DIY: iPhone 4 Case

I wanted to post a while ago pertaining to my dive into college, but if there's one thing that I cannot deal with, it's poor internet. The residents have the worst (not the slowest but the worst) server and service. Even now I'm mooching off the honors dorm wi-fi!

Quick update to what has been my past few days:

walking

sweating

meeting new people and never seeing them again

getting lost

trying to get to Target

sweating

sleeping

Amongst all this I found time to give a quick face lift to my iPhone case. My lovely sister got the phone case free from Aeropostale and I loved the metallic, but not so much the phrase..

One of the simplest DIYs EVER, all I did was some careful cutting of a sticker and...

Wah-la!

It doesn't completely cover the phrase, but it's a vast improvement in my opinion.

DIY Quickie

This is the simplest DIY ever. Really.

Remember how I bought a large, floppy hat but needed to change it up? Well, luckily the previous burlap fabric was glued on (and not all too well).

I simply removed it and put on new ribbon. Max three steps!

Thinking of getting some grosgrain navy ribbon to have a flouncier bow. But for now, it'll do, it'll do.

DIY Inspiration

Seeing as how I'm about to get CRAZY busy with classes, AP tests, preparations for Spring Break, and incessant studying, I have decided to pile upon my work-plate some small DIYs.

In hopes of helping my (in)sanity.

These are simple ideas that I'm already collecting materials from around the house for!

Forever21

HonestlyWTF

(absolutely in LOVE with everything about this^ site)

I've been trying to find a way to spruce up the floppy sun-hat I have. It's cute, but the bow it came with.. not so much.

Etsy

Been dying to make this bracelet! The right twine is what's hard to find.

CLEARLY I'M JUST IN THE MOOD FOR SPRING ALREADY! Let the snow melt away so Spring can come and play!

DIY Galaxy Tee

I surprised even myself that I managed to squeeze this DIY in! Though I underestimated just how long it would take, luckily I could let it sit overnight.

The hairdryer helps a lot, but even then I had to hold the heat over one place for more than a few minutes at times.

The ratio of bleach to water is crucial in colouring and intensity.

I have learned a few new tricks I'd like to do for another shirt (an improved one) that will combine a brush technique I use with  ink.

Either way, take a peek at the results, and let me know if you like it as much as I do!

**I am working on a method to brighten the colour.

Materials:

• Bleach

• Water

• Cotton t-shirt

• Spray Bottle

• Hairdryer (optional)

• Paintbrush (optional)

• Plastic bags (optional)

DIY Inspiration

With Thanksgiving coming up, I am busy helping prepare large portions of food, making my Black Friday plans (HOLY ALL THINGS YESYESYES), and making up loads upon loads of homework.

If I thought I was bogged down before.. well... it has gotten worse. I need a machine that either does all my work for me, or slaps me when I procrastinate.

However, amidst all the crazy events and friends, I am determined to make this Galaxy Top. I have been lussssting after galaxy print EVERYTHING this whole year.

Same note:

I am loving the bleach-painting technique! It seems simple >enough< and is a fresh way to create a permanent design.

Sometimes, Sharpie just is not enough.

Images:

1. Christopher Kane Resort Collection 2011

2. Christopher Kane Resort Collection 2011

3. Ashley Gail Dean from wise rabbit says

4. Elsie from A Beautiful Mess

Lately.

What I've yet to get around to posting...

Curse my sudden appearance of summer reading homework.

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for all pictures

DIY Hunger Games T-Shirt

If you read my last post (in which at this point you should quickly scroll down and then continue reading this so you have, indeed, read my last post), you'd know of my Hunger Games obsession. Which I now officially deem an obsession. Never one to buy generic, mass-produced shirts, I chose to make my siblings and I shirts.

Oh yes, also because it's much, MUCH cheaper and customizable; hooray for DIY!

**This sort of method can be used to make practically ANY sort of shirt. I have amazing Harry Potter ones too!**

Materials Needed:

T-Shirt (I used Hanes T-shirts from here)

Spray Paint

Cardboard

Scissors/Quick Cutting Blade

Pencil/Marker

Masking Tape

 

(Go on, "Read more"!)

Game Hungry

THE. HUNGER. GAMES.

I had read the series almost two years ago and am proud to have been a supporter for so long. But I never thought it would reach the popularity that it has today, and I must say I'm still supremely proud. The movie, I know you've heard of it, came out yesterday and it was FABULOUS.

FABULOUS in the sense that one of Katniss's scenes nearly made me headache-to-death. 

But still FABULOUS.

(The nails I wore in honor of the Hunger Games)

Above it's a bit hard to tell, but the base coat is a light bronze shimmer color. Pretty pale under flash, but it's there!

(NYC "In a Minute" Quickdry via Wal-Mart, Warpaint Beauty's Volcano Crackle: Hot Topic, Ni-Mei Nail Enamel: some store in China)

This time, Warpaint Beauty came through for me! The Crackle works amazingly quick and has a matte finish look. Though when applying, be careful to do it quick or it will gloop.

Yes, gloop. (I think you can understand what I mean with that... word).

It's a long post, I understand, but bear with me for the next one about the DIY Hunger Game Shirts I made!

My brother, sister, and I in our shirts.

"AND MAY THE ODDS BE EVER IN YOUR FAVOR"