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How to Make A Bow Tie. And you thought we only made girls’ stuff!

How to Make A Bow Tie

As I mentioned, we had the amazing honor of creating these bow ties for a little website you may have heard of called Martha Stewart, and as you mentioned, you’d like the tute. Most gawked all-time - page 2. 20 Awesome Do It Yourself Projects. Thursday, June 14, 2012 4:30 am, Posted by Chris Groves | Internet 20 Awesome Do It Yourself Projects Topics: At Home Project Ideas , Creative DIY Home Projects , Do It Yourself Projects for 2012 , Fun How To Projects , What to Do with Extra Stuff Are you bored and have a bunch of extra little items hanging around here and there? Well we were in the same boat so we decided to round up 20 different awesome at home projects you can do. Anything from soda pop cap lids to spoons and more. You honestly don’t know some of the creative things you can do with what could possible be junk.

- StumbleUpon. Design Crush & Tipped Out. Knots. Stash Book - great idea to store your jewelry. There are lots of different jewelry storages ideas.

Stash Book - great idea to store your jewelry

One of the interesting solutions is stash book. It doesn’t take much space, does not attract attention and looks very stylish and elegant. Do us a Chocolate and Marshmallow Favour! We have seen another variation of this favour before, and we know, we know – the winter nights have yet to draw in; we are technically in sunshine and 99 flake land – but Hot chocolate ritualistically calls us to worship at its warm, comfort-in-a-cup feet.

Do us a Chocolate and Marshmallow Favour!

We are going to sound like masochists having just got over one of the worst winters in 30 odd years, but the idea of curling up with a big fat mug of the brown stuff, while enjoying the schadenfreude of bruised backsides and shattered egos – is our kind of heaven (You are more than welcome to copy and paste this line when we are cursing about it being winter!) A Gripping Yarn. We are getting a tad concerned that we might require a restraining order from all places crafty the moment because we can’t get enough of making stuff right now and top of the make list is Yarn chandaliers.

A Gripping Yarn

These objects of DIY lushness make us incredibly happy, they make house decor epicness, but not only that they are a perfect idea for centrepieces and party decoration. So, if you fancy getting your make on this weekend please check out this awesome tutorial on how to make these bad boys on Crafted Love. The photographic glory goes to: Sarah Yates About the author I'm the big kahuna with the whole shebang. Bridal Hair: Vintage Waves. Oh I do love vintage waves for special occasions…especially weddings!

Bridal Hair: Vintage Waves

{I’d wear my hair Rita Hayworth style everyday if my hair could handle it!} A bride with glossy, vintage waves just screams Hollywood glamour. No prizes for guessing what hairstyle I went for on my wedding day! For the past few years, celebrities have really embraced vintage curls and waves on the red carpet. This look works best on mid length to long hair ~ shorter hair is best suited to Marcel waves which lie flat to the head. I personally feel that this style is so dramatic that it’s best to keep hair accessories simple ~ no big statement pieces. Birdcage or Mantilla veils would hide those beautiful, defined curls around the face so I’d go for a flyaway, pouffy veil or longer chapel veil ~ if any. Onto the tutorial… DIY Wrap Headphones. I got the idea to make these from the DIY wrap bracelets I made a little while ago.

DIY Wrap Headphones

These headphones were all white before, and since I had the coloured string left over from the bracelet tutorial, I decided to try it! To start off, take the string and tie a knot with it around one of the wires. You can use one colour, or as many colours as you want. Once you have the knot set, start wrapping. Glowing jar project – varázslat a lakásban (EN/HU) Sewing 101: making a pouf. Add a burst of color to your room with this crafty pouf!

sewing 101: making a pouf

At 17” wide and 10” deep, it’s large enough to serve as floor seating or a foot stool. (And if you have pets, I have a feeling they may want to make this their new favorite spot!) This project is a little challenging to sew, but it’s not too difficult, so if you’re comfortable with the basics of sewing, give it a try. Most favorited all-time - page 2. No Heat Curls - Moms Who Wear High Heels and Swear. DIY Sweat-sacoche diy-laptop-sweat - the Trendy Girl - StumbleUpon. A Gorgeous Book Box.

Happy Thursday, HowDoesShe Gals!!

A Gorgeous Book Box

I’m so excited to introduce another FAB guest writer today! Let’s welcome Kendra from Key Lime Digital Designs: Momma and Wife by day and Blog Designer by night. Please pop by her blog and wave hello! She is sharing an idea that I think would make an amazing homemade Christmas gift. Take it away, Kendra! I love this up-cycled project! First you need to gather your supplies: - An old hardcover book. First Step: Flip open the book to the first page. Second Step: Using the exacto knife, cut along the edges of the rectangle that you drew on the first page.

Third Step: Keep cutting, cutting, cutting. Fourth Step: When you have cut the book down as far as you want, get out the Mod Podge. Step Five: Embellish! Step Six: Fill your new upcycled keepsake box with letters, notes and cards! Thanks, Kendra!! Love At Home Free 8X10 Printable Thanks, Kendra! How To Style a Hair Bow.