DIY Day: Bracelets, Bags, and More

Set aside a day to try out something new! These DIY tutorials show you step by step how to make some really cool things. I absolutely need to try enameling now!

1. DIY Printed Jeans - Take a pair of plain jeans and make them on-trend! This seems super easy and could be awesome in so many different colors.

2. Trendy Bee Enamel Cuff - I haven't seen enameling tutorials in the mainstream, but look how simple it can be! I just love the bee too, so sweet.

3. DIY Leather Camera Strap - If you're a photographer or have a photographer friend, this is a really perfect day project.

4. DIY Gold Dipped Feathers - The creator hung this on their christmas tree but I think these could be year round decorations for your home. In love with this style.

5. Worsted Twist Seed Scarf Pattern - It's still freezing here, this scarf is a must have must make now!

6. DIY Wax Paper Backdrop - What a cute idea for a photoshoot backdrop! I actually love this as home decor even.

7. DIY Party Top - Take an old top, & make it better! Sorry I had to.

8. Cut Out Boots DIY - So on point, I've been seeing the cut-out booties everywhere. This also looks not terribly hard, just a little more time consuming than the other projects.

Enjoy guys! Try making something new this week. -K

For The Weekend: Link Round Up

Let's get this weekend started! I am beyond ready for a little relaxing time with the boyfriend and the cat. What are your plans for the weekend? It has suddenly gotten much colder here so I'm really looking forward to curling up in blankets and watching the new episode of project runway while sipping some tea. Here are some fun things I found this week and worthy of checking out before I sign off for the weekend!

FASHION:

1. This editorial is like a creamy pastel tray of sweets. Life is Sweet via Mode.Newslicious

2. J Crew always puts on a great showing... Spring/Summer 2014 is no different. Via Style.com

3. FaceHunter does it again at Fashion Week. This is a great post and I am in love with these cool cats style. via FaceHunter

DIYS:

4. I absolutely need to make this storage box... I love being able to organize all my items and this is just the perfect thing for that. Also this is a no sew project, or very little sewing at least! Via Design and Form

5. This tote bag is made from an old leather jacket. What!? I personally do not own any old leather jackets (mine are all of the polyurethane assortment) but this would be a great DIY for a trip to the thrift store. Which I may have to do now that I've seen this. Via My Poppet

6. You know I just can't get enough of bags. So here's another! Whip up this sweet simple drawstring bag out of some fabric you know you've been collecting just because it's cute! Via The Purl Bee

Have a good weekend everyone!

DIY: Cat Toe Shoes (via Kittenhood)

While perusing the internet I found this precious tutorial on how to make your own cat toe shoes! Tell me that is not the cutest. Also, I have seen many of these in high-end retail... so why not just do it yourself when it's this easy! Take a look at Kittenhood's sweet tutorial over here - Cat Toe Shoes Tutorial

Do It Yourself: Tutorial Round Up

Here are some fantastic tutorials that I will defiantly be trying out!

Floating Vase- I need this for either the bedroom or kitchen, such a lovely idea.

One Hour Bag- Simple, sweet, great for the beginning sewer! You'll be a pro in no time!

Zippered Dopp Kit: Another gem from The Purl Bee. I may have put this on the MAKE NOW list...it's really quite adorable.
Make Your Own Damn Bras: What! Crazy. Tempting.

Ruffle Rose Tank Top: I'm sure I've got a bunch of tops in my closet that should use this sweet re-do.
Halligan's American Travel Map: If only I traveled more! This would be perfect.

Studded Ballet Slippers: Bad-ass elegance... hell yeah.

And some links for this grand 'ol Monday-

The Secret To Selling On Etsy - I really like what she has to say, I am defiantly taking this advice and going to work on my selling through her tips.
Make Fabric Labels- I've been making some myself but they don't look nearly this great.
General Store Sweets Table- You need to see this, absolutely wonderful. Every detail, so well done!
Anthropologie Inspired- Yeah... I need that necklace/I'm going to make that necklace.
Super Mario World Paintings- People need to keep making more video game inspired art.... I just can't get enough of it!
Craft Room Inspiration- Always looking for new inspiring room ideas, this is a nice lot of them.
Needle Felted Pear- Perfection in needle felting.

& Some new favorite blogs-
Cupcakes & Cashmere- I want her life?!
NotCot- A TON of goodies to browse through, I went back and back into their previous posts for awhile there!
Cafe Fernando- The most recent post sent me over the moon. I am now going to make that Chocolate Mousse... I showed Al and he wants it too!

I think that is enough eye candy for the day, now that I have significantly cut down the number of tabs on my browser!

NEXT BLOG POST: Al's loving parents made me a stellar shelf based off of a photo I posted here! Photos coming once it's all moved in and filled with my junk!