Crafts
DIY Roundup 9
Project in progress. Whew! The holidays are going by FAST and it's time for another DIY Roundup! I was hoping I'd have a project to share with you, but alas...hopefully it'll be done by tomorrow. (There's a little teaser for you above.:-) After Christmas =...
New Faux Fur Pieces Added to my Etsy Shop!
Speaking of Etsy...A few people have asked me about offering my faux fur tails in different colors, so I've spent the last several days making up new ones, in two BRAND NEW colors I just received in the mail. One is a "fox"-like color: cream with orange-tipped fur. ...
DIY Roundup 8 Favorites
Thanks so much for submitting your projects into my last DIY Roundup! I had a great time visiting all your blogs and checking out your pieces. You're all so creative! Here are the top 3 projects:#3: DIY Rope Necklace From Samantha over at Dollar Store Crafts, this...
Portland, OR: It’s Like Living in the 90’s
[youtube]AVmq9dq6Nsg[/youtube] I never knew what Portland, OR was like until I moved here. See for yourself above... This video had me cracking up.:-D It's a pretty accurate portrayal of Portland...though that's not a bad thing! (I really like living here, maybe...
Try on Dresses Online: Miss Selfridge’s Magic Mirror is Here!
I was so impressed with this innovation that I had to share with all of you.I never thought I would see the day that one could try on clothing "virtually"...but it's here.Miss Selfridge has implemented an online application where you can snap a photo of yourself and...
Sorry for the Slowdown in Posts…
Hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas!I've had family visiting for the holidays and it has been a little hectic. Today family + Lil Tot + Hub all left...my husband and son to visit the relatives in Japan. I'll be on my own for the next 2 weeks, so I'll finally be...
DIY: Super-Easy $5 Holiday Wreath (from Present Bows)
Have a couple bows left over after the wrapping-extravaganza? Have a whole bunch ripped off of presents in the aftermath? Craft a smaller, point-ier wreath as a counterpoint to a larger piece...as your final Christmas handmade project. I got all my materials at the...
And the Winner of the $25 Smashion Credit is…
Entry #16: Annmarie!Congrats to her - she's already been contacted to get her information to credit her account with the money.Thanks so much to all who entered!xoxox Carly ~If you liked this post, please share it!~
Formspring.me Question and Answer Marathon Part 3: DIY
Michael Antonia Gunner Wedge, Amazon.com Hi! I just stumbled on your blog a few months and I really dig it. I've been "diy'ing" my own stuff years, but shoes always get me! Is there any way that you know of to turn a pair of regular heels into platform wedge heels? Or...
It’s My Birthday!
photo sourceHappy Birthday to me! (Though I have to stop counting the years soon, lest I feel too old...;-) Age is only a number!I've spent the day doing nothing! Well, not really - merely chipping away at my mega-sized must-get-done-before Christmas list etc. I...
DIY: Hybrid Sweater
After seeing this post on one of my new favorite blogs, A Pair and a Spare, I decided to make my own sweater by combining two that had coordinating colors. I loved the combination of striped and chunky cable-knit sleeves! source: JakandJil I wore my finished creation...
DIY: Super-Easy $7 Holiday Wreath
Since I've posted a how-to for a cheap n easy Easter Wreath and a similar one for a Fall Wreath, I thought a Winter Holiday Wreath was in order. Though you don't have to buy your bits and bobs at the Dollar Tree per se, I found that they had such a variety of items I...
LAST Day to Enter the Smashion Credits Giveaway!
Win $25 in credits to Smashion.com - the world's first FEE-FREE fashion marketplace! Giveaway period is open until 11:59 PM P.S.T. tonight...so Enter Now! xoxox Carly ~If you liked this post, please share it!~
Free Projects from Michael’s and Interweave
So sorry for the slowdown in posts as of late. I have been consumed by doing the Christmas shopping, putting together boxes of gifts, making goodies and cookies, writing Christmas and New Year's cards, and standing around at the Post Office that this holiday brings. ...
Holiday Wishlist: Do-It-Yourself Fun (Under $50!)*
How goeth the holiday shopping? I am terribly behind and having mini panic-attacks in-between braving the crowds at the mall and waiting in a line that stretches 3 times around the Post Office just to use the Automatic Mailing Machine. Hopefully everyone else has it...