This Reader Request Maeg-it Yourself was inspired by and made for Kaitlyn who submitted the Amanda Pearl Vintage Crystal & Grosgrain Necklace $298.00 {as seen above}. Thank you Kaitlyn, and Congrats! I hope you like it… Email your whereabouts to [email protected] and I’ll send it to you asap. And for the rest of you …a …
Happy Valentine’s Day Lovecats! This is a super easy DIY you can do simply by grabbing some chain or a chain necklace you already have and finding a favorite pendant. Look for unique pendants at thrift shops or in unconventional places. I found this antiqued gold heart pendant at my local fabric store and love …
This Reader Request Maeg-it Yourself was inspired by and made for Laura who submitted the Parton Fringe Earrings by Claire Fong available at LuLu’s. Thank you Laura, and Congrats! I hope you don’t mind that I changed the colors up and added a chain …fingers crossed that you still like them 😉 Email your whereabouts …
While there were so SO many fantastic suggestions & submissions, given my time restriction this week, I admittedly chose this dainty doily necklace for my first Reader Request Maeg-it Yourself because it seemed the easiest & quickest to recreate. It turned out so cute I may have to make one for myself too! Find the …
I love this pretty chain, fabric, and pearl Lanvin Necklace but for $595 I thought I could definitely make my own! It comes in a few really pretty colors but I had a similar fabric in this nude-y fleshy tone that worked perfectly so I went with it. It’s not terribly difficult, but you will …
* 1 yard of lace fabric …unless you want it longer, then measure appropriately {I had an almost square piece of vintage ivory lace} * Matching thread * Ribbon {color & size & texture of your choice} * Scissors, pins, tape measure * This is a simple drawstring style skirt. * Cut edges off lace, …
Wow. Just wow! It’s not often that I use other people’s content on this blog, let alone DIYs, but when I saw this gorgeous wreath made of colorful succulents, I just couldn’t resist. In fact, I think it’s so fabulous, I would figure out a way to keep it up year round. I love it …
* A sweater* 2 Beaded or Sequin trim appliques – there are tons of fun styles here {I picked mine up at Bargain Yardage when I bought my DIY tablecloth materials}* Needle/Thread/Scissors – or really, if you disguise them well, safety pins will do the trick * Decide where you want your appliques and pin …
See the finished look: MY THANKSGIVING TABLETOP DECOR ~ IKAT & ANTLERS While at the bargain yardage shop before Halloween, looking for the perfectly creepy grandma lace for my ghostly haunted mansion tabletop, I found this ultra fall-looking creamy off-white jacquard fabric I thought would make a great Thanksgiving tablecloth. Though the edges are unfinished, …
Victoria’s Secret asymmetrical knit vest & Michael Kors navy fur vest * About one yard {36″ x 65″} of Faux Fur or any other material will do for this {if you knit, you could knit it up easily!} * Measuring tape or ruler* Pen/Something to mark with * Scissors * Using my sweater as a …
While we’re not big drinkers, we do happen to have quite a large collection of barware & drink paraphernalia. With no extra storage space in the kitchen, I used these shelves I was going to give to Goodwill to create a mini side bar in our dining room & display all our booze. Here’s how …
Sometimes a cheap Halloween wig works and sometimes it doesn’t. And sometimes you just need some extra oomph in your own hair by adding extensions vs wearing an entire wig… which is what I needed but didn’t want to spend a fortune on real extensions for a costume. So I got busy tearing up a …
begin with an unflattering skirt preferably in a jersey knit * I don’t doubt these skirts will come back in style, and while it does hit at the right point of my knee to flatter my leg, there’s too much going on around the waist, which is supposed to sit on the hips = unflattering. …
Rihanna image source …T by Alexander Wang bra top I originally chose the pink tank because I thought it would stand out best for this tutorial but I kind of love how it turned out. I actually had a few of these tops in the 90’s by Calvin Klein and wore them under my school …
* 1″ Ivory Bark Ribbon {about 2-1/2 yards} …glam it up for Fall with velvet ribbon!* Large Pearls* Needle/Gutermann Thread {Eggshell} * Snip pearl string for loose pearls * Begin about 1/4 way down the ribbon – pinch and thread needle through it * Thread loose pearl onto needle, then fold ribbon, thread needle through …
