Soooo Cheap! Take Advantage of Columbus Day Sales Happening Now!

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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…

ASOS.com Fall Sale CreativeShop 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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DIY Memorial Day and Labor Day Dress Made from a Sheet – Finally, the Pattern!

Awhile ago I posted some photos of a dress I made for my Labor Day Party – which was nothing more than a sheet cut apart and sewn together artfully to make a finished dress.

I made it from a light chambray-colored sheet I found at my local Goodwill, cutting it apart in a way to utilize the finished hems. 

It’s breezy, nautical, and chic – a perfect way to end the Summer…or commemorate the START of Summer on Memorial Day!

So what I made it for Labor Day…I think it works equally well as a breezy dress no matter what the day – so I’m wearing it for my Memorial Day barbecue too!

Download the DIY Labor Day Cascading Ruffles Bedsheet Dress Pattern (354 KB)

Whether it’s Labor Day, Memorial Day, or any other day, this pretty dress with cascading ruffles can be customized to any style depending on your sheet and your use of trims; mine is a chambray sheet with striped grosgrain ribbon trim and rope ties; you could also do a white sheet with lacy trim and satin ties for a completely different look!

Any questions on the pattern/instructions – let me know! I’m happy to help:-)

Happy DIY’ing!

xoxo
Carly

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7 Last-Minute Mother’s Day Gifts to DIY

DIYmothersdaygifts2013Mother’s Day 2013 is almost upon us…how are you doing for finding that perfect thing for that special woman in your life?  Flowers, chocolate, a handmade card expressing love, even a thoughtful gesture can go a long way in showing her how much she’s appreciated!  If you’re looking for something to give, here at the very, very last minute, are some Mother’s Day Gift ideas to DIY for that lovely lady:

Idea-Notebook-picture-pillows-0112-mdnDIY Vintage Photo Throw Pillow with Freezer Paper

Try using a treasured photo of Mom’s, family photos, or a snap of you + Mom together, for an extra-special way to preserve memories.

GardeniaBouquetDIY Paper Gardenia Bouquet

Real flowers wilt and die…a bouquet of these will last forever! Love the Scrabble tiles anchoring the bouquet, adding a personalized touch.

Screen Shot 2013-05-11 at 11.18.14 AMDIY Geometric Paperweights

These are super-chic and can totally be customized for Mom with a coat or two of paint, glitter, or tape.

geo-tape-art81DIY Geometric Triangle Art

Or how about this pretty piece of Washi Tape Triangle Art for Mom? The end result is amazing and all you need is a little tape.

pleated-tote-bagPleated Tote Tutorial

This tote could be made in Mom’s favorite fabric (or even in fabric printed with family photos – see #1). Of course there are a ton of DIY Bag and Tote tutorials out there on the internet if you’re looking for a different style…this site offers a great roundup.

locket-and-oil1DIY Perfume Locket

Making perfume is surprisingly easy…and a solid perfume locket allows the wearer to carry it around all day, refreshing as needed.  You can get all your supplies at your local natural foods store, and fill a locket…or a necklace vial…or a ring…or a compact case…the possibilities go on and on!

decorative_party_traysDIY Chevron Patterned Party Tray

Find a pretty fabric – and glue it to a tray for a whole new look. (You could even decoupage it with Mod Podge instead of using an acrylic sheet to make it permanent!)

(Hint: If you’re looking for a low- or no-cost alternative gift, Moms also really appreciate a meal made for the family by their partner, kids taken care of and put to bed, and a long, uninterrupted bubble bath all their own…without any little floaty toys or random kidparts and splashes in it.  Just sayin.’ 😉

Do you have any favorite Mother’s Day projects to share?  Add them in the comments section!

Hope you and all the mothers in your life enjoy a wonderful and relaxing Mother’s Day!

xo

Carly

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Buy It or DIY It: New Year’s Eve Party Outfit

buyitordiyitpartyoutfitWhether it’s watching the ball drop in Times Square, rocking out at a packed party of friends and party-crashers, or just having a low-key get-together with coworkers and their spouses, the perfect party outfit is only a click…or a project…away.  Try this on for an elegant party style:

Star Cluster Hair Accessory: Buy It for $26 or DIY It

Faux Fur Stole: Buy It for $59.99 or DIY It

A-line Little Black Dress: Buy It for $49.99 or DIY It

Metallic Clutch: Buy It for $26.95 or DIY It

Glitter Pumps: Buy It or DIY It

Have a wonderful and chic New Year’s Eve!

Carly

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