DIY Crafts

My mom is a great teacher, and she has so many awesome crafts and fabrics.  This summer, she let me dig through her stuff and take whatever I liked.  :)  I'm going to be making brooches, pins, hair clips, and whatever else during this Fall semester.  I've always wanted to make my own unique accessories and now I get to do it. :)  WOOT!  

There are sooo many options and combinations I can use and I can't wait!  I've already searched for DIY pictures, and have a small collection of ideas to use for when I start (which will be soon!!)

Of course, Gypsy had to be apart of the picture.  She's a diva at heart.  haha 

DIY: Jeans Pillow

I went to Girl's Camp a few years ago, and one of my leaders had some extra jeans she was getting rid of and had the idea to make pillows out of them. 
She cut the legs off, and sewed them shut, leaving the top open.
She then had us put stuffing inside and sew the top shut.
I went home and sewed some fabric pieces and buttons to it, to add more personality and color.
I also sewed the top again with colored yarn.  I made it my own.
It was a really fun, VERY quick project and even though I don't have a step by step picture collage of how to do it, it's pretty explanatory and easy to do.  
Have fun!  Enjoy!  

Paper Fun Anyone?

Do you have some shelves or drawers that are blah and boring to look at?  Do you want to add color to it, but your parents won't let you use paint?  Then ask if you can tape paper decorations on it instead!!

Make your own fringe by using colorful paper strips.  
Make paper flowers, big "confetti," and anything else you can imagine!  

Here are my shelves: 

Here's a close-up of the 'zigzag' paper fringe I made:

I made these paper decorations years ago, but I still enjoy looking at them every day!  

Do It Yourself: Shoelaces

Braided Yarn Bracelets are extremely common.  I’ve come up with another use for them, however.  Buy some colored yarn.  Create a long braid; secure both ends with a small knot.  Use a regular shoelace for length preference, and loop it through your tennis shoes.  You’re done!  Your shoelaces will be one of a kind-your own design!