During my road trip across the country, I developed a new appreciation for mountains. The drive from Nevada across the California border was especially breathtaking; you can see the mountain road for miles, lined with snowy peaks and lush greenery. Love. And while I’m a New Yorker and a city girl through and through, I’ll …
If there’s anything that I love about the creative process, it’s that it can change or manifest at any point. It’s also especially interesting how an item or element can spark zero ideas one day and 931298 ideas the next. This oversized agate pendant is a prime example. I’ve had this little guy for a while. …
I have a serious soft spot for quick and easy craft projects. Extra points for when they’re inspired by something that costs a pretty penny. My latest tutorial at eHow is an excellent example; even a novice crafter can take this on. This one is inspired by a $215 Anthropologie item, made for less than …
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 …
If you’ve ever dabbled in jewelry making, you know all about the world of leftover scraps and chains. Goodness knows I do. For my latest project at Darice Crafts, I finally put those chain remnants to good use with a handmade Chain Tassel Necklace. This one also provides awesome practice if you’ve just started making …
I’ve always had a soft spot for hardware. Growing up, I constantly tagged along to Home Depot and Lowe’s with my father. I remember thinking that what the hardware store is to him is the equivalent of what the craft store is to me: a place full of potential and creativity. These days, I still …
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. …
Tutorials inspired by expensive versions are my absolute favorite. My latest project at eHow is based off a $149 Anthropologie clutch, made for WAY less. Check it out right here!
Aside from using supplies in unconventional ways, I love quick and easy projects that require just a few steps. Extra brownie points for a project that totally transforms an item. This tutorial fits that entire description and then some. Made with a pair of earrings from Forever 21, it proves that a little scrap chain …
It’s officially time to prep for the NYE partytimes! Top off your look with a pair of sequin drop earrings inspired by a $78 J.Crew version. These pretty little things will set you back no more than 15 bucks. Visit eHow to learn how to make them, just in time for the 31st.
Somehow, Christmas is this week. Seriously… where does the time go?! I’m pretty sure it ran off to a far away land. In case you’re scrambling to finish up your decorations, I got your back. These mini wreath babies are easy to make and only require a couple materials. And if you’re a crafty-obsessed individual like myself, …
