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 …
Tag: holiday
DIY: Pearl Snowflake
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 …
Darice DIY: Metallic Brushed Clay Feather Ornaments
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.
eHow DIY: Beaded Wire Cat Ear Headband
With Halloween right around my corner (my favorite holiday!), I couldn’t help but make this Beaded Wire Cat Ear Headband for my latest eHow project. Click here to learn how to make it!
eHow diy: Fabric Scrap Flag Top (Fashion for the Fourth)
American readers – are you ready for the 4th of July? I know I am! Make a patriotic tee with my Fabric Scrap Flag Top DIY over at eHow Style. I used a super comfy men’s shirt, scrap denim and a red bandanna to make an eye-catching number. All you need is an iron, a …
DIY: Stars & Stripes Denim Shorts
I know we all say this every month, but this year is seriously flying by. Is it really nearing the end of June already? I remember NYE like it was yesterday. In preparation for this summer’s festivities, I whipped up a quick and easy Independence Day themed project for those of you in America. You’ll …
DIY: Mini Wreath Garland
I’ve always found it so interesting how past projects can inspire future tutorials. It’s even more intriguing when the latter project is completely different! This DIY – made with PVC tubing from Home Depot – was actually inspired by the Vinyl Tube Bracelets from almost exactly a year ago. With just a little fabric and …
diy: Bow and Tassel Collar
Contrary to what most people may think, I have a soft spot for preppy pieces. This project was actually inspired by a Stila holiday display that I spotted at Ulta. I wish I had been able to snap a quick shot of it – the model was wearing some kind of bow tie, with tassels …
Floating Gift Tag DIY
Thanks to Plaid, I was able to try out supplies from the Martha Stewart Craft line to create a holiday themed project. (This is actually just one of a few!)I decided to use the Martha Stewart glass paints on recycled plastic…something a bit unconventional! With a surface similar to glass, I thought it’d be an …