DIY elastic empire waisted dress. Hair feathers flying high. Trendy Feather Hair Extensions Cause Rooster Slaughter. Elizabeth Neville, Global Animal Miley Cyrus setting a bad trend. Photo Credit: Styleite Feather “hair extensions,” are roosting upon manes across the nation. A trend popularized by celebrities such as Miley Cyrus, adding plumage to one’s coiffure is now such a coveted fashion statement that one internet company even sells feather extensions for dogs.
But, where do these lovely feathers come from? Before feathering your own locks (or your dog’s!) If you know fly fishing paraphernalia, and thought that these silky bits in people’s’ hair seemed strangely familiar… well, you’re onto something. According to an article on Bloomberg Businessweek, “A package of the most popular fly tying hackle for hair extensions, a black and white striped feather called grizzly saddle, would normally retail anywhere from $40 to $60. Thousands of beautiful roosters are killed every week due to the increased demand for feather hair extensions. So, why pay so much for these feathers? No Better Than Fur: Do You Know Where Your Feather Extensions Come From? | Search & Dresscue. EmailShareEmailShare I’ll get this out of the way, first: I was considering getting a feather hair extension a few months back, decided that I’d ruin it somehow and didn’t go through with it.
But, I think they’re gorgeous! So exotic and colorful… and a great way to add pizazz to your hair without commitment. We all want that, right? My view changed today when I learned where feather hair extensions come from. “Wait,” you’re thinking. Saddle feathers — the ones on the rooster’s bum — grow to optimal length for plucking, usually when the rooster is a year old. Those roosters didn’t grow feathers like that naturally, either. Whiting Farms Inc., located in Colorado, is one of the largest producers of the fly tying feathers, and they can barely keep up with orders. I’m no vegetarian, but I do try to be conscientious of where things come from. UPDATE: I came across this Etsy shop that sells faux feathers — they look almost exactly like the trendy rooster feathers. Log in. DIY: Swing Shelf | Project Nursery. So…as you can see this pregger mama has been quite busy with all sorts of DIY projects that will complete the room being shared by kiddo #1 and kiddo #2. This project was quick and easy, plus it turned out really cute and was theme-appropriate for my lil’ surfer boys.
I was inspired by the adorable Swing Shelf from Pottery Barn Kids (no longer available…bummer dude!). So, what’s a girl to do? I had to make it!! Here is the Pottery Barn Kids version ($69.00): Here is the Rebecca version ($12.00): Pretty cool, eh? Materials: (1) 27″ x 7″ Prefinished Laminate shelf (Home Depot) (2) Small Drawer Pulls (8) Drywall anchors and screws Jute Rope – cut to preferred length Drill, Hammer, Screw Driver, Level Drill four holes—one in each corner, offset approximately 1 inch.
Measure the distance between the drilled holes on the shelf, and mark that distance on the wall once you decide on the height of your shelf. Feed the rope through the holes in the shelf closest to the wall and knot. Make-up Magnet Board. We all know with craft blogs that original ideas are often hard to come by, we find ideas we love and make them our own but we didn't come up with the idea ourselves.
I feel like I've finally done something original here and I'm excited about it. I'll show you the finished product and then explain. Behold my Make-up Magnet Board. I have a friend who is beautiful and stylish and has always loved make-up but recently took a course that intensified her love. Her renewed interest has worn off on me and it made me remember eye shadows I'd hidden away that were gathering dust. I pulled them all out and was shocked at just how many I had. The basket was a mess and I was overwhelmed with all my choices never knowing what to use, digging through to see what I had and find what I wanted was a pain. I painted it (The hard way, with a brush instead of spray paint. I went to the hardware store and picked up some metal and had them cut it to fit inside my frame. Here comes the brilliant part though. Melted Crayon Art | Unsimple Living.
Perhaps I should begin this post by introducing you to my mom, also known as Her Ladyship Craftiness…er, Her Royal Craftiness? I’m still working on the title. Regardless, she’s the coolest, most creative and talented woman I know. She can make pretty much anything. At least once during high school, I borrowed a friend’s purse, brought it home to Mom, and she whipped one up just like it for me. Yes, I probably abused the power of being Her Ladyship’s daughter, and I no longer steal my friends’ purses, but the point is: my mom is awesome. If you follow Young House Love, Bower Power, Making a House a Home, or Style by Emily Henderson you know how timely her visit was, as today is the big reveal for the Pinterest Challenge.
The supplies were pretty simple: canvas, crayons, and hot glue. The next step was to peel off the paper labels from all 60 crayons. It worked like a charm. What do you think of our masterpiece? Total money spent: $9.60 Total time spent: about 1½ hours Like this: Return on creativity: paint sample coasters. I've had this map coaster tutorial in my inspiration file for awhile. I wanted to make a set of map coasters for my brother; one coaster for each city he has lived in. The plan was to use an old atlas I had lying around, but all the cities were in the middle of the state, right where the atlas folded in two. Sigh. So I decided to make paint sample coasters instead... All you need is tiles, Mod Podge, spray acrylic, paint samples, and cork or felt. Would you believe that this project was the first time I ever used Mod Podge in my life! My paint samples had rounded corners, so I first squared them off.
Then I measured the samples to fit the tiles and cut them into squares. Don't you just love a project where even the scraps are pretty? I used Mod Podge to apply the samples to the coasters and then applied about five coats of Mod Podge over the top. Finally I applied some spray acrylic. That's it. I think these would make a great gift. My little apartment. Select a photo effect or try goodies application.
The Minimalist - Summer Express - 101 Simple Meals Ready in 10 Minutes or Less. {coffee stencils} A Very Special Tea Time - Beyond Beyond | Beyond Beyond. Trumpet blast – this is genius. We have had a little thing about tea bag favours over the last few weeks and this is a glorious gem of an idea. All you need to do is make your own mini envelopes and attach them to tea bags and et voila you have a cutiful and perfect wedding favour.
This project originally came from Maison Creative, but we think that it has got some serious wedding mileage. So why not treat your gorgeous guests to tea and a lovely note? Now the only other thing missing is a biscuit… mmmmmm tea and a Jammy Dodger sounds just about perfection right now. Nom nom nom found via Curbly. (make sure you go to Curbly as there are a bundle of sweet links for diy envelopes) Namaste lovelies! About the author I'm the big kahuna with the whole shebang. Inspiration : bird tattoos + DIY temporary tattoos. I've been having a love affair with bird motifs since many years now, so my heart skipped a beat when I saw a flock of birds' tattoo for the first time.
I've been collecting them since then. I know bird tattoos are currently super trendy, but I love them anyway! As far as I'm concerned, I'm not ready for a tattoo (I have a VERY low tolerance to pain), so as an alternative, I opted for temporary transfer tattoos! Yes, just like those we found as inserts in bubble gums when we were kids. You need : 1. A design 2. 3. 1. 2. 3. It can last up to 7 days, but mine started cracking after 4 days, so I dissolved it with baby oil.
I felt like a little girl, and it was super fun! Seven Tips on Better Picture-Taking: for your Blog and Etsy Shop. 1. Use the best quality camera you can afford. Honestly, you don’t have to have a super-expensive camera to get some really great photos for your blog or Etsy shop. When I first opened my shop, I used a Kodak EasyShare point-and-shoot camera with great success. For a long time, I used a Fuji FinePix camera I bought at Walmart.
With the proper lighting and settings, that camera took excellent pictures. 2. Lots of items sold on Etsy are small enough that using the ‘macro’ setting on your camera is the best option. 3. If possible, grab your items, background material(s), props and handmade items and head outside on a nice day. 4. Check out various Etsy shops and you’re sure to find that many times, sellers use props in their photos. 5. A great photo has a great background. 6. Taking photos from different angles will give your customers a better idea of what your item looks like. 7. Have a specific question? Tim here.. Like this: Like Loading... Wildfox, Spring 2011 Lookbook. This Blog Linked From Here categories 07 June 2011 Wildfox, Spring 2011 Lookbook credit What girl wouldn't love this right?
I just downloaded a screen saver and desktop background from here with the original Marie Antoinette images & cast. Love Polli xx Labels: Vintage Fashion 10 comments: herecomesthesunJune 7, 2011 at 8:36:00 AM GMT+12I LOVE this. Load more... Thank you so much for sharing your ideas and comment! Links to this post Create a Link Newer PostOlder PostHome. Love Boat. This year's fashion is inspired by a marine style, and attracts me a lot since I am a lover of the sea and travel overseas... some pieces of my shop, are inspired by just this style, like my new collection "Bon Voyage", with pendants that recall the life of a sailor, as the anchor, and the whistle... La moda di quest'anno si ispira al look marinaresco, e mi attrae molto visto che sono un'amante del mare e dei viaggi oltreoceano... Alcuni pezzi del mio shop sono ispirati proprio a questo stile, come la mia nuova collezione "Bon Voyage", con pendenti che richiamano la vita da marinaio, come l'ancora e il fischietto... qui sopra, la nuova Bon voyage - two in one, nautical-style necklace.
Connecticut Wedding with Nautical Know How. Lovely and Gracious: My Save the Dates are out... have a look! DIY Love Birds on a Wire Seating Chart for Vintage and Bird ... Our next DIY project was created by Jessica. Her lovebird seating chart display is totally steal worthy, jaw droppingly adorable. Note the birdy bride with a mini veil and the birdy groom with a top hat on each end of the pole :) What you’ll need: - Tray of home grown wheatgrass - 3 24″ balsa dowels - Balsa wood sign - Gold metallic string - Miniature clothes line clips - Guest’s names printed on paper - A pair of wedding birds from craft store - Black paint for sign Instructions: Step 1: Purchase wheatgrass kit online and follow instructions. Step 2: Construct wire poles by cutting one of the 3 balsa dowels into 5 even pieces (about 5 inches). Step 3: Tie gold string between the two wire poles for the names to hang on.
Step 4: Pin guest names to the string with mini clothes pins. Step 5: Hand paint sign. Obsession : Fishtail braids. ...love Maegan: Pretty Side French Braid low Updo Hair Tutorial Fashion+Home+Lifestyle Blog. I wore a more relaxed version of this hair style in an outfit post in June of 2009 but for reasons unbeknownst to me, I never did a tutorial for it. Recently though, a few of my lovely readers have asked for it …so here it is. Enjoy! If you can’t see the video go to: Pretty Side French Braid Updo * * * it would be so pretty with flowers pinned in * * * * . . . wearing the braid out . . . . . . and a few days ago, I wore it more casually, with straight hair . . . My bro took these last four the other day …the ones above these four, I took …from the reflection in the mirror, which didn’t turn out as fantastic, for obvious reasons. Have Fun! Find all my Hair Tutorials Here.
Help. Radio - Listen to Free Internet Radio, Find New Music. Favorites from craftgawker.com. Birds of a Feather… « Hello friends! Hope your weekend was relaxing. Ours was filled with birthday parties and time in the sun – a lovely pairing! Last Friday, I started my day with a trip to the hairdresser….yah! My hair was in desperate need of some love. While my stylist was washing my hair, I noticed a tiny sliver of feather hanging just below her ear.
It was subtle but so pretty and whimsical – I knew I must have one. It felt a little rebellious to ask for one in my hair but I went for it! Doing something a little different like this makes me feel bold, like I’m stretching beyond my rather conservative (boring) norm. I guess with this whole bohemian trend in fashion, it’s no surprise that feathers are showing up in women’s tresses. Images via: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 So pretty! What do you think? Xo, Like this: Like Loading... Filed under Beauty, fashion, Stories Tagged as Beauty, Bird, etsy, Feather, feather extensions, Hair, hair extenstion, hairdresser, Shopping. Weekend Project: Rustic Coat Hanger. Many of you probably know Graça Paz of the blog aqui pelo campo or her flickr, xtmoveis or her etsy shop, xtmoveis.etsy.com and may have been following her and her family as they build and decorate their new home in the countryside of OPorto, Portugal.
And as lovely as all that is, what I love about her is her innovative ideas with furniture, colour, painting her home, decorating et al. It's all so free-flowing and without inhibitions. And I had to share with you today her rustic coat hanger made from tree branches and recycled wood. I thought this would be inspiration for a weekend project. Gifts for the gardener who has everything... Clay Jewelry Dish / Holidays and Seasonal. Tutorial : DIY Friendship Bracelet. Bird and berries beach pebble necklace by birdahoy. DIY Photobooth Wall. Earring storage ideas. The Beauty of Mason Jars. Magnetic Spice Rack | Kitchen Table Scraps. Krylon I00810 Glass Frosting Aerosol Spray Paint, 12-Ounce.