Just wanted to share my version of Anthropologie’s $168 Acrobatics Necklace. Instead of using vinyl, I used silk ribbon, and opted out from adding the extra paperclips for “fringe” effect around the necklace. HOW I DID IT: I wrapped silk ribbon around jumbo paper clips, and secured them with hot glue. Using small jump rings, …
Category: crafts
DIY Leftovers: Sweashirt Necklace, Sweatshirt Headband
…As promised! Two quick DIY’s using the leftovers from the Sweatshirt Blazer. More specifically, the collar and the bottom portion… …become a necklace and a (warm!) headband. COLLAR NECKLACE: Trim excess fabric along the seam with a good pair of scissors. Trim down either side of the collar to your desired length. Take some sew …
DIY: Sweatshirt Blazer
*EDITED 2/9/11 with reader suggestions!*So, I made this sweatshirt (slash cardigan slash blazer?) kind of on a whim. Didn’t plan it up, improvised and made it up as I went along. Let’s hope it makes sense. By all means, if you decide to make this – improvise the heck out of it and see what …
DIY: Pin Cluster Ring
If you’re into band merch or anything in the DIY world, you probably have a few buttons/pins laying around. I whipped up a few rings using pins and items that you most likely have – clear nailpolish and some beads. Essentially, the clear nailpolish sort of acts like clear craft resin, which is often used …
DIY: Elastic Brad Belt
This project uses thick elastic and the least expected item for any kind of fashion DIY… scrapbooking brads. These are usually used to accent photographs & pages, and come in a wide variety of shapes, sizes and colors. I found these large circle brads in silver/gold/brass/copper, and used them to “stud” a waist belt made …
DIY: Headband Earmuffs
This project was inspired by two things: this pair of earmuffs I found on BrownsFashion.com a few months ago, and having really cold ears during New York’s chilly winters. I can’t remember the exact cost of the inspiration piece, but it was definitely pricey -a couple hundred US dollars, if not more. This version will cost …
diy: Leather Cuff (Julie K. Handbags Inspired)
For this designer inspired DIY, I opted to use some pretty, floral tooled pleather I’ve had for quite some time – along with some wood shank buttons – for a more natural, bohemian look. Of course, you can use any kind of pleather/leather you’d like! Carly Cuff by Julie K. HandbagsCoutureCandy.com$62 Supplies:– Leather/pleather of your …
DIY: Cord and Chain Double Wrap Bracelet (CC Skye Inspired)
The Braided Chain Bracelet tutorial that I posted back in August was so well loved, that I decided to do yet another bracelet tutorial. This one doesn’t involve braiding, but it uses the same concept of incorporating some sort of thread/cord into chain. (By the way – Check out S&P’s Facebook fan page for an …
DIY: Beaded Bow Necklace (Anthropologie Inspired)
Like most things on Anthropologie’s website, I adored this River Bow Necklace, but knew it was definitely DIY-able. While $34 isn’t even that expensive for a necklace, this could easily be made for way less – and even in a different color, if you wanted! Anthropolgie River Bow Necklace, $34.00 Supplies: – Gold beads (or …
DIY: Ankle Chain Flats (Lanvin Inspired)
I found these ballet flats on shopzoeonline.com by Lanvin – the chains wrap around the ankles, adding a little bit of edge to the usual ballet flat. They were cute…and $725….and most definitely DIY-able. My own version is much more toned down in terms of the chain thicknesses, mainly because I preferred a subtle, …
DIY: Gem and Chain Ring (Inspired by Dannijo)
This project is (somewhat) inspired by the Harrison Ring by Dannijo, which is available at ShopZoeOnline.com for $155. I decided to make my own DIY statement ring with the same general concept as the $150+ original, using sew-on faceted gems. I say “general” because the concept of my version would have been more similar to the original …











