When I saw this Sonya Rikel belt (left) at Madison I fell in love, it reminded me of the studded belt from Sex and the City and thought it would be the perfect addition to vamp up my wardrobe. Then I looked at the price tag…I couldn’t justify the $170 but could rationalize buying some materials and making my own version. I headed over to the fashion district, purchased metallic studs...
Giant Jeans Parlor! is a rad craft & DIY blog based out of L.A.
Here they make an up-cycled bread pan into a planter for a succelent garden. Another way to re-purpose an item you may otherwise throw away when old or rusted.
You can use this method of adding drainage to lots of household items. What re-used housewares have YOU used as planters or indoor gardens? Send...
These were a couple of our favorite videos that didn't win but definitely deserve to be seen....
Summer has hit full force. As the temperature rises, everyone, including celebrities, have started worshiping the sun. Whether it's Britney and Jennifer's traditional style, Lindsey's strapless version, or Kate's thong, the bikini is still wildly popular. While swimsuits are available at most stores, creating your own version not only allows you a creative outlet, but also gives you the...
Here's the full interview from Kevin, the co-producer of the Green Festival. He has a lot of good things to say so check it out!
Here it is in its entirety .... Lacie's/Laceels winning entry for the Janome Sewing Machine. Check the Lyrics below and feel free to sing along !
Inspired by Meg building that rad planter on Decor It Yourself this week, I've rounded up a bunch more diy plant ideas. There is so much gardening/yard stuff out there, but here are a few of my favorites, all using recycled materials!
Apartment Therapy pointed out this canned garden by flickr user Happy Sleepy, which uses big pizza sauce cans.
Giant jeans parlor blog shows us how...
Thanks so much to forum member Mama Sass for teaching us how to do this, and to Making Stuff: An Alternative Craft Book. For more information, check out the video!
Materials:
Bunch of buttons
Hammer
Wire Cutters
Needle Nose Pliers
Nails
Necklace Chain
Block of wood/hard surface
1. Take one of the buttons and pull the pin part back with the needle nose pliers.
Ever want to shorten a dress but don’t know how to sew? Want to shorten a dress but not permanently? Ever realize that a dress would look adorable shorter but don’t have the time to alter it? If you answered yes to any of these questions then I have the solution for you!
I always say that there is no better and less expensive way to update a wardrobe than by altering your own pieces....
I just love this red patio lounge in Todos Santos in Baja was found in Apartment Therapy. This month is garden month over on AT, so head on over to find inspiration for YOUR patio/deckbackyard revamp. Take pictures before and after and send them to tips@threadbanger.com
They also feature this recycled and refreshing "canned" garden. I just LOVE how this family took old...
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