Blog de critique: Coup de coeur DIY de la semaine #1 Une nouvelle rubrique arrive sur le blog, il s'agit des "Coups de cœur DIY de la semaine". DIY, si vous ne connaissez pas c’est l’abréviation de Do-It-Yourself en anglais, que l’on pourrait traduire par « fais le par toi même ». Chaque semaine, j'essayerai de vous présenter des DIY sympas et faciles trouvés sur le web, avec le lien du site d'origine où vous y trouverez toutes les indications si vous souhaitez vous lancer. Voici donc les cinq DIY de cette semaine : # Bijoux Sur le blog Les nœuds de Justine vous trouverez ce super tuto pour réaliser une collier inspiré des colliers IRM Design . # Décoration Un abat-jour en tissu ça a tendance à jaunir et ça devient vite moche, mais quelle a été la bonne idée du blog Minigougue de réaliser ce DIY pour customiser cet objet parfois un peu ringard. # Couture Pour donner un petit rock à un teeshirt/sweet/gilet basic, le blog Le Heaume de la Mort a réalisé ce DIY qui paraît plutôt simple à faire. # Cuisine # Papeterie
A Year of “going out” by Staying in! A few ideas on Pinterest led me to make Matt a little homemade Christmas gift. Due to our CRAZY schedules, I thought I needed to do something to make “date nights” I priority. But, getting a sitter AND spending money on a fun night out gets SUPER expensive, SUPER fast. So, take a look at what I made… Each page has a sealed envelope that has a fun “date” for us. Most of the things are practically free and are fun things we can do once the boys go to bed. Hair Tutorial: braided 'do I know I said I would post this hair tutorial yesterday, but obviously I'm a no good liar because today is not yesterday, it's today. This hairstyle is basically the same thing as milkmaid braids, only modified to up the volume and lessen the big part in the back. Pigtails or regular milkmaid braids make me look like I'm balding, as I have a wicked scar in the back of my head. I would recommend doing this in a mirror and checking the back to make sure it's all neat and tidy as you go, because I did not and it's a little (or a lot) messy in the back. What you need: dry shampoo or volumizing product (like the Sachajuan volume powder I often use) bobby pins brush If your hair needs added texture, you can use a dry shampoo. Pin the newly teased section (make sure the top layer is smooth, to cover the mess) with a couple (or more, if you need them) of bobby pins. You should now have what is known as the Snookie. Divide the lower section into two parts and braid.
Hair Romance Hair Romance is a wonderful blog dedicated to all things hair related, where Christina, a super lovely australian blogger, offers a lot of valuable hair advice. A few words from Christina : "I believe your hair is your best accessory. We want you to love your hair and to have fun styling your hair. Your hair is your headsuit and we want you to be well dressed at all times." During the month of May 2011, she posted a hairstyle everyday. Her hairstyle challenge has been so popular that she designed tutorials for all the hairstyles in an easy reference ebook. She says that the hairstyles are easy to master and that if she can do it, we can do it too. You can buy the ebook here - it's only $9.95 and it's totally worth it! And until Sunday, June 26th 2011, you can win it! Christina is generously giving away an ebook to one lucky winner!
Pretty Side French Braid low Updo Hair Tutorial Fashion I wore a more relaxed version of this hair style in an outfit post in June of 2009 but for reasons unbeknownst to me, I never did a tutorial for it. Recently though, a few of my lovely readers have asked for it …so here it is. Enjoy! If you can’t see the video go to: Pretty Side French Braid Updo * * * it would be so pretty with flowers pinned in * * * * . . . wearing the braid out . . . . . . and a few days ago, I wore it more casually, with straight hair . . . My bro took these last four the other day …the ones above these four, I took …from the reflection in the mirror, which didn’t turn out as fantastic, for obvious reasons. Have Fun! Find all my Hair Tutorials Here DIY projects Confetti Triangle Invitations by Joke Vande Gaer Living in China, I come across some of the most amazing packaging. I’ve been seeing a lot of mini triangle shaped packaging lately: milk, black beans, tea, seaweed…It inspired me to create these triangle confetti invitations. Click through for materials and instructions… (more…) Free Printable Cloud Greetings by Amy Moss My obsession with glitter paper continues in my latest printable – Cloud-shaped greeting cards! Here are some ideas for what you can with these cuties: Brighten up someone’s day with a ‘Rainy Day’ care packageUse them as candy bag toppers for party favors.Hang them up as party decorations- perhaps cloud bunting!? Click through for instructions and download… (more…) Wrapped Drink Bottles I absolutely fell in love with this wine packaging and it inspired me to wrap small drink bottles for my son Oliver’s upcoming birthday party. , and paint rollers. (more…) Mini Ghost Piñatas DIY By Kathleen Ballos (more…) Spooky Eyes Gift Tag DIY (more…)
DIY projects Paper Gemstone Crown by Kitiya Palaskas Here’s a fun and sparkly accessory that’s perfect for all of those upcoming holiday parties! Click through for step by step instructions… (more…) Favorite Party Ideas This Week 1. Welcome Home Cake Topper DIY by Chiara Alberetti Milott A few weeks ago my mom gave me a package of wooden letters. Click through for instructions… Clay Wishbone DIY by Kathleen Ballos Growing up, whenever there was a wishbone around my siblings and I always bickered over whose turn it was to break it and make a wish. (more…) Favorite Party Ideas This Week 1.
DIY projects DIY Circus Party Hats by Kathleen Ballos Wouldn’t it be a blast to have a circus themed birthday party? Party hats customized for the occasion are a great way to involve your guests in the theme and they’ll make a huge impact in all the group photos they’re in! And did you know Carnival Day is this Wednesday? These hats would look darling with this DIY carnival cake topper! Click through for instructions… (more…) Favorite Party Ideas This Week 1. Carnival Cake Topper DIY by Chiara Alberetti Milott Did you know Carnival Day is coming up? Click through for materials and instructions! (more…) Matchbox Birthday Card I love including a little treat in with birthday cards. (more…)
Day #2 of Bird-Day Week: Angry Birds Can Toss Game I have thrown quite a few parties, but most of them have been for little girls. This week our party will be for boys...lots and lots of little boys. Very active little boys. I need activities. Lots of activities. Not coloring and art projects like I do for my daughters parties...I need lots of hands on...active...activities. I think these turned out really cute! I started spray painting the cans, which gave a nice smooth finish, but the color just wasn't right. These paints are awesome. I painted a layer of Spring Pasture over the spray paint. I placed the pattern on the can and drew a dotted line around the edges for my guidelines. I took some of the Spring Pasture green and mixed it with some white I had. Next I painted the white portions of my outline. Next I painted the red and black parts of the pig. You can see how close the can looks to the original picture. I will coat these tomorrow with a clear sealer. I found these small, red playground balls at Party City.
Vintage Marquee DIY This series of Movie Night Posts is sponsored by Skinny Cow. When we were brainstorming ideas for movie night decorations we kept coming back to vintage marquees and movies signs. So we put together this DIY using foam core and poster board. This would be awesome in a driveway or on the front of a house telling people where the movie night is. My friend Brooke told me about these strands of super cheap globe lights from Target, which makes the whole project really affordable. While the materials aren’t too expensive this took us a whole afternoon to make. Complete instructions and dowload are after the jump. Materials Needed: 1/8″ Foamcore, Box Cutter and Exacto, Poster Board, Free Printable template (download here), scotch tape, packing tape, ruler, string of lights (take the box apart for the circle template), spray paint. Step 1: Download the free template It has the word “MOVIE” and an arrow. by Jordan Ferney and Alexis Birkmeyer.
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