It’s officially BBQ season and I couldn’t be more excited. Now that I’m living in the Bay Area, I can’t wait to scope out awesome parks, mountains, and beaches for some major picnic time. My apartment also has a darling porch area; thanks to Northern California weather, we’ll be able to use that all year …
Any crafty-Pinterest-obsessed-maker knows how all about the beauty of fringe wall hangings. The best part is that there’s so many different ways to make one…no loom required! For my latest exclusive project at Darice Crafts’ blog, I created an easy breezy summer yarn wall hanging made of natural elements and simple techniques. I love the …
I have to admit: I don’t mix and match prints often. But when I do, you can be sure there’s some kind of neutral striped pattern involved. For my latest DIY at eHow, I decided to combine summery bright flowers with a thrifted white shirt by creating no-sew, iron on appliques. Talk about an instant …
With my recent move across the country, I’ve become all kinds of obsessed with DIY home decor ideas. Granted, that’s always been the case…but now? I’ve given myself an out to let myself drown in decor projects. And this girl has zero shame. For a recent project at Darice Crafts’ blog, I created a simple …
Anyone knows me that I love my simple, geometric shapes. Pair that with rose gold and I’m 110% in love. For one of my recent projects at Darice, I demonstrate how to use rose gold beads to make a triangle bib necklace. This tutorial provides excellent practice for jewelry making, too. Visit the DIY, right here. …
As many of you know, I’m a contributor and DIY writer at eHow. I’ve been writing for them for more than a year now — time flies! eHow recently challenged myself and five other crafters to create a tutorial using four specific materials. Known as #ProjectThrowdown, this challenge required us to use: 1. Jeans 2. Feathers …
With summer on its way, renovation season is in full swing. Want an easy upgrade? Try my latest project at We Heart This, a set of Watercolor Pillowcases. Made with plain white cases, a foam brush and fabric dye, this is an extremely inexpensive DIY. There’s no right or wrong way to make them… promise! …
Sometimes, the ideas that come to me are so unconventional and unique that I’m not even sure if they’ll work. But hey, those are the best kind of ideas. When they do work out, it triggers such an amazing inspirational moment. It’s the exact reason why I love making and creating. For this project …
I know, I know…you’re probably thinking, “This girl is obsessed with watermelon print”! In a way, I kind of am. I love how easy it is to transform anything into a “watermelon” using a specific color scheme and repeating pattern. Red, green and black teardrops — it’s all you need to get the point across. It’s also …
For a quick and easy way to spice up a pair of plain denim shorts, head on over to eHow for one of my latest projects. This is a no-sew and beginner friendly DIY! Even if you’re an experienced crafter, you can’t deny how awesome the simpler projects are. Check out the project, right …
When it comes to layering necklaces, a choker is a must-have. It’s ideal for pairing with multiple necklaces in different lengths, creating some depth and dimension. I’m especially a fan of necklaces made with mixed materials, such as fabric or cord. Lately, I’ve noticed so many braided suede necklaces in stores — it must be the festival …
