Aug 5, 2010 | DIY
I probably won’t be able to post all of these because the contest is only open until the 10th of August.
But I’ll do my best!
Myself and 9 other DIY bloggers were selected to compete in Style Sample Magazine and New York Design Shop’s Create Couture Challenge.
We were all sent the same box packed to the gills with trims, studs, and flowers, and were asked to make “one or more projects.” I made 12!
The leftovers.
I used almost the entire contents of the box, hoping to create as many different projects as possible that could appeal to a wide range of ages and styles, as well as making the projects as simple as possible (so anyone could replicate them) and using as few outside materials as possible, in order to truly showcase New York Design Shop’s products. But I wanted my finished creations to be durable, wearable, and look polished – and be pieces that could potentially stand up to scrutiny in any retail store.
So here’s the first of my projects:
Petal-Front Top
You Need:
*White Rose Pin (petals only)
*Cream Rose Pin (petals only)
Additional Tools/Materials:
*t-shirt
*scissors
*fabric glue
[prep: wash and dry shirt to remove sizing and chemicals]
How to:
1. Pull apart Rose Pins, and separate into petal pieces.
A pile of petals!
2. Trim petals apart, and round their tops so they are really “petal”-like.
3. Use fabric glue to glue petals onto t-shirt. (You can sew their tops instead for a more RTW look.)
You’re done!
This top also looks sophisticated tucked into a slim skirt for work or under a soft cardigan.:-)
If you enjoyed this project I’d love to have your vote!
(One vote is allowed per unique IP address, anywhere in the world. You don’t have to register or leave your name or anything! But if you do leave a comment in your vote, you are automatically entered to win one of the projects by the Contest Winner. Now that’s a great way to share the love!!:-)
Thanks for looking!
xoxo
Carly
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Jul 28, 2010 | DIY, Life, Score!
Voting is now OPEN for the NYDS/Style Sample Magazine Create Couture DIY Challenge! I would love it if I could have your vote.:-) I also want you guys to win a Chic Steals original – so head on over there and comment too!!
and
I’ll be sharing all the tutorials on this blog too once the contest is over.:-)
Crossing my fingers for that magazine interview – it would be such a help for my design dreams!! Hope you guys like the DIYs I made!
xoxo
Carly
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Jul 24, 2010 | DIY, Score!
Sponsored by New York Design Shop and Style Sample Magazine, this DIY competition pits 10 selected crafty blogs against one another – with the challenge of creating some crafty pieces and sharing them on the NYDS blog. We’ve each been sent the same package of DIY must-haves (courtesy of NYDS) and have been set the task of making something with the contents.
A box brimming with lovely, tactile embellishments and trims!
Announced on page 3 of the latest issue of Style Sample Magazine, and on the NYDS Blog in a “Meet the Bloggers” feature, I’m up against the likes of …love, Maegan, Fvncy, and Alisa Burke!
All the projects and finished DIY’s that each blogger submits will be posted on the New York Design Shop’s blogs (I’ll post the link once it’s up)…and then it’s up to you, lovely readers, to have your say and give your input!! The competition is decided by VIEWER VOTE – that is, you all get to decide who YOU think should be the blogger to win the entire competition!
The prize is an Alternative Apparel dress, $50 worth of DIY materials –ooh, think of what I could do with that!!—, assorted accessories from New York Design Shop, and most importantly to me: a FEATURE INTERVIEW in the September/October issue in Style Sample Magazine! This is what I’m really shooting for; I so want to return to designing accessories {at least to start} on a more permanent basis, and exposure like an interview in such a widely-read online magazine would be a dream come true to help me reach out to women who might want to wear my jewelry and accessories. The potential exposure for a struggling designer like me is what makes this prize priceless!
Also, just by commenting on any of the projects submitted, YOU TOO will be entered to win a finished project by the winning blogger! (Anyone want a free piece of clothing or an accessory to start off the school year with?? Sounds good to me!)
So the deadline for entries (Sunday) is drawing near and I’m working hard on all my DIY’s…having just arrived back from Tokyo on Monday, I’ve had less than a week to get this all done! I’m hitting my stride, though, and hope to have all my photos and everything done by tomorrow. Whew*.*
Once everything’s been submitted and the voting’s open, I’d be honored for my readers to check it out! And if you like what I make, I’d love to have your vote too!;-)
Oh…and the competition guidelines said “make one or more projects with these materials.” We aren’t allowed to use any other trims (besides chain) than what we were sent above, though we were encouraged to use a non-kit item as a “base,” like a shirt or a pair of flip flops etc.
I was so jetlagged and busy after we got back I wasn’t able to start actually making anything until Thursday of this week!
So the question is…
How many DIY creations and projects did I make with the stuff that I got in the box above???
Remember, I could only use the trims/embellishments from the box – and once they ran out, that was it!
Edit 7/26: I’ve submitted all my projects and will be announcing the winner shortly! You don’t need to leave your best guess in the comments section anymore:-)
The first person who correctly guesses how many finished projects I submitted in time (using the above materials) will get a little surprise from me in the mail! (Won’t say what it is just yet…you’ll have to wait and see!;-)
So – take your best guess!
How many creations + tutorials did I make in 3 days?
I MADE 12!
xoxox
Carly
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