Showing posts with label crafts. Show all posts
Showing posts with label crafts. Show all posts

Friday, July 15, 2011

harry potter bow tie//tutorial

so who has seen the new Harry Potter movie?? me!! my friends and i went to see the midnight premiere. it was amazing. i was speechless. highly recommend seeing it yourself :) and i think you should make some fancy Griffindor bow ties too. i'll teach you now...it's super easy!
hp tutorial
since i couldn't find the right striped fabric, i just made my own. but maybe you will get lucky and find some :) you will also need a sewing machine, needle, thread, scissors, and velcro.
hp tutorial0
step 1: cut a section about 1" wider than you want your bow tie width and about 4" longer than your bow tie length. then iron in each side like the picture above.
step 2: pinch the middle to form a bow shape.
step 3: insert the needle and thread and stitch a few passes to keep the bow shape. leave the needle attached. cut a small section for the middle cover and a long enough length to fit your neck. you can also you ribbon if you want to skip adding the velcro.
step 4: place the neck piece on the back of the bow and wrap the small middle cover around both. stitch the small piece tight.
step 5: sew on two pieces of velcro on either end of you neck length piece, making sure that the velcro matches up on once around your neck.
done!! enjoy wearing your fancy harry potter bow tie :)
hp tutorial-7
i love how differently they all turned out :) the beauty of handmade.
Bow ties!!
xoxo

Monday, June 27, 2011

smash book collages

smashbook2
smashbook4
smashbook3
smashbook
i've been loving my smash book...its prefect for gathering fashion inspiration and ideas!
xoxo

Monday, June 20, 2011

happy things...

we found a new apartment :)
Tumblr_lbb5felz1p1qbcf56o1_500_large
i have a job interview...
224113_226020967415072_159795804037589_1098386_2589658_n_large
i'm finally sketching again.
20090108152909
exciting things are happening around here!
xoxo

*all images from weheartit.com

Friday, June 10, 2011

moodboard inspirations

after downloading the moodboard app onto our ipad, i was so inspired :) this app is awesome-it allows you to clip images from the web, create color palettes, and put together inspiration boards for everything! love love love it!!
Gabby's Family ScrapbookGabby's Scrapbook 2summer lovin hairscrapbook moodboard
it is perfect for starting new projects or just keeping those pretty images all together. one of my favorite ipad apps for sure!
xoxo

Tuesday, June 7, 2011

smash book is the best

archivers
when we went to archivers in ohio i found the coolest new product for k&company! it called smash book and i love it!! when i saw this video, i was immediately hooked.
it is the perfect blend of art journaling, inspiration, and a memory box :) i had to get one!!
smashbook5
smashbook6
this pen is brilliant! it is both a pen (perfect fine tip too!) and glue. man, i wish i thought of that.
smashbook3
each book has a different theme, like doodle or modern. i got the teal retro one and there are some super cute pages!
smashbook
smashbook2
there are also adorable accessories and embellishments that go with the line. i love these clips!!
smashbook4
i can't wait to fill of my book :)
you can check out the products here. go for it, anyone can smash :)
xoxo

Thursday, June 2, 2011

Wednesday, May 25, 2011

tutorial round-up

there are some amazing crafty tutorials out there lately, so i gathered up my favorites to share with you!
from the dainty squid...





happy crafting!!

xoxo

Saturday, May 21, 2011

summer crafts to do list

i have big plans for the summer...lots of crafting, such as...

sewing
sewing...
knitting
knitting...
artjournal
art journaling...
embroidery
embroidery...
scrapbooking
scrapbooking...
watercolor
watercolor painting...
i can't wait to get started!
xoxo

Thursday, April 28, 2011

japanese craft books

japanesecraftbook4
i officially own my first japanese craft book.
japanesecraftbook3japanesecraftbook2
after reading katrina's post about her collection, i was hooked and found one i couldn't resist.
japanesecraftbook5japanesecraftbook
of course, i can't read any of the japanese, but the illustrations are adorable and easy to follow. i bought it through this super cute japanese supply shop-click here! i love it!
xoxo

Wednesday, April 27, 2011

new painting!

newpainting6newpainting2

so i decided to make one of my favorite doodles into a painting to hang in our bedroom. i love the simple black and white composition-its very striking on our wall.
newpainting5newpainting4newpainting3newpainting

i think i am going to make this into a custom print to put in my etsy shop...what do you think? would you like your own verison of this painting??
xoxo