DIY in 5: Cage Cuff
Yesterday I mentioned it as a more realistic alternative project to the New York Times' labor-intensive 3-hour DIY (!), so today I'm going to show you how to make it. It's DIY in 5 - minutes, that is. The easiest, quickest ways to take a piece from blah to fab and...
The New York Times Really Doesn’t Understand the Meaning of DIY…
all photos by Kava Gorna, NYTimes.com Or at least the blame shall fall to Chelsea Zalopany, who wrote the Dec. 30 article "Feathered Friends / D.I.Y. Headbands." Oh, New York Times. I appreciate your efforts to make DIY more accessible to everyone, I truly do. But...
Unfair things happen to good people. It’s a fact.
A bit of a depressing post; you've been forewarned...Do any of you know someone who is a perfectly good person but who just seems to attract bad luck? I do.She's a well-meaning, kind-hearted woman who could never be cruel, vindictive, or deceptive towards anyone, yet...
Taking Stock: DIY’s of 2010
Now with almost midnight and 2011, while catching up on Gossip Girl episodes and eating peppermint ice cream, I just wanted to take a look back at 2010 and all the DIY tutorials I've shared here (and elsewhere). Missed any? Here they are, one more time: Hair...
Formspring.me Question: Do I Want to Try Out for a Reality Show?
Img sourceFrom formspring.me:I love how creative and innovative you are with your designs. Have you ever thought of applying to any of the reality shows such as "Project Runway", "Launch My Line" or "Fashion By Design"?Thank you! Reality shows; ah, yes. I've been...
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...