By now, it’s pretty obvious that I tend to lean towards the edgier, sometimes strange elements of creativity. This project is right up that alley, using minimal supplies to create bracelet that emulates the look of barbed wire. Part of me thinks back to my angsty, teenage emo kid days, but the other part of …
Happy Earth Day! I’ve been thinking about making this project for quite some time, but it’s only appropriate that I share it on April 22. Using hand pressed flowers from an Etsy seller, decoupage, and spray paint, I created a spring-time inspired, artsy phone case. Keep in mind that it’s practically inevitable that the spray …
Happy weekend, loves! I’m super stoked to announce that I will be contributing weekly DIY projects to eHow’s brand new Style page, during the months of April and May. The blog went live yesterday. These projects will be exclusive to eHow! I’m very excited about this contribution position and can’t wait to share these tutorials …
This week’s DIY is inspired by the Rodarte Gold Padlock Chain Necklace! I could have sworn I saw a rhinestone version floating around – which is why this project made it to my “to do list” to begin with – but can’t seem to find it. So here’s this one instead: Rodarte Gold Padlock Chain …
When it comes to watercolor paints, I’ve always loved the way the colors blend and bleed together. So, why not transfer the look into a project? And since there’s nothing as classic as a pair of white Chucks, I decided to apply that idea on a brand new pair. I used 3 colors of RIT …
This quick DIY was created in conjunction of the next s&p project, Watercolor Hi Tops. Instead of leaving the shoelaces plain jane white, I thought it would be fun to bring in some color (just in time for spring!) This tutorial uses watered down acrylic paint instead of your average fabric dye; shoelaces are typically …
The simplest ideas are always my favorite. In this project, I used a cone bead cap to emulate the look of a spiked pearl. This is a great beginner DIY. See how I made it, right this way: Supplies: – 3-in-1 Jewelry Pliers – Large Pearl Bead (Connected with a jump ring) – Bead Cone …
If you’ve been following along for a while, you know that I can’t resist a good upcycled denim jacket (or vest). This time around, I thought playing around with the actual graphic and cutting it would create an interesting visual. The painted stripes were actually a really last minute idea, and they’re totally optional. I’m loving …
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 …
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
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 …
