Fun with Fabric Pens I must confess, I've often passed by the fabric markers in the craft store thinking they were for kiddos. But one day I decided to give them a chance and picked up a pack. I'm so glad I did! These markers are really fun to work with and the best part is, after 24 hours of dry time they are permanent and machine washable! 1. I love how to clean lines contrast with the imperfect hand drawings! 5 Totally Wearable Eye Makeup Tutorials Here at Girls Guide To, we love trying new things with our eye makeup. It's such an inexpensive way to mix things up. Instead of purchasing a new outfit to try a different look, just use the eye shadows and liners you already own in a fresh way. If "eyes are the windows to the soul," you definitely want them to say something interesting! Here are 5 new eye makeup looks to try out tonight! A Defined Neutral Look This eye makeup look takes all the neutral shades you're sure to have and simply amps up the drama. Learn How to Line 101 Knowing how to do a perfectly winged eyeliner look is difficult, but one of the basics. Next Level Liner Once you're comfortable with the basic winged eyeliner technique, take things to the next level with these looks. Purples and Pinks Sometimes a black or grey smoky eye just looks too drab and can easily be overdone. Subtle ShimmerI swear, I think glitter is just in my DNA. What do you think?
Hearts & Bows Hi there! I thought it might be fun to mix a little D.I.Y. love into my outfit post today... I wanted to accessorize my new heart dress with a big sixties style bow! Here's how I made mine... 1. Use a safety pin to pin your bow to the neckline of your dress. Hope you have a wonderful day........ Outfit Details: Dress c/o Asian iCandy, Shoes/Swedish Hasbeens c/o ModCloth, Tights/Target, Bow/D.I.Y.
Elsie's Spring Art Journal Hi friends! I wanted to share some photos and details about the process behind my spring art journal. This year I am making an effort to start a new art journal each season. Art journaling is one of the healthiest creative habits that I've found. I hope this post inspires some of you to start one too! Here are a few details behind my creative process... 1. Next, spend some time prepping the inside pages. And here are a few photos of my finished journal. That was fun! » Seriously HAUTE Nail Art Seriously HAUTE Nail Art! Sun, 4 Mar 2012 HAUTE LOOKS | NAILSBy Huda Heidi Kattan I am loving Pinterest! I think I’m actually addicted!
how to add elbow patches to a sweater! Elbow patches are one of my favorite trends this season! Last month, I shared how to hand print hearts on your jeans and we recieved many requests for a patch tutorial! I asked Amanda to show you how she would do it in this next feature.... Supplies needed: cardigan, fabric (this is a great way to use scraps!) 1. 3. 6. Thanks so much, Amanda! Happy Monday, everyone.... xo. Rain Diary: Art Journal Today Kara is going to share a beautiful art journal that captures one of the beautiful things about her hometown. Enjoy... I live in a rainy, rainy city (Portland, Oregon) and I wanted a way to record all these lovely (and not so lovely) rainy days. Now let's put the book together! Here are the pages I've created so far... Thanks so much, Kara!
DIY Wrap Bracelet You should all know by now that we are all about stacking bracelets on our wrists. The more, the better. In fact . . . the most, the best! With that being said, we’ll show you how to master a version of the ever so popular wrap bracelet. It’s so simple and addicting, you’ll soon be churning out these wristlets with your eyes closed. Clearly this arm party train isn’t stopping and it’s about time you get on board! You’ll need (for a double wrapped bracelet) :* Lengths will vary depending on the size of your wrist (see comments for suggestions). Fold the length of leather cording in half to form a loop. Place the ball chain along the leather cording with the end of the chain meeting the end of the wrap. Continue wrapping while checking it for fit around the wrist. When you have reached the end of the ball chain wrap the linen cording around the leather strands 2-3 more times. Thread the hex nut through the strands and tie a second knot. Trim with scissors and your wrap bracelet is finished!!
Ear Warmers...simplified tutorial It’s been getting brisk around here so I made a couple more ear warmers. This is one {below} that was inspired by a church talk that’s been on my mind a lot lately…found here. With little Forget Me Nots peppered up the side. I’ll admit. I so badly wanted this one to turn out better than it did. I also made this yellow one. I know the bow is a bit – um – big and ostentatious, but I can’t help but like it. :) These ear warmers are VERY simple and so cozy warm. So, I figured now was a good time to share the tutorial again…simplified. Here goes… You can use an old wool sweater that has been shrunk a few too many times (felted) but fleece is inexpensive and cinch to use as well. A quarter yard of fleece is enough to make two adult ear warmers depending on how much embellishing you want to do. I finally got around to making a paper pattern as you see here. The length shown is for the full length of the ear warmer {not the half pattern}. Cut your ear warmer out in the shape you desire. And you’re done.
Love Notes Photo Book Today is my boyfriend's birthday (the big 27!). As part of his birthday present I made this little love notes photo book for him. I'd like to think it's equal parts romantic and cheesy! The idea was to give him 27 love notes for his 27th birthday; I've been working on the notes all month. 1. Most of the notes were like daily letters, but I also wrote a few lists (top 10 favorite things we've done together, etc.) and you can use the photos as a prompt for notes (all my photos were memories from our relationship). Photos were printed via PostalPix. MultiTaskLesey : I miss this crazyy monster...
Bleach Painting on Textiles D.I.Y. Today Jill of Lune is going to share the next part of our textile printing series, how to paint with bleach. I love the simplicity of her design and can't wait to try this. Enjoy! Bleach painting is a fun, easy and inexpensive way to play with fabric dying and I know you'll love the results! I chose to create a simple tank with the phrase "We are made of stars" which is adapted from a famous Carl Sagan quote. I hope you enjoy my take on painting with bleach! Supplies Needed: Fabric safe household bleach, inexpensive synthetic bristle paint brush, glass or ceramic bowl, dark colored cotton blend top, a white towel or rag, white chalk, cardboard. Safety: Bleach is toxic, so be careful to keep it safely out of reach of children. 1. There are so many options for bleach painting. Thanks so much for sharing this technique with us today, Jill.