If there’s anything you should know about me, it’s this: I love puns and I love themed crafts. It is exactly why wedding projects make me swoon. However, my adoration for themed crafts extends far beyond weddings. Cue this sweet & simple #CraftywithCanon DIY. There’s a chance I liked it because of the food part, too… but that’s another story. …
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 …
Music festival season is in full force, doubling as prime time to get making and crafting. I’ve been an avid show goer for many, many years; tiny shows in dive bars and basements are some of my favorite things. Yet, I can’t deny the awesomeness of a day-long (or weekend-long) event all about the tunes. …
When you take on projects practically every single day, you begin to form a new appreciation for the simple ones. Of course, that’s not to say the complicated project aren’t worth doing. Trust me, I’m all for taking on the time-consuming creations; it always feel SO amazing once it’s finished. Exhibit A: Chevron Studded Leather …
Make perfectly soft chocolate chip cookies without the hefty dose of butter. The answer lies within sunflower oil, a healthier alternative to butter or canola oil. Boasting high levels of both vitamin E and healthy fats, sunflower oil is an amazing ingredient for irresistibly gooey cookies. It even omits tons of saturated fat from the picture, too. …
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
Rep your name loud and proud with this jewelry DIY at eHow. Inspired by a $340 Lulu Frost piece, you’ll spend no more than $10 ($15 max) on this creation. What’s up, statement necklace? Click here to view the entire tutorial on eHow. xx, K
