It goes without saying that Halloween is a DIYer’s dream holiday. There’s nothing better than an excuse to make a hilariously ridiculous outfit and wear it out in public. Or, if you’re like me, you make an easy no-sew strawberry outfit and then accidentally lock your keys in your trunk — …
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 …
Sometimes, you just have to make donut-themed crafts. Because why not? And since quirky, sassy crafts are my thing, I had to wear my handmade “Foods Before Dudes” shirt during this photo shoot. It seemed pretty appropriate. Head to Brit + Co to learn how to make donut mirrors!
Happy National Watermelon Day! We’re celebrating over at Darice Crafts with a watermelon coaster set DIY. It’s a bit silly how much I adore coasters. It’s probably because I have a coffee, water or tea next to me at all times. Needless to say, coasters are necessity around these parts. It’s also another excuse to …
I love to collect memories where ever I go. Not just for my scrap book, but for all kinds of crafts. I am totally that girl hunting for awesome shells at the beach and picking up feathers off the sidewalk. Practically anything can be made into a pendant or an embellishment; it comes …
In the midst of the moving chaos, one of the biggest perks is re-decorating. And in my case, that obviously means a new project or five. I recently whipped up this simple frame using clear acrylic blocks typically used for stamping. You know how much I love my unconventional supplies! Check out the tutorial I created …
Now that we’re well into the summer season, it’s time to show off those arms! Embellish yourself with an edgy draped beaded chain armlet made with nothing more than beads, stretchy string, and chain scraps. This is the perfect project to use up those remnants. Check out the full exclusive tutorial at Darice’s blog, Live.Craft.Love.
Sometimes, you just need some bling. Learn how to make ear cuff jewelry over at eHow!
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 …
