DIY: Bug Band

10.29.2012

This is a DIY inspired by the character Helen Hunt plays in Girls Just Wanna Have Fun.  I have always been obsessed with all of her crazy head pieces she wears.  So I decided to venture into making my own.

Supplies:

~Headband, this one if from the brand Goody

~E6000 glue

~Paintbrush

~Gold acrylic paint

~toy bugs found at the dollar store, really you could use anything, be creative!

~Newspaper or paper towel to paint and glue on

Step 1:  Pain the bugs with gold, let dry. And then add another coat as needed.

Step 2:  Glue on in design as desired. For this headband I started in the middle so that it was somewhat even.

And then that’s it, it’s rather very simple!

D.I.Y.: Floral Choker: 2 ways.

8.23.2012

Obsessed with the ’90s? Yes. Watch way too much Melrose Place? Um, guilty. So I couldn’t help but be inspired to do a DIY choker. In this case, I did two. One inspired by the character Jane Andrews, who plays a very sweet fashion designer on the show and runs around in her little floral designs. For this choker, I used white with little flowers to pair with my pretty floral dresses.  The other is inspired by her sister Sydney Andrews (not so sweet), a rebellious vixen that makes Jane’s life hell. But, she wins my heart with her epic style. Parading around in her black velvet baby dolls or leather and suede fringe jackets.  This choker a little more femme fatale, I used metal floral and chains for decoration. Now if I can just find that perfect velvet baby-doll dress to wear with it! 

Step 1

Cut the chain into three small pieces of different length 4 to 7 inches. I used a ruler for the six inches in the middle where I set down the chain to how I wanted them to look. I preferred overlapping and uneven. I even let one hang off to the side, and kept a knot for unique detailing.

 Step 2

With a thread and needle sew the ends of the chain onto the velvet ribbon.

Step 3

Ta Da!

The “Jane” Sweet Floral Choker: Supplies

• White leather trim
• Mini rosettes
• E6000 Glue

 Step 1

Layout how you would like the flowers to be placed on the choker. I chose 3 and started in the middle, but you could use more if you like!

Step 2

Glue and let dry.

And…Ta Da!

So very simple! But yet can add that little extra touch to make an old outfit feel new again!

{all photos by me}

DIY: The Painted Collar

6.5.2012

As seen on The Blush this is a DIY collar (a huge trend at the moment!) that you can tailor (literally!) to your personality. I had so much fun with my project, I made two — one for my more artistic and creative side and another for the more vintage, polished girl feel.  Give it a try and let me know how it goes!

Step 1: Cut out pattern and trace onto back of leather/suede scrap with a Sharpie.

Step 2: Cut the leather/suede and flip over to right side.

Step 3: Paint each collar piece as desired. In this look, I went with a more demure look with gold polka dots on white background. For my “wild” look, you will see I went for a more fun, crazy, artsy look.

Step 4: Complete look and let dry.

Step 5: Cut ribbon 1 1/2″ in the middle, and 8/10″ for each of the ends. Glue and let dry. You can always cut off ends a little more if too long.

Ta Da!

It’s the perfect accessory to make that old outfit you love new again!

Go Artsy

And just to keep the creative winds going, here is one a little more on the wild side! It’s the exact same concept, but I used another color for background and went a little dramatic with the colors!

D.I.Y: Crystal Gem Tiara

3.7.2012

I got lot’s of compliments on this little pretty headband i made that I wore during Fashion Week…..I also felt like a little princess in it, which is never a bad thing!

What you need:

~Crystal Plastic Rocks, I discovered these one day exploring the flower district here in New York. I wasn’t quite sure what i would make with them at the time. But I knew I would come up with something….they were too amazing to pass up!

~Glue Gun

~Glue Sticks

~Head band, the metals can hurt but at least you know they won’t break! And when putting much time into a craft project…you wouldn’t want that! Instead of wearing it all day, I’ll just wear them for a night out, or to an event.

~newspaper, duh….unless you want to ruin your table.  I am fortunate enough to  have a craft table that can be messed up as much as I feel like!

Step 1: Once the glue gun is all heated up I started the first stone right above my ear by glueing just a little bit to the bottom of the stone onto the headband.

Step 2: I continue this all the way around until the other side is even. And then let dry!

And ta da! It’s really simple, and very few things go into it.  It’s just a matter of finding those little plastic crystal rocks! If you do not live in New York, I bet Michael’s has them in their floral section? They also remind me of those rocks at the bottom of an aquarium, but not as heavy! They should be super light, you don’t want to wear real rocks on your head!

Just another dinner with the girls.

5.24.2011

It’s all about the special touches. I had fun with this one!

To make the banner I cut tiny little triangles and glued them on a string, then glued the string to lolli pop sticks. And tada, a mini banner!!

more Skyy infusion recipes found here

cocktail recipe found on drinkoftheweek.com

making big pitchers ahead of time for the guest to pour, always keeps the party going!

Instead of traditional candle blowing(which would of for sure started a fire with my cute lil banner) I made loli pops out of Jolly Ranchers, recipe found here.  Sat them in glasses around the table as decoration(pretty!!), and then when it was time we popped the champagne and made a toast the guest of honor!!!  Tasted just like Jolly Ranchers, such a sweet reminder of childhood! For this one use cheap champagne!

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