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Thurs-DIY: Frame Tray

by Stefanie Posted on July 26, 2012

This DIY is as easy as it sounds! Unfortunately this tray was destroyed at a recent dinner party we had, so I’ve been looking for a fun, cheap replacement. A quick trip to Kmart presented me with a gold frame (perfectly matching my decor), and I realized I could insert anything inside for a fail-proof, versatile coffee table tray. I have tons of papers and things at home already, so it was super easy to fill it with, and I love the idea that I can change the color and pattern with the season. Other ideas for fillers include wrapping paper, scrapbooking paper, magazine tears, book pages, photos, etc.

Supplies:

1. Simple frame, at least 11″ x 17″

2. Filler paper

3. Scissors (not pictured)

 

{and yes, I really do keep limes in bowls around my house!}

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Thurs-DIY: Kenneth Jay Lane Bracelet

by Stefanie Posted on July 19, 2012

These days, every time I see a piece of jewelry I like, my first instinct is to see how I can make it myself. This bracelet from Kenneth Jay Lane was an instant inspiration, and I knew I could find an easy way to replicate it. The trickiest part is finding rhinestone beads to your liking, after that, the whole project takes less than an hour!

Supplies:

1. Strip of Aluminum or Copper (mine is from here but you can go to any craft/art store)

2. Strong Shears

3. Wire Cutters

4. 2-3 Yards gold ribbon

5. E6000 Glue

6. Ruler

7. Bottle, rolling pin, or anything else round

8. 2 rhinestone beads. Vintage would be fantastic, but these are from M&J

I’ve worn it every day since I made it. What do you think?

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Thurs-DIY: Nailpolish Bottle Bud Vases

by Stefanie Posted on July 12, 2012

I’ve wanted to use bud vases to display flowers for a while now, but I just can’t bring myself to pay $10 or more for itty-bitty vases to decorate unexciting areas of my house like the toilet. In comes my simple DIY for nailpolish bottle bud vases! This project is so simple and cheap, and I love that I can use things that I already have lying around the house. Decorate your vases with spray paint alone, or use masking tape, puff paint or even (gasp!) nailpolish to decorate them even more!

Supplies:

1. Nailpolish bottles

2. Spray Paint

I love using them as a simple way to decorate the bathroom!

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Thurs-DIY: Pearl Napkin Rings

by Stefanie Posted on July 5, 2012

Today’s DIY is bred out a need for me to up my game in the table decor/entertaining realm. I love having dinner parties, but I seriously lack decor touches such as cloth napkins, placemats, and napkin rings that take the table to the next level. My goal for this DIY was to not have to spend any money at all, so I used leftover scrap fabric, old bracelets and a paper towel roll to create them. They are super easy and add a glamourous touch to any dinner party!

Supplies:

1. Paper towel roll or several toilet paper rolls

2. Glue gun and glue

3. Scrap fabric

4. Old bracelets or loose beads (or get creative- you can glue anything on!)

5. Scissors

Using the paper towel roll is an easy base- use anything you find in your house to decorate, spray paint or wrap around them to personalize your next dinner party!

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Thurs-DIY: Sunglass Chain

by Stefanie Posted on June 28, 2012

Pictures CW from top {ASOS, ThisNext, CasaPorVida, Urban Outfitters}

You heard it here first.

Ok maybe you saw them on Rihanna, Madonna or Snooki first. Either way, I’m bringing sunglass chain/leashes back. Originally made famous by your librarian or grandmother, sunglass chains are making a huge comeback, and I am fully on board. I love my Karen Walker sunglasses, but they are just slightly too wide for my head- meaning every time I bend down or read a book my sunglasses go crashing to the ground. Hence why a sunglass chain is bred out of both fashion and necessity. And- it’s super easy! While you may feel weird sporting these at the beach, I promise you will love it when you no longer have to dig through your huge celine bag to find your precious sunnies. Decorate them a little or a lot, when they are hanging they are a great substitute for a necklace!

Supplies:

1. Chain, about 2″ but measure to your desired length

2. Rubber connectors (can buy here)

3. 2 jump rings

4. Bead posts

5. Beads

6. Needlenose pliers

7. Wire cutters (not pictured)

{bend posts using the needlenose pliers}

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Thurs-DIY: String Wrapped Belt

by Stefanie Posted on June 21, 2012

On Monday I went to the J.Crew sample sale here in NYC, and stumbled upon this string covered belt that I immediately fell in love with. However, it wasn’t my size, and it would have been hard to pop additional holes without ruining the string. No surprise that I decided to DIY it with a cheap old belt from H&M. Although it took a few hours to do, it came out great- so I suggest doing it when you have a free afternoon.

What you need:

1. Cheap old belt

2. Several colors of friendship bracelet string. 5 was plenty to cover the belt

3. Scissors

4. Tacky craft glue. You don’t want anything too sticky or that dries super fast

5. Nailpolish (optional, if you don’t like your belt color)

{My advice: Twist the belt as you wrap, not the string, it’s faster!}

{The finished product}

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