Rainy Day Crafts

Yes, another new feature. I am always bookmarking and curating all the wonderful DIY's or just plain lovely things that I want to make eventually, hence the "Rainy Day" bit. I hope that I can share with you some crafts that will definitely keep you busy.

I knew that this was a craft meant for being created when I saw it both at Pie N' the Sky and You Stir Me. I would love to do an accent wall and cover the whole wall with differently colored dyed fringe-

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You could do this so easily and there are many possibilities. You could do tie dyed fabric or even use an ombre effect. Hopefully this has given you inspiration to craft and create! 

Thanks for stopping in!

-Lo

My Take On the Swellmayde Envelope Clutch

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So if you know me well enough, you know that I am always crafting and creating. I often tend to make things my own way as well. I may follow certain rules but add or change things. I do this in cooking, in crafting and I believe in life too! Anyway, I was so incredibly lucky to have found the blog Swellmayde! If you haven't seen Swellmayde yet I suggest you check them out. They have the greatest DIY's! The mission for Swellmayde is as follows:

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Aimee is so talented and totally right! I think she would love the liberty I have taken with this project since Swellmayde is all about creativity and inspiration. So please do check out the Envelope Clutch DIY over at Swellmayde and then check out what I did differently here (lining and using flimsier fabric).

-poster board at the local Walgreens for $2.00 (5 sheets..I used 4 to make up the template to the appropriate measurements of the Swellmayde clutch)

-1 yard of pink-ish leather for $6.00 (I found it in the clearance fabrics because most of the vinyl and faux leather 1. was too expensive 2. not thick enough so I just went with this leather, which is a beautiful color even if it is kind of flimsy)

-2 fabric quarters for lining for $2.00/ea (I thought this floral fabric went nicely with the color of the leather and the gold button I planned to use.)

-2 gold buttons from my momsy (step grandmother) I didn't know which one to choose but you will see soon! 

-exacto knife for $4.00 because strangely I didn't even have one!

total: $16.00

I've been using this clutch every day. You can wear it with a cute tank, jean shorts and flip flops or with a dress for a more spiffed up look. I decided to make it a couple nights ago when I was really tired and it was really hot. It took me 3 hours but I'm really glad I took the time to do it well and think it out completely. I hope you like my take on the Swellmayde Envelope clutch and that you make one too and share it with me! Here are my latest DIY's if you missed them- friendship bracelet & chevron tote. 

PS: I will be starting new features, which I hope to dedicate an entire post to soon. This DIY will either make it in the "A Toast Tuesday" (where I make tributes to blogs, etsy shops, etc. I've recently found) or the "Crafts for a Rainy Day" feature. Tough when it coincides with both! 

Thanks to Aimee of Swellmayde for such a great DIY and thanks readers for stopping in! 

-Lo

DIY:CHEVRON TOTE

I used Tulip brand matte marine blue fabric paint, which can be found at pretty much any craft store, and I may even suggest buying the bigger bottle. I went through 3 small bottles. You may think you have coated the canvas evenly but after drying you can still see spots, so you may have to reapply. I chose the navy blue color because navy acts as a neutral and really can go with everything. This is a pretty inexpensive DIY and you probably already have most of the supplies. I did go a little more expensive when I bought the tote, I think it was $6.00 but it zips and who doesn't love that!

This is definitely an easy DIY but be sure to keep your angles similar otherwise it could look sloppy. Also make sure that all of your edges are clean because anything that isn't will certainly show up once you remove the tape. I would also say plan out your whole tote by taping it off because on my first side I didn't and my zig zags weren't even in size so I had to go back and fix it. *Note: Let paint dry for four hours, flat. If you plan to wash it wait 72 hours & turn the tote inside out.

I always wanted to paint something on a canvas tote but didn't know quite what until I got my inspiration from Orchid Grey's "Black, White, Blue" outfit post this Tuesday.

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Don't you just love that bag, if you haven't seen this blog you should probably check it out because it will give you loads of outfit inspiration! 

I will definitely need to include it in an outfit post once the skys turn sunny again! 

Thanks for stopping in for this fun DIY, I hope you will try and then share back with me!

-Lo