Thanks to these crafty ideas, you can save a pretty penny (and then some) – BUY: Valentino Rockstud Leather Backpack, $4,295 (Image: Matches Fashion) DIY: Adhere studs and embroidered trim or ribbon to a leather (or pleather) backpack with fabric glue and/or E6000. Next, celebrate the thousands you just saved on this funky accessory. BUY: Stella McCartney Tomboy Jeans, …
If there’s anything that I love about the creative process, it’s that it can change or manifest at any point. It’s also especially interesting how an item or element can spark zero ideas one day and 931298 ideas the next. This oversized agate pendant is a prime example. I’ve had this little guy for a while. …
I have a serious soft spot for quick and easy craft projects. Extra points for when they’re inspired by something that costs a pretty penny. My latest tutorial at eHow is an excellent example; even a novice crafter can take this on. This one is inspired by a $215 Anthropologie item, made for less than …
One of my latest articles at Verily Magazine doubles as a bunch of reasons why we should all hang out and make stuff. Just saying 😉 xx K Image Credit: Laura Hershey Photography
I’ve always had a soft spot for hardware. Growing up, I constantly tagged along to Home Depot and Lowe’s with my father. I remember thinking that what the hardware store is to him is the equivalent of what the craft store is to me: a place full of potential and creativity. These days, I still …
Some crafty inspiration for the weekend ahead… BUY: Shibori Hand Dyed Bandanna, $40 (Image: Free People) DIY: Ever since I took an indigo shibori class at Workshop SF, I’ve been obsessed with the technique. You could easily make this Free People accessory with an at-home indigo dye kit and a plain ol’ white bandanna. It will only set …
These days, being a working creative means learning how to write a pitch. After all, collaborating is key to growing your brand/business/whatever it is that you do. Whether you’re a musician trying to book a show or a blogger trying to get featured somewhere, it’s all the same. But when the Internet is super-saturated with …
Stuck in a rut? Here are some crafty ideas to get those wheels turning: BUY: American Retro Leyla Leather Jacket, $1,259 (Image: Nasty Gal) DIY: All you need is white acrylic paint, a thin paintbrush, and your imagination. This is a rad way to spice up a plain jane black leather jacket. Here’s a tip: Keep …
Who says gift-wrapping has to be all about fancy shmancy paper? Give a 2-in-1 gift by dressing up a bottle of red for your favorite hostess. The best part is that the recipient can re-use the bag for whatever they’d like… or more wine, obviously. It doesn’t even call for a sewing machine, making this …
There’s nothing that makes me swoon more than materials used in unconventional ways. My latest project for Darice Crafts is no exception. Featuring beaded cacti made of acrylic tear drop beads and silver spikes, this mini zen garden is the perfect getaway for any busy lady. It also happens to be super easy to make. Check out …
It’s no secret that I love using unconventional supplies. Well, I practically burst from excitement when this idea came to me. This tutorial demonstrates how you can use plastic children’s barrettes from the dollar store to upgrade a basic bag. Add some glistening faceted rhinestones and you’ve got yourself a pretty kick ass purse. The …
