Leather scraps, chain, and studs… a few of my favorite things. My latest project at We Heart This brings all of those things together in a pair of embellished shoulder duster earrings. I adore the way snake chain drapes, but you can use any kind of chain. Find the tutorial right here. Enjoy! xx …
There’s nothing better than spotting something and feeling overwhelmed with inspiration. It’s even better when there’s an opportunity to add your own spin on it. That’s exactly how I felt when I saw this $48 Free People necklace. As soon as I spotted it, the wheels in my head started turning. That’s beauty of handmade: …
For the outdoor-loving DIYer, spring and summer is prime time for flower crowns. They’re basically wearable wreaths for the warmer seasons. And if you’re anything like me, you know all about the crafty potential of Mother Nature’s natural elements. I’m definitely that girl scooping up stones, twigs, feathers, and leaves on hikes and beach jaunts. Recently, I was …
I’ve always been a sucker for projects that save scraps and remnants from the trash. I adore the idea that something can be made from nothing, fueled by the leftovers of a completely separate creation. It just goes to show that inspiration can cultivate anywhere if you let it. It’s imagination at its very best. This …
With the spring season in full force (and summer right around the corner), the crafting world has been prepping for the one and only festival season. And when you’re a music lover like myself, you know just how many DIY opportunities there are at any festival. Excuse me while I craft to the tune of my favorite… …
Here’s another designer-inspired project to keep your creative week going. This one is at eHow and inspired by a $125 Aurélie Bidermann piece. Thanks to an inexpensive Etsy purchase and a couple skeins of embroidery thread, you can make a similar piece for SO much less. Find the DIY, here! xx K
When it comes to small businesses, I’m all about the ones that support the doers, dreamers, and makers of the world. Pins to Kill, an Australian based clothing company, totally fits that description. I’ve seen & loved their range of unique leggings, so I was 120% on board to collaborate with them. Of course, that meant …
When you dabble in different types of projects, it’s easy to build up quite the supply stash. I know you feel me on this one. And since I’m always (literally, always) trying to think of ways of to use remnants, I decided to whip up this patchwork back patch. You know… just prepping for cool-grandma-status …
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 …
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. …
