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wind-up paper butterflies are my fave (guest post from amelia)
I had a baby so I’ve invited some fave guests to take over for me while I spend time with the little guy.
I saw this newsprint manicure over on The Daily Nail and thought it was adorable (especially for bookworms and word lovers like myself). I did a little Google detective work to see how to recreate it, and was surprised at how easy it is! All of the tutorials I found called for vodka or other clear distilled spirits, but we were fresh out. I used isopropyl alcohol instead, and it seemed to get the job done.
>How-To: Newsprint Manicure « A Pretty Penny
I love pretty lacy things, so I’m excited to share this fun and easy DIY project from Rebekah Murray ! Today, Rebekah is going to show us how to make a beautiful vintage doily necklace. Follow along below, or download the printable instructions here .
How To Make a Vintage Doily Necklace
...love Maegan: 10 Ways to Easily Upcycle Vintage Rhinestone Earrings | Fashion | DIY | Lifestyle
I found these large vintage rhinestone earrings on Ebay for under $5, but I'm 100% sure my local thrift shops have a nice little collection and yours would too. I bet you could also find some in your Grandma's jewelry box, if she'll part with them! Since they're clip-ons, and clip-ons never seem to say clipped on to my little lobes, I thought I'd upcycle them in a number of ways to show you just how versatile they are as well as adding that extra something to brighten up a plain object, giving it a really unique vintage flair.Tutorial | Flipped Cream Blouse
Let me start by saying this takes some time IF you are a beginner like me.
DIY Friendship Bracelet
For several months now, we’ve been receiving emails requesting a friendship bracelet DIY. Well, friends, ask and you shall receive! Today, we’ll give you a step by step tutorial on the classic chevron pattern.
Modern Web-building technologies allow designers to realize their most daring and creative ideas.
Bizarre Websites On Which You Can Kill Time With Style
Is it a bat, a butterfly, a moth, a pair of wolves, or even two dancers?
DIY Sachin + Babi Rorschach Necklace
DIY Braided Hex Nut Bracelet
We’re nuts for nuts. Is there a more versatile and inexpensive DIY component than a hex nut from the hardware store? You can imagine our excitement when we first discovered Philip Crangi’s Giles & Brother Hex Collection .
Many people can use Photoshop, but only a select few can call themselves gurus. Learn all the methods in the 20 tutorials below and you’ll be well on your way to joining this elite.
20 PSD Tuts That Will Turn You Into A Photoshop Guru