If you’re just starting to dabble in DIY, I’ve got your back. After all, I’m all about showing others how easy it can be to customize anything and everything. And while it might be easier to just head to the store and shell out some cash, there’s something special about getting crafty. It proves that …
I’m always on the lookout for awesome smoothie recipes and inspiration. I mean, as someone who went to college and grad school for Nutrition & Dietetics, I’ve learned all about the ways fruits and veggies can help your body on the molecular level. Don’t worry, though—I won’t bore you with the crazy scientific details. I’m all …
In 2010, this blog started out as a DIY fashion blog that channeled inspiration from designer items. As time went on, I began to share my love for everything DIY – not just fashion projects. Yet, I’m all for kicking it “old school” and replicating designer projects on the cheap. For my newest project at …
I’m a sucker for memorabilia… postcards, stickers, and everything in between. Fortunately, I’ve cut back on my sentimental collections in the interest of keeping my belongings sparse and simple. The one exception? PATCHES! I’ve gathered quite a few while traveling and supply shopping in the hopes of whipping up a crazy, eye-catching denim jacket. And it finally …
There’s nothing better than spotting something and feeling overwhelmed with inspiration. It’s even better when there’s an opportunity to add your own spin on it. That’s exactly how I felt when I saw this $48 Free People necklace. As soon as I spotted it, the wheels in my head started turning. That’s beauty of handmade: …
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 …
Creating DIY versions of designer pieces is one of my favorite things to do. It’s an awesome way to push your imagination to use supplies and materials that are affordable and accessible. I’m all about it. My latest designer-inspired creation can be found on eHow. This time around, I snagged some inspiration from a $320 …
If you follow me on social media, you know all about my “cynical optimism” (as I like to call it). My sense of sarcasm involves things like anti-Valentine’s Day projects and shirts that say “FOODS BEFORE DUDES”. Basically, it’s easy to think that I boycott all things wedding and love. In reality, I’m the total …
I can’t be the only one who has her mind set on growing up to be a crafty badass grandma. You know… life goals and what not. Obviously, buttons aren’t just for grandmas. But when most craft projects feature said buttons in cutesy, traditional ways, it can be difficult to find new ways to use those …
When it comes to shopping, I’m the absolute worst. And by “the worst”, I mean that I’m that girl rambling to whoever I’m with, venting about how this or that can totally be DIY’d. My mother just laughs at me when we pass by costume jewelry; my girl friends just give me an “WE KNOW, KIRSTEN” look. …
Laurence King Publishing Ltd. (May 2014) AVAILABLE NOW “The concept of DIY has transformed consumer culture, most notably in the fashion industry. Fueled by the current state of the economy, fashion lovers have turned to DIY projects for an inexpensive, personalized means of dressing themselves. The process of creating and altering clothing and accessories …
