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"Currently" journal. good idea!! | Art Journaling Workshop. DIY Chic: Printed Word Scarf. Personal style on a college budget can be a challenge. Whether you’re a DIY guru or just want to spice up your wardrobe on the cheap, our new column DIY Chic is here to help keep you looking stylish without breaking the bank. If you are looking for a little inspiration, take a look at our past DIY posts on transforming your old jeans into skinnies and creating a pair of adorable button earrings. Statement scarves are a perpetual fashion favorite. I love that they can make any outfit look chic and put-together, but can also keep you warm and cozy on cold days. When I stumbled upon this adorable printed word scarf on Pinterest, I knew it would be an easy and simple project to recreate.

This quick DIY idea is the perfect way to repurpose one of your old lackluster scarves into a fun and unique statement piece. What you’ll need: The step-by-step process: Before you begin, plan out your design. And voila! What do you think? What do you think of this quick and easy accessory? Make Your Own Clouds Indoor Cloud Gazing. Previous image Next image We spent a fair chunk of Labor Day weekend lazily stretched out on picnic blankets, engaged in imaginative cloud gazing with our son. There's a hedgehog, a Lego guy, a banana. But yesterday we were in the mood for some more, and not a single patch of condensed water vapor to be seen. So we did the next best thing - we fashioned our own to hang indoors. Cotton or polyester batting (the kind typically used in quilting)needle nose pliers wire cuttersscissors fishing linepliable wire (or paperclips)Scotch tape 1.

We think these puffy clouds would be a great addition to any kid's room, showcasing a model airplane, a bird print, or to simply add a bit of whimsy. We're considering hanging a collection of these above our dining room table in a sort of homage to the end of summer. (Images: Ben Partridge) 33 Ways To Stay Creative. 201 Ways to Arouse Your Creativity. Arouse your creativity Electric flesh-arrows … traversing the body. A rainbow of color strikes the eyelids. A foam of music falls over the ears. It is the gong of the orgasm. ~ Anais Nin Creativity is like sex.

You fumble your way through, you get lost in it, you fall in love. Both are passionate, rhythmic, pleasurable, and flowing. I know, I know. The people I speak of are writers. Below, I’ve exposed some of their secret tips, methods, and techniques. Now, lie back, relax and take pleasure in these 201 provocative ways to arouse your creativity. Great hacks from Merlin Mann of 43 Folders.