Time for some DIY

I know I have said it a million times, but I really enjoy Erica Domesak’s DIY blog-PS I Made This.

In her recent DIY, she pays homage to Marc Jacob’s series of limited-edition accessories in collaboration with the release of Stephanie LaCava's memoir, An Extraordinary Theory of Objects. I love that 100% of proceeds will be donated to Child Mind Institute

 

To create: Coat twelve plastic insects with silver spray paint. Once fully dried, adhere mounting tape to the back of each bug. Mount the clock dial in the desired place and stick each bug around at the correct hour. For extra precision, you may want to mark the hours with a pencil before mounting the bugs.

DIY some kick arse earth friendly earrings

 

Erica Domesek, owner of P.S. I Made This, is my DIY hero. I follow her blog religiously and about DIED when I saw her latest creation.

Translucent statement earrings.

To create, take a plastic water bottle and cut out 2 circles, approx 2-3” inches in diameter. Heat up the edges with a lighter, and watch how they instantly curl and ripple. Pierce two holes with a needle. You may need to heat the tip of the needle before you pierce the plastic. Thread jewelry wire through a pearl and twist both sides together. PS I Made This wrapped wire around the toothpick of their Swiss Army Knife to make a tiny loop for the earring wire to slip through the top.

 

*photos and instructions courtesy of PS I Made This

Come DIY with Erica Domesek from PS I Made This

I love Erica Domesek and her blog PS I Made This. Here is her newest project that is not only tres chic but super easy to make. I’ve bought enough supplies to make at least 10 for me and the kid in all different colors.

Spring fever is in full effect.  Follow your heart with a headband as you step into the season with some extra sparkle and shine.  Mix luminous and rich materials with earthy textures for a match made in heaven.  Get inspired by crazy cool crystals from  SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS and springtime hues for a haute headband that’s to DIY for!

To create: Measure and cut SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS CUPCHAIN TRIM to fit the top of the headband.  Chain should cover all but the bottom inch of the headband. Cut 4 feet of colored raffia and  fold in half.  Secure chain to the headband by knotting raffia onto the end of the cup chain trim.  Begin wrapping from the bottom and continue all the way around securing chain. Use the cross-over method going over and under each crystal you wrap.  Knot off once you reach the end and snip off any remaining raffia.

All items can be purchased from the dollar store and/or a craft store.

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Saturday Stimulation-diy this fab plaid cape

I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE Erica Domesek’s DIY blog- PS I Made This. She has so many fabuloso ideas on how to achieve a luxe look at a bargain price.

 

As a plaid aficionado, I saw this cape and thought…MUST.HAVE. NOW. Erica shows us how in this simple how to guide.

To create reach for your favorite cotton flannel or wool material.  You will need approx. 2 yards, depending on the size you desire.  Fold material in half, horizontally.  Place a hat at the top of the fold (half way down).  This will serve as a neck-hole guide. Continue to cut out a 4" inch panel.  Don't throw away the scraps!  Use the fabric scraps to create a strip which you can use as your belt.  

P.S.- add fun brooches and group in a cluster for finishing touch.  

Tempting Thursday-DIY Your very own Burberry trench

When I saw this I SQUEEEEd myself hoarse. This year’s Burberry trench has been on my wish list ever since Christopher Bailey first walked his design down the runway. The trench has always been a classic must have but Bailey’s biker chic embellishments elevates the piece to almost iconic standards.
The Bonded Nappa Biker Studded Trench ($7995) is my personal fav but at 8 grand…I don’t see it gracing my closet anytime soon. This year proves to be no difference. Thank goodness for Erica Domesek from P.S. I Made This. She along with WHOWHATWEAR shows how to make our very own Burberry Prorsum's studded trench at quite a discount.

INGREDIENTS:

-HM Trench Coat ($60)
-Approximately 400 chopsticks or candy apple sticks
-Handsaw
-Gold spray paint
-Chalk
-Glue Gun

DIRECTIONS

Before you begin: if you're particularly good with a handsaw or know someone with a power table saw, proceed with Step 1. For those of you who don't have those tools handy, you can make an alternative version of this trench by purchasing and using gold studs instead. If you choose to do the latter, please refer to the second set of instructions

1. Cut down chopsticks or candy apple sticks to about an inch with a handsaw or ask someone with a power table saw to cut down for you. You should end up with 164 pointy ends for each sleeve.

2. Once you finished cutting the sticks, it's time to paint them! Make sure you're in a well-ventilated area and are working on a flat surface. We suggest protecting your workspace with old magazines or newspaper.

3. Apply a layer of gold spray paint to the pointy tips. Leave them on your workspace for approximately 15 minutes or until dry. Flip them over and spray the other side.

4. Before you apply the spikes to the jacket, use white chalk to outline a rectangle on each arm, starting at the shoulder and ending at the elbow. You want it to be large enough to fit approximately 24 rows and five columns, but this will vary depending on the size of your jacket and how many spikes you want on it.

5. Space the gold spikes evenly in each row and use dabs of hot glue or super glue to secure each spike onto the jacket.

6. Wait approximately 10 minutes or until the glue is completely dry before wearing the trench.

If you choose to use studs:

INGREDIENTS

- H&M Trench Coat ($60)
- 17 bags of Tree Spikes ($13/bag of 20) in Gold
-Leather hole punch or X-Acto knife
-Chalk

DIRECTIONS

1.Before you apply the studs to the jacket, use white chalk to outline a rectangle on each arm, starting at the shoulder and ending at the elbow. You want it to be large enough to fit approximately 24 rows and five columns, but this will vary depending on the size of your jacket and how many studs you want on it.

2. Create small holes using a leather hole punch or X-Acto knife where you would like each stud to go.

3. Press the post of the stud through the small hole and screw the back onto the post.

DIY instructions courtesy of WHOWHATWEAR & PS I Made This
Runway image courtesy of Burberry