Arty stuff
You can make this lovely ring (or a version of this design) yourself, using just some basic tools, wire and a lip balm! Yes, in this tutorial I am going to demonstrate that just basic beginner tools and a wire from Michael’s can go a long way! Wouldn’t this ring make a great present?? For the purpose of this tutorial I am going to be using the very basic, cheap tools that are available almost everywhere. Instead of a ring mandrel you can just use a tube of a lip balm, like I did. I chose to make my ring from a simple gold-plated wire (20 gauge) but you could also use 18-gauge wire, twisted wire (wouldn’t that be nice?)
Lovely Wire Knot Ring Tutorial
diy {bird nest necklace}
I have been seeing a lot of bird nest jewelry around lately. They are beautiful and I love the trend so I thought I would try making my own. These turned out to be really easy to make and require just a few simple supplies. This necklace would make a lovely Mother's day gift, which just happens to be coming up this weekend! What you'll need: - Jewelry wire (I prefer using a 24 gage because it is easier to manipulate but the 20 gage can work well too with the help of some round nose pliers) - pearls or glass beads - necklace chain - jump ring and a clasp
By Kate on October 25, 2011 H ello there! I finally got around to posting after a hectic few weeks. I’ve been working on a big project which is all done and dusted now so I will be making more frequent updates between now and Christmas…phew! I sincerely wish there were more hours in the day! I’m hoping to post another Halloween craft in the next day or so.
{macramé: half knot spiral} washer & wingnut bracelet
DIY Bracelet Tutorials
You might remember our woven chain bracelet tutorial, one of our favorite DIYs to date.DIY of the Month: Braided T-shirt Bracelet
How To: Give your old t-shirts a second life. Sorry dust rag pile! photos: kirsten for we heart this I love using simple materials to make something fun and innovative.
Growing up by the beach in Southern California, the ability to knot a macrame bracelet was practically a right of passage. Although those days are long behind us, we’ve never forgotten the ever-so-simple square knot technique.
DIY Macrame Bracelet
I’ve been itching to make myself some jewelry inspired by Aurélie Bidermann’s “Do Brasil” line.
Woven Bracelet & Necklace
The Wool Acorn: Magic Fence with marbles
Every now and then you see an idea that is so clever you start thinking about building a fence. I don't actually need a fence, but I want one now.
rnflower Blue: serendipity (otherwise known as a diy laundry bag)
This morning one of the first things I did was take a load of laundry to the laundry room. I don't particularly enjoy doing laundry and lately it's become more of a bummer because my laundry basket has not one, but two broken handles. I think, "I need to get a new laundry basket," then I sit down with a cup of tea to check emails and browse my new obsession - Pinterest.
Try as I might, I cannot seem to grasp even the most basic of feminine beauty rituals. I’m constantly struggling to master rudimentary hair and makeup techniques, and my one-time foray into the “subtle” art of perfume left everyone in the room with burning nostrils. This DIY solid perfume locket from artisanal perfumer Mandy Aftel is something I can definitely stand behind, though. Mandy only uses pure and natural ingredients to create her perfumes, and this solid scent can be easily applied with no risk of over-dousing. The old pocket watch appeals to my tomboy side, and I love its versatility; you can wear it as a necklace or pin, or simply tuck it into your pocket or purse. I can’t wait to make one and give my feminine sensibilities a little boost :) Thanks for sharing this tutorial with us, Mandy!
solid perfume pocket watch locket
Hot Cinnamon Milk | recipe
When the weather gets cooler, there are tons of things we look forward to.Oct 10 Filed under: General | Tags: baking, birthday cake, shabby chic baking | October 10th, 2010 Post Now this technically isn’t really to do with anything shabby chic, I don’t think I’d even say this was a shabby chic birthday cake… but I guess being in the kitchen and cooking is all part of the shabby chic lifestyle!! So anyway, building upon this rather tenuous link… I baked this cake for my best friend Ann-Marie.
Shabby Chic Home | Amazing Birthday Cake!
Tuesday is my thirty-something birthday and I wanted to make something fun for myself. A little happiness in a jar for my happy day please! These are great because I know that in no way during the week could I make a cake for myself. I can just put the lid on these beauties and store in the fridge until my day.