How cute are these script necklaces from the Lanvin 2013 Ready-to-Wear Collection? The price is a little hefty, but think of how easy it would be to recreate these necklaces. I’m obsessed with wire jewelry and would love to add these necklaces to my collection! You can check out past wire jewelry tutorials here and here.
Arepas are one of my favorite dishes from Colombia. If you don’t know what an arepa is, it is a type of tortilla made from corn. You can eat them with a cup of hot chocolate for breakfast, or as a side dish with dinner. I was lucky enough to have my dad teach me how to make authentic arepas before moving to Chicago. Here’s how you can make them too!
Recipe
Ingredients
– 4 cups precooked white corn meal
– 1/4 cup unsalted butter
– 2 tsps salt
– 3 cups queso blanco
– 5 1/2 cups water
Instructions
1. Place corn meal into a large bowl. Grate the cheese and add it to the meal.
2. Add 3 cups of water to the meal and cheese mixture.
3. Melt the butter and add to the mixture.
4. Place 1 cup of warm water in a small bowl and use it to dissolve the salt. Add salt water to dough.
5. Mix dough with a wooden spoon to combine all of the ingredients. Slowly add the remaining water while continuing to mix the dough.
6. Use your hands to mix dough until it is firm.
7. Once the dough is firm, roll it into balls about 1.5″ in diameter.
8. Use your hands to flatten the balls into 1/4″ thick circles.
9. Grease a pan and place on medium heat. Cook each side of the arepa for about 5-6 minutes.
Enjoy!
One of my first Pinterest Pins on my DIY Inspiration Board was the paint splattered clutch seen above. It reminds me of a pencil case I had in elementary school with a matching binder. I love how versatile the paint splatter look is from head to toe. Imagine how easy and fun it would be to paint splatter a baseball cap or a pair of jeans!
Baskets are one of the most versatile pieces in a home. They can be both decorative and functional. I particularly love painted baskets. They are an easy way to add color to your home and brighten up your space. To achieve a Karen Kimmel look (above), try a mix of vibrant neutrals, neons, and metallics painted in shapes. For a more rustic or traditional style, stick with two or three colors and a stripe pattern.
This tutorial will show you how you can add a pattern to a font! You’ll need a pattern and the font of your choice. My text is about flowers, so I decided on this gorgeous floral pattern. For the Font I kept it old school and used Impact.
*This tutorial is using Photoshop CS6. Click on images to enlarge.*
Step 1: First, we need to create the pattern. Save the image and open it in Photoshop.
Step 2: Go to Edit>Define Pattern.
