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LAST DAY to Enter my maurices White Patent Handbag Giveaway!
If you haven't entered already, please do - all you need to do is leave your email address in the comments on the giveaway post! Giveaway period ends at midnight tonight so don't miss it! Enter Now
DIY Laptop Sleeve Made From a Leather Jacket
As you may recall from a previous project I posted, we still have the rest of the thrifted leather jacket leftover to something fantastic with! So with my Hubby's birthday quickly approaching, I decided to make him a homemade sleeve for his laptop computer. Sure you...
Hey Carly, I was wondering if you will do more tutorials on the threadbanger-blog, I really enjoyed those. Or are you taking a break with them, as nothings is really going on over there at the moment. Thank you, I love reading your blog. Katarina
Hi katarina-thank you for your kind words. I will be adding one final tutorial tonight and then be taking a break from Threadbanger since I'll be on vacation. I'll still be doing tutorials for my own blog in the meantime, though!Thanks so much for reading:-)xoxoxCarly...
Formspring.me Question: Fabric Headbands
from formspring.me: Could you do a tutorial on how to make one of these headbands? That's an easy one! They're exactly the same principle as the instructions for making the main fabric part of my DIY Jennifer Behr Spiked Turban, except these headbands use a slightly...
DIY Roundup 2
Sneak peek of a current project on my DIY desk...will be revealing the results shortly! (Think flowers, summery...hair???!!)But now it's that time again! If you have a DIY project or tutorial, please feel free to link below! (However you can only link YOUR OWN...
Formspring.me Question: Tell us about your wedding dress!
from formspring.me:Hi Carly - I recently discovered your blog and I love it! You are doing a great job. I have a question - as you love DIY and fashion, I am curious if you could tell us about your wedding dress! Hope you have a great day, Liz Hi Liz! hehe, you...
DIY Roundup 1 Favorites
Thank you to all of you who submitted your DIY projects in my first Thursday DIY Roundup! I had so much fun visiting all your blogs and seeing the wonderful results of your creativity. So, as for total views, out of the 21 projects posted here are the top 3:#3:...
Formspring.me Question: Military Jacket
from formpspring.me:I have an old military jacket from my father. Its a little too big and i was wondering if you had any ideas to change it. -MishelleHmmm. What kind of military jacket? Could you provide a photo of the type of jacket? Or a link to something similar...
FAQ for Chic Steals
Hi everybody! Just checking in with all of you...I'm writing an FAQ for this site, and I'd love to hear from you. Have any burning questions you've always wanted to know about me, this blog, where I get my DIY ideas, favorite tools, what camera I use, etc.? Leave...
Rock Candy Rings
A couple rings that I've made recently: Quartz spikes set in sterling silver Rose quartz chips in sterling silver Amethyst cluster on pewter filigree I'm thinking about adding these styles of rings to my Etsy shop...thoughts? Though I can't take them off...I just love...
Formspring.me Question: Applique T-Shirt Idea
from formspring.me:hi carly! it's me judith chen 🙂 I have a plan to remake my bf's Giordano plain tee with some patchwork.I have some black velvet leftofers I'd like to work with.do you have any ideas, and um..some kind of cat/wolf related design ideas, if possible....
maurice’s Outfit and Tote Giveaway
dress, earrings, and necklaces: courtesy of maurice's nautical sandals: Abaete for Payless The kind folks over at maurices sent me a gift card a little while ago - and it was like my birthday in June! (My birthday's in December...so half-birthday??) I headed down to...
Casual Lace Dress DIY Question
from formspring.me:hi carly!love your blog 🙂 could you post how to make a casual lace dress? thanks :)Sure - did you have a particular style or type in mind? Do you have an inspiration photo! Let me know~Thanks-CarlyAsk me anything
I’ve Received 2 Blog Awards!
Awww, thanks! I'm sorry it's taken me awhile to post them, but here they are: from the amazing L ~DIY Diva~ at Avid Accents, the Versatile Blogger Award. 4 rules go along with this award: Rule 1: Thank the person who gave you this award. Done! Thanks L ~DIY Diva~!...
Formspring.me Question: Do you think living in japan influenced your fashion sense?
Did it ever! I moved there when I was eleven, and just starting to get interested in clothes. It was very jarring, moving to a foreign country where all the nationals looked pretty much the same to my naive Western eyes, and the "trendy" kids also dressed very...