Monday, June 10, 2013

My Top 5 T-shirts you can make to wear to a Ke$ha Concert.

I was asked tonight on Facebook, 
"Anne, I need an idea for a shirt to wear to the Ke$ha concert. Any suggestions?"
Here are my top 5.
Thank you Robin for the question.
 I hope this helps.
#5
Chevron Tee
 #4
Lip Tee

#3
Jeweled Halter Tee
 #2
Open Back Tee
#1
One Shoulder Tee

No Sew, Chevron T-Shirt DIY

Want to see how I made this No Sew Chevron T-shirt?
Head on over to I Love to Create.com  to fine out.

Happy Monday Everyone!
Lots of <3,
Anne

Thursday, June 6, 2013

No Sew, CrissCross Back, T-Shirt DIY


Tutorial 
Things you Need
  1. T-Shirt * I used a large Hanes
  2. Scissors
  3. Chalk
 Mark your T-shirt  with chalk.
 Cut your shirt
 Turn your shirt over and mark the center all the way down.
 Cut where you marked (* just cut the back side of the shirt.)
 Trim off the corners.
Cut open the seams at the shoulders.
Cut both shoulder seams.
 Now criss cross your straps.
 Tie them back together.
 Back
This would make a great Beach cover up or
  match it up with  a pair of jeans.
Happy Thursday.
Lots of <3,
Anne
Check out some more of my T-shirt DIY's

Tuesday, June 4, 2013

Seed Bead, Bangle Bracelet: DIY

Do you need some dainty little bangle bracelets  for summer.? 
Why not make some.

Seed Bead Bangles.


Tutorial 
Things you need.
  1. Seed beads * Wal-mart, Hobby Lobby or Michaels
  2. 24 gauge wire* Wal-mart, Hobby Lobby or Michaels
  3. Pliers
 Measure and cut your wire about 10 to 12 inches long
 Make a loop at one end.
 String on your beads.

String the beads on until you reach  about 8 inches long,
 Then make a circle.
 Twist the wire and wrap the wire around on both ends.

And that's it.
You can also add little crystal beads on them.,
if you want to add something extra.
Happy Tuesday.
Lots of <3,
Anne

Sunday, June 2, 2013

Leather Chevron Necklace, DIY

Want just a touch of the Chevron trend? 
 Why not make a necklace.
 Tutorial 
Things You Need.
  1. Scrap Leather * Hobby Lobby in the leather section a whole package of scraps for $6.00
  2. Ruler
  3. Chain (about 30 inches)
  4. Jump rings 15 large, 4 medium * Michaels, Hobby Lobby,or Wal-mart
  5. Clasp * Michaels, Hobby Lobby,or Wal-mart
  6. Leather hole punch *Michaels about $9.00
  7. X-acto Knife
  8. Pencil
  9. Paper
 Making a template.
Measure your paper about 2 inches wide and about 6 inches long.

 Fold your paper in half
 Mark diagonal lines with your ruler
different widths.

 Cut on your lines.
on the last one make a cut out the middle
 Line them up the way you want
 place them on your leather scrap and trace with a pencil.
 Cut them out with an x-acto knife and a ruler.
 Use your hole punch and punch your holes.
 Add your large jump rings and about a half of an inch of chain between each piece.



Measure about 24 inches of chain
Run the chain through the top jump rings.
I added rhinestone to my necklace( optional)

Add one medium jump to your clasp and add that to your chain.
Add the other medium jump ring to the large jump ring.
Add the medium jump ring to the other side of your chain. ( the large jump ring is where the clasp will hook to.)



Wear.
Have a wonderful Sunday!
I have another similar necklace I made 
 HERE .
Lots of <3
Anne

Monday, May 27, 2013

T-Shirt, Summer Dress: DIY


 Good Morning everyone. 
I have some fantastic news, 
Megan from Brassy Apple has asked me to join their team
 as a re-fashion contributor.
Once a month I will be doing a re-fashion just for them.
Wanna see how made the summer dress out of just two t-shirts?
 Head on over to Brassy Apple for the full step by step.
Lots of <3
Anne

Friday, May 24, 2013

Dyed Lip T-Shirt: DIY

Lips seem to be on my mind lately,
See how I made this Lip tee using Tie-Dye, by heading over to 


Monday, May 20, 2013

Bleached Lip T-shirt, DIY

 Tutorial 
Things you need.
  1. T-shirt
  2. Scissors
  3. Small spray bottle
  4. Bleach
  5. Lip stencil
  6. Contact paper
  7. Cookie tray.
Print  this  
Cover your print with contact paper front and back.
Use an x-acto knife to cut it out,
 save both the positive and the negative  part.

 Place the cookie sheet in between  your shirt.
 Put your lips on your shirt.
 Put gloves on.
* Be extra careful not to get the bleach on anything, like your clothes,
 you might want to wear an apron .
Fill your small spray bottle with half water and about 2 table spoons of bleach.
Spray lightly around your stencil.
 
Leave it  on for just a few minutes 
carefully remove your stencil and blot it off with a paper towel,
 then rinse your shirt in cold water.
Let dry.

Cut off your collar.

You can wash like normal.
I can't wait to make all kinds of designs this way.
Happy Monday Everyone.
Lots of <3,
Anne