I know summer is barely over, but I can’t stop thinking about autumn. It’s my favorite season, so of course my collection of scarves has been slowly growing. For the past couple of months, I’ve been trying to figure out ways to organize my room and closet. This is one solution, at least for the …
I called this “faux” braided because it looks like your typical braid, but actually isn’t. I’ve had this idea in my mind for a while; I’ve been contemplating ways to use thin metal bangles that I never use anymore. When the crew at Lion Brand asked me if I’d like to try out some of …
Next time you’re in Barnes & Noble, check out the latest Summer 2012 issue of Glitter Magazine! I have a summer themed jewelry DIY on page 92. Xo, Kirsten
It’s been a while since I last did a nail DIY, so here’s a new one! Depending on how you look at it, this design can be either strawberry or watermelon themed…I personally think of strawberries when I look at this, but you can easily change it up by replacing the pink with a red! …
Here’s another denim vest project! This time around, I used studs, buttons & spikes to decorate the shoulders. Pretty simple and easy, and perfect for a weekend afternoon. It’s also a great way to use up the miscellaneous buttons and odds n’ ends in your stash. There isn’t really a “cookie cutter” step-by-step for this, …
I’m sooo excited that I can finally announce this on studs & pearls. I’m writing a DIY fashion book! It’s all in the very (very very very) early beginning stages – so this is all I will say right now. But I just wanted to share this tid bit of exciting news with all of …
I’ve been trying to figure out a way to spice up a pair of black jeans for a while, and I finally figured it out. The best part about this project is that you create your own stamp with thick cardboard, making it really inexpensive. I went with my classic fave of gold + black, …
I recently did an interview for M&J Trimming’s blog, which can be found here! M&J is one of my top favorite places to shop for DIY fashion supplies, so I highly recommend stopping by if you’re ever in NYC/the Fashion District. You can also shop their website at MJtrim.com 🙂 xo
Initially, I was going to do this little project on the side, but decided to photograph the steps for s&p anyway. It’s a fun alternative to the usual band shirt vest! For my version I used some floral fabric from a thrifted shirt to make it a little more feminine. See how I made it …
Everyone loves a little arm candy, especially during the summer months. Stacking on the bracelets is a fun way to mix and match different elements, something I’ve always loved doing! This particular project is pretty simple and sweet; you can probably make a few within in an afternoon. It was inspired by a bracelet I spotted …
When you’re a crafty lady, it’s easy to build up a stash of random chains. With that said – this is a stash-buster DIY that will put all that leftover chain to good use! It’s really simple and easy to make, even for beginner DIY’ers and jewelry makers. Check out how I made it below: …
