DIY Cut Out T Shirts There's nothing sexier than a cut out back for summer. And it transitions well into fall. I know that seems forever away sitting here in MN with a 110 degree heat index. The above photo would be an easy DIY, just cut across the back of a baggy t shirt and either leave the edges raw or turn under with a sewing machine and secure it on the sides by tacking (backstitching in place). The above picture of the button down top I think would be harder to DIY because it's made out of woven materials, but looks so cool it would be worth the work! Here's a great video tutorials I found. I love this torn back on an Aerosmith t-shirt that was sold on Etsy and made by Tess. This video shows you how to shread a tshirt into cool designs.
Photoshop Quick Tip: Create a Dragan Style Portrait Effect in 5 Steps If you’re a photo buff of any level, you’ve most likely heard of or seen the amazing work of Andrzej Dragan. His portraits have a very high contrast and color style all their own. The effect is stunning and eye catching. It reveals a lot about the subject that the naked eye doesn’t get to see. A similar effect can be created in Photoshop with just a few simple steps. Here’s a look at what we’ll be doing with this portrait. Step 1 First up, lets add a Levels adjustment layer, and adjust the levels to something close to what I have below. Step 2 Now lets add a Hue/Saturation adjustment layer and take the saturation down. Step 3 Now lets add a Curves adjustment layer to further adjust the contrast and highlights. Step 4 Now we’re going to increase the sharpness considerably using the High Pass Filter. Now set this layer’s blending mode to Overlay. Step 5 For this final step we’re going to bring out some of the details in his face using the dodge and burn tools. Below is the final image.
- StumbleUpon 1. If the enemy is in range, so are you. 2. Incoming fire has the right of way. 3. Back to Rainbow Humor Page DIY Woven Chain Collar Necklace - Honestly WTF Earlier this month Lauren and I escaped city life with our dear friend Grace, of Stripes & Sequins, for a weekend chock-full of sun and DIY. With an abundant supply of rhinestone and brass curb chain, we decided to try weaving the components together to make our own collar necklaces. It was fun to see how wonderfully different the pieces turned out - each so fabulous in their own unique way! Honestly, isn’t that the best part about DIYing with friends? You’ll need: Start by laying two pieces of curb chain side by side. Thread the floss under the first link on the left side and through the top of the 2nd link on the right side. Continue this weaving pattern. Tie a knot at the end. Using a different color flow, weave the floss around the first few links – again leaving about a foot of extra slack. Continue weaving and tie a knot at the end. Tie a knot onto the chain. Keep the necklace curved while attaching the rhinestone chain. Your necklace is now adjustable and finished!!
S+S x Paige Denim Ombre Denim Ombre denim is everywhere right now. Look to any DIY blog worth it’s salt and there are dip dyes galore. But buckets (at least indoors,) can be so intimidating! Today, I’ve partnered up with one of my absolute favorite denim brands, Paige Denim, to show another way to achieve the ombre look… no bucket required! (I don’t know about any of you, but living in New York and not having a back yard, a bucket full of dye or bleach would be one massive disaster.) We’ll get the same look (possibly better as this gives you more control,) using spray bottles (each filled with a different level of dye.) Where to buy: Paige Denim White Skyline Ankle Peg Jeans // Spray Bottles // Rit Dye 1. 5. Once you’ve finished, allow to dry for 24 hours. Voila, you are done… enjoy your ombre denim!
20 Amazing Eye Makeup Tutorials Eye makeup is very important. Eyes represent the entire character of anybody. Because eyes are the most substantial segment of our face. Eyes are classified as an entrance towards the heart and soul that demonstrate your internal natural beauty. Better Than Taco Bell's Mexican Pizza Mexican Pizza If you or your kids like Taco Bell’s Mexican Pizza, then you need to try this tasty, healthy and easy version inspired by Trader Joe’s! Two crisp tortillas are filled with seasoned ground turkey, hearty beans, and then topped with chunky salsa, a three cheese blend, green onions, black olives, and diced ripe tomatoes. One of these days I hope we get a Trader Joe’s in our area, but for this recipe, I shopped at my local Fresh Market. Mexican Pizza Recipe Yield: 2 Mexican Pizzas Prep time: 20 min | Cook time: 25 min Ingredients 1/2 pound ground turkey1 medium onion, diced1 clove garlic, minced1 tablespoon chili powder1 teaspoon ground cumin1/2 teaspoon paprika1/2 teaspoon black pepper1/2 teaspoon salt1 15-oz can fat free refried beans4 9-inch flour tortillas1/2 cup favorite salsa2 cups low-fat 3 Cheese Blend2 green onions, chopped2 roma tomatoes, diced1/4 cup Extra Large Black Pitted Olives, sliced Instructions
Do It Yourself: Creative Hairstyles Send this out to your girlfriend pronto ! Acid Washed Tees A while ago I accidentally got bleach on my favorite T-shirt. And some of you recommended that I bleach it out. So I finally did. This is super easy to do. The details…. • This isn’t truly “acid” washed; just laundry bleach. • Do NOT wet the fabric before spraying (tried it). Most importantly….have fun experimenting! Every shirt is totally different. Just like these munchkins. (I promise he’s really a goofball. Hope you had a nice holiday weekend!
100 sex positions | Kamasutra sex positions The Kamasutra is the bible of sex positions. It was written in India between 400 BC and 200 BC. Originally it wasn't just a sex positions manual but a whole way of life! However, if it's sex positions you're after then you've come to the right place! The Kamasutra contains very detailed instructions to different sex positions and we've come up with handy little illustrations to help you get to grips with them! "The erotic V" This position demands certain acrobatic capacities! Now she braces herself by putting her arms around his neck, pulls first the right, then the left leg up onto his shoulders. Pita Bread Recipe | Blogger For Hire This pita bread recipe makes amazingly soft and fluffy pitas. If you’re in the U.S. and are used to the cardboard rounds sold at supermarkets here as “pita bread,” you’ll be amazed once you try the real thing. The yeasty, delicious aroma, the chewy texture and the delicate taste will get you hooked immediately. There’s one caveat though: once you try these, you won’t be able to go back to eating supermarket cardboard pita. The dough in this pita bread recipe is mixed by a bread machine. I own a Sunbeam bread machine, and the small investment (around $50) was very much worth it. If you don’t have a bread machine, you can prepare the dough by hand. Makes 12 small pita bread rounds, or 4 servings Ingredients 1-1/4 cups warm milk (I use 2%) 2 tablespoons olive oil 3 cups bread flour (all-purpose should work) Up to 1/4 cup more for flouring the work surface 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar 3/4 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon rapid rise yeast or bread machine yeast Directions 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Whole Wheat Pita
The kitchen spa Help your skin survive unpredictable weather with these two essential steps: exfoliation and moisturization. Skin-cell buildup leads to dryness, poor circulation and blemishes. Exfoliation eliminates these dead cells, revealing fresh skin that is better able to absorb moisture. Food: Avocado Purpose: Moisturizer The scoop: Loaded with vitamins A, B, C and E, as well as potassium and fat, avocado is the perfect moisturizer. Recipe: Take a spent avocado peel and using gentle upward strokes, lightly massage your face with the inside of the peel. Food: Cucumber The scoop: Cucumbers contain compounds known to tighten pores and reduce inflammation, which is why they’re the classic choice for minimizing puffiness around the eyes. Recipe: Puree 1 tablespoon each of cucumber and parsley. Food: Oatmeal Purpose: Exfoliant and moisturizer The scoop: Oats are especially soothing for wind-worn or itchy skin, due to their anti-inflammatory properties. Food: Peach Purpose: Exfoliant Food: Strawberry
Bleach Pen ‘love’ T-shirts {Free SVG} | Plum Adorable One of the things on my ‘Pinterest’ list was to make Bleach Pen T-Shirts. I finally got around to making them and I think they turned out so cute. I will definitely be making them again. They are really simple to make. How To Make Bleach Pen T-shirts 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. My cute girls. I ‘LOVE’ how each color bleaches a little bit differently. Click on the ‘LOVE’ image below to download the svg file. ~Jenny Looking for more ideas...