a pretty penny: Guest Blogger: Anne of WobiSobi Hey Everyone.I am Anne, from WobiSobi . I was really excited when Keira asked me to do a guest post for her blog this week,while she was off making Mom’s everywhere happy with her beautiful flower ensembles. I have known Keira for about six years. We met, while we were both working at Express, as sales leads, and our friendship is still going strong. My Blog ,WobiSobi, is a DIY, Style and Re-Style kind of place, with easy, inexpensive ways to dress up your wardrobe and your accessories.Today I am going to show you how to makethis necklace: You will also need some small beads.Pictured below. I don’t know about you, but I can never have enough accessories. Tutorial This is a closer look at how you add the larger jump ring to the cord. Add your Ribbon to the back, And we are all done! Now you have a new necklace for summer. I have tons more DIY ideas on my Blog, Wobisobi, so come on over and see me. Thank you so much for having me Keira! I hope all of you have a wonderful week. Anne Like this:
Looks matter: how to build a look savvy brand Bridal Clutch or Bridesmaid Clutch Pouch Purse : by lolos Looks matter: how to build a look savvy brand As much as I champion on building your internal story brand there does come a point when that brand needs to translate visually. No matter your “look” here are 5 tips for making the most of a gravitating brand. Tip no. 1: Keep it simple Make your online presence bright, bold, and simple! Tip no 2: Be word savvy Your copy writing is just as important as your branded business cards or packaging. Tip no. 3: Photograph like a pro Photos are the best way to show your work. Tip no. 4: Streamline your packaging Have a system for branding each customer’s order. Tip no. 5: Have action steps A confused buyer does not purchase. Looking for more branding tips? Like this: Like Loading...
How to Make a Dollhouse Out of Drawers I wanted a beat-up nightstand. Not for traditional nightstand use, which, in my case, would mean holding an absurd amount of water glasses. I need water every night, but refuse to be a responsible adult and deliver my glass to the kitchen sink every morning. I needed it for another project (which I will reveal to you soon, I hope). 1) Get some nightstand drawers. 2) Measure and cut plywood to fit as shelves. 3) Attach the drawers together. 4) Spray paint! 5) Mod Podge some cutie wallpaper, carpeting, a roof, a few windows. Before I show you the final results, a little sidebar. Wrong. Okay, fine. “Why so serious?” These extremely frightening dolls are being banished to the deck we do not speak of in hopes that they’ll be eaten in the middle of the night by raccoons or baby pterodactyls. Alright, moving on. The two-sided dollhouse: perfect for sharing with a friend. :) Thanks for looking!
a quilt is nice: rounded quilt corners tutorial Lately (if you haven't noticed) I have really been into roundedcorners on my quilts. I really like how it looks, and how it seems to soften the quilt-- which I especially love for baby quilts. The great thing about rounded corners is you don't have to do mitered corners on your binding. The bad part is you MUST use bias binding. Rounding your corners is super duper easy peasy. Here's how I do it. and square it up. next, I fold my quilt in half, and find a rounded object (I use a bowl or lid...or a toy that's floating around my sewing space) that gives you a good curve on your corner. trace your arc with a disappearing ink pen, or a pencil like I use because I have misplaced my pen. using scissors, cut your curve (I do two layers at once). repeat tracing the arc and cutting on the other two corners of your quilt. that's it. now your quilt is ready to attach bias binding. As you approach your corner, just ease your bias binding around the corner, and guide it into your machine.
T-shirt Transfer Jeans I used to love t-shirt transfers when I was younger, but eventually got fed up at how the image would (inevitably) crack and crease over time. But! A few weeks ago, I thought - if you can't change the fact that it's going to crack...why not just run with it? And who says they can only be used on t-shirts? This DIY is meant to create a grunge-y, worn in kind of look. So if you'd rather have a nice, clean image - then, well, this one isn't for you! Supplies: - T-shirt transfers, at least 2 - Scissors - Light colored jeans - Printer (not shown) - Charcoal or colored pencil - Adobe Photoshop, or another graphic design program (or just download the print I used below) - Iron I used a pair of light gray jeans that I purchased at Pacsun (the brand is Hermosa)...YEARS ago. I usually make it a point to get rid of things I don't use, so that everything I own is being put into good use. 1) Design your print in a graphic design program. If you'd like, you can download the print I used, below. xo,
Project 11 Week 17 – Shredded Newspaper Lantern Most people have a paper lantern or two lying around the house, but they can get pretty boring very quickly, so this week’s project is focused on rethinking that old standard! I had the newspaper already shredded from an old school project (for anyone who cares, its The New York Times). Many of the pieces are simply black and white text, but there is also a lot of color. I made a mixture of water, glue, and some Mod Podge and just started laminating the pieces on there. I love the mixture of the newsprint and the pops of color, and this was a totally fun and fresh start for a tired old lantern! And of course, if you love this light but aren’t sure about making your own, you can always come on by my Etsy shop and buy one of mine! Stay warm and dry, Allison Like this: Like Loading...
She's Crafty: Feather Hair Extensions | M.I.S.S. I almost freaked out when my 10-year-old girl asked me if she could get red highlights. “But the other girls have it,” she pleaded. Honey, I’m sorry, but if I’m not getting highlights, then you sure ain’t either! And…you’re only 10! But she definitely is not complaining anymore because we both have feather hair extensions, and all her friends now want what she’s got. Feathers are all the rage, especially since Spring 2011 trends are summoning the whole laid-back bohemian vibe. I started my search by looking up rooster saddle feathers through sporting goods stores, because the feathers are generally used for fly fishing. Gather up your materials, ladies, and let’s get fly! Materials Needed: Saddle feathers, in any color or quantity you wishCrimp bead, a.k.a. hair extension linksBobby pin or thin, bent wire, opened like a “V”CombClipMirror STEP 1: Finding your spot. STEP 2: Part hair where you want the extension, comb it back and secure with a clip. STEP 3: Thread the hair. Tips:
Yarn wall Whattya need? Two different color yarnsScissorsPush pinsA wall How do I make a yarn wall? Step 1: Set push pins in a horizontal line on wall (let spacing between be random). Step 2: Cut lengths of yarn appropriate for your room. Step 3: Tie one end of yarn around each push pin. Step 4: Sit and stare at wall. Created by Dane Holweger say YES! to hoboken: DIY: Zippered Toiletries Travel Bag One step up from my pencil case tutorial, this large zippered toiletries bag would make a great gift for Mother’s Day. Folds up real small and nice, stick it in the mail with a new shade of lipstick inside or a favorite scent. Easy Peasy. Promise. Although, really, if you’ve never done a zipper before I’d recommend starting with the pencil case one. But really, this one is a cinch too.
Free Pattern – Grumpasaurus Matt & I have a saying around our house that if one of us is grumpy then we are a Grumpasaurus. I’d been batting around the idea for awhile of knitting him up a toy version of the Grumpasaur & came up with this little guy. I thought he was cute enough to share with all of you. This was supposed to be a stocking stuffer for Christmas & then a Valentine’s Day gift but I actually just finished it yesterday. I had to keep starting over to get the shapes I wanted for the body & the tail. Of, course you don’t have to make your dinosaur grumpy, have fun embroidering any expression you want. Grumpasaurus Four size 3 double pointed needles Jo Sharp Classic DK Wool in Pistachio & Moss (less than one ball of each) Black Yarn for embroidery Tapestry Needle polyfil or other stuffing Gauge 6 stitches per inch (gauge is not super important as this doesn’t need to fit anyone. Body:(You are knitting the Grump’s body from the bottom up.) Using lighter green cast on 6 stitches. Tail: Arms: (make 2) Comb:
Recycled Plastic Triangle Earrings Happy Earth Day! In honor of today, this project is a straight up recycling DIY. This project uses recycled plastic that would have otherwise gone in the trash. It may not be the most sturdy material, but I personally think it's better than having it sit in the junkyard. You can use almost any kind of plastic - fruit containers are a good one. So is the (kind of annoying) packaging that some items come in. Supplies: - Plastic scraps - Paintbrush - Masking tape, preferably of a thin width (not shown) - Scissors - Super glue - Small rhinestones, if you'd like - Earring posts and backings - Spray paint for base (I used Krylon in Flat Black, which is matte) - Metallic acrylic paint You'll only need 2 small pieces for your earrings, so you can make a LOT out of one piece of plastic. 1) Cut out 2 plastic triangles (or whatever shape you want). After cutting out one piece, you might want to trace it onto the next piece of plastic, so that both pieces are the same size. After peeling the tape off.