lace candles
Supplies:
- Candles
- Lace
- Duct tape (optional)
- Glue
Estimated time: 30 mins/Estimated cost: $10
cover candle in duct tape for contrasting lace (optional)
cut lace to fit candles and glue with a thin layer of tacky glue
let dry
light
handmade valentine cards
Supplies:
- Blank cards
- Tissue paper, wrapping paper, construction paper, etc.
- Glue
Estimated time: 1 hr/Estimated cost: $5
blank cards, tissue paper, & glue
decorate
happy valentine’s day!
valentine ribbon streamers
Supplies:
- Ribbon
- Tissue Paper
- Tape
- Scissors
Estimated time: 30 min/Estimated cost: $7
cut hearts out of tissue paper
tape ribbon so it hangs from ceiling
use small piece of tape to attach heart to ribbon
happy valentine’s day
lace panel tank
Supplies:
- Black lace
- Tank top
- Liquid Stitch
- Scissors
Estimated time: 1 hr/Estimated cost: $5
old tank, scissors, & lace
cut lace panel to the length of the side seam
use liquid stitch to glue panel to tank
get close to the edge (it will dry clear)
repeat process for other side
zig zag pencil holder
Supplies:
- Cardboard box
- Duct tape
- Hot glue
- Glitter
Estimated time: 30 min/Estimated cost: $2
cover box in white duct tape
“draw” zig zags with hot glue
sprinkle glitter on top
use as pencil holder
perrier vase w/ paper flowers
Supplies:
- Recycled Perrier bottles
- Tissue paper
- Straws
- Hot glue
Estimated time: 30 mins/Estimated cost: $2
soak bottles in soapy water so labels will peel off easily
straws & tissue paper for crafting flowers
to make the flowers, follow the instructions for book page roses (I substituted pipe cleaners for straws.)
dorm room make over complete
framed gold
Supplies:
- Two pictures frames
- Gold tissue paper
- Scissors
Estimated time: 5 min/Estimated cost: $5
old frames & tissue paper
cut tissue paper to fit frame
hang on wall
spotlight: lovely bands by stephanie kay
Product: turbans
Inspiration: global street style photography
Goal: “to expand the brand into a full line of accessories. my hope is for each accessory to capture the embodiment of the girl who wears it.”
How to wear: “lovely bands are a fusion of fashion and utility. one option is to wear your lovely band as alternative to a winter cap. unlike a winter cap, a turban can be worn indoors and adds a stylistic element to your outfit.
Where to buy: http://www.lovelybands.com/
Discount: 20% off with code legallycrafty. ends 2/1/12!
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studded clutch
Supplies:
- Old clutch (I bought this one in Cambodia for $2)
- Studs
- Hot glue
Estimated time: 15 min/Estimated cost: $3
old clutch
hot glue studs
