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
DIY Basics: How to Transfer an Image Outline onto Wood
Last year, I created a wood-burned clock for my good friends’ Christmas gift. They’re in a band called Ghost House, and this skull is an awesome logo originally created by Rick Calzi of Dying Breed Illustration. Using a wood burning tool that I bought at Michaels, I burned the logo onto a pine wood disc …
Recipe: Whiskey Dark Chocolate Bread Pudding with Whiskey Coffee Glaze
I am so stoked to share this recipe. It’s a little ridiculous how excited I am. Granted, the name of this recipe is anything but little. Luckily, the concept of bread pudding is as simple it gets. It’s hard to mess it up, honestly. And there are so many ways you can go with this; cue all the …
diy: Faux Stud Pocket Tee
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 …
crafty with a cause: Elderly Nutrition Program Greeting Card Donations
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 …
feature & diy: Geometric Metallic Sunglasses for Cosmopolitan Philippines
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
Press: Mollie Makes Special February 2014 DIY Fashion Edition
Mollie Makes, UK’s top DIY and lifestyle magazine, published a special DIY fashion edition in February. This jam packed issue has a little blurb about my book on page 10! If you don’t live in the UK, you can purchase the digital version on iTunes or the print copy at myfavouritemagazines.co.uk. Speaking of the UK…the UK …
in a new york minute: Metallic Clutch by New Dress a Day
This guest post is brought to you by Marisa Lynch, author and blogger of New Dress A Day: My theme was metallic for this month’s In a New York Minute and I couldn’t wait to get started on this fun accessory! Five-step project, here we go! Supplies you’ll need: 1. Rhinestones 2. …
DIY Cross Stitch Rose Sweatshirt
The creative thought process never ceases to intrigue me. When it comes to creating DIY projects, it’s interesting how it can go both ways; usually, I make the project then find other components to style it with. Sometimes, it’s the other way around. I’ll have an item, and create something to specifically style with …
DIY: Cut Out Denim Vest
If you’ve been following s&p for a while, you know denim vests (and jackets) are some of my favorite projects to work on. They’re such versatile garments… perfect for those lukewarm summer months, spring and autumn days, and layering in the winter. Most of my past denim vest/jacket tutorials involve fabric directly on top of the …
diy: Graffiti Converse Hi Tops
This is another one of those projects that I’ve been meaning to do for ages. My mental (and physical) DIY to do list goes on for miles, so maybe someday I’ll get around to everything! This how-to features a graffiti look on a pair of unbleached white hi tops that I recently bought. Keep on …