Sun-DIY: Painted Pointe

Clearly I'm more designer than dancer but I have always appreciated the beauty of ballet.  I scored a pair of irregular pointe shoes while visiting the Capezio factory in Totowa, NJ when I was a student at FIT.

Obviously I tried these on and almost broke my ankles and neck

Since I cant dance, I figured I would do I what I do best and paint on them. (by paint, I mean sharpie)  

  

The pencil sketch

I used an extra fine point sharpie which bled a bit, giving my design a more painterly effect.

Who knew that point shoes would make such a beautiful canvas?  Me, obviously






Experimented with the back

So I know not everyone has access to pointe shoes for painting on and I found this cute idea on tumblr:

You can get a pair of ballet slippers on Amazon for abut $18 and add studs  No dance or  design background needed!


Feel free to ask questions or leave comments!



~Stay Crafty~

Pinned-up Pumps

Ahh, safety pins... is there any easier way to make an ordinary accessory or garment look bad ass?  I think not.  And since I've been feeling the need to stab someone lately, this DIY project also doubles as a stress relieving exercise.  Score! I get rad shoes, you escape getting a needle to the eye for one more day!

PIN-SPIRATION 

MATERIALS

INSTRUCTIONS

There aren't any formal instructions- just pin away.  I tried to only nick the upper material with the pin, not stick it all the way through to the lining.

PROCESS

I USED ABOUT 69 PINS ON EACH SHOE


I'm pretty happy with the way these turned out and i'm excited to wear them!  Also, I would like to make a pair with gold or multicolor safety pins!  Could you imagine!?  OMG

Want this sweater from Zara to go with my pumps!!

Stay Crafty Bitches <3

NEW YEAR, NEW LIGHT SWITCH

So I just moved into my own little apartment, and I've been finding so many fun and inexpensive ways to add personal touches.  I started with this one ugly little light switch in my kitchen, now I want to do all of them!

Anyway, this is how I did it...

Materials:

- A plain light switch, removed from the wall.

-flat backed stones or gems (or anything, basically)

-Glue: hot glue gun or E3000

First

Remove the light switch cover from the wall.

Next

Arrange the gems how you would like them

Then

Glue 'em on!

Finally

Reattach the the light switch cover

Such a cute and fast way to add some sparkle to any room!

PAINTER'S PURSE DIY

Inspired by Elsa Schiaparelli & Frida Kahlo 

So I DIY'ed on top of a coach bag... and you can too!

Materials:

• A handbag with a flat front
• A piece of material for the palette... I used a scrap of suede but you can use felt, cardboard, or an actual palette instead.
• Acrylic paint in various colors
• Fabric glue
• A paint brush (for decoration)
• Hot glue gun
• Pattern making stuff

Kay let's do this!

Step 1:

Make a pattern.  I freehanded this but you could also trace an actual palette.  I think if your palette looks like Pacman you've done a good job.

Step 2: Mucho Importante!

Make sure the pattern fits your bag before you cut your material!

Step 3:

Cut it out! (literally)

Step 4:

Blob some paint down how you see fit.  Let dry

Step 5:

Glue the palette onto the bag with fabric glue.  Use a hot glue gun to attach the paintbrush.

                                                                            Voila 

Sew Surreal!

IT'S FRIDA

I love to make/style my own Halloween costumes, and I usually have most of the materials I need around my room anyway.  This year I dressed as one of my favorite painters, Frida Kahlo!  Smart people will love this costume! everyone else will just think you're a sexy unibrow woman.

                                                                 INSPIRATION 

                                                              

Photograph of Kahlo

COSTUME

• FRILLY BLACK TOP
• WHITE LACE SKIRT THAT SEEMS MEXICAN INSPIRED TO ME
• SHAWL (KAHLO ALWAYS WEARS ONE!)

                                                                                                ACCESSORIES

DIY PAINTERS PURSE!

• CHUNKY GOLD JEWELRY
• FLOWER CROWN- I HAD DIY'ED MINE FOR A FESTIVAL A FEW MONTHS AGO
• PAINTERS PALETTE PURSE (TUTORIAL TO FOLLOW!)
• FULL-ON UNIBROW
• CIGARETTE (OPTIONAL, BUT FRIDA LIKED TO SMOKE)

I drew the unibrow on with an eyeliner pencil and filled it on with dark brown eyeshadow.  Also, I applied my blush and lip color a little more generously than usual, which is super fun.  Lastly, I haven't waxed my lip in like a month for authenticity. 

I was also inspired by this documentary.  Here's the link: FRIDA KAHLO (1907~1954) : Biography ~~a Woman in Rebellion

VIVA LA FRIDA!

DIY Floral Sunnies

These super-fun sunnies are inspired by A-morir eye wear. 

A-morir 









Sew Deadly

You Will Need

-Plain Sunnies with enough room around the frame to glue stuff
-1' of chain
-Clay Flowers
-E-6000 glue
-Oh, and a q-tip
Materials from
www.tohoshoji.com


Step 1
Make a little gluing station.  Squeeze some of the glue onto some tin foil and use a q-tip to apply the glue to the frame of the sunglasses.

I cut the cotton part off of one end of the q-tip for smaller areas

Step 2
Star applying the glue and then laying down the chain about an inch or so at a time.  Let the excess chain rest on the lens so it doesn't dangle.

Keep going

Almost There


When you get to the end, snip off the excess chain.  Then, let dry a little before you start on the flowers





Step 3
After you let the glue for the chain dry a bit, start on the flowers.  I started with the biggest flower on the outside, then worked my way in.


Take a break between flowers to let the glue dry, so you don't mess them up when applying the smaller flowers


Lookin' Cute!

Done!

Terrarium Necklace

I absolutely love terrariums and I'm always on the lookout for cool vessels to house tiny ecosystems so when I found these adorable little bottles at the bead store I knew what had to be done.

This craft is super quick and easy to make so it would make a great last minute gift for your nature loving friends or for your mom for mothers day!

Materials

You will Need:

Some moss (smells so fresh)

Tiny Bottle with cork

Beads or small rocks for the base layer

Chain Necklace

Smallest jump ring you have

E-6000 or similar glue

Tack/ring thingy (see drawing below)

Also: tweezers or a toothpick to help arrange the terrarium

I got all the materials with the exception of the moss from Toho Shoji aka my happy place
The moss is from Michaels aka my other happy place

http://tohoshoji-ny.com


Step One
Use beads, crystals, or pebbles as the base layer, then add your moss.  I used a toothpick to arrange.

Pack it, Poke it, Repeat

Step Two 

Cover the base and bar of the thingy with glue and press into the center of the cork.  Let dry for a few before your attach the necklace chain with the jump ring.  

Its best to let the glue dry completely (72 hours) before you wear your necklace! (I know, it sucks)

Step Three

Cork it.  Wear it. Love it.

Variation

Add small shells, figures, or dried flowers to your terrarium for extra cuteness!

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