By britt on September 24, 2009
My ideas are often a little too grandiose for my skill set. Seriously. I have these projects stuck in my head, and no clue how to follow through. Instead of taking the time to learn, I tend to run ahead to the next project, leaving behind a messy path of tools and supplies. Not good [...]
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By britt on August 11, 2009
These gorgeous necklaces by Lauren Manoogian taunt me. Yes, they are made out of paperclips and tape (maybe even this tape?). But there is a huge chance that a DIY attempt will end up looking like a kindergarten project. Those colors are so perfect. Moving on.
These items by Marion Vidal led to a similar I-could-totally-do-that [...]
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By britt on July 15, 2009
These illustrations by Maaret of Visual Notes make me so happy. They’re inspired by a song called “Promises Like Piecrust“. Aren’t they charming?
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By britt on July 10, 2009
Loving SSWTR’s take on iconic handbags - each one is stripped down to the essence of the original in shape and hardware, and sewn in plain muslin or twill. From the site: “Through this process, the hi- fashion designer bag becomes a lo-fi object sketch and consequently an alternate icon of itself.”
Inspired by: 1. Dior [...]
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By britt on June 29, 2009
1.Chalkboard drawers, LivingEtc, via Perfectbound; 2/3. Two cheap runners = One great rug, by Elsie Marley, via Perfectbound; 4. Sheet metal table, by Design Mom
5. Linen tin cover, by Elsie Marley, via Each Penny Pretty; 6. Paper-covered magnetic board, Martha Stewart, via Creature Comforts; 7. Numbered Glasses, Martha Stewart; 8. Button Magnets, Martha Stewart [these [...]
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By britt on June 15, 2009
Ruffle headband tutorial
Quick braided headband
Knotted headband tutorial
All these beautiful headbands were created by Rachel of Heart of Light. The top one looks like something you would pay $40 for at Anthro or J Crew. I love it.
via For Me, For You
Just want to say that I have posted a few of my tutorials on Instructables [...]
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By britt on June 8, 2009
Left: Urban Outfitters. Right: Mine.
Eerie. I just posted my pillow last week, and UO just listed their version. I guess I wasn’t the only one who thought that Arren’s idea was worth replicating. The collective consciousness at work?
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By britt on June 8, 2009
I was flipping through Readymade’s book How to Make (Almost) Everything and came across the project pictured above. I love that it uses recycled material, but looks really modern. The instructions can be found here but if you don’t have the book, I highly recommend buying it.
This is another lighting project from Readymade magazine, created [...]
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By britt on June 5, 2009
Toile. I think it’s one of my favorite words. Twahhl. The fabric can be rather matronly, though. A few months ago, I saw a toile pillow in an article on the Canadian House & Home website featuring Canadian bloggers (article has since been removed). It was in a really great shot of Arren Williams’ home, [...]
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By britt on May 27, 2009
Last month I had a dream about a really delicately stitched blanket that looked like an antique map. Today I saw this on Apartment Therapy…
Isn’t it gorgeous? Stitched in raw silk! You can order custom Soft Maps of your hometown or favorite place. Wouldn’t it be a sweet baby gift with details about where the [...]
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