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Frankie exclusive diy: dip-dyed shoes. Winter isn't quite here, but already folks are starting to revert back to their dreary cold weather wardrobes.

frankie exclusive diy: dip-dyed shoes

Ugh. How boring! We're not ready to retire our brightly coloured hues just yet, how about you? Why not dip your toes into some playful colour and keep a little bit of summer in your step with a pair of dip-dyed shoes. All you need are some white sneakers, fabric dye (in your choice of colour), Vaseline, baking powder and an old toothbrush. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. CWTS reveal - the book clutch + how-to. Did you see this week’s Crafting with the Stars?

CWTS reveal - the book clutch + how-to

We got third place- and we’re moving on to round 2! Yikes! My project was the book clutch…this is the post:A little vintage book… upon further review is actually a clever clutch. Bow Belt. We're always looking for fun ways to add embellishments and touches of color to our outfits especially in the winter when we tend to get bored with everything and anything.

Bow Belt

With bows being fiercely back in style, what better way than with a bright bow belt! You can pick any color for this but we'd recommend something solid and cotton. You'll need a simple snap as well to hand stitch on. The measurements for the three pieces you'll need to make are in the directions below. Measure your waist (over a thin shirt) and add 2 inches to that length. Making the belt: Fold in half the long way and sew along the long side. Fold over one open end and hand stitch one side of the snap into the inside. Flip right side out now. Once it's right side out, measure it around your waist. Now sew the second snap on through both pieces. Making the bow: For the bow cut a piece of fabric 6'' x 10''. Turn it inside out and move the seam to the middle. Sew the ends together as shown. How to make Hair Bows. Boutique quality bows can be made using ribbons in varied sizes and materials.

How to make Hair Bows

You can make these bows to match your kids’ outfit and can also be attached to headbands. Glimpse of the Result: Photo-printed Hair Ribbon. Robin over at inkodye.com just sent over this fantastic tutorial to showcase their fantastic photo-sensitive permanent dye.

Photo-printed Hair Ribbon

This product really ticks all of the boxes for me, because it works on so many different materials (including wood and leather), and it connects to my love of all things photographic. Here is Robin’s tutorial: Only with Inkodye can you create this incredibly easy and rewarding DIY project! Because Inkodyes are truly photographic you can use them with black & white negatives to create your very own photo-printed silk ribbon. Use your ribbon in your hair, around your waist on a summer dress or cut it into sections and give them away as adorable bookmarks! Girly duct tape wallet/clutch. Tutorial: Puffy Pouch.

Here comes the tutorial for the puffy pouch ;)As I promised, I am introducing two ways to make this pouch, one made with a 5" flex frame which may not be very accessible and the other made withvelcro which is fairly easily found at any craft stores.

Tutorial: Puffy Pouch

(The flex frame can be spotted at here,here, and here.) I love this pouch either way.This pouch is like the fabric basket tute andthe patchwork drawstring tute combined into onewith a little twist, so yeah, it's quick and easy again!! D.I.Y FRIDAY. How to Make a Flower Fairy Wreath or Crown. DIY HAIR NECKLACE. Hanging Chains Headband DIY « THE YESSTYLIST – Asian Fashion Blog – brought to you by YesStyle.com. While browsing Topshop last week, I came across this fun hanging chains headband and thought that with Coachella right around the corner, an easy DIY for something similar would be fun.

Hanging Chains Headband DIY « THE YESSTYLIST – Asian Fashion Blog – brought to you by YesStyle.com

I used an old plastic zig zag stretch comb headband I’ve had for years because it was the most logical choice to hang chains from but you can use an elastic band in a similar way. The chains disappear a little in my blonde hair but they would stand out nicely against brunette locks {they would also look great on a shorter cut as well}. If you’re super crafty, add a feather or bead/charm to the bottom of a few chains. HEADPIECE OUT OF A NECKLACE. So Free People creates lovely headpieces just like this....

HEADPIECE OUT OF A NECKLACE

But sadly they are waaaaayyyy out of our price range! They make them for $75, $98, and $158. Bohemian Chain Headpiece. Things you need for this DIY: ✝ chain ✝ jump rings ✝ pliers ✝ crystals, charms, beads or whateva you got. DIY: Hair Comb. *UPDATE!

DIY: Hair Comb

See the step-by-step instructions here. How To Make Leg Warmers or Boot Socks. October 20, 2011 6:13 am Wow! I’ve been absent a while! I’ve been really busy up at mydaughters school working on some projects for their school auction, then the girls got sick and I got sick. (the kind of sick where I was in bed all day!)