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Tutorial: Leather bag tassel

On April 19, 2012 · Leave a Comment

After making my geometric print clutch last week, I decided it need a bit of color. So found a scrap of leather and made my pouch a bright leather tassel, inspired by the one on this bag. Though I used mine for a bag, there’s no reason why you couldn’t [...]

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Tutorial: Geometric Print Clutch

On April 12, 2012 · 2 Comments

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Lately several black-and-white geometric prints have caught my eye, so I decided to make a simple clutch version of my own. For this project I actually used my own tutorial, the one for the [...]

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Tutorial: Neon Rope Bracelet

On March 28, 2012 · Leave a Comment

Sporty rope bracelets are everywhere this spring, and they’re super simple to make yourself. Go out and find some colorful rope at a variety or hardware store, and read on to find out how to make your own bracelet.

Left: Proenza Schouler Right: Miansai Center:

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Tutorial Tuesday: Fringe Necklace

On March 20, 2012 · Leave a Comment

Since I saw photos of Missoni’s Spring 2012 collection a few months ago, I have been meaning to make a fringe necklace. I finally made one today, and I’m happy to report that it’s quite easy and customizable. For mine I used shorter fringe in a different color than the designer version, and I’m not [...]

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Tutorial Tuesday: Pom-Pom Earrings

On March 13, 2012 · 4 Comments

When I was looking for good examples of rope necklaces for my last tutorial, I came across these earrings from Mara Hoffman’s Spring 2012 collection, and I knew what my next DIY project would be. Not quite as big as the originals, these are still dramatic and fun, and they seem like they’ll [...]

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Tutorial: Rope and Wrapped-Thread Necklace

On March 8, 2012 · 6 Comments

A while ago I made a rope necklace, but this one is quite different and is inspired by a new crop of designer necklaces, which have kind of a techno-tribal feel. Despite the lengthy instructions, these are pretty easy to make yourself, and the best part is that you make them in whatever [...]

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Links I Like

On February 29, 2012 · 1 Comment

Check out this great tutorial for how to sew your own leggings.

To a rhubarb lover like me, this rhubarb milkshake recipe sounds wonderful. I grew up eating raw rhubarb, peeled with salt (only people in my family [...]

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Dip-Dye Sweater DIY Tutorial

On February 15, 2012 · 1 Comment

Lately I’ve been seeing such pretty dip-dyed sweaters and skirts that I knew I had to give dip-dyeing another go. So I hunted down a thrift-store sweater and some dye and got to work.
1. Philip Lim via Park and Cube 2. Tuula 3. Anthropologie [...]

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Jewelry Rack

On January 25, 2012 · 4 Comments

With an old unused frame, a little spray paint, a few tools, and some help from Mother Nature, I made myself a jewelry rack last week. I can’t take credit for the idea, since it was mostly inspired by this one that I found on Pinterest.

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Tutorial Tuesday: Glitter Star Hairpin and Headband

On December 13, 2011 · 2 Comments

I’ve seen multiple cute internet ladies rocking glittery stars in their hair, so I decided to make my own version of this trend. It seems like the perfect accessory for all of the holiday parties and celebrations coming up!

Materials:
Sheet of glitter paper (it’s thicker, like paperboard, and is available at larger craft [...]

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