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indie finds for your uncommon life
I just came across this fab, super easy no-sew tshirt vest DIY by Wobisobi. In it, she turns an XL men’s tshirt into a cute vest for spring in less than 5 minutes flat! Such a simple DIY project, even a kid could do this one!
Here’s the original post, and below is the video tutorial:
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Are you one of those people that keeps a notebook or moleskin on you at all times, ready to strike down inspiration onto the page when it hits you? If so, you’ll love this easy to follow tutorial by StudioTO on how to make a DIY Handmade Sketchbook. It’s super cute, and super easy. These would also make really simple gifts!
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As promised, I just finished up my DIY Denim Skirt Guide!
This guidebook features a step by step explanation of how I make my denim skirts, complete with plenty of pictures to help walk you through, plus lots of tips, tricks & inspiration. I know there are a lot of basic jean skirt how-tos out there, but having made probably hundreds of denim skirts over the years, I’ve learned a lot of little tricks that most of the free basic patterns online leave out.
I’ve made tons of skirts that go beyond the basic jeans-to-skirt, so my goal with this is to offer up lots of inspiration not included with other tutorials. I’ve got plenty of ideas for ways to customize your denim and make it your own. There are over 30 pages jam-packed with ideas and info for customizing your own one-of-a-kind denim creations!
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I noticed that my favorite, my bestie, Miss Ashe Mischief recently posted a super easy, super fun tutorial on her blog: DIY: How to Make a Corkboard Jewelry Frame. You should all go check it out and make yourselves some easy-peasy jewelry displays!
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Elizabeth from Simply Spray recently sent me a simple and fun tutorial that was too good not to share! She created these great reusable veggie bag designs using plain produce bags from ECOBAGS and some of her Simply Spray non-toxic fabric spray paint.
Materials
- 100% cotton ECOBAG produce bag
- Simply Spray Poppy Red Soft Fabric Paint
Instructions
1. Lay a produce ECOBAG on covered ground
2. Print out chili pepper images and cut out using an Xacto knife (or use your own stencil if you have one)
3. Put a piece of cardboard or paper inside the bag to prevent bleeding onto back side
4. Lay the stencil in the center of bag and cover all exposed edges to prevent over spray
5. Spray over stencil with Simply Spray Poppy Red Soft Fabric Paint until covered
6. Remove stencil immediately and allow to dry for approx 30 min (leave paper in-between layers until completely dry).
Fun and easy, right?? To make the apple design, you would use the same instructions with a different stencil and Simply Spray Green Apple Soft Fabric Paint. Simply Spray also works great for plenty of other simple make-overs to re-use old or faded clothes or decor like pillows, lampshade and table linens. Thanks for the project Elizabeth!
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Think wreathes are only suitable for holiday decorations? Think again – this stylish and fun upcycled cork wreath by Nikki McGonigal would look great on any door or wall, any time of year. Check out her tutorial video below to find out how to make one yourself:
How To Make A Cork Wreath Video Tutorial from Nikki McGonigal on Vimeo.
Have fun drinking up and saving all of those wine bottle corks! Want to change it up with the season? Try swapping out the ribbons you use and tie a new bow on to go along with the different holidays!
For more brilliant DIY projects, check out Nikki’s site, Nikki, In Stitches.
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