There’s a new interview with yours truly over at Reloved Magazine’s website! Read my ramblings about New York’s DIY scene, my favorite places to shop for supplies and how the blog became a book. Visit RelovedMag.co.uk or click right here for the interview. Two lucky UK readers can also win a copy from Reloved, thanks …
A few weeks ago, I whipped up this pretty little marbled number thanks to For the Makers’ Mojave Bowl kit. I adore mine! I use it to hold my most worn jewelry. Here’s to hoping I’ll stop misplacing them! Xo, Kirsten FTC Disclaimer: The Marbled Mojave Bowl kit was provided by For the Makers or …
By now, it’s pretty obvious that I tend to lean towards the edgier, sometimes strange elements of creativity. This project is right up that alley, using minimal supplies to create bracelet that emulates the look of barbed wire. Part of me thinks back to my angsty, teenage emo kid days, but the other part of …
Happy weekend, loves! I’m super stoked to announce that I will be contributing weekly DIY projects to eHow’s brand new Style page, during the months of April and May. The blog went live yesterday. These projects will be exclusive to eHow! I’m very excited about this contribution position and can’t wait to share these tutorials …
The latest DIY at Cosmopolitan Philippines’ website is the Off-the-Shoulder Top! Click here to check it out on Cosmo.ph, and click here to read the original tutorial on Studs & Pearls. Definitely one of my favorite project on s&p to date! xx K
Head over to the Whimseybox blog for a brand new interview with yours truly. Learn about my inspirations, my biggest craft fails and my favorite supplies! Xo, Kirsten
The simplest ideas are always my favorite. In this project, I used a cone bead cap to emulate the look of a spiked pearl. This is a great beginner DIY. See how I made it, right this way: Supplies: – 3-in-1 Jewelry Pliers – Large Pearl Bead (Connected with a jump ring) – Bead Cone …
Visit Cosmopolitan Philippines’ website for a Lace Cover-Up project that I made exclusively for Cosmo.Ph! Click here to check out the tutorial. Xo, Kirsten
If you haven’t already noticed, I’m all about “faux” projects…there’s something about the sheer cleverness of one thing emulating something else. For example… – Faux Cross Stitch Rose Sweatshirt – Faux Spool Candle – Faux Braided Bangle Bracelet – Faux Ring Gloves Ironically, the tights that I’m wearing in this post are faux garter tights …
Yesterday, I completed yet another batch of 20 handmade greeting cards to send to the Elderly Nutrition Program. I’m especially loving this round…the lace skirts are fun and feminine, the cherry hearts have that rockabilly touch, and the watercolor flowers are some of my favorite things to draw. If you haven’t seen my past posts …
Head over to Cosmopolitan Philippines’ website for an exclusive DIY, by yours truly! Learn how to upgrade a plain pair of shades with geometric metallic details; it’s a great beginner project and requires just a few materials. Click here for the easy how-to. Xo, Kirsten
