When I was packing up my craft supplies for moving last month, I noticed that I had a lot of jewelry fragments in my stash. I had lots of broken necklaces, bracelets, and pieces of chain left over from previous projects, so I decided to restyle them into a mixed chain bracelet. Since you won’t […]
Spring Inspiration
Today I came across this list of 9 Free Ways to Refresh Your Wardrobe for Spring, and thought it had some great ideas. The one that really caught my eye, though, was number 7: The article advises that you, “Hem only the lining of an old lace or eyelet skirt so that the lower portion […]
Favorite Projects of 2013
It’s New Year’s Eve, which is the perfect time for a round-up of my favorite posts and projects on the blog this year. Over the years I’ve realized that one of my favorite things is trying out new skills and techniques, and I definitely got to do that with some of these projects. From mixing […]
DIY Inspiration: Eye Prints
Do you feel as if you’re being watched? You should–there are eyes everywhere! The evil eye is an ancient symbol, so although they didn’t invent the print, Kenzo has certainly helped popularize it this season. It’s a look that you can easily replicate yourself, with stencils, embroidery, or screenprinting. Here’s some DIY eye-motif inspiration. 1. […]
DIY Inspiration: Houndstooth
Houndstooth is one of those patterns that seems to make a resurgence every few years, and this fall it’s back in full force. Like plaid, it’s a classic that can look prim or punk, depending on the rest of the outfit. I’ve been seeing it in oversize scales, non-traditional fabrics and colors, and grungy versions […]
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 Re-Styled Collage Necklace
Reading The Sparkle Factory re-inspired me to tackle the collage necklace I’d been meaning to make. So I dug up some of my vintage jewelry stash and went for it. I played around with the pieces until I figured out a design I liked, and then I disassembled the vintage earrings I had chosen, and […]
DIY Inspiration: Fancy Friendship Bracelets
Left: Shopbop Center: Anthropologie Right: Nasty Gal When I was a kid I made friendship bracelets, but I never managed to finish any with complicated designs. They seemed to take forever to make. A couple of years ago I made a few, and to my surprise, they didn’t actually take that long. All you’d need […]
Links I Like
If you have the tools, these simple wooden rings look like a fun DIY project. The colored studs on this pouch are so cool. The secret? Spray paint! Get the tutorial here. This looks like the easiest bandeau top ever, and a great way to re-use old leggings. This hedgehog pincushion is out-of-control cute. I […]