If you’re still in need of DIY gift ideas, here are ten more things you can make for the fashion-lover in your life. There’s still plenty of time to get crafting! 1. Net Bag 2. Celtic Knot Necklace 3. Crochet Bow Headband 4. Pearl Collar 5. Neon Satchel 6. Spike Hair Comb 7. Studded Ballet […]
DIY Gift Guide: For the Nester
These are gift ideas for the person in your life who dotes on their living space and loves to decorate. Their home may be impeccable, or a work in progress, but they’re clearly settling down and nesting, and these gifts will help them feather their nest just a bit. 1. Nautilus Terrarium 2. Leather Pinecone […]
DIY Gift Guide: For the Fashionista (Part 2)
Since the holidays are fast-approaching, I thought I’d do a gift guide series. But instead of rounding up items to purchase, I decided to compile lists of relatively easy things to make for the various types of people in your life. Got any requests? Leave me a comment! 1. Ombre-Dyed Tote Bag 2. Chunky Pearl […]
Two-Tone Glitter Nails
If you read any fashion magazines or blogs, you would have hardly been able to avoid seeing these Miu Miu booties and their various permutations. Since I don’t have nearly $1000 to spend on these or any other shoes, I decided to give myself a manicure inspired by them, instead. I know I’ve linked to […]
DIY Gift Guide: For the Techie
Since the holidays are fast-approaching, I thought I’d do a gift guide series. But instead of rounding up items to purchase, I decided to compile lists of relatively easy things to make for the various types of people in your life. Got any requests? Leave me a comment! You know the type–they always have the […]
DIY Gift Guide: For the Foodie
Since the holidays are fast-approaching, I thought I’d do a gift guide series. But instead of rounding up items to purchase, I decided to compile lists of relatively easy things to make for the various types of people in your life. Got any requests? Leave me a comment! Everybody likes eating (that’s what Thanksgiving is […]
Spiky Crystal Ring
Pamela Love makes the coolest jewelry, but with the cool comes a hefty price tag. So I decided to make my own version of her spiky metal crystal jewelry, in the form of a big cocktail ring. Materials: Small crystals (mine are diamatina “laser wands,” from here and are each 3/4- to 1-inch long) Ring […]
DIY Gift Guide: For the Fashionista (Part 1)
Since the holidays are fast-approaching, I thought I’d do a gift guide series. But instead of rounding up items to purchase, I decided to compile lists of relatively easy things to make for the various types of people in your life. Got any requests? Leave me a comment! Whether it’s your best friend, mom, or […]
Leaves of Green
Ever since I got the official photos, I’ve been meaning to share a couple of wedding DIY projects that I did for my wedding. I already posted the boutonnieres, but I thought I’d also share what I did for the table centerpieces. It boggles my mind when people talk about spending hundreds (or thousands!) of […]