A Fantastic Night!

 Keira, A Pretty Penny, and I have both come to the  conclusion that the first official Art Walk in downtown Winter Haven was a success. Even with the rain we had a fantastic turn out.  The historic town of Winter Haven was bustling with the sounds of people, live music on almost every corner, Art, yummy food and drinks. I was able to meet a lot of people face to face something, as a blogger, I really don't get to do that often, and I loved every minute of it. I want to Thank Lasater Flowers, Keira and Chad for inviting me  to participate. It was a Fantastic Night.

 First outfit pick for the evening. The Shirt I am wearing will be a DIY very soon. I felt it only appropriate to make something to wear for the evening.

 Then as I was walking to have my makeup done By the beautiful Melissa,  I spotted these amazing coral beauties and they just so happen to be on SALE, so of course they had to be mine.

 Which opted me to do outfit #2.

 It just so happened that I had stashed a coral belt in my bag for a pop of color.  

Lucky for me because the coral belt  was a perfect match to my shoes. 

Kismet.
Oh and one of my new favorite cocktails Noble Blood Orange Juice and Prosecco

 I made a few shirts just for the occasion.

The Noble Blood OrangeJuice and Prosecco was flowing, what and amazing concoction.

I also have to thank these two beautiful people, Gina and Liz, for helping me set up 

and always being such a great support group.

 I honestly don't know what I would do without you guys.

Keira was busy at work being the perfect hostess

 and making beautiful roses for everyone to take home.

A great parting gift.

Have a Wonderful Weekend.

Lots of <3,

Anne

Art Walk, 2013

I was asked by my good Friend Keira,  AKA A Pretty Penny, to be their sponsored artist In Downtown Winter Haven' s Art Walk. This Thursday August 1 from 5:30 to 8:30.  If you are a local Reader I would love to meet you over a cocktail and if you are feeling crafty why not  bring an Old  shirt so we can turn it into something fun and cute to wear. I will also have a few of my jewelry and one of a kind t-shirt creations there, which you will be able to purchase.

 Circa 2007

Keira and I go back quite a few years. 

We both met as part time managers for Express, 

and have been wonderful friends ever since.

Come and join us for some drinks, food and fun.

Lots of <3,

Anne

T-Shirt Sequin Skirt, DIY.

Head on over to

 Brassy Apple < Here

 to see how I created the T-shirt Sequin Skirt.

Have a wonderful Wednesday.

Lots of <3,

Anne

Triangle Statement Necklace, DIY

 Make your own Triangle statement necklace.

 Inspiration
Via Pinterest


Tutorial 

Things you need.

1. Leather * Michaels or Hobby Lobby
2. Chain * Michaels, Wal-mart, Hobby Lobby
3. Ruler
4. X-acto knife
5. Jump rings* Wal-mart, Hobby Lobby, Michaels
6. Clasp
7. Paper
8. Pencil
9. Leather hole punch* Michaels
10. Pliers

Fold a piece of paper in half and cut a diagonal line, to make a triangle.

Use your pattern to trace 6 triangles onto your leather.

 Now use your x-acto knife and your ruler to cut them out.

Cut two lengths of chain 6 & 1/2 inches long

I used rhinestone chain. *If you use regular chain skip this part.

Add your rhinestone chain to the finding provided using your pliers.

Add a jump ring to one of the chains,

Add a  jump ring and clasp to the other end of the other chain.

Using your hole punch, punch holes in your triangles like the picture below.

Connect your triangles using your jump rings and pliers.

then connect the triangles to your two chains.

Now wear with your favorite outfit.
Have a wonderful Friday.
Lots of <3,
Anne.
To see other necklaces I have made
go HERE.

Cut off Denim, Distressed Shorts, DIY

 I love the relaxed  look of cutoff shorts but for me Short, shorts are out of the question.

 I have never been able to wear them comfortably.

 I do, however, love boyfriend jeans cut into Bermuda shorts. 

These longer shorts just fit me and my style better. 

I can dress them up with stilettos or down with sandals.  

I can make them as dressy or as casual as I want depending on the shoes, 

shirts and accessories I pick out.

Why not go grab a pair of old jeans and make some for yourself.
I am going to make a new white pair.

 Tutorial 

1.All you need is and old pair of bigger jeans

2. Pair of scissors

 Fold  your jeans

 measure you jeans with a pair of shorts that fit you just they way you like,

If you don't have a pair then I would mark  them just at the knee.

 Cut them as straight as you can,  but really who cares how straight they are.

 Now comes a little distressing.

 Cut perpendicular lines in your jeans about an inch to two inches long.

I  would stick with  small ones at first.

 Take a sharp object and de-thread your cut carefully. *you are just loosening the threads.

 Pull threads on the bottom and you will be finished. 

With each wash your jeans will look more worn.

Now wear your new shorts with your favorite tee shirt or your favorite pair of  shoes

Have a wonderful Wednesday.

Lots of <3,

Anne

No Sew, T-Shirt Skirt: DIY

 I have been asked by a few people if I could try and create a no sew skirt out of a T-shirt.

I finally ended up with this design  last week. 

Several designs came out of this one thought. 

I can not  wait to show you the other creations that I came up with.

But first let me show you this one.

Striped Strapless, No-sew T-shirt:DIY

Head on over to I love to Create to check out my latest No-sew t-shirt.

Click >HERE<Click

I hope you all have a fantastic Monday.

Lots of <3,

Anne

Stars and Stripes, Bleached T-Shirt: DIY.

 This shirt took me about one hour to make, 

the most time consuming part was  cutting out the stencil.

Want to make a quick 4th of July shirt, this one is perfect with

 jean shorts or jeans and has very little drying time.

Tutorial.

 Things you need

1. T-shirt
2. Scissors
3. Knife
4. Star Stencil
5. Tape
6. Bleach and water in a small spray bottle
7. Plastic bag
8. Cookie sheet
9. Clear contact paper * optional.

  Print out a star stencil

I covered stencil with contact paper.

then I used my x-acto knife to cut the stars out.

Place your trash bag on the table Then put your shirt on top of the trash bag.

 Place the stars on your shirt then tape off a flag

 Place the cookie sheet in between the shirt

Fill your spray bottle with water and bleach.

 Lightly spray your shirt with the bleach spray, then watch the magic. 

It only takes a few seconds to see the change.

Blot off the excess bleach water with a paper towel.

Remove the tape and stencil and rinse your shirt, or you can wash it with cold water.

Dry on medium heat, or you can hang dry. 

Happy Birthday America.

I hope your day is filled with Family, Love

  and Tons of Yummy Food.

Lots of <3,

Anne

One Shoulder, Tie-dyed Tee

Head on over to I love to Create.com to see how I made the one shoulder Tie-Dyed T-shirt.

All week they will have different shirts that have been altered and Tie-dyed, I can't wait to see what they all come up with.