Oct 22, 2013 | DIY
For the final DIY in my 1 Week of Halloween DIY series, I’m sharing one of my favorite things ever. I LOVE cheese, and always serve it at any get-together or party. Therefore, a cute cheese serving board was in order (and though this can work for Halloween it can work for pretty much any day of the year!) This addition to your Halloween party decor is actually quite easy to make, but it rounds out your table decorations perfectly. Here’s how to make it: (more…)
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Oct 21, 2013 | DIY
Saturday I made some DIY Spooky Pictures for the wall, today I want to finish up my mantelpiece decorations with a Owl Picture in the center with its own DIY Spiderwebby Frame. Use some glow-in-the-dark decoupage to add a spooky glowing touch! Here’s how:
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Oct 19, 2013 | DIY
Yesterday I made some DIY Spooky Pictures for the wall, today I want to take the mantelpiece decorations a step further with a creepy Eyeball Garland made of paper cutouts (super easy!) and Decoupaged Glow-in-the-Dark Skulls on DIY Stantions. (I don’t even know if they’re actually called stantions per se, I just like how fancy and architectural that sounds;-) You can make these too very easily with just a few supplies. Here’s how:
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Oct 18, 2013 | DIY
The next part of my 1 Week of Halloween DIY series is focusing on the indoor decorations. I’ve already got the front porch looking season-appropriate with DIY Stenciled Halloween Pumpkins (3 Ways), now I want to decorate my walls. 2 spooky DIY pictures fit the bill, using decoupage paper and cut-outs to make it quick. Use pre-made frames for an even bigger time-saver! Here’s how:
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Oct 17, 2013 | DIY
Welcome to Day 2 of my 1 Week of Halloween DIY! What’s representative of Halloween no matter where you go? PUMPKINS! And today I’m going to share with you a simple DIY to jazz up pumpkins (the faux kind, which means you can use them year after year 🙂 With a couple of stencils it is super quick and easy to make these – and you can truly customize them however you like. Here’s how: (more…)
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Oct 16, 2013 | DIY
What could be better as the crowning detail for a spooky Halloween costume than a glowing gothic eyeball brooch? With Martha Stewart Decoupage it’s super-easy to make your own with just a few supplies! (more…)
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Oct 15, 2013 | DIY, Life
Yes little goblins, I’ve been DIY’ing up a storm recently…and can’t wait to share the spooky and fun results! Starting tomorrow (Wednesday) for a week I’ll be sharing a brand-new DIY tutorial each day for 1 WEEK OF HALLOWEEN…to add a little Boo! to your beautiful holiday decorations (and maybe an accessory or two ;-).
So come back tomorrow to see what’s in store…
Bwa-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha!*
*supposed to be an eerie cackle*
xo
Carly
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Oct 14, 2013 | Fashion, Life, Score!
1. ChicWish Baroque Embossed A-Line Sleeveless Dress, $50.92 / 2. BonLook.com Cobson Glasses in Midnight Blue, $99 / 3. BonLook.com Russian Doll Sunglasses, $49 / 4. Romwe Caped Navy Blue Boat, $82.99
5. Romwe Color Intrigue Galaxy Print Legging, $19.99 / 6. ASOS Paul the Panda Sweater, $34.71 / 7. ASOS Suppose Pointed Heels, $43.61 / 8. ChicWish 3D Flower Embellished White Shirt, $38.17 / 9. ChicWish Diamond Jewel Stone Necklace, $16.92 / 10. ASOS Across Body with 2 Front Buckles, $17.80
Columbus Day is now upon us and the sales are happening quick! Don’t let some great deals pass you by…
Shop ASOS.com and get up to 50% off during the Mid Season Sale!
You can get a free pair of sunglasses with any order over $99 at BonLook with coupon code FREESUN.
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ChicWish is offering Free Shipping and 15% off your first order.
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Romwe is having a Columbus Day sale where you can get an additional 14.92% off of $50 of sale items with promo code 1492.
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Happy shopping!
xo
Carly
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Oct 13, 2013 | By Carly J. Cais, DIY
I’ve been loving all of the pouches made by Samudra: these beautiful, printed zip-cases that work so well for your most basic essentials – or that can dress up any outfit for a night on the town. I decided to create my own version of the zippered pouch – and to give it more structure, I designed it with a flat bottom (similar to the Samudra style). And to go the extra mile, I also designed my own photo-print fabric from a photo of palm trees that I took on a long-ago trip to Guam, and then edited to make perfectly seamless and repeating. (You can purchase this exact same fabric here – and it was just featured on Spoonflower’s Latest Favorites list on Friday!) Ready for the tutorial? Let’s go!
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Oct 10, 2013 | Media
My good friend Lex Casciato, AKA Little Warrior, is an amazing musician and up-and-coming tour de force in the world of music. She is a regular contributor to Chic Steals, curating monthly original playlists for your to stream on Spotify, add some background music to your space, mellow out to, listen to while working on your latest DIY project, and add a little music into your life.
Here’s what she says about this month’s playlist:
This month, I was inspired by my youthful interpretation of October: starry nights and crisp air. Anytime I notice myself getting too stressed or moving to quickly through life, I find solace in the sky. Immediately I am brought into the present moment. It amazes me how simply looking up at the vast expanse above the clouds and in the stars can make one feel so grounded. While it seems we could feel so small looking at the glitter of stars in the night sky, I feel strangely connected and protected. With all of this in mind, I compiled this playlist for you to find solace in the present moment. What do you want to accomplish this month and what has been keeping you from that? Take a moment to gaze as the stars at night and wish upon those shooting stars. You never know what magic could happen this month, so why not dream big?
<3 Little Warrior
Listen and enjoy!
What do you guys think of the playlists? We’d love your feedback in the comments!!
If you missed last month’s playlist, check it out here:
xo
Carly
Described as Portishead and Oh Land meet David Bowie and the Chemical Brothers around a campfire with a drum machine, Little Warrior‘s music advocates peaceful revolution and equality for all. Active on social media, she posts inspirational quotes and upbeat ideas, spreading positivity through images and music.
Find her on: Bandcamp / CD Baby / Facebook / Twitter / Instagram / Tumblr
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