By DIY contributor Charlotte Hi everyone, I’m back with another bracelet tutorial for you all. Because I clearly don't have enough of them, not while there's still any room left in the house! For these charm bracelets, I used a mix of my favorite things: lace, sequins, neon and charms. I love these so much,...
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Recycle Old Jeans into a Patchwork Jean Bowl
How was your long weekend? It's always the 3rd day that does our family in - Monday just seems to drag on forever! But we made it to Tuesday and back to school (whew). We got a little craft happy with an old pair headed to the denim graveyard. Here's a fun and simple way...
Marc Jacobs Hex Nut Bracelet
Recently I spotted some Marc by Marc Jacobs jewelry with - hex nuts! Oh, how I love those hardware gems. We've done Marc bangles and hex nut jewelry so it's time to put them together! Because you can never make too many trips to the hardware store. Mr. Jacobs has given us lots of inspiration...
Turn Old Jars Into Pretty Colored DIY Votives
After learning how to tint glass, well, let's just say that no glass container in the house was safe. And as someone who has a really hard time throwing out jelly and spaghetti sauce jars there were a lot! Add a couple of pretty glasses picked up at the thrift store and my colored glass...
Easy Bead DIY Anklet
You've seen the cute collection of anklets for women on Etsy? Anklets should be right up there with necklaces and rings in your jewelry collection. Every woman should have at least one pair. Anklets usually scream days at the beach, right? Well, call me crazy because I'm hanging on to the last days of summer!...
2 Ways to Make Delicate Wire Rings
Are you a delicate ring fan? I'll admit, I was a slow convert. But the process of making these simple rings turned me into a fan. Anything that can be stacked and worn in multiples can't be a bad thing, right? Plus it's super easy to customize the size for the finger you plan to...
DIY Tinted Glass Beach Terrarium
If you're coming home from a beach vacation this month with lots of cool new shells, here's a fun project to do with the kids. And honestly, kids or not, you should still make one of these because air plants are pretty much the coolest thing ever. The no soil part makes things so much...
DIY Seed Bead Circle Bracelet
I’m so pleased Stephanie has invited me back to share another tutorial with you all. This time I have used tropical colored seed beads to create these really pretty bracelets. I like to mix and match my bracelets and these look great worn together, but if you like to keep things simple, one individual bracelet...
DIY Rhinestone Bracelet
I'm calling this a rhinestone bracelet even though the "jewels" are actually scrapbooking stickers. At a recent Pinkalicious sleepover Caroline decorated a fancy crown with stick-on gems that my sister found in the scrapbooking section of Michaels. When C came home with it, I'll admit that mommy got very excited. (And when the crown got...
DIY Kate Spade Tiny Shapes Bracelets
You're not sick of bracelets yet, are you? I hope not! When I mentioned that a bracelet binge was coming I wasn't lying! This DIY is inspired by the trend toward delicate, tiny bracelets. All you gotta do is make a ton of them for stacking. DIY Wire + String Bracelets Supplies needed: Thin hemp...
DIY T-shirt Bracelet
I cleaned out my closet this weekend, and it's a ghost town in there now. Everything that was too small or not flattering or looked like a power suit had to go. All the pre-baby clothes that I've hung on to forever, hoping that my hips will return to their former shape (yeah, not happening),...
DIY Seed Bead Bracelet
Awhile back I made these seed bead earrings for The Sweetest Occasion, and they rank as one of my all-time favorite DIYs. They are so colorful and dangly! But I gave them away because as much as I love earrings, it's just too darn hard to wear them with grabby little hands around (I'm talking...
DIY 3 Last Minute Rope Bracelets for Dad
I have an awesome gift for Dad that you can make super last minute. Since you guys love bracelets (who doesn't?) why not make some for Dad? After seeing these J. Crew rope bracelets for guys I couldn't resist a trip to the hardware store. Apparently it has become my mission to add more bling...
DIY Recycled Hanging Planters
My hubby's parents were in town this weekend to help celebrate Sam's big birthday. We had a blast watching him shovel cake into his mouth. Seriously, the boy is a natural. And when my in-laws visit there are three things that must be in the fridge: Diet Coke (caffeine free), French Vanilla coffee creamer (coffee...
DIY Studded Leather Bracelets
Today’s tutorial is a very feminine and fun take on the studded punk trend doing the rounds. Whilst I love the studded embellishment, dark colors aren’t really my thing. So I made a colorful DIY using gorgeous leather and traditional Liberty prints to make these really summery bracelets. Nothing says summer to me like an...
DIY Delicate Beaded Bracelets
I am so excited about the new Martha Stewart Jewelry products. Anyone else wondering why this wasn't done ages ago? Who needs towels or paint when you can have beads and sparkles! And the line doesn't disappoint. Martha + jewelry = a really really good thing. My box of goodies included some gorgeously delicate Czech...
Nail Polish Marbled DIY Planters
A few weeks ago I bought way too many flowers for this project. So we've been planting like crazy, and, wow, the backyard is so much more inviting. Garden crafting is definitely a good motivator for giving your green thumb a workout. So if you have lots of nail polish sitting around at home here's...
Crossbody DIY Tote From a Placemat
Did you see any pictures from the Coachella music festival? The fashions made my inner hippie so happy. Sometimes I wish I was young (and cool) enough to enjoy a festival like that. Maybe this year I'll make it to Bonnaroo - it's right outside of Nashville! This DIY is inspired from a Tory Burch...
Make Colorful Garden DIY Lanterns From Mason Jars
I've never considered myself a crafty person. Heaven knows I'm not artistic - my stick figure people look remarkably like my 3-year-old's. But I like to make things. There was never really a way to channel this before I started a blog. Everyone thought I had ADD because I jumped from hobby to hobby -...
DIY Jewel Macrame Bracelet
Warm weather is returning, and I can't help but start thinking about my summer stack. Of bracelets, that is. Aren't you excited about sandal-wearing sunny days and sitting-by-the-pool Saturdays? To get my arm party ready for summer, I updated my friendship bracelets with a bit of glam from a few antique jewels. Go ahead and...
Make a No Sew Vinyl DIY Pouch in 10 minutes
Can a gal ever have too many pouches? I think not. Especially if it's made with clear vinyl, which just happens to be uber trendy. Plus it happens to be uber practical because I love being able to see what's in my purse at a glance. I've seen tiny no sew pouches for business cards,...
DIY Paper Mache Confetti Eggs
I'm writing this from Orlando - our room is right near the pool so the patio door is open and the breeze is amazing. So, no surprise, this will be a short post. :) We survived the forever-long car ride, and now I'm ready to sit by the pool with a pina colada. But first...
How to Make An Emerald Tassel Necklace & Earrings
St. Patrick's Day is a little stressful for me because I have no green clothing - not even a shamrock pin! And who wants to get pinched and teased all day? So this year I learned how to make a tassel to whip up a simple pair of earrings and a pendant necklace with emerald...
DIY Zipper Jeans (No Sewing Required)
This is one of my all-time favorite DIYs. Because I should have titled this post "A DIY for short girls who like to wear skinny jeans." These heels (which I love) made a rare appearance for photos because I am normally in one of my 57 pairs of flats. And I hate when my jeans...
How to Make a Bracelet with Leftover Pieces of Chain
Every couple of weeks I make a trip to Michaels or Hobby Lobby and completely loose track of time. Usually because I'm standing in the jewelry aisle staring at the overwhelming array of options, trying to figure out the "right" thing to get. This has resulted in many a random purchase, and I've amassed a...
DIY Floral Canvas Shoes
I got these super bright shoes from my mom, and like they say in Curious George, "that's a lot of yellow for one person." While my mom could pull it off, I would most likely blind people. But the shoes are easy on, easy off and quite comfortable, so I toned them down a bit...
$1 Sequin DIY Clutch (Yes, No Sew!)
Is it just me or do I begin every post with "it's easy!" or "no sew!"? I know it may sound lazy but I just can't get excited about something complicated. Everyone I know is busy. No one has extra time. My DIY philosophy is that projects should be simple, stylish and useful. Maybe one...
Super Easy Red Bead DIY Earrings
You know what I'm a big fan of? Super easy projects. For a DIYer, I can cop to being totally lazy. My attention span just can't manage complicated, multi-step stuff. And these pretty red diy earrings clock in around 3 minutes 30 seconds. Minimalism has its perks. Super Easy DIY Earrings Here's what you'll need:...
DIY Hex Nut Bracelet
It's the last week before Christmas - what? how did this happen? If you're still on the lookout for a DIY gift, I have a super easy last minute idea for you. On the hunt at Home Depot for gifts for the hubby, I discovered gold hex nuts. (Mark gets a drill and I get...
DIY Felt Garland Necklace
Bloggers are a funny group. We all seem to be addicted to a few of the same things - wearing striped shirts, stealing paint chips, wasting time on Pinterest and celebrating every holiday with a garland. I've seen so many amazing garlands (bonus point for making it out of paint chips!) but never really had...
DIY Clay Chain Necklace
Don't you love that feeling when you come upon a really expensive necklace that you can easily make yourself? Lots of times I see cool necklaces that are way beyond my skills so when I find something simple, colorful & cute that I can recreate I do a little internal happy dance. Please tell me...
DIY T-Shirt Infinity Scarf + Head Wrap (no sew!)
Can you believe I never did any tie dye as a kid? I'm pretty sure this means my childhood was incomplete and I will need years of therapy to compensate. To rectify the situation I got a bucket and some old T-shirts and had fun making different designs. This led to lots of cool tie...
DIY Leather Triangle Earrings
Hello! I'm back from a no Internet hiatus. I'd like to say it was refreshing & freeing to be offline but frankly I was about to start twitching. :) Have you noticed that triangles are having a fashion moment? Tribal prints and shapes are everywhere! Earrings are my favorite accessory - a funky pair plus...
DIY Braided T-Shirt Bracelets: Make Your Own Fashion and Friendship Bracelets
Here's the DIY I promised last night! I spotted these pretty Roarke NYC braided bracelets in Elle magazine and loved their bright, feminine colors. I wanted a bunch of braided bracelets to wear stacked on my wrist but $60 each was out of my reach. I've made braided bracelets before - like this cool braided...
DIY $220 Wrap Bracelet for $5
Embellished wrap bracelets are everywhere, and I am kind of obsessed with these colorful Chan Luu ones right now. But $220? Yikes! I think we can make our own for a wee bit less. Less than $5 in fact! You'll need: 3 yards of silk ribbon cord. I got mine (purple, of course) at...
DIY Newspaper Derby Hat for Kids
Mommy has a crazy Derby hat, so Caroline should have one too, right? :) Here's how we made a Newspaper Derby Hat by recycling the daily newspaper. What you'll need: Newspaper Stapler Scissors Tape Decorations. I used tissue paper but you can also use paper streamer, ribbon, flowers, pretty much anything. Instructions: 1. Put 2-3...