Before I explain this project, I need to set two things straight. First off– I’m a sentimental hoarder. If a fond memory is even remotely related to an inanimate object, I keep it. For example, I have almost every ticket from any movie I’ve…
This weekend I went back to my alma mater and sorority to visit my very-very-very-very-missed friends, sit on the navy blue carpet, and catch up on everything that has been happening. I forgot how nice it is to plop on the floor and chitchat…
One thing I hate about grocery bags is that they just keep piling up. I know, I know, I know, I could recycle the little guys or use reusable grocery totes, but I consider it a victory when I recycle all my cans and…
I got the idea to make these little bowls a few years ago when I bought Mark Montano’s book, the Big-Arse Book of Crafts. (Mark Montano is the most brilliant crafter around– I love his books and his projects.) One bowl I made sits…
Ok. You can say it. Enough with the glitter already, Stacie! But I can’t stop. Maybe it’s all the holiday festivities that have got me all glitter-crazy and sparkly-eyed– there’s just no denying how fun it is to glitter everything. Glitter lamp shade. Glitter…
These little bows are so simple and fun– I make them all the time. They are so versatile– you can wear them as shoe clips, hair clips, broaches, whatever you want! I’ve also attached them to headbands. (Photo from last year when I was…
I love parties, but I REALLY love Christmas parties. The food. The outfits. The coziness. #omggggggg. Yesterday I went back to my alma mater to go to the (legendary) SAE office Christmas party and I made this little hair pom pom with a strand…
Dress: Forever 21 (Yeah!), Lace tights: Vera Wang for Kohls, Scarf: Street vendor in NYC and decorated by me, Boots: Etienne Aigner (Ebay) This black scarf is actually a remake of a scarf that I made a few years ago. Unfortunately when I was…
Ahh! Guess what. I’m blogging. And working. At the same time! Head on over to Scarves.net to see how to make a camera strap from a silk scarf. We’ve got some pretty awesome scarf-tying tips there as well. 😉 For example, I made this…
I’ve always loved taking everyday items and making them into something interesting. Ever since I was a little crafty kid I loved devouring books that taught me how to make little dolls from clothespins, beads from rolled up magazines, and little fairy ornaments from…