Crafting with Embellishments

I have been looking for some quick craft projects lately. Something that I can do just for myself but won't take away from my family or work. I was at Hobby Lobby and I came across these great embellishments that I thought would be perfect for a quick craft.

I started with hair pins. The bobby pins even have a flat surface for gluing the embellishments on (you can get them at any craft store in different sizes and colors). Using hot glue I attached the embellishments and buttons to the pins.

 

These little hair pins will add vintage style to any up-do.

I also made a few book marks. These are so simple and would make a really sweet gift. All you have to do is glue a paper clip to the back of the embellishment.

And speaking of books here is a list of all the books on my TO READ list this year:

-Reached (3rd book in the Matched series)
-Infernal Devices (3 books)
-The Lorien Legacies (3 books)
-Divergent and Insurgent (already read them but want to read again before the 3rd book comes out this fall)
-The Host
-Mistborn (3 books)


I am sure I will add many more to this list but that will do for now. Are there any books that are on your book list or you have read that I should add to my list?

Clothing Embellishments

Do you ever get bored with your current wardrobe? I do all the TIME! However being a stay at home mom of two I don't really have the time or the money to be shopping for new clothing. So this week I decided to get a little inventive and start trying to do some embellishments on my current clothes. I have a lot of ideas for these type of changes however I started simple.

I love these sweaters. I see them everywhere ranging from $78.00 at JCrew (the picture below) to most recently $25 at Target. However I can do one better. I bought this cardigan from the Gap on sale for $15, 2 years ago and had some sheer satin ribbon in my ribbon collection. Added it to the outside of the sweater and presto. Same look for $0 out of my pocket.

JCrew Sweater

My Version

I also played around with rolled roses this week. I found this skirt for my daughter on sale at Old Navy for $9. I decided to dress it up with a few white and cream rolled roses. Now it is one of a kind.


There are a ton of these type of projects online. One that I really love is on See Kate Sew. http://seekatesew.blogspot.com/2011/01/diy-ruffle-hoodie-self-portrait-style.html
She takes an old hoodie, adds a little ruffle, and creates something super cute and comfy.

Stay tuned for more clothing make-over projects.