I’m currently back in Chicago! I’m here to fulfill my dream of attending pastry school. Hopefully the next four months are filled with lots of baking, Netflix, and deep-dish pizza. Stay tuned!
DIY STYLE: Tulle Skirt
08.26.13
Remember the tulle skirt DIY from way back in January? You can see my friend style it here for a fun motion photoshoot!
Chunky Chain Necklace and Bracelet
08.23.13
A few weeks ago I posted about the Chunky Chain trend and I finally got around to making my own. I took a road trip with a friend to our nearest Hobby Lobby. I found this thick chain perfect for making a necklace or bracelet. I bought a half a yard of the chain but when I got home, I realized it would only be long enough for a necklace. I really wanted a bracelet too, so I decided to add some thinner chain to be able to make both! Here’s how…
Materials:
– Thick Chain (Cut to approximately 6.5″ for bracelet & 13.5″ for necklace.)
– Thin Chain
– 2 sizes of jump rings
– Jewelry fastener
– Pliers
Necklace
Step 1: Attach the larger sized jump rings to each end of the 13.5″ chunky chain. Cut a 24″ piece of chain (longer/shorter based on your preference). Then “fold” the chain in half two times.
Step 2: Attach the smaller sized jump ring through one end of the folded chain. Attach that jump ring to the larger one on the necklace. Repeat with the other side.
Voila! Chunky Chain Necklace!
Bracelet
Step 1: Attach a large jump ring on one end of the 6.5″ piece of thick chain.
Step 2: Repeat on the opposite side, this time adding a fastener.
And you’re done! A simple project with a big impact!
Lace Skirt
08.21.13
I immediately fell in love with this dress the moment I saw it. I knew I could try my hand at sewing something similar in the form of a skirt. I bought some black lace and fabric and got to work. I shortened the lace from the straight edge to leave the scalloped bottom intact, and used the cut piece to cover the waistband. I simply followed my pattern for a circle skirt in different lengths: short for the inner lining of the skirt, and long for the lace. I sewed (my first!) invisible zipper along the seam. Then I followed this tutorial on how to sew a classic waistband. This is probably my first sewing project that I will actually wear, and the one I’m most proud of (so far)!
*How cute is this giant crepe paper flower?! Find the tutorial over on Simply Jolleen!
DIY INSPO: Gold Figurines
08.19.13
How cute are these gold animal figurines?! They are stylish, and in dinosaur form, super playful. Gold figurines look great on a desk, coffee table, or bookcase. The best part is they are so easy to make yourself. Just spray paint some plastic animals of your choice (I’m partial to elephants), and you’re done! I would love to have these scattered throughout my house one day.
*My personal favorite! The cute little elephant in the corner!*
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