Run, don't walk over to S.P.W. (scissors.paper.wok) and check out this shrink plastic button tutorial by Kimanh. So cute it hurts. Be sure to watch her lovely stop-motion movie clip as well. Tres chic.
Custom print-on-demand wrapped canvas
Finally! Zazzle has introduced wrapped canvas prints with three depths using an acid-free cotton-poly fabric and inks that are guaranteed fade resistant for 100+ years. Upload your own photos or design a custom graphic for your masterpiece. I'm a firm believer in being true to yourself, so my canvas creation can be found here.
DIY Wine Bottle Vases
Excellent tutorial over at DesignSponge on these charming wine bottle vases. Everything to make them can be found at a local hardware store. The geniuses behind them are husband and wife team Lindsay and Taylor of Purr Design.
Upcycled CD Jewelry
Jewelry line
I'm finally making jewelry again after how many years—22. Holy crap how did that happen!? Wow. Time doesn't just fly, it reaches warp speed apparently. Back in art school I didn't always have the funds for copper, silver or gold, so I had to get creative with more affordable materials. There was a great family owned lumber suppy where I could get scrap brass, plexiglass and formica for practically nothing and so my dabbling with upcycling truly began a loooonnnnggg time ago. Here's a recent pair of earrings and my new DIY display case. Screen + picture frame + hot glue = pretty. For the time being, items will be sold in local boutiques, but my goal is to have an Etsy shop running by November.
DIY costume wings
Check out the dressup wings tutorial and free pattern over at Prudent Baby courtesy of Eri from Llevo el Invierno.
Summer sewing
I really like this Bow Tie Top tutorial from Sweet Verbena. It's sew simple, swingy and stylish—a perfect addition to your summer wardrobe.
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