diy fairy dust necklace (edible)

These are super easy and sweet fairy dust necklaces, perfect for little girls who love to use imagination in play. I used pear sprinkles so they are edible as well :).

Supplies
Pink ribbon or string
Edible sprinkles
Small glass vials with cork plug and necklace ring (I got mine off ebay for a few dollars each).

Instructions
Simply thread ribbon through the necklace ring cork lid and knot the two ends together. Then fill vial with sprinkles and viola, fairy dust necklace. Great cheap party favours for birthdays as well.
Now your kids can leave the dust around for the fairies to eat, or enjoy themselves!

diy 1920s flapper dress

I love any excuse to dress up, and last week I had a 30th flappers birthday party to attend. So with the help of my wonderful mum who does all my sewing, we created this cute little dress.

Supplies

cheap nightie or dress (I got mine for $5 from big w)

1 1/2 mtr flapper fringing (I got mine from spotlight), you may need more or less depending on your size. You also can run the fringing all the way up the dress, in that case you would need a lot more.

buttons - optional

sewing machine and thread, or depending on the fabric you could attach fringing with fabric glue.

Instructions

My nightie flared out at the bottom, so we ran it in at both sides to create a straighter look.

Put the nightie on and get someone to help you attach fringing around the bottom, pinning into place.

Sew onto fabric with a zigzag stitch.

I replaced the satin nightie buttons with sparkly ones to make it look less like a nightie.

Original Buttons

New Buttons

And your done, just add stockings, garter belt, shoes and pearls. 

And yes, that is a fake smoke :)

Free Herringbone & Chevron Clip Art

Herringbone

Chevron

Herringbone

Today I am trying to decide on a wallpaper for my home. I found this website pickawall which allows you to use your own photography or art for reusable wallpaper. This is fantastic if you can't find an already made wallpaper to suit your style, or for photography backdrops.

So I jumped into photoshop to design a grey and white herringbone pattern. 


It turned out great, however for my wall I may need to make the lines a bit thicker. I decided to post it here for anyone to use the pattern for free for other arts like backgrounds in a few colours. Just don't forget to link back to my blog if you do!!

chevronpurple 
chevronpink 
chevronblack 
chevrongrey 
herringboneblack 
herringbonegreen 
herringbonered 
herringbonegrey 

Cheers and enjoy!

Over Sized Bow Tie Necklace - No Sew

Here is a cute over sized bow tie necklace. You could also make a smaller one if this is too big.

Step One Cut a square of fabric (depending on the size you want mine was roughly 24cm x 24cm )

Step Two  With the back of the fabric facing upwards, paint a line of mod podge along the centre length ways. Fold the top long edge of the fabric over to the middle. Then take the bottom of the fabric and meet this in the middle.

Step Three  Fold the outside edges into the centre and secure with mod podge.

Step Four  Flip over fabric and pinch it in the centre to create little folds, place mod podge in between folds and pinch again.

Step Five  Get another long strip of fabric, thinner than the square you started with and complete steps two and three.

Step Six  Wrap the fabric around the centre of the bow and secure at the back with mod podge.

Step Seven  Pierce the two top corners to create a hole big enough for a jump ring. I used a mini hook to do this.

Step Eight  Secure a jump ring in each hole and place through the ring of a necklace. Secure shut jump ring with pliers.

And You're Done!!

Men's B&W Gift Cards

I always find it hard to find cards for men that are simple, but classy.

I decided to make some so that next time I need to give a gift to someone of the male variety, I'd a nice card!




  I didn't add instructions as I'm sure all you clever DIYers can figure it out from the pictures.


 

They turned out exactly as I wanted and they are so simple to create. I decided to do them in black & white which is always classy (I think navy & white would be nice as well).

I did a mixture of moustaches, top hats and stars. I also did a kiss/hug (XO) one for my hubby and a googly eye one for if I was giving a fun gift.

Enjoy :).