Summer is the perfect time to tackle a painting project! A fresh coat of paint can do wonders to an old piece of furniture. While visiting my boyfriend’s parent’s cottage, this wooden antique chair caught my eye. It was sitting oh-so-inconspicuously in the corner of one of the guest bedrooms. I love its classic shape with the windsor carved legs and backrest. Lucky us, his parents let us give this little chair a new home….
Sometimes do-it-yourself projects are pure sweat and tears, but it doesn’t always have to be. This DIY roundup edition features the some of my favorite DIY projects & how-to craft tutorials that are not only clever, they’re also ingeniously simple! Here are my top 10 DIY wickedly clever & simple DIY projects. Enjoy! 1. Create Louboutin Style Soles with Nail Polish source: fashionlushxx.com 2. Chain and Rhinestone Bracelet source: http://www.ispydiy.com 3. Wrap a Scarf to Make a Draped Skirt Source: passionsforfashion.dk…
Another DIY bracelet using chain and suede? Yes, that’s right this is the 4th one in the series and I still have lots of ideas on how to create new patterns and styles. This DIY bracelet binds to pieces of chain together by doing a variation of the simple shoe lace cross. Materials needed: – About 14 inches / 36 cm chain . I’m using 10×7 mm size chain. – about 21 inches / 54…
Why have I been MIA for the past little while you might ask? Well, that’s because I’m doing a cross Canada road trip to my new home in Toronto! Not only have I been busy packing and preparing the past few weeks for my big move, but now I’m trekking across the great white north with my Chloe bear (my pet dog) and my boyfriend by my side for a Canadian road trip. So far,…
It’s time for a DIY roundup! Here are some fun, easy crafts you can do this Easter weekend. Who knew you could do so many things with eggs? 1. Egg Shell Potted Plants An adorable little way to create a miniature garden! Items needed: Dirt or potting soil), egg shells, moss, succulents, and flowers Finishing touch: Try painting the egg shells too for an extra festive Easter touch. source: http://www.royjoy.com 2. Metallic Sharpie Easter Eggs Sharpie’s…
DIY Studded Collar T-shirt The white t-shirt is a closet staple, but that doesn’t mean it has to be boring! I decided to dress up this plain white t-shirt by adding studs to the collar. This little bit of bling just makes that all the difference to this white tee. This simple DIY studded collar project can dress up that old white shirt for a comfortable chic night out. >Materials: Decorative studs + white t…
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