathroom,
bleach cream on my "stache"
and the hubs knocks on the door...
'What are you doing? Why is the door locked'
Oye!
I just didnt want him to know what I was doing...
I could so see him making jokes about it for the rest of our lives!
Long story short..

He DID end up finding out what I was doing
(just so we all know Im a terrible liar!)
He DID crack jokes...
AND...
I CRIED!
It showed him just how sensitive I really was about it.
And he stopped making jokes about it ever since.
Which is actually kind of funny, since I was never so insecure about it
or even NOTICED it until HE mentioned it. LOL

Now I look back and just laugh...
and I love the mustache symbol!
Its just fun and funny.. and it has meaning to me..
so that is why NOW I am loving the mustache!
I can smile and say thanks, when someone says
'Nice Mustache' :)

My youngest sister Samantha has a thing for the mustache as well.
Her husband's last name is Sanchez, so he was and is still
somewhat made fun of, for his last name.
They call him Dirty Sanchez.
I WILL NOT put the meaning of that on my blog!
If you dont know what it means, you can look it up,
but beware... its something yucky!
All I will say is that is has something to do with
a mustache of sorts...
My sister kind of gets it too from her hubby's friends.
They just laugh it off... but it puts funny meaning to the
stache symbol for her and that is why she has a thing for it too!

So when she saw my moustache necklace from LMM,
She was so jealous! She said she wanted a mustache necklace,
and she had been wanting me to make her something
special for a while now. SO she pretty much inspired
me to make my Pink sequined Mustache Bib Necklace!

And I have a quick tutorial to share with you, on
how to make your own!

Samantha loves pink and LOVED my xoxo headband,
so I combined all three things to make her necklace!

Supplies:

Felt

chain

necklace clasps

jump rings

scissors

multi tool

glue & glue gun

Sequins

(Although its more expensive, I use the sequin string, because its easier to work with!)

So I pretty much just created a mustache template that I liked 

the look and size of, then traced it onto my felt.

Using the glue gun, an inch at a time, I slowly added the sequin string.

You must be careful, because the glue can seep through and burn 

your fingers! And may look too messy if you arent careful!

You want to keep going around and around the outer edges until you

reach the center, carefully cut the string and glue the last bit down.

Cut your chain to about 18in 

(you can do any length but 18in is pretty standard)

Glue to the back of your mustache.

Use a little more felt to cover the chains.

I used my multi tool to cut the chain at the very top center,

then connected a jump ring to one side and a lobster clasp to the other.

And thats it!

Now you have a unique statement necklace!

I love it!
 Its fun and flirty!

And definitely a conversation piece!

And in case youre wondering, Sammy Got a kick out of it too!
She LOVED it! :) It totally suits her. :)

If you dont feel like investing in the supplies and time it takes to
make your own, you can also purchase your very own
Sequin mustache necklace in my shop {here}! :)

Now tell me... 
are we the only ones who have silly somewhat
embarrassing mustache stories??
I'd like to know Im NOT alone!
So if you have a story to share, please do!!! :)