DIY TShirt ReStyle I came across this tee while thrifting this week and instantly grabbed it up! I adore the colors and the unique print. Unfortunately, it needed a little make-over. So here we go! 1&2. cut the neck of the tee wide like a boatneck (I cut the back part of the neck a little higher than the front) 3. from about a half inch away from where your neck cut ended, cut down and out through your sleeve 4. slit the small bit of shoulder left over and then double tie it 5. slit the leftover sleeve into shredsAnd After.... I must say, I'm quite found of how it turned out:) And with a little vacay coming up in a few weeks I can't wait to bring it along! UPDATE: For those that were a little confused I did another tutorial for this project over here! Popsicle Stick Bracelets So I was looking through my vintage craft book collection and ran across a 1970 Pack O’ Fun magazine. They had instructions on how to take a simple popsicle stick and turn it into a bracelet. I’m always happy to try and take a good idea and run with it. Well, I’m certainly on board for that. The thought of being able to make wood pliable put all kinds of ideas in my head. Are you new to the Sitcom? For this project I used: Popsicle sticks (bought the industrial strength size bag from Walmart because this project might go in future directions)Drinking glass (for forming- use a glass with a top opening that is slightly smaller than you want your bracelet to end up)Emory board or sand paperAcrylic paintStick on jewels (for bling)Mod Podge The instructions in the magazine called for allowing the popsicle sticks to sit in water overnight. I found that I still had to work the wood, warming it with my fingers, to make it pliable enough to fit into the top of the glass without splitting.
four DESIGNS I NEED ON MY NAILS via NAILED IT I love looking at all of the nail designs I see around on other blogs. Sometimes I just need a little inspiration to do my nails. I don't necessarily LOVE doing my nails but I sure love when I'm done and they look all cute and fun. ¿Reciclas tu ropa? Crea un hermoso vestido con una camisa vieja en siete pasos Antes la ropa era mucho más duradera, se usaban muchos años antes de botarlas y regalarlas. Hoy la cosa es muy diferente, cada temporada se renuevan los clóset y es mucha la ropa que se acumula. Reciclar la ropa es una técnica que no todos utilizan, a lo más transforman una vieja prenda en un trapo para el piso, pero esto es por que no conocen todas las técnicas para transformar la ropa vieja en una prenda, única, fashion y con tu propio estilo. Aquí presentamos un tutorial muy divertido para hacerte un lindo vestido que puedes usar con unas calzas y botines. Para tener tu nueva prenda solo necesitas los siguientes materiales: -Una Camisa de hombre vieja o que ya no se use. *Como buena costurera, tienes que saber que necesitas una máquina de coser para poder trabajar, o bien conseguirte una. Ahora que tienes lo necesario ¡Manos a la obra! Paso 1: Corta las mangas de la camisa justo donde termina la costura. Paso 3: Corta por la mitad (horizontal) la camisa en partes iguales Ver en YouTube
How to Make a Beautiful “Love” Necklace {Giveaway} I’m Kate from Cheap Crafty Mama and I’m so excited to be here to show you how to make this super cool Murano Glass Bead and Freshwater Pearl “Love” Necklace– How to Make a CUTE Necklace Here’s What You’ll Need… • thick silver (or silver-coated) wire • thin silver (or silver-coated) wire • silver chain- cut into 8″ and 6″ sections • 2 beads (I used a murano glass bead and freshwater pearl) • lobster clasp • pliers (round-tipped and needle-nosed) • wire clippers • jewelry hammer (or a hammer with a smooth face) • jewelry hammering block (or thick piece of metal to hammer on) To get started I used the round-tipped pliers to twist the thick wire to spell “love.” When I was done shaping it I hammered it with my jewelry hammer. Next, I made the bead pendants. Using the thin wire, I made a little loop around the tip of my pliers. I clipped off the extra wire from the end of the loop and then slipped the bead on the long part of the wire, then made another loop on the other side of the bead.
25 Handmade Gifts Under $5 If your gift list is long and your budget is small here are some great Handmade Gifts that you can make. Keep in mind that handmade items are not just beautiful but special… I love to give them and I love to receive them. In my opinion they are the best! Jersey Knit Bracelet Lovely! This would make a perfect gift for any of your girlfriends. You can choose the colors and recycle t-shirts that you have around the house. Cheap and cute! tutorial Paper Clip Earrings Tutorial This is a brilliant idea… and the possibilities are endless. Love it! Printed Candles Who doesn’t love a candle? Think about how many different stamps you could use to customize this project. tutorial Hot Chocolate Art! What a great gift for neighbors and teachers… I am personally a hot chocolate lover so this would make a great gift for me tutorial Tile Coaster You can buy these plain tiles at Home Depot for under a dollar. I’ve seen them with family pictures also… Way cute! tutorial Bow Belt I was amazed how easy this tutorial was. So Pretty!
Un enterrement au top! - Cabinet à bidouilles Samedi 31 mars 2012 6 31 /03 /Mars /2012 06:20 Petit retour express sur mes vacances en Aquitaine! Pour enterrer ma vie de jeune fille mes "coupines" m'ont préparé une journée pleine de surprises!!!! Et vous savez quoi?? Louise (qui a aussi une boutique en ligne), elle est trop balèze :D!! ***********English************ Return in the past, in my holidays in Aquitaine (France)! My friends prepared my stag party and full surprises during one day!!!! Louise (who has also an online shop), it is too brilliant :D!! Oncewed Partager l'article ! Par La Princesse aux bidouilles 2
DIY Chevron Necklace Last week Carly at Chic Steals posted her late summer Objects of Desire. I loved this Open Triangle Necklace from ASOS. Normally I wouldn’t DIY a necklace that could be purchased for less than $20, but I already had all of the materials and it only took a few minutes. Remember the nail polish ‘enamel’ necklace? This is the same idea except that I cut the chevron shape out of sheet metal using tin snips. Before painting on the nail polish I punch a hole in each end with a screw punch. I gave it a couple coats of nail polish and let it dry before using jump rings to attach a brass chain.
Most Amazing Miniature Food Artworks by Shay Aaron Shay Aaron is a brilliant artist from Israel who makes the most astonishing miniature food jewelry. These foodstuffs look so beautiful that we would desire to eat them. Actually, there’s a whole market out there for miniature food. Not actual stuff you can eat, but beautifully hand made designs of steaks, burgers, pies, vegetables, eggs and pretty much food artworks you can think of. Comments comments 30 Tage 30 Dinge Tabea shows us a handy idea how to transform tattered t-shirts into useful pouches. Tabea says: “This upcycling project is nothing new, but since I didn’t see it on the blog before, I want to show it to you: sew together the bottom part of an old shirt. Then cut stretch-holes into the shirt, so that you get a steady pattern. Cut the arms to obtain the handles. Ready is the shopping- or sport pouch.”
make a mummy necklace! Hi! It's Monday again! WHEW!! THis month is flying by! Today I am hoping to give you a little inspiration to make a sweet little Halloween necklace! Here are the top three reasons this project rocks like fraggles: 1. 2. 3. You will have to excuse this flash (GASP) photography. Well, you want to make one dont you?? Here is what you need: Glue A square or rectangle piece of wood from the craft wood section (is that a real thing? and the secret ingredient??? Start by drilling a small hole in the top of the wood. add some glue to the wood Start wrapping the thread tape around the square. Then keep wrappin' and wrappin... this photo is where I started noticing during the editing process that the little dude has his eyes following me. Add some glue to the back and kinda sqish it down. next use a tooth pick to find and poke through the hole you drilled See him looking at me?? twist the jump ring open. Add the ball chain and you have yourself a mummy necklace! yeah, he is so strange. Happy Halloween!!!!
Amalfi Cost Italy Photography Positano - a charming stop for lunch along the Amalfi Coast There’s more to Italy than Rome and Tuscany. Have you seen the Amalfi Coast? It will leave you breathless! This collection of photos is from my recent trip back to the Amalfi coast after 4 years of being away. I’ve also included some of my older original photos too in order to get an idea of what summer looks like there. Typical pottery sold along the seaside town of the Amalfi coast The cliffs of Sorrento, one of the main towns along the coast The ancient streets of Pompeii - an easy stop along the Circumvesuviana Train The hill town of Positano Cook up some dishes at Mami Camilla's cooking school near Sorrento Beach cabanas in Sorrento - a popular beach in the summer The villagers (plaster cast) of Pompeii caught in the eruption The Sorrento coastline is a boating paradise Old door in Positano Get out of Rome and visit the Amalfi Coast! For more great information on the Amalfi Cost – check out Italylouge.com