DIY Majorelle

A little something I might be cooking up this week.

 DIY Anthro necklace by Welcome to the Good Life.

Ampersanding

Ever since I spotted this Kate Spade ampersand DIY on High Heeled Foot in the Door (now Effortless Style Blog), I wanted to try and create my own. Here is a freehand version using acrylics...needs a bit of cleaning up I'd say. It now hangs on my fridge, but has been nagging me for a proper frame.

And here are some lovely ampersand prints spotted on Etsy.

What is it about this quirky character that just begs to be doodled?

1/2/3

Paper Chandelier

Can you even believe this chandelier is made of paper and a DIY? From Freshly Picked, go here to see how to make this West Elm lookalike. I much prefer the paper version.

Chocolate Heart of Gold

The only thing better than a box of chocolates is an assemblage of mini cakes designed to look like a box of chocolates. The gold heart shaped wonders are a dream. Read here how Rosie from Sweetapolita (new favorite baking blog) put this confectionary masterpiece together!

Spotted on Sweet Tooth by way of  Twig and Thistle

DIY Woven Bracelet

An updated style for your BFF.

Spotted on Little White Whale with instructions at Honestly...WTF

Pic from Little White Whale

In Search of the Perfect Tray

I need something like this, so my search has begun. But, since this was a DIY, I might just give it a whirl.

See tutorials at Everything LEB.

Good Bones

Last week I found this little table at a local antique shop for $15. The owner told me it's "super old with good bones." Good bones indeed, but the black top needed to go. Love my new table, but I also wish I had seen this faux wood grain idea before I started!

From everything LEB

String Art Ornaments

I had some giant glass ornaments and acrylic paint at home so I did the most logical thing I could think of at 9pm last night and got to jazzing them up.

I cut some string and heavily painted the ends with whichever color and dropped the painted end in the ornament. Then I shook it up a bunch of times (with my thumb over the opening) and came out with the picture above. Repeat until you're happy with the result.

I also got a little impatient with the string art and started oozing paint in and hitting the sides of the ornament so paint would slide around. In the ornament on the left I poured a little water in and shook it up a bit.

Bowling balls, right?

I dropped each one opening side down into a plastic cup so the extra paint would drip out.

And there you have it.

Decking the Darby

I'm supposed to be moving but a cold got in the way so instead I made a little garland project last night which looks much better on Darby than a tree. I'm not sure she would agree.

All you need are "fashion colors" (very fancy, yes) multi-pack pom poms from Michael's, a needle and thread and about an hour.

Wreathing

Acorn wreath. Painted blue. With a silver ribbon. Yes, yes indeed.

Spotted on See Kate Sew by way of Aesthetic Outburst

Souv Box

Nice and neat containers to keep all your adventure memories.

Find boxes, cut out maps, glue them to the boxes, place all your bits and pieces

from CA to MA and voila: souvenir boxes.

More detailed instructions at Country Living.

Putting Doilies to Good Use

A DIY contest entry from Ruffled.

Cute Cute Cute

Love this DIY bridesmaid card! 

Looks a liiiiiitle time consuming...but for 6 maids I guess it wouldn't be too terrible.

Found on Once Wed

Scrap Garland

I love the look of this garland. It seems easy enough and can probably be made with fabric scraps you might already have at home or even crepe paper.

Those cakes aren't too shabby either. From Once Wed.

Custom Stamps

Turn your kids hand drawn characters, signature or skribbles into a custom stamp to have for years and years. Sarah from The Small Object created an entire set of custom stamps for her nephew.

Such a good idea for Christmas! Read here for instructions to order from the Stamp Connection.

Ribbon Necklace

The ingredients.

The work.

The end.

Stormy weather is the best reason to go to Michael's. The entire thing (including needles) cost just under $9. After I read the directions 100 times I got the hang of it, although I couldn't tell you how I figured a few parts out. I tied knots on the ends for a more casual look (or because I messed up the directions from the beginning and had no other choice. either way.).

Found on Ruffled from Ink and Button. Directions here.

Ghost Mirror

An easy Halloween trick. All you need is a roll of frosty window film and an X-Acto knife.

From Country Living

Alphabet Bunting

Free alphabet bunting made by Two Brunettes for Ruffled Blog. Couldn't be easier.

Found via Hostess with the Mostess 

Their Greatest Design

I think when two jewelry designers decide to get married it's only in their best interest to make the entire thing themselves. I love every detail about this wedding. From Artemis's wedding dress (which she bought for practically pennies and reworked) to their wedding tent, everything is magical and more importantly, quite personal. And, speaking of personal, wouldn't it be nice to be able to design and make your own wedding rings? I'm in love with theirs.

See more of Artemis & Nao's wedding here.

All pictures from Artemis's blog, tales of a junkaholic.

Thank You, Baby

On the hunt for shower thank you cards for a mama-to-be and came across this little DIY diaper diddy.

Made by WREN handmade, template from Martha