DIY Links of the Week 7.09 – 7.15.12: Upcycled Summer
It's getting super-hot out here in Portland, and I've graduated to as little clothing as possible during these sweltering afternoons. T-shirts? Check. Short-shorts? Check. Drapey dresses? Check. And fun accessories? In abundance! Here are a couple tutorials...
Kiddie Craft: DIY Milk Carton Bird Feeder from Parents Magazine
A few of you asked for the instructions for making the milk carton bird feeder I featured in this post, so I scanned the original instructions from Parents Magazine to share with all of you. How to Make a DIY Bird Feeder Out of an Upcycled Milk Carton {click on photo...
Finally! A Realistic Hologram/Holographic Nail Polish Manicure!
I've been on the search for a true-to-form holographic nail polish like a reincarnation straight out of the 80's... just like those shiny Rainbow Brite stickers or a heavy-duty Trapper Keeper and its accompanying folders. (Are any other children of the 80's with me...
DIY Painted Kitten Tee: Easily Transfer Designs to Clothing with DecoArt Ink Effects
I've been ogling kitten tees as of late...I'm a total crazy cat lady (except I live with my Hub's dog...go figure). So the best I can do is a little kitten of my very own..on a T-shirt per se. But being as type-A as I am, I just couldn't settle on a design I liked. ...
DIY Links of the Week 6.18-7.8.12: Tons of Tees!
Rolling 3 weeks into 1, what with computer mishaps, being super-busy with work, and school projects seeming to take over my life. But you guys have all been up to some fabulous DIYs, so let's check them out! I'm in love with these decked-out DIY Deko heels by Youtube...
Current DIYs in Progress: UV Resin and Milk Carton Crafts
Sorry for that little hiatus there! My laptop's internal battery overheated and put my computer out of commission for awhile, so it's been unusable over the weekend while I waited for the replacement battery to arrive. Now it's installed and everything seems to be...
Inspired Wishlist: Grey and Pink for July
Inspired by this amazing world of fantasy: In the Land of Grey and Pink, from Jonathan Palfrey's Flickr Photostream As you know, I'm digging the grey-and-pink color combo lately, and have been trolling the online stores for some great pieces. Here are some that have...
Make It a D.I.Y. Fourth of July!
img source Happy July 4th to all my fellow U.S.-based readers out there! Though this day may be filled with family gatherings and barbecues for some, for others it may just be a lazy day off work and a time to relax. Here are a couple ideas for projects to do if...
Elegantly Understated Half-Moon Manicure: Greige Neutrals
Recently I've been playing around with the half-moon manicure. Though I've tried it free-hand (with an uber-steady hand) before with middling results, I found that using those sticker color dots from the office supply store work just perfectly for this purpose. (I'm...
Outfit 6.28.12: Casual Denim
Men's Denim Shirt Refitted to my size: DIY (tutorial here) Silver Star Necklace: ? (from Japan) Petal Perfume Pendant Necklace: JewelMint Cross Stacking Rings: designed by me Silver Sparkle Long Tank: Old Navy (from a loong time ago) (similar here) (or here) (or...