DIY Glittery Boots!

Happy Monday everyone!!!  Autumn is here!!!  Fall is my favorite season out of all.  I just love the crispy sounding of dry leaves as I step on them.  And that subtle color of auburn and orange just brightens up any gloomy day.  Color is not the only thing I love about Fall, of course.  What else?  The boots obviously!!!  After 6 months (spring+summer) of going barefooted (sandals and flip flops do feel bare to me), it's time to break out all the knee high boots and booties!!!  A good pair of boots can last years and years.  After wearing them for several seasons, wouldn't you want them to have a "bootie-lift"?  When I came across this DIY, it hit me.  I knew this is the perfect DIY to share.

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Thanks to Steph and Trish (Le.Franciulle blog) for sharing this awesome DIY.  Head to her blog for the full instructions here!!!

{all images via Le.Franciulle}

-Shirley

DIY + Happy Friday!

This is all you need:  brass ball chain, leather cord, waxed linen cord, and 1/4" brass hex hut.

Happy Friday my friends!  When I saw this lovely DIY wrap bracelet, I know I have to share it with you all.  I just love it when creativity goes beyond a whole new level.  It's jaw-dropping when you see jewelries make of something totally unexpected, brass ball chain.  When you think of brass ball chain, you think of a little chain hang around to a table lamp that you can turn on and off(I think you still do see that when you go to Home Depot or Lowes).  Who would've thought that it can be reused as an accessories.  Now you can, just go to HonestlyWTF for full instruction on how to make this.

Do you like this DIY?  Feel free to share the result image with us! 

{ All images above via HonestlyWTF }

Mother's Day DIY + Happy Friday

Mother's Day is this Sunday!  Have you all planned out the itinerary yet?  Bought the flowers, gifts or cards to show her how grateful you are for your existence?  If not, it's still not too late.  You can still buy a simple card from Duane Reade and tell her how much you love her.  Or if you're up for a challenge of making something to show her, that's even better!  Below are some great simple DIYs that I've found during the week.

1. Flowers are the next girl's best friend.  Other than diamonds, I don't think any woman would pass a self-made flower bouquet.  You can go to mywedding.com for complete instructions.  It'll only cost you $35, but seeing the reaction on your mom's face will be priceless!

{ image by Chelsea Fuss for mywedding.com via frolic }

2.  Like I said, flowers are the next girl's best friend.  This may require a bit more time to make than the fresh flower bouquet.  However, this felt dahlia flower brooch will last forever(assuming it's well-kept).  Click here to view complete instructions on how to make one.

{image by Megan Reardon, author of notmartha blog, via holidash.com via apartment therapy}

 3.  What can I say?  I love flowers for Mother's Day.  Click here for complete instructions on how to make this plantable seeded paper flower.

{image by Missy, HowDoesShe.com }

4.  How about making a greeting card yourself(finally something other than flowers)?  As much as we love to read through thousands of cards to find the best one, making one yourself will definitely put a smile on her face.  For complete instructions on making a mother's day greeting card, go to My Little Hen.  It's so simple, and you'll have fun too!  :-)

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That's all for now.  I hope this roundup is inspiring.  I wish you all a happy Friday. Enjoy Mother's day this Sunday!

All things Felt

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I was so delighted to come across this felt pillow tutorial from Anne Kyrrö Quinn's new book, Felt Furnishing.  She uses simple technique of gathering and folding to create these Rosette clusters; and with bright orange felt material, it's calling out chic and stylish to any home decor.  Not to mention, it's economical.

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Felt is widely used in home decor as well as accessories.  Because of its durability and versatility, they can be used in various forms.  For instance, you can even make them into slippers.  Purl bee put together this easy tutorial with downloadable slippers template for anyone with no prior sewing skills.  You can go to Purl bee blog for the full instruction on how to make this felt slippers.

{ 1.Loop Necklace Ivory, 2.Loop Necklace Charcoal, 3.Link Necklace Ivory, 4.Plank Necklace Charcoal, 5.Slink Necklace Charcoal }

This brings to mind another talented designer that I'd love to introduce to you, Heather Keiko. Coquese just added her gorgeous jewelry line to our jewelry collections! She's an Australian textile designer who utilises her repetitive layering skills and loves for subtle details to create unique and yet playful jewelry.  Each of her creation brings out the true beauty of the material that she uses.  One of my favorite is the loop necklace in ivory.  Each loop is hand cut in different length and sewn together with the finest German wool felt.  Then, it's threaded together with stainless steel wire cable and finished with a silver chain.  This piece creates a bold statement of creativity and compliments to whoever wears it.

{ Loop Necklace Ivory }

Do you have any felt piece to share?  Feel free to send us an email of your work.

Naturally Sweet DIY Valentine

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Valentine's day is near.  No doubt, love is in the air.  As I was looking for ideas for this year's Valentine's day, I came across this DIY naturally sweet Valentine sticker from Twig & Thistle, that suits me perfectly.  It is the sweetest thing a person can do for their significant other.

For instructions on how to use this sticker, just go to Twig & Thistle and download the PDF file.

How do you celebrate your Valentine's day?