I’m such a sucker for anything unconventional. This is even true for my Christmas ornaments; no plain jane decor for this lady! In addition to the Pearl Snowflakes, I whipped up these ornaments using spent bullet shells and crystals from a vintage chandelier. I love the way the two elements compliment each other. See I …
Can you believe the first day of winter is right around the corner? While I’m more of a summer & autumn lady, I love the whimsical elements of the season. I recently whipped up a few pearl snowflakes using materials I already had on hand. The supplies are quite standard; it’s all about the technique …
Take a festive spin on the marbling trend with red and white oven-bake clay! Paired with strands of chunky curb chain, you’ll have an accessory that will coordinate with your favorite holiday ensembles. Click here for my full tutorial on eHow Style’s blog.
Chevron, suede, studs, metallic…these are a few of my favorite things. I love statement designs that are bold and simple. This project uses scrap leather and a few embellishments to create an eye-catching necklace. Follow along with the tutorial below: Supplies: Scrap suede Leather hole punch 1-inch bugle beads (I used Darice Bugle Beads …
Make these ornaments for the holiday season, then use them all year round! My Metallic Brushed Clay Feather Ornaments will add that sparkling touch beyond the holiday festivities. Click here for the tutorial, exclusively at Darice Crafts’ blog.
A few years ago, I was a DIY contributor at We Heart This. As of yesterday, I’m back on the team! Click here to check my (second) first project, a set of Embellished Candle Holders. Perfect for gift giving during the holidays. I’m especially loving the twig holder in the middle.
Looking for an easy and inexpensive project to make during the holiday weekend? Head over to eHow’s Style blog for my latest tutorial, an Oversized Thread Tassel Necklace. Embroidery thread is about 35 cents a skein, and you’ll only need half for this DIY; not bad for a budget-friendly project!
Cozy up with a pair of Faux-Buttoned Sweater Leg Warmers with my exclusive eHow tutorial. This project utilizes the sleeves from an old sweater and a few simple hand-stitches. Enjoy!
Haruka Sakaguchi and I recently teamed up to bring you a posh & pretty project for Verily Magazine. This DIY was inspired by a $98 pair of gloves found at Urban Outfitters; our handmade version cost less than $30 to make! Click on over to Verily to learn how to make it.
Marbling is everywhere lately; this is one trend I can get behind. Today’s marbling techniques often use nail polish, but I remember the chalk shaving method that I learned in 4th grade. I was part of the after-school Art Club (surprise, surprise) and I vividly remmeber using chalk to create marbled paper. And I loved …
One of my favorite parts about do-it-yourself is the ability to use something in more than one way. I love taking an item, material or technique and adding an unconventional spin. Admittedly, some of the less quirky & unadventurous types might raise a brow…but who cares?! An “intended purpose” is a concept created by the …
