I’ve been promising a fringe tutorial for what feels like forever, and I just got my sewing machine back from a tune-up, so it was time to give it a go. I was inspired by some DIY fringe ideas I rounded up here and here, but the bag ended up as kind of a cross […]
Make a Copper Bead Necklace
Can you be in love with a paint? Because I might need to get married to the gilding paint I used for this necklace. It’s silky and metallic, plus it comes in gold, silver, and brass, so you can make this necklace in your favorite metal finish. The only caveat is that it’s not water […]
DIY Leather Bangle Bracelet
Sometimes I buy craft supplies without a specific project in mind, knowing that someday I’ll figure out a use. Such is the case with the patterned leather scrap I used for this project. It’s actually a leather sample that I bought at SCRAP, and I think the perforations are perfect for this design. Any kind […]
DIY Heart Wrist Bag Tutorial
Learn how to make a heart wrist bag or clutch that would be perfect for Valentine’s Day.
DIY Inspiration: Beanie Babes
If you’re in part of the US that’s being hit by a deep freeze right now, you might be wishing for a hat to help keep your head warm. The beanie has made a big comeback this winter, in an oversized, slouchy version that looks great with everything from dresses to denim. Row 1 Left: Elle […]
Studded Boot Straps
When I was in Paris in October, I passed a couple of shoe stores near where we were staying that had cool studded motorcycle boots in the windows. A lot of the studding was actually on what looked like removable straps that could be placed in different positions on the boot. The day that I […]
DIY to Try: Feathered Brim Hat Makeover
A while back I shared some of my fall thrift finds, including a couple of cool hats from the Halloween accessories section. I already showed off my revamp of the grey one, and now here’s my makeover of the maroon one. Here’s what it looked like before, kind of sad and gaudy: And here it […]
DIY Glasses Stencil Tutorial
I’ve been wanting to do some freezer paper stenciling for a long time, and I finally got my chance with this glasses case. Luckily I found the perfect free spectacles clipart for the project here. This case turned out so cute that it’s one of my new favorite projects.
DIY Glasses Case Tutorial
My eyes are rather sensitive to light, so rain or shine, I pretty much always carry a pair of sunglasses in my purse. For a long time I just tossed them into my bag along with my keys, bobby pins, pens, and whatever else I was carrying around. After badly scratching a few pairs, though, […]