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How To Make A Graphic-Print Plaid Scarf. Always Chrysti - Always Chrysti - 100+ Ways to Creatively Reuse Old Magazines. Drawstring Bag Tutorial. Well hello!

Drawstring Bag Tutorial

How was your Christmas? Mine was wonderful, and perfect in every way. I've come down with a nasty cold since though, and lost my voice completely. My toddler thinks I'm whispering because I want her to play quietly, and keeps whispering back to me. Haha! Changing up the fabric can change it to fit whatever use you want. Each bag has four inner pockets to keep things nice and tidy. I used nylon strap to make a handle and a strap down the back, for over the shoulder carrying. I used heavy weight fabric for both the liner and outside, because I wanted them to very durable. Flip the right sides out, and then top stitch along where you just sewed.

Lay it on top of the bag liner. Measure over 7 1/2 inches and pin another line. Do the same to the left of the center line. Sew down each pinned line. Fold the lining right sides together, and sew down the side. Hold the bag lining open at the base. Set the lining circle into the bottom and sew on. OK, almost done! Sew around the top. Mustache mug tutorial. A fun, easy and silly gift to give the cute men in our lives this Father's Day.

mustache mug tutorial

First, draw a mustache on the top of your mug with a sharpie marker. As you can see mine took a couple times to get right. Second, trace around the edges of the drawn mustache with your Pebeo pen. This Fashion Is Mine...: DIY Ombre Studded Shoulder Sweater. About a week ago I made this dip-dye ombre studded shoulder sweater inspired by the current Topshop version.

This Fashion Is Mine...: DIY Ombre Studded Shoulder Sweater

It's very easy to do, will save you a fair bit of money and looks just as good. If you've seen my post on dip dying a denim jacket, you might remember me mentioning I had dip dyed a few other items as well, and this grey sweater was one of them! Here's the famous Topshop studded shoulder sweater, and some other ombre/dip-dye trends I was inspired by...

~>O<~ A few things on my wish list from ilana kohn‘s new collection!

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The marbled fabric is amazing. DIY: Stencil Pillow. January 16th, 2012 Have you tried fabric markers yet? I finally got around to it, and they work great. Paired with a stencil you can use them to stencil your favorite quote on a tea towel, apron, t-shirt, table runner, pillow cover, place mat, cloth napkin, old pair of blue jeans—anything you can think of! {*style:<i><b>Supplies: DIY Zipper Headband. I guess this is a week of headbands. ;) Have you ever stopped to think about what a cool gadget the zipper is?

DIY Zipper Headband

You can close things with one hand, they make a funny noise, they have "teeth"... Tutorials. We’ve been making great progress on our downstairs makeover!

tutorials

Phase 1 & 2 were refinishing our kitchen countertops and painting the cupboards. It has been an exhausting process but I am loving it! My kitchen wasn’t bad to begin with, but now that I compare the before and mid-way (the after will come once we’ve painted the walls and installed new flooring), the before suddenly looks much less attractive. I am LOVING my new countertops! For years we’ve talked about painting our cabinets white and how much we love the look of black granite with white cabinets. Golden Geometric Necklace. I'm notably pleased with the outcome of this piece.

Golden Geometric Necklace

Its soothing color pallet and modern shape are sweet to the eye. Here's all the details.. Golden Geometric Necklace Supplies: paint chips (1-3 different colors schemes), necklace chain, and matching jewelry hooks. Pantry Supplies: scissors, jewelry pliers, and needle or sewing pin. T-shirt latch hook rug tutorial. I really love flokati rugs. Megan nielsen design diary - DIY beaded scallop edge detachable collar (with pattern) As promised a few weeks ago, I’ve put together a pattern and some instructions for how you can create your own beaded scallop edge detachable collar (phew that’s a mouthful!!)

megan nielsen design diary - DIY beaded scallop edge detachable collar (with pattern)

I honestly love this collar sooo much, and have not stopped wearing it since I made it – but, that being said, it is definitely a project requiring some time and commitment. It took me almost 12 hours to do all the beading – so just keep that in mind before you start. DIY: Friendship Bracelet chevron rug. You know how friendship bracelets are totally back?

DIY: Friendship Bracelet chevron rug

Well, I can't quite bring myself to get into it after 15 years but I love the bright colors, the patterns, the idea of it....It got me thinking where else I could apply the process and I thought it'd be fun to make a huge friendship bracelet that you could walk on. You know, given my love of all things oversized. Archive » DIY backless zipper dress. DIY. Studs are showing up on everything this fall, so I thought it would be fun to add a few studs to the back of some ballet flats.

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By adding just a few, they are still simple in the front, but fun in the back. Plus, you can't go wrong with navy and gold, it's such a classic combination. Free Printable Christmas-Tree Envelope. Front. Mason Jar Snow Globe Tutorial. I had so much fun making this next project! I tend to grab mason jars from garage sales and thrift stores whenever I can find them (today I actually snagged a turquoise one!). They have so many uses, from baking to crafts projects. Make a Perpetual Button Calendar for 2011 (and Beyond) By Diane Gilleland I know calendars (and clocks and address books) are quickly becoming computer-centric tools, but I like the old-school charm of this desk calendar. Make it once, and you can use it forever – just move the numbers to their correct location each month, and change the nameplate! Materials Picture frame, 11″x14″ or 16″x20″, see belowSheet of foam board or 1/2″-thick corkRuler Craft knife Piece of woven fabric, about 24″x30″ Spray adhesive Masking tape Scissors 42 large buttons, 3/4″ to 1″ in diameter 42 flat-head thumb tacks 5 sheets card stock, for numbers and nameplatesDownloadable name/number template 3/4″ circle punch, optional E-6000, or similarly strong glue Water-soluble fabric marker Fine-point Sharpie 2 squares of wool or acrylic felt 1 sheet of Friendly Felt, or lightweight chipboard Sewing machine and thread 2 sets Velcro dots plus 22 “loop” style dots (the softer half of a Velcro pair)Greeting card envelope Directions Step 1: First, prepare the background.

Eyechart Canvas. A few months back I found an awesome FREE website to make custom eye charts. You type in the text you want and it creates it for you. So AWESOME right? At that time I was working with the other fabulous young women leaders in my ward on our young women in excellence program. OutsaPop Trashion recycled style DIY fashion eco sustainable refashion blog. OutsaPop Trashion recycled style DIY fashion eco sustainable refashion blog. The Dandy Project - A men's fashion and style blog for the modern dandy.: One Sleeve Wonder. August 10, 2009 Remember this patterned, band-collar, one-blue-sleeve shirt I designed that I wasn’t feeling 100% happy about? Well, I ended up wearing the shirt for four days in a week, sometimes even impatiently waiting for it to dry on the clothesline (and subsequently wearing it partially wet!). The Elephant Sweater - how to make Misc Eleshirt.

First was found in the MISC forum section. Since then countless petitions were made and countless letters sent to the shirt manufacturers to make these baby sweaters in adult size.Over 300 signatures and countless pages came out of the movement, to no avail. Alas one misc’er known as “ chose to take matters into his own hands and make one of his own. After the (depicted below) other fellow misc’ers followed suit making their own in many different styles and variations, some making sweater sets with their loved ones or even taking it beyond a sweater at all to sweater vests, hoodies and thermals. 90s Floral Wrap = Shabby Chic High Low Skirt « How to Make your own Elephant Sweater (Eleshirt) minus p by ThatsDominican.Com. DIY: elephant sweater. DIY Fringe Chandelier. Hello again, lovelies! It’s me, Jenny from Hank + Hunt and like most everyone these days my heart is infatuated with fringe.

Diy idea: paint strip wall decoration. ∆DIY∆ Studded Bag. CANDY CORN SUGAR COOKIES. Threadbanger Post: How to Sew a Summer Tank Dress. DIY: Studded Denim. DIY: Dress Recon. Skirt to shorts. DIY: Sweater Recon. DIY: Crochet Shorts. The Style Projects: Backless Zippered White Tee Tutorial. Megan nielsen design diary - How to make leggings from your old track pants. Megan nielsen design diary - How to make scallop hem shorts from old shorts. DIY Multi Colour Bodycon Dress. Tutorial: lace vest. "I Love Ny" Tote. TUTORIALS. Easy-Fast-Fabulous: sweater with leather shoulders DIY. 081: tutorial - scalloped hem skirt. 55985833-01.jpg (JPEG Image, 328x400 pixels) DIY. 15 minute romper. Denim Skirt Refashion Tutorial. Two Tone Shirt. Flipped Cream Blouse. Painted Block Party. How to attach zipper (bag with lining) Tutorial: how to sew a simple maxi dress. Finally got it right...Sugar Cookies for the umpteenth time. A time for everything. DIY: How to make an easy, elegant jewelry organizer and display.

..: DIY Jewelry Organizer. Window Frame Jewelry Display {Tutorial} Solving the jewelry storage problem. How to make sparkly/glitter shoes! DIY No Knit Scarf. TUTORIAL: The City Backpack. [lemon squares and...] Your home for all things Design. Home Tours, DIY Project, City Guides, Shopping Guides, Before & Afters and much more. DIY Multi Color Studded Leather Bag.