Do you DIY? Do it Yourself has always existed, but has been rebranded to entice Generations X and Y to engage in producing something themselves rather than purchasing products. Practically every magazine on the newsstand expounds the virtues of digging into an interest and independently performing the tasks associated. Blogs, books and online videos and [...]
Entry Category 'DIY'
A Book with a Purpose- a Repurpose
December 12th, 2011 · No Comments · Books, DIY
My personal library grew tremendously while I was employed at Austin Public Library. Booksales rich with discards and donated gems can be snapped up for $2 a hardback. Those prices are decades old! So when I heard about the book The Repurposed Library, a part of me cringed at the thought of gutting beautiful old books and [...]
Stand Up, Please: Project Restyle!
January 26th, 2011 · 4 Comments · DIY
The spirit of Do It Yourself is contagious. Popular blog, A Beautiful Mess has sent out a call to join them in a Restyle Project that focuses on sustainable, eco-conscious crafting, while emphasizing style. I love creating things, but cannot sew if my life depended on it. So what is a technically challenged girl to [...]
Tags:Candleholders·Cheese Serving Stand·China plates·DIY·Do it Yourself·Jewelry Stand·Plate Stand
DIY Necklace Hanger
October 18th, 2010 · 3 Comments · DIY
Reducing clutter has been a goal of mine which sometimes seems a Mt. Everest-like challenge. My necklaces were out of control, hanging over my towel bar in the restroom, pooled in knots next to my sink or draped around my toddler’s neck. I put my foot down and declared war against my out of control [...]
How to Make a DIY Circle Scarf
May 11th, 2010 · 4 Comments · Fashion, how-to
The fashion world’s drive to reinvent the wheel has now given us the Circle scarf. Also called an Infinity scarf, it is really a circular piece of fabric looped around the neck to add visual interest to an otherwise plain t-shirt or tank. I’ve been feeling kinda crafty-like and wanted to see if I could [...]
Tags:accessories·crafts·DIY·Fashion·trends
Human Hair RePurpose
April 19th, 2010 · 2 Comments · how-to
Last fall, I had about 6 inches lopped off my hair. I know it is cliché to say that it was liberating, but coincidentally, I started this blog, started cooking/baking more and being more crafty. I thought I could donate the hair, but since my hair is highlighted, Locks of Love would not accept it. [...]
