This necklace is a fun and easy way to literally make a statement. Do your name, or a word that’s meaningful and close to your heart, or something you want to remember (nothing too long, though). Being the cat lady that I am, I went with “meow,” but there are tons of other words that […]
DIY Houndstooth Stenciled Shirt
Last week I shared my DIY houndstooth inspiration, and today you get to see the results. I wanted a grungy, messy look, so I used a non-aerosol spray fabric paint, which gave me drips and an uneven application. If you want a neater outcome, you can also do this project with regular fabric paint and […]
DIY Halloween Faux Tattoos
Print out your own Halloween temporary tattoos of creepy moths, skulls and spiders.
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, […]
Hat Makeover
Remember this hat I found at Goodwill recently? I gave it a makeover! As you can see, I added a piece of black velvet ribbon and a tortoiseshell buckle. The ribbon is secured in several places with a couple of stitches, so I can easily switch it up later if I decide I want to […]
DIY Lightbulb Aquarium Tutorial
Earlier this year I came across marimo (literally “ball seaweed”), which look like cute little balls of moss. They’re actually a type of algae ball from Japan that are popular as no maintenance “pets.” I bought mine in a local plant shop (Pistils), but you can also find them on Etsy. This week I decided […]
Tips for Fall Flower Arrangements
A couple of days ago I decided my dining room table needed a flower bouquet. I knew I wanted it to be very autumn-y, so I stuck to backyard flowers and seasonal foliage. Here are some tips for making your own autumn bouquet. Flowers with fall colors (gold, red, orange, yellow) are a good place […]