The 30 Minute $6 Dress Tutorial. Guest post by Rachael at Talk 2 the Trees.
The perfect dress is hard to come by. I like my dresses to be cheap, and long enough. (I’m not a fan of super short dresses!) Cheap and long dresses don’t seem to go hand in hand.. so, if you want something done right, you have to do it yourself! Here is a tutorial for a simple yet cute dress. Here’s Your Supplies List: 1. Here’s How you Make it: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 39 DIY Gifts You'd Actually Want To Receive. The Perfect Gift: Yarn Ball Bookmark. Created by Jane from See Jane Blog .
Edited by Amy Christie. Has the weather turned cold where you live? In my neighborhood, temperatures have dropped and my instincts are to spend the day cozied up with a favorite book and favorite mug full of hot cocoa. Are you the same? I’m sure you have many fellow book worms in your neighborhood, so I thought it would be fun to create a charming little bookmark that would make a great anytime gift for anyone that needs a little fall comfort. It was actually my daughter’s clever idea to make yarn pom pom balls in the style of a bookmark. Supplies: -yarn -scissors That’s it! *Before you start, cut an 8-10 inch piece of yarn and a 15 inch piece of yarn and set it aside. To start, hold the end of the yarn in your hand, and begin wrapping the yarn around your fingers – snug but not too tight. Cut the yarn after 90 wraps, and carefully slide it off your fingers.
At this point, your yarn pom pom ball should look like the picture above. 31 Insanely Easy And Clever DIY Projects. 25 Handmade Gifts Under $5. If your gift list is long and your budget is small here are some great Handmade Gifts that you can make.
Keep in mind that handmade items are not just beautiful but special… I love to give them and I love to receive them. In my opinion they are the best! Jersey Knit Bracelet Lovely! This would make a perfect gift for any of your girlfriends. You can choose the colors and recycle t-shirts that you have around the house. Bookbinding. Wednes-diy. UPDATE: This post originally ran on March 23 2011, but with summer winding down we wanted to bring it back up for some late summer inspiration!
A fellow fp girl sent this to me a couple weeks back and i’ve been thinking about it ever since! I can think of a million reasons why these would be awesome… as apartment décor, as outdoor party décor, and – wouldn’t they be the best thing EVER for camping in general or at a festival? Just let them sit in the sun all day, and they’ll last all night!
I am absolutely going to make some to bring with me to bonnaroo this year. Sew a bag with the free bag pattern. I Could Do That. How to Make Chokers: Making Necklaces with Inexpensive Ribbons. I love elegance, but I'm on a budget, so aside from a $180 Tiffany's cupcake charm I once fell for in the Hong Kong airport, I've never spent more than $25 on any piece of jewelry in my life.
The nice thing is that I have never found myself wanting in the accessories department- there are so many inexpensive alternatives! While ribbon accessories are very simple, even rudimentary forms of adornment, ribbon necklaces and chokers can be traced back to the most chic of European royalty and aristocracy. From the fabulous French Rococo period to the English Regency era, ribbon chokers have graced the neck of many an elegant dame. And yet so few women these days take advantage of ribbons! One can occasionally find ribbons being used in a loose necklace form, but rarely do I come across a real, bona-fide choker in any sort of store- beit mainstream or super niche.
Wedding Ideas: The Rustic and Vintage Wedding. According to TheWeddingReport.com, 'Rustic Weddings' are the new trending wedding theme!
It seems that brides-to-be are in love with the charm, vintage feel and simple elegance of barn yard venues and wildflower bouquets that embody this theme. Think natural elements mixed with a western vibe and bring that all together with fun DIY crafting sessions. And in true country style- bring in the entire fam to help you out! It might sound like a lot of work but we've made it easy for you with these eight suggestions you can try for your own rustic-themed wedding! 1. Mason Jars evoke a sense of nostalgia and comfort. 2. Try scouring Etsy- the online shop for all things cute and homemade, for unique accessories. 3. Cute signs around the wedding venue add intimacy to a large event and of course, can be super helpful for directionally challenged folk. 4. 5.
Go against the grain for your wedding; try using wildflowers instead of roses or orchids. 6. What a clever idea! DIY firefly jars, sans fireflies. Bloglovin.