Simple Projects Week: Roundup! There are SO many ideas out there that I love and would love to try. It would take pages and pages to share them all. But not all projects are simple, and as I was searching through my favorite websites, I soon discovered that projects that are really quick and simple are not as readily available as I thought! I love these simple home decor ideas. And how cute are these funky autumn pumpkins and leaves? A few tee refashions for the beginner sewer: I'd love to do crayon art just in shades of green or pink. A mouse pad cover is a serious "to do" for me, you should see mine. And of course, there are always more of my own ideas! InTheirCloset.com - Celebrity Wardrobes Demystified!
{Tutorial} Notebook Tee This post contains affiliate links. Thank you for your support. It's almost that time {here in NY at least} for back to school! Although my daughter is 2 and has quite some time before I send her off on a bus...I wanted to make something for one of you amazing readers {well, not for you...for your kiddo}. You will need: fabric paint in light blue and reda foam brusha t-shirt, onesie, or tankcardboard or old cardsa new folder {or a old one in super condition}iron What to do: Step one: Wash, dry & iron your shirt. Step two: place cardboard or a couple cards between the shirt so the paint won't leak through {sometimes I forget this step and end up with an un-giftable shirt...or one for keeps} Step three: Spread light blue paint along the folded edge of your folder & starting with right below the bottom of the arm, press in as straight a line as you can. Step four: Use something as a spacer or measure even spaces and continue down the shirt with the lines. And there you have it.
Macaron Coin Purse Just can’t help for not making these sweet little macaron coin purses when one of Craft Passion’s Facebook fans showed them to me. Thanks to XYZZhandmade for her inspiring handmade and some tutorial links in Japanese, this, this, this and this. No, I can’t read Japanese but I can guess from the pictures on how to sew it. Here is the English version of tutorial on how to sew this macaron coin purse where I add more details in the sewing. The space inside the coin purse is quite limited but good enough to place some small jewelries like ear rings, rings; may be to keep some small coins, folded money; a place to keep small piece of note that wrote your shopping list and reminder etc. Or, simply use it as a key chain or hanging ornament. I have tried both nylon and metal zipper, each gave different feel and effect on the macaron coin purse. {Get full details on next page.} Pages: 1 2 Get all updates via email: Highlights from Our Partners
玮晴的店 XYZZ HANDMADE DIY Earring Holder K, so every night when I take my jewelry off, I tend to pile it on a shelf in my closet. I generally wear the same pieces over and over, so I like having them out and easily accessible. Except it’s making a bit of a mess on my shelf. And I like organization. Enter a shopping trip to Hobby Lobby. I snagged some sassy coordinating fabric that was 30% off…making it $1.68. The bulletin board and new cute fabric were going to make my earring organizing issues a thing of the past. Once I got home, I grabbed a few more supplies: scissors, glue gun, glue stick, and spray adhesive. The fabric was cut to the size of the cork board. Then the edges of the cute fabric were hot glued to the frame. Once I was done, the board was returned to the frame. And here’s the completed look: My earrings are just poked through the cork. If you’d like to add necklaces or a bracelet, a picture hanger with a nail would hold things nicely. Home Depot Pretty pieces could also hang well on pearl corsage pins. Amazon
The Bride's Cafe How to Make Wire Wrapped Pendant Frames Using Gadgets I was totally charmed when I came across Leonardo Martinez's video on Youtube on how to make funky art bead and wire earrings. That's because he used a cell phone as a mandrel! The cell phone has a great shape that's perfect for making wire wrapped frames. Pendants would be better unless you love big earrings. I was so inspired I went around the house looking for other gadgets to experiment with. Here are some additional pointers : Make sure you are using completely smooth wire. If you are using a cell phone, avoid the buttons (if any) at the side of the phone. Rather than twisting the wires together at the top like he did, you could make one of the wires perpendicular at the midway point using your chain nose pliers. Then make a horizontal "hook" with the other wire so you can link them both together before doing a wrapped loop. Once you have your frames, you are ready for some wire wrapping fun.
15 DIY Wedding Frame Ideas!! Frames can be incorporated into weddings in many different ways. They can be used to display engagement photos, word art, monograms, escort cards or table numbers. Large frames can also be used for DIY photo booths. However you decide to use frames in your wedding, it can be a fun project to DIY. 1. 2. Photo Credit: Daily Danny 3. Photo Credit: GuyerFamilyBlog.com 4. Photo Credit: Happy Clippings 5. Photo Credit: Caro’s Thrifty Adventures 5. Photo Credit: CensationalGirl.com 6. Photo Credit: 504main.com 7. Photo Credit: OrganizeYourStuffNow.com 8. Photo Credit: PapernStitchBlog.com 9. Photo Credit: Photojojo.com 10. 10. 11. Photo Credit: Edyta Szyszlo Photography 12. Photo Credit: AmyJDelightful.blogspot.com 13. Photo Credit: NotJustaHouseWife.net 14. Photo Credit: RuffledBlog.com 15. Photo Credit: ArtsyFartsyMama.com How will you be using DIY frames in your wedding?
Mustache Mirror {{Tutorial}} So OBVIOUSLY ‘Staches are ALL the craze right now… and with THREE LITTLE {who not so little anymore} MEN in my life MUSTACHE’S are the perfect accessory for THEM! *my cousin Amber emailed me telling me she saw a MUSTACHE mirror idea from the SKY MALL magazine…and while it was affordable it wasn’t that cute… I introduce to you *PS - it is REALLY hard to take a picture of a mirror :-/ it picks up everything in the background…so sorry for the bad pics! This mirror was SUPER easy and fast and affordable to make!!! Here’s what you need: {if you don’t have one just trace and cut the ‘staches out of vinyl. Mirror {mine was part of a 6 pack from walmart for only $8.49} Go into your SILHOUETTE design program and lay out your mustaches {all three of mine were purchased in the online silhouette store} *if you do not have the silhouette you can search for images on google or free hand them onto vinyl and just cut them out* Print out your design Peel away the negative space on your design and
Lovely Lace Picture Frame {{tutorial}} Lovely Lace Picture Frame This tutorial is so quick and easy! You can make this to add some decor flare to your own home or it would make a darling mothers day present! What you need: Frame {any size} Lace {stretchy or not doesn’t matter} Spray Glue adhesive photo The how to : Remove the mat from the frame Measure you lace to see how it fits width wise My Lace was too wide so I was able to cut it in half Once you have all your sides measured out lay them out on your frame Using the spray adhesive lightly spray the edges of your mat Press the lace on the mat lightly trim off any excess lace Allow to dry for 15 minutes before placing back in the frame and that’s it! You have a darling boutique chic lace frame that only cost you a couple dollars! I will be linking up this tutorial to these fabulous blog parties! *this idea was adapted from a Martha Stewart tutorial found here*
UK Wedding Blog ~ Inspiration, Planning & Design Good afternoon folks, It’s time for me to introduce you to another creative mastermind who has made it into my Dream Team. As many of you who follow Pocketful of Dreams will know, only the very best make it into my Dream Team. Leo (that would be him pictured below) told me all about his passion for photography and why he believes in capturing memories in a moment ….. When people meet me or listen to my voice, one of the first things they ask is where are you from? Why did you become a wedding photographer? I have always had an interest in art. Who / what would you say has been instrumental in your success? I really like the quote, ‘Wherever you go, no matter what the weather, always bring your own sunshine’ – A. Who / what inspires you? I get inspired from movies, fashion and travel magazines as well as travelling. Do you have a particular style and can you describe it for us? My style is a natural timeless imagery that can endure for many decades without looking dated. Michelle xx
Simple Bow Hair Clips (with no-slip grip) When my oldest girl was a brand new baby (who is now almost 5 years old), I made bows for her head/hair. Lots of them. I got a little tired of telling people that she was a girl, not a boy. I loved making her all those bows so much, that I started a little bow making business, through a blog. (Okay, fess up! That was almost 5 years ago, WOW………and back when blogs were such a brand new trend. So now that I have another little girl, I pulled out the old stash of little hair clippies with the no-slip grip on it…….and have been clipping them right to her super fine hair too. (Though, this time around…….I could care less if someone thought she was a boy. Some bows are more complicated and are a serious masterpiece (though I don’t care for the bigger ones anymore)……. ………….but my favorite are these tiny little classic bows. Simple. (These bows were all made years ago. And yeah, so many people make them now (no more secrets)……..but maybe there are a few of you out there who never learned. Enjoy.