I was never much of a hoop earring kinda lady. Usually, I opted for statement studs or dangling designs. However, in the past year, I’ve grown to love the simple, minimalist vibe of a plain hoop. Plus, I dig how easy it is to embellish them. In fact, I’ve made three different pairs of hoops for …
I’m that girl when it comes to shopping. It takes everything within me to internalize my ramblings about making your own stuff — especially jewelry. Of course, I get that DIY isn’t for everyone… but that’s why tutorials exist, right? For this DIY, I was inspired by the millions of chokers out there & re-purposed an old bandanna. It’s no-sew & ridiculously cheap. Win. …
While I’m not crazy about blingy embellishments, I can get down with rhinestones when they’re used in a not-so-conventional way. And in the interest of sharing my love for wedding-appropriate ideas, this choker DIY would make an amazing unconventional bridal piece. Let a girl know if anyone wants to get married; I definitely want to wear this down …
I’m such a sucker for wedding crafts; making decor and wearables for friends’ weddings is one of my favorite things to do. So, for my latest project at Darice Crafts, I made a non-traditional DIY succulent wedding corsage using a faux plant. I’m loving the way it looks against the chain! You can find the tutorial at Darice Crafts’ blog. …
During the last few years, I’ve been falling (hard) for DIY projects featuring wood elements. And after I took a few classes at SF’s Woodthumb in SOMA, the love grew x1000. Triangle bookshelf? Check. Wooden six pack? Check, check. So, it’s no surprise that my latest tutorial for Wild Amor features wood veneer, a wood-obsessed-crafty-lady’s best …
Leather scraps, chain, and studs… a few of my favorite things. My latest project at We Heart This brings all of those things together in a pair of embellished shoulder duster earrings. I adore the way snake chain drapes, but you can use any kind of chain. Find the tutorial right here. Enjoy! xx …
I’ve always been a sucker for projects that save scraps and remnants from the trash. I adore the idea that something can be made from nothing, fueled by the leftovers of a completely separate creation. It just goes to show that inspiration can cultivate anywhere if you let it. It’s imagination at its very best. This …
Here’s another designer-inspired project to keep your creative week going. This one is at eHow and inspired by a $125 Aurélie Bidermann piece. Thanks to an inexpensive Etsy purchase and a couple skeins of embroidery thread, you can make a similar piece for SO much less. Find the DIY, here! xx K
Aside from using supplies in unconventional ways, I love quick and easy projects that require just a few steps. Extra brownie points for a project that totally transforms an item. This tutorial fits that entire description and then some. Made with a pair of earrings from Forever 21, it proves that a little scrap chain …
It’s officially time to prep for the NYE partytimes! Top off your look with a pair of sequin drop earrings inspired by a $78 J.Crew version. These pretty little things will set you back no more than 15 bucks. Visit eHow to learn how to make them, just in time for the 31st.
As a born and raised New Yorker, I never thought I’d see the day when I’d be wearing shorts in November. Between this move to California and my friends at BooHoo, that very thing recently happened. The final verdict? It’s pretty surreal, but hey — I‘ll take it. Here’s what went down: BooHoo challenged me to …
