Diy home decor. Diy home decor. DIY Style: Make Your Own Fashions for Less. Fashion trends change in the blink of an eye, and those of-the-moment threads you picked up last season are already on their way “out.” Sure, you want to keep up with the latest fashions, but buying new clothes each season can be pricey. Prematurely tossing those once-trendy duds also produces excess waste, increasing your impact on the environment.
So, what’s a green girl to do? Rather than heading to the mall for the latest fashion find, repurpose old, rarely-worn clothes from your closet and other recyclables from around the house to create new-to-you outfits that are as stylish as you are. Read on for ideas you’ll love. Homepage Image: Erica/Caught on a Whim Photo: Gina Michele/Rock Mosaic This spin-ready circle skirt is so fun and flirty, you’d never guess it was recycled. Rock Mosaic blogger Gina Michele sourced her cashmere and wool sweaters from a local thrift store. You Asked, Earth911 Answered: How to Make Your Clothes Last Longer.
Bye Bye Beehive : A Hairstyle Blog: Hair Styles. How To Mix Chalkboard Paint in Any Color. We love using chalkboards as backdrops for displays and parties (like this one here!). So we were super excited to learn that you can create your own custom colors-and it's really easy! We first learned how from Martha Stewart whose tutorial you can read here. She recommends that you use latex paint, but we tried it out with acrylic paints with much success. Here's how you too can create your own chalkboard paint... Supplies: 1/2 cup acrylic paint (choose any color you like, or mix colors together to make the perfect shade!)
1. 2. Once your chalkboard has fully dried be sure to slate the surface before using it for the first time. Have fun creating any color combination you like!! 41 Easy Things To Do With Mason Jars - BuzzFeed Mobile. Amazing DIY & Crafts Ideas #2.
Cupcake pin cushion via (dollarstorecrafts) Magazine rolled up bowl Mosaic Ornaments from CDs Pallet – just stain and take out some slats. Write out your favorite song lyrics or favorite chapter of a book. Dipped pinecone placecard holder Painted vases Puzzle shelf Spoon ornaments could ad a unique twist to a Christmas tree. Turn a Bookshelf into a Shoe Rack! 39 DIY Gifts You'd Actually Want To Receive - BuzzFeed Mobile.