Lets Make a Mess
I have about 60 of these round glass votive holders that we used on the tables at our wedding. And yet, somehow, this is the first project I’ve done with them… 4 years later. I already have quite a few more makeovers planned. I love how these turned out. The yarn wrapped look is perfect for fall, but these are cute year round. They look great during the day when
These bracelets are so easy to make, and a lot of fun to wear. They’re very similar to these braided fabric bracelets I shared a few months ago, but they take even less time to make. What you need: 1. Suede Cord (I like the thicker kind) 2. Ribbon Clamps 3. Silver Chain and Clasp 4. Scissors and Jewelry Pliers What you do: 1. Arrange 3 strands of suede cord
I love Chinese paper lanterns. We had them at our wedding, and we have one in our bedroom. One of the things I love most about lanterns are the endless possibilities for turning them into something new and fantastic. Here are 25 paper lantern makeovers that I’ve collected. Be creative. Use these ideas and methods to come up with your own. Use glitter, tissue paper, crepe paper, coffee filers, and
Living in Florida, I’ve ended up melting my favorite chap stick (Burt’s Bees) in the car too many times to count. Usually I try to set it upright to cool, and hope it resettles the right way, but somehow it’s never the same. So when I saw this DIY lip gloss tutorial, I thought it would be a great use for my melted chap stick. What you need: 1. A
I have a new OBSESSION with polymer clay. It’s something I’ve always been interested in learning how to use, but I’d been putting it off. I thought that you had to buy all of these special tools and glazes and paints. But it’s not like that AT ALL. While there are a lot of great tools and special methods that you can use and learn, there are so many gorgeous,
I loved these easy DIY stamps so much, I wanted to make some more. I’ve always wanted a cross hatch stamp to use to fill in a larger shape or area. My artistic side loves the little sets of parallel lines (or maybe it’s my mathematical side). Follow this tutorial for more detailed instructions on how to make this kind of stamp. The short version is: Cut out shapes from
I’m always looking for simple ways to make a boring ponytail more fun and beautiful. Here are 10 fantastic tutorials to help you pull your hair back with style. 1. The Bubble Pony (via The Shine Project) 2. Knot Your Average Pony (via The Beauty Department) 3. The Twisty Ponytail (via The Small Things Blog) 4. The Twisted Pony (via Dear Emmie) 5. The Bohemian Twist (via The Real Beauty
These gift pouches are the perfect size for gift cards or cash. 1. Felt Watermelon Tutorial (Click HERE for the template) What you need: 1. Green, light green, pink, and black felt 2. White, green, and pink embroidery thread 3. Fabric lining (optional) 4. Scissors and fabric glue What you do: 1. Cut out all of your shapes from the felt. 2. Glue all of the pieces together using liquid
Ever since I saw this tutorial for chevron tip nails from Dana at The Wonder Forest, I’ve been playing around with all kinds of color combinations. I love her tutorial because it’s so simple and easy to do. But since I wanted to use 3 colors, this tutorial is a little more complicated. (It’s still pretty simple and you don’t have to be a skillful nail artist or anything.) I
These bracelets are so easy to make, and you can really make them with so many combinations of cord and beads. I made two different versions to share with you. Version 1 – Brown silk cord and coral beads. Both of these materials are so easy to find at any craft store. Keep in mind that you will need a bead with a large center to fit the thicker silk
