Hi Everyone!

A few weeks ago, my Dad was cleaning out the bar and gave me this liquor box. It is a beautiful piece, but unfortunately there was some damage to the box lid from a label. I needed a way to fix or disguise the damage while keeping the character and integrity of the box. I thought contrasting the beautiful, detailed grain of the wooden box with the shine of a silver paint would be really interesting. Bold, graphic designs are seen everywhere these days and helped to inspire the triangular design I used here. The process was really simple as well. All I did was use painters tape to determine the lines of the triangle and covered the unpainted section with newspaper. I taped off the intricate hinges and clasps of the box so they would not be painted. Using a silver spray paint, I sprayed on two coats. The spray paint that I used dries immediately but I let the box sit outside for the day as the fumes from the paint were very strong.

What do you think I should use the box for?

Let me know!

-Emilee

Some of our favorite sites!

Hi Everyone!

Morgan and I are both incredibly busy right now so to tide you all over until the next project here’s a list of blogs and websites that we follow and love. They vary in topics from DIY, to beauty, fashion, and food. Check them out and enjoy! Share some of your favourite blogs and sites as well. We’d love to hear from you guys. - Emilee xx

More Design Please

Oh the Lovely Things

Honestly…WTF

Show & Tell

The Beauty Department

A Beautiful Mess

Refinery29

The Glitter Guide

Thanks, I Made It

Made By Girl

Weekday Carnival

Swoon

Delighted Momma

Trendland

Just Something I Made

P.S. I Made This

Design Sponge

Spoon Fork Bacon

Pshiiit

I love office supplies. Pens, pencils, paper, desk organizers… anything. So when I saw these adorable painted wood magnets from swoonstudio.blogspot.ca I knew I had to try making them for myself. Here’s how you do it: What You Need: Wooden Shapes Magnets Acrylic Neon Paint Painters Tape Paint Brush Hot Glue Gun & Glue Sticks Water Dish Paper Towel Wax Paper or a Painter’s Palette Step 1: Using the Painters Tape, tape off a design on the wooden shape Step 2: Paint the taped off area of the wooden shape. Depending on the paint you use, you may need to apply more coats of paint. Let the paint dry completely. Step 3: Once the paint has dried, remove the tape slowly Step 4: Apply a dot of hot glue to the back side of the wooden shape Step 5: Adhere a circular magnet where you placed the glue Step 6: Let the hot glue cool and dry before using the magnet I had a ton of fun making these magnets. They were so easy to make and look great on their own or as a set. I can’t wait to use them. Let us know what you think of them! -Emilee
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I love office supplies. Pens, pencils, paper, desk organizers… anything. So when I saw these adorable painted wood magnets from swoonstudio.blogspot.ca I knew I had to try making them for myself. Here’s how you do it:

What You Need:

  • Wooden Shapes
  • Magnets
  • Acrylic Neon Paint
  • Painters Tape
  • Paint Brush
  • Hot Glue Gun & Glue Sticks
  • Water Dish
  • Paper Towel
  • Wax Paper or a Painter’s Palette

Step 1:

Using the Painters Tape, tape off a design on the wooden shape

Step 2:

Paint the taped off area of the wooden shape. Depending on the paint you use, you may need to apply more coats of paint. Let the paint dry completely.

Step 3:

Once the paint has dried, remove the tape slowly

Step 4:

Apply a dot of hot glue to the back side of the wooden shape

Step 5:

Adhere a circular magnet where you placed the glue

Step 6:

Let the hot glue cool and dry before using the magnet

I had a ton of fun making these magnets. They were so easy to make and look great on their own or as a set. I can’t wait to use them. Let us know what you think of them!

-Emilee

Hey Everybody!! Here’s a fun fashionable DIY project for you! I’ve bought a couple of these beaded headbands from stores like Anthropologie but they usually cost anywhere from 15$ to 40$, so I decided to see if I could make one for myself. Turns out this was a really fun and manageable project so I hope you enjoy! WHAT YOU NEED: Assortment of Beads Needle/Thread Trim (I found mine at Fabricland) Scissors Elastic PREPARATION I took the trim and measured it across the top of my head, then cut it at that length, so it would fit my head. The length I chose was approx. 12”. STEP ONE & TWO: Using the needle and thread, I weaved through the trim following the basic pattern of the trim. I began by bringing the needle through the backside (so you won’t see the knot) to the front, threading a bead onto the headband, then bringing the needle through to the back again. I did this basic pattern for each section of the headband before I tied a secure knot (rather than tying a knot after each individual bead which would take FOREVER). STEP THREE: Once you are pleased with the amount of beads you placed on, it’s time to finish the headband by sewing elastic onto the back. Place the headband on your head again but this time measure the distance between the two ends of the headband. I like my headbands tight, so I cut the elastic a little bit shorter than the actual distance so it would feel tight when I put it on. As you can see from the picture, I am not an expert sewer, so just tack the elastic to the trim as best as you can… it’s at the back of your head so no one will really see it anyways! Let us know what you think! Enjoy =) -Morgan
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Hey Everybody!!

Here’s a fun fashionable DIY project for you! I’ve bought a couple of these beaded headbands from stores like Anthropologie but they usually cost anywhere from 15$ to 40$, so I decided to see if I could make one for myself. Turns out this was a really fun and manageable project so I hope you enjoy!

WHAT YOU NEED:

  • Assortment of Beads
  • Needle/Thread
  • Trim (I found mine at Fabricland)
  • Scissors
  • Elastic

PREPARATION

I took the trim and measured it across the top of my head, then cut it at that length, so it would fit my head. The length I chose was approx. 12”.

STEP ONE & TWO:

Using the needle and thread, I weaved through the trim following the basic pattern of the trim. I began by bringing the needle through the backside (so you won’t see the knot) to the front, threading a bead onto the headband, then bringing the needle through to the back again. I did this basic pattern for each section of the headband before I tied a secure knot (rather than tying a knot after each individual bead which would take FOREVER).

STEP THREE:

Once you are pleased with the amount of beads you placed on, it’s time to finish the headband by sewing elastic onto the back. Place the headband on your head again but this time measure the distance between the two ends of the headband. I like my headbands tight, so I cut the elastic a little bit shorter than the actual distance so it would feel tight when I put it on. As you can see from the picture, I am not an expert sewer, so just tack the elastic to the trim as best as you can… it’s at the back of your head so no one will really see it anyways!

Let us know what you think!

Enjoy =)

-Morgan

Hi Everyone! Ready for a quick, inexpensive DIY tutorial? This tassel chain necklace took me about 5 minutes to complete and only cost about $3.00! Tassels seem to be on trend right now and this necklace is an easy way to bring them into your style.  What you need: 2 tassels 2 meters of chain Step 1: Slide the loop of the tassel through the last link at the end of the chain. Repeat with the second tassel on the other end of the chain. Step 2: Make a hitch knot with each tassel to secure them in place on the chain. And that’s it! I had a bit of trouble finding tassels at my local craft store so the ones I used were just lying around my house and are probably older than I am. They’re a little bland so I’m keeping my eye out for better ones. You can wear this necklace long, or wrap it around your neck one or two times like i’ve shown in the first picture. Let us know what you think about this necklace! -Emilee
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Hi Everyone!

Ready for a quick, inexpensive DIY tutorial? This tassel chain necklace took me about 5 minutes to complete and only cost about $3.00! Tassels seem to be on trend right now and this necklace is an easy way to bring them into your style. 

What you need:

  • 2 tassels
  • 2 meters of chain

Step 1:

Slide the loop of the tassel through the last link at the end of the chain. Repeat with the second tassel on the other end of the chain.

Step 2:

Make a hitch knot with each tassel to secure them in place on the chain.

And that’s it! I had a bit of trouble finding tassels at my local craft store so the ones I used were just lying around my house and are probably older than I am. They’re a little bland so I’m keeping my eye out for better ones. You can wear this necklace long, or wrap it around your neck one or two times like i’ve shown in the first picture.

Let us know what you think about this necklace!

-Emilee

Hey Everyone! It’s been raining all day so I stayed inside and made some beautiful braided bead bracelets. I made each with thin hemp cord and beads that I bought at my local craft shop. Let me know what you think of these bracelets and if you’d like to see a DIY tutorial on the braided bead bracelet. I had a lot of fun making them! Emilee
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Hey Everyone!

It’s been raining all day so I stayed inside and made some beautiful braided bead bracelets. I made each with thin hemp cord and beads that I bought at my local craft shop. Let me know what you think of these bracelets and if you’d like to see a DIY tutorial on the braided bead bracelet. I had a lot of fun making them!

Emilee

What do you think of this color combination? Grey is a wonderful and trendy neutral right now. Pair it with a bright canary yellow for a fun, energetic outfit! Tell us what you think! -Emilee 1.Wilfred Emmanuelle Dress from Aritzia ($165.00) 2.Ponte Rolled Sleeve Blazer from TopShop ($64.00) 3.Geo Triangle Studs from TopShop ($10.00) 4.Statement of the Art Necklace in Sun from ModCloth ($49.99) 5.Owl Warm and Cozy in Yellow & Tea Set in Stone from ModCloth ($16.99) set is $59.99 6.Sephora by O.P.I. Nail Colour in Cab Fare & Frankly I Don’t Give A-Dam ($9.50) 7.Travel Bright Bag from ModCloth ($62.00) 8.Sam Edelman Flats from Town Shoes ($140.00) 9.Heartbeats Bangle in Chinchilla from Marc by Marc Jacobs ($68.00)
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What do you think of this color combination? Grey is a wonderful and trendy neutral right now. Pair it with a bright canary yellow for a fun, energetic outfit!

Tell us what you think!

-Emilee

1.Wilfred Emmanuelle Dress from Aritzia ($165.00)

2.Ponte Rolled Sleeve Blazer from TopShop ($64.00)

3.Geo Triangle Studs from TopShop ($10.00)

4.Statement of the Art Necklace in Sun from ModCloth ($49.99)

5.Owl Warm and Cozy in Yellow & Tea Set in Stone from ModCloth ($16.99) set is $59.99

6.Sephora by O.P.I. Nail Colour in Cab Fare & Frankly I Don’t Give A-Dam ($9.50)

7.Travel Bright Bag from ModCloth ($62.00)

8.Sam Edelman Flats from Town Shoes ($140.00)

9.Heartbeats Bangle in Chinchilla from Marc by Marc Jacobs ($68.00)

Hello again! I have a fun and fashionable DIY project for you this Wednesday! I found the inspiration for this week’s project from a Tumblr picture of a Victor & Rolf fashion show. I love anything with a bit of sparkle and figured I could take an old pair of tights I had in my closet and revive them into something special!   WHAT YOU NEED: Pair of tights (I had an old pair of Mondor Dance Tights I decided to use) Pencil Assortment of faceted jewels (I used 56 jewels for my design) Glue gun  Piece of cardboard   PREPARATION: A)  (OPTIONAL) I ended up painting some of my jewels because I was unhappy with the colours I found at the craft store. This step is not necessary but if you want to mimic the look, I used Craft Smart Metallic Paint in Silver & Folk Art Acrylic Paint in 658 Metallic Antique Gold. It took 3-4 coats of paint to cover the jewel but make sure paint is dry in between coats. B)   Try on the pair of tights and using your pencil, mark the outline of your knee as well as a mark for how high and how low you want the design to go on your leg. It helps if you centre these marks by using your shinbone as a guide. These marks will help you know where to put the jewels once the tights come off your leg!   STEP ONE: Carefully place the piece of cardboard through one leg of the tights, Make sure all the pencil marks can be seen.   STEP TWO: Begin to hot glue all your jewels into place. You do not need a lot of glue to adhere to the tights, but once you place the jewel down, carefully lift the tights off of the cardboard to make sure that the jewel is not sticking to the cardboard underneath (pictured in step 2A). Once you finish one leg, repeat steps one & two on the second leg!   Enjoy! -Morgan
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Hello again!

I have a fun and fashionable DIY project for you this Wednesday! I found the inspiration for this week’s project from a Tumblr picture of a Victor & Rolf fashion show. I love anything with a bit of sparkle and figured I could take an old pair of tights I had in my closet and revive them into something special!

 

WHAT YOU NEED:

  • Pair of tights (I had an old pair of Mondor Dance Tights I decided to use)
  • Pencil
  • Assortment of faceted jewels (I used 56 jewels for my design)
  • Glue gun
  •  Piece of cardboard

 

PREPARATION:

  • A)  (OPTIONAL) I ended up painting some of my jewels because I was unhappy with the colours I found at the craft store. This step is not necessary but if you want to mimic the look, I used Craft Smart Metallic Paint in Silver & Folk Art Acrylic Paint in 658 Metallic Antique Gold. It took 3-4 coats of paint to cover the jewel but make sure paint is dry in between coats.
  • B)   Try on the pair of tights and using your pencil, mark the outline of your knee as well as a mark for how high and how low you want the design to go on your leg. It helps if you centre these marks by using your shinbone as a guide. These marks will help you know where to put the jewels once the tights come off your leg!

 

STEP ONE:

Carefully place the piece of cardboard through one leg of the tights, Make sure all the pencil marks can be seen.

 

STEP TWO:

Begin to hot glue all your jewels into place. You do not need a lot of glue to adhere to the tights, but once you place the jewel down, carefully lift the tights off of the cardboard to make sure that the jewel is not sticking to the cardboard underneath (pictured in step 2A). Once you finish one leg, repeat steps one & two on the second leg!

 

Enjoy!

-Morgan

1.Twining English Breakfast Tea 2.Tarte Gifted Amazonian Clay Smart Mascara ($19.00) 3.St. Ives Timeless Skin Daily Microdermabrasion ($7.99) 4.Aritzia Blythe Dress in Emerald ($135.00) 5.Tarte LipSurgence Natural Matte Lip Stain in Exposed ($24.00) 6. Aldo Shost Platform Pumps ($40.00 sale) 7.Kobo Touch ($90.00) 8.Korres Lip Butter in Jasmine ($16.00) 9.Lululemon Skidless Towel ($65.00) 10.Laura Mercier Silk Creme Foundation ($42.00)
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1.Twining English Breakfast Tea

2.Tarte Gifted Amazonian Clay Smart Mascara ($19.00)

3.St. Ives Timeless Skin Daily Microdermabrasion ($7.99)

4.Aritzia Blythe Dress in Emerald ($135.00)

5.Tarte LipSurgence Natural Matte Lip Stain in Exposed ($24.00)

6. Aldo Shost Platform Pumps ($40.00 sale)

7.Kobo Touch ($90.00)

8.Korres Lip Butter in Jasmine ($16.00)

9.Lululemon Skidless Towel ($65.00)

10.Laura Mercier Silk Creme Foundation ($42.00)

Some of my favourite types of DIY projects are cheap and easy but produce big results. I think this sequin bangle fits into those categories perfectly. Have fun making it! MATERIALS: Bracelet (I bought mine at a dollar store for $1.25, but you could use an old one that you already have) Sequins (I used 20mm silver sequins, but feel free to choose different sizes or colors) Hot glue gun (TIP: If I do this project again I would use crazy glue as the hot glue melted some of the sequins if I applied the sequin right away) Hot glue sticks STEP ONE: Apply a small dot of glue and adhere the first sequin. Continue by creating your first row, overlapping each sequin slightly. My row consisted of 3 overlapped sequins. STEP TWO: Once your first row is created, continue along the bracelet making more rows that overlap eachother and create a dragon or fish scale look until the entire bracelet is covered. And that’s it! Have fun making your own sequin bangle and try using different colours, sizes and types of sequins. As I mentioned above, crazy glue may be a better option to avoid melting the sequin. However, once I got started I developed the right technique to allow the hot glue to cool just enough so it wouldn’t melt the sequin. -Emilee
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Some of my favourite types of DIY projects are cheap and easy but produce big results. I think this sequin bangle fits into those categories perfectly. Have fun making it!

MATERIALS:

  • Bracelet (I bought mine at a dollar store for $1.25, but you could use an old one that you already have)
  • Sequins (I used 20mm silver sequins, but feel free to choose different sizes or colors)
  • Hot glue gun (TIP: If I do this project again I would use crazy glue as the hot glue melted some of the sequins if I applied the sequin right away)
  • Hot glue sticks
STEP ONE:
Apply a small dot of glue and adhere the first sequin. Continue by creating your first row, overlapping each sequin slightly. My row consisted of 3 overlapped sequins.
STEP TWO:
Once your first row is created, continue along the bracelet making more rows that overlap eachother and create a dragon or fish scale look until the entire bracelet is covered.
And that’s it!
Have fun making your own sequin bangle and try using different colours, sizes and types of sequins. As I mentioned above, crazy glue may be a better option to avoid melting the sequin. However, once I got started I developed the right technique to allow the hot glue to cool just enough so it wouldn’t melt the sequin.
-Emilee