Dec 13, 2010 | DIY
My tutorial for this sparkly, holiday-style jeweled DIY cardigan clip was featured in the Nov/Dec 2010 issue of Style Sample Magazine (see pg. 20!). It’s super-easy to make – with just a glue gun, some sparkly buttons, and some trim scraps you too can make one in no time.
As the holidays approach, we’re all looking for that perfect accessory to elevate a blah outfit into FABulous; office-wear into party attire; the everyday into elegant. And what better than a functional closure to your sweater (or jacket, or scarf) that can double as a statement brooch? Clip it on, bling it out – however you wear it, it’s sure to be the focal point of any outfit!
Materials:
*stiff felt, cut into 2 circles (each about 1.5″ diameter)
*scrap of lacy ribbon
*assorted jeweled buttons
*2 shoe clips
*short length of chain (about 3″)
*Optional: 2 jump rings
*Optional: 2 brooch pinbacks
Tools:
*scissors
*glue gun & gluesticks
*pliers
*needle &thread
How-To:
1. Start by stitching the lace around the edge of each felt piece, in a spiral. (Although you can use the hot glue for this, the stitches look neater.)
2. Hot-glue the buttons on top of the lace.
3. Turn each felt piece over, and hot-glue a shoe clip onto its back. Keep in mind that in order to wear at the front of a jacket or cardigan, each clip has to open outwards, so make sure they face the right way before you glue them down.
4. Add the chain to the bottom of the felt pieces. I attached it using jump rings, but if you like you can just use hot glue to affix it, hiding the ends underneath the lace.
5. Optional: If you’d like to wear this piece as a brooch, also glue a pinback to the back of each felt piece.
You can try a number of configurations, using ribbons, soutache braid, fancy trims, different chains, studs, vintage findings, or even stick-on jewels (form the scrapbooking section of the craft store!) The sky’s the limit!
And make sure the very next time you rock it out – you tell everyone that you didn’t buy it…you DIY’d it!
I love how it looks like a little smiley face! (Once you see it..you can’t UNsee it!:-/)
And if you’re interested in the other features in this issue (like an interview with Project Runway Season 6 finalist Althea Harper and the how-to on making your own badge for your blog)…
Read the full issue online here
Thanks so much to Tamia and the team at Style Sample! I truly appreciate the inclusion and am honored to be a part of this great publication.
[And since they are the only magazine currently dedicated to bloggers and the art of style blogging, please help support this great publication by reading, contributing, or even purchasing the print version online. Thanks so much!]
xoxox
Carly
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Dec 6, 2010 | Media
(Or is it Spanish Elle.com?) Well, I don’t speak Spanish, but what Google Translate is telling me is that the above reads:
“Do It Yourself Fever”
Ingenuity and creativity in fashion trump all in times of crisis.
The DIY phenomenon is sweeping the world.
Featured along with other DIY blogger powerhouses such as …love, Maegan, Park & Cube, behind the seams, A Pair & A Spare, the caption under my photo reads:
It is one of the most sought-after jackets so if you have not been lucky, DIY like this blogger. Blogger Chic Steals shows you a tutorial.
(At least, I think this is what it says…please let me know if I’m totally off-base!)
The tutorial for my DIY Band Jacket is actually here (it’s not linked correctly above or on the site).
Thanks so much, Elle Spain and Paula Llanos García…I truly appreciate the feature and am so excited to be on your site!!
xoxox
Carly
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Oct 22, 2010 | Media
Thanks to Rachel of One Pretty Thing, who featured a whole bunch of my latest tutorials and projects. Plus check them out for tons of Halloween costume ideas, Fall crafts, and awesome tutorials this month!
Aww…thank you! From Freaky Keen – I LOVE this blog – she does a ton of cool shirt makeovers and it’s so inspirational. Definitely check it out!
Featured on Vivat Veritas! I absolutely love her blog – she’s soooo talented, and she sells a line of dresses and accessories on Etsy that are beautiful AND affordable! Check out her shop – it’s amazing! (I’m not responsible for any drool that falls into your keyboard…;-)
I was invited by the crafty and talented Kathryn at KMom14 to play the “Love” Game. Thanks for the invite!
The rules are:
*Name the person who invited you
Done.
*List 1O things you LOVE
1. Chocolate. In all its forms.
2. My dearest Lil Tot, who means the world to me. Sweet Packet!
3. The rain.
4. 4 seasons. [I don’t mean the hotel, though it isn’t half bad;-)]
5. Making stuff.
6. Cats.
7. Octopuses. Adorable!
8. Law & Order: SVU. Riveting.
9. Spending time with fun, creative, social people.
10. Movie theater popcorn with extra butter. Yum yum yum yumyum.
*Invite 1O other people to play
I actually don’t want to limit this to just 10 people – so if you’re a reader of my blog, I’m opening it up to YOU! Let us all know a little more about you by listing 10 things you LOVE on your blog – and tagging more people to do the same. Spread it a little, spread it a lot – but the LOVE can only multiply.:-)
Featured on Bel Esprit, who made my sexy bustier dress in a lovely pinstripe fabric. So chic! (She also made an earlier version in a floral fabric. Check it out here!)
Featured on ArtPassion’s Facebook page! (I use their pewter fox charms to make my faux fur foxtails that I sell in my Etsy shop.)
I’ve gotten really behind in keeping track of these…if you’ve featured me and I’ve neglected to post it, LMK!
Thanks for all the mentions and awards…you guys are the best!
xoxox
Carly
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Sep 18, 2010 | Media
No, not the New York Times. My local newspaper, the Tigard/Tualatin/Sherwood Times!!
Yes, folks – the Tualatin Times ran a feature of me in their latest edition which came out Thursday, Sept. 16. They included some nice quotes from me about my efforts to undermine established brand names and force everyone to pick up a pair of scissors and start crafting away. Yay for subversion!!
They also came to my house and had me play dress up (not that they had to twist my arm or anything, LOL!) and filmed me while doing it. They put together a little video of me blabbering and preening for the camera too. 😉
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No, in all seriousness, I’m so flattered that they did a story on me! The story was also run in the Beaverton Valley Times as well, so that’s about 26,000 subscribers who got a great big gander of yours truly in that crazy pillowcase skirt of mine when they opened their newspapers yesterday morning. /*o*
Thank you so much for the feature and the fabulous video, guys – I’m beyond words!! 😀 😀 😀
xoxox
Carly
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Sep 7, 2010 | Media
Issue #9 is now out and as a result of winning the Create Couture Challenge, I’ve had a feature interview with Catherine of Silhouette Girl!
Catherine was super-nice and I’m so glad to have found her blog, too – her style is mishmashed vintage with sweet touches, and she has such a covetable variety of cute dresses!
Thank you to Catherine and Style Sample for the feature! I’m so flattered and excited to be in this awesome magazine! Now off to order 50 hard copies so I can send them to every single person I know…;-)
xoxox
Carly
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