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[8 May 2013 | One Comment | 3,245 views]
Make Embroidered Sunglasses

If you don’t own a Dremel, there are a million reasons why you should, and this is one of them.  Erica from Honestly WTF was inspired by the work of a Russian designer; knowing she would likely never even have a chance to own a designer pair like the ones she saw on the runway, she whipped up her own version instead.  This is granny …

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[4 May 2013 | 2 Comments | 2,106 views]
Tutorial: Designer-Inspired Flower Pots

Have we mentioned lately how much we love pretty flower pots?  They’re such a fun way to add personality to a space, both indoors and outdoors.  But the prettiest and fanciest of the flower pots always cost more.  Love the look but don’t have the spare cash to throw around on planters?  Grab some plain, inexpensive pots and give them a makeover instead!  (The bonus?  …

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[29 Apr 2013 | No Comment | 1,298 views]
Make a Designer-Inspired Plate Collage

Maybe you’re looking for a way to use those lovely but mismatched plates that are hiding at the back of your cupboard or you couldn’t resist at the thrift shop.  Maybe you really need a little something different to hang on that big, blank wall.  Maybe you’re looking for a way to hang that poster you bought without making your house look like a dorm …

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[24 Feb 2013 | One Comment | 2,530 views]
Give Dollar Store Jewelry a Makeover

Have you entered our giveaway for a copy of Mark Montano’s new book, The Big Ass Book of Bling?  (If you haven’t, make sure you check it out!)  If you’re curious about what kind of projects are in the book, Mark gave a nifty sneak peek on his YouTube channel with this episode of his web series, Make Your Mark.  Here he shows how to …

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[11 Feb 2013 | 4 Comments | 4,389 views]
Tutorial: Easy, Designer-Inspired Cuff Bracelet

Celebrate New York Fashion Week with a DIY designer-inspired cuff bracelet!  This easy DIY was inspired by a $400 Michael Kors cuff and uses an unexpected material – a can. You can completely customize this cuff bracelet with different papers or fabrics.

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[6 Jan 2013 | One Comment | 3,074 views]
Make Baroque-Inspired Sunglasses

Looking to make a big fashion statement but don’t have a big budget to make it happen?  Check this out!  Donatella from Inspiration & Realisation kept seeing baroque-inspired designer specs that she absolutely loved, but being designer pieces they were a little bit out of her price range.  With a little ingenuity and some polymer clay, she transformed inexpensive sunglasses and reading glasses into these DIY …

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[22 Nov 2012 | 7 Comments | 4,673 views]
Tutorial: Chunky Black and Gold Chain Necklace

Make an easy chunky chain necklace using items from your craft stash. This necklace was inspired by one seen in a street fashion photo from New York Fashion Week that appeared on NYMag.com. I already had some black chunky resin chain on hand but it seemed to lack something. The simple gold ring makes the necklace.
Project estimate:

Black resin chain, about $2 and up
Gold O ring, …

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[29 Oct 2012 | 2 Comments | 12,754 views]
Make Soda Bottle Bell Jars

Though bell jars are actually scientific equipment, they became popular in home decor as well during Victorian times.  It’s a great look for displaying your favorite knick-knacks, but it’s a look that doesn’t always come cheap.  Buying glass bell jars can easily cost you upwards of $30 each!  Before you go out and spend a week’s worth of grocery money on a collection of them, …

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[21 Oct 2012 | 3 Comments | 1,306 views]
Use Wall Stickers to Decorate Furniture

There are few things in crafty life quite as satisfying as finding a bargain piece of old furniture and reworking it into a fabulous new piece.  But what if you want to add details that are outside of your artistic ability?  Nicole at Design It Girl snagged this antique cabinet at a flea market, but it needed some love.  After a fresh coat of paint …

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[17 Oct 2012 | One Comment | 4,298 views]
Make Nail and String Letters

Jen from jk jk decided that the space above her kitchen cabinets was too bare, so she figured she would dress it up a little bit.  And dress it up she did!  Using an easy process and inexpensive materials, she created a wall art installation to greet all who enter.  I love how the elegant look of the large letters is given a playful touch …