DIY raffia pom pom flip flops and sun hat
Making pom poms is one of those essential crafting skills. And I am late to the party! After learning to make tassels I figured pom poms should be next. And it turns out you use pretty much the same technique for both. Check another one off the blogger to do list! These fun colorful pom… Continue Reading →
Crossbody DIY tote from a placemat
Did you see any pictures from the Coachella music festival? The fashions made my inner hippie so happy. Sometimes I wish I was young (and cool) enough to enjoy a festival like that. Maybe this year I’ll make it to Bonnaroo – it’s right outside of Nashville! When I saw this Tory Burch bag, I… Continue Reading →
DIY vinyl watchband
A couple of months ago BuzzFeed asked me to take part in a watchband DIY challenge. I’ll admit this one stumped me because I rarely wear a watch anymore. (Isn’t that what iPhones are for?) But after crushing on vinyl with this clutch project, I thought, why not do a see through band? Translucent is… Continue Reading →
DIY No Sew Jersey Scarves
Two things I love: summer scarves and a no sew project. With just a yard of fabric you can make a super soft and cozy scarf that’s perfect for a breezy night. We (meaning me and Jenna, my fabulous model) played around with several different dyes and fabric colors, and by trial and error learned… Continue Reading →
DIY West Elm Initial Tote Bags
The H-Man got a new school bag. After seeing these West Elm totes I thought the dotted initial would be perfect since he points out every “H” he sees and says “H for Henry!” One letter down, 25 to go…. And after waiting – no joke – two months for my Plasti Dip to arrive,… Continue Reading →
Make a no sew vinyl pouch in 10 minutes
Can a gal ever have too many pouches? I think not. Especially if it’s made with clear vinyl, which just happens to be uber trendy. Plus it happens to be uber practical because I love being able to see what’s in my purse at a glance. I’ve seen tiny no sew pouches for business cards,… Continue Reading →
Plain Tee Project | Glitter Polka Dot T-Shirt
Here’s the final installment in my plain tee project. We’ve covered sequins and trompe l’eoil and today we’re talking glitter. Having a five-year-old daughter has given me a whole new appreciation for glitter. It is crazy to say that glitter makes me feel girly? Ok, just saying that makes me feel old, but whatever. Did… Continue Reading →
DIY Zipper Jeans (No Sewing Required)
This is one of my all-time favorite DIYs. Because I should have titled this post “A DIY for short girls who like to wear skinny jeans.” These heels (which I love) made a rare appearance for photos because I am normally in one of my 57 pairs of flats. And I hate when my jeans… Continue Reading →
DIY Sequin Cape
Did you watch the Oscars last night? I’m watching the red carpet right now, and somehow it seems fitting to be writing about a sequin cape. Of course, I’m writing in my PJs and eating popcorn, which is the best way to enjoy the Oscars. But back to the cape. Oh, the cape. This was… Continue Reading →
Weekend DIY | Make Your Own Monogrammed Sweater (Plus 5 More Ideas)
Way back when I was first thinking of starting a blog I wanted to call it “Living the Goop Life.” Because I was more than a little obsessed with Gwyneth Paltrow at the time and my plan was to show how to do Gwyneth-y things on a real mom’s budget. (Sidenote: Have you seen the… Continue Reading →
DIY Floral Canvas Shoes
I got these super bright shoes from my mom, and like they say in Curious George, “that’s a lot of yellow for one person.” While my mom could pull it off, I would most likely blind people. But the shoes are easy on, easy off and quite comfortable so I toned them down a bit… Continue Reading →
Plain Tee Project | J. Crew Trompe L’oeil Necklace T-Shirt
I’m back with another Plain Tee! You’ve made the sequin heart shirt, right? Good. Today we’re talking trompe l’oeil. I, of course, had to Google it to figure out how to spell it. According to Wikipedia trompe l’oeil is “an art technique involving realistic imagery in order to create the optical illusion that the depicted… Continue Reading →
Weekend DIY | Heart Pocket Apron + 7 Heart Recipes To Go With It
For all of you who said to keep the heart posts coming, this one if for you! Last week we treated the kids to a breakfast for dinner night, and they were beyond excited. Especially when we used cookie cutters to cut the pancakes into heart shapes. It blew their wee little minds. And it… Continue Reading →
$1 Sequin DIY Clutch (Yes, No Sew!)
Is it just me or do I begin every post with “it’s easy!” or “no sew!”? I know it may sound lazy but I just can’t get excited about something complicated. Everyone I know is busy. No one has extra time. My DIY philosophy is that projects should be simple, stylish and useful. Maybe one… Continue Reading →
Plain Tee Project | Sequin Heart DIY T-Shirt
My day-to-day uniform is usually skinny jeans and a funky t-shirt. It’s easy to throw on a cardigan, cute flats and dash out the door. Right after Christmas I bought six long-sleeve Gap t-shirts. They were soft, comfy and on sale! The only downside was that they were a bit plain. A little embellishment goes… Continue Reading →
DIY Fingerless Gloves + Learn to Knit Kit Giveaway
I’ve always wanted to be one of those moms who knits adorable baby hats and cozy blankets. But after success making one scarf, I started a sweater vest for Henry – and failed miserably. I put the needles away and and haven’t look at them in about three years. So when Kollabora asked me if… Continue Reading →
DIY Faux Fur Infinity Scarf
I have been procrastinating about buying a coat this winter – maybe because it was 70 degrees in Nashville last week? – so when it’s cold I pretty much dash to the car as fast as I can and then crank up the seat warmer. When I put on this diy fur scarf (or cowl?… Continue Reading →
DIY Studded Heart Sweatshirt
I did warn you that I’m already in the Valentine’s Day spirit! And this year I have hearts on the brain. Pretty much everything I’ve made lately is made of hearts – with a fair amount of sequins, glitter and pink thrown in. And studs. Because hearts and studs totally go together, right? DIY Studded… Continue Reading →
DIY Glitter Collar
Whew! I can’t believe Christmas is over. It’s crazy how fast it flies by. And yesterday it snowed (well, flurries) so it was *almost* a white Christmas. Now we get to shift gears and start thinking about New Year’s. Do you have big plans? With three kids 5 and under making it to 12 o’clock… Continue Reading →
DIY Fleece Scarf (Cute Kid Alert!)
You know what is totally cute that your kids will never wear? A scarf that you slaved over! Ok, maybe more like mindlessly passed the time during a Scandal marathon (my new favorite show). But seriously, how completely adorable are these two? Getting the scarves on them took major bribery but I think I’m willing… Continue Reading →
DIY Embellished Beanie (2 Ways!)
Welcome back from Thanksgiving! Did you have a great break? Did you do any holiday crafting? After my food coma wore off, I decided to make … hats! As a short haired gal, I love a good hat in the morning. Because my morning hair redefines the word crazy. Think sticking out in all directions,… Continue Reading →
DIY Dollar Store Flower Headbands (super easy + cheap!)
I got so distracted last week with my birthday and Halloween that I forgot to post these fun flower headbands! You know how I love to roam the Dollar Store. And these rich, bright flowers were calling to me. With a 3-pack of headbands (yep, $1) I whipped up these statement pieces. Because, really, if… Continue Reading →
DIY Felt Heart Hand Warmers
Is it getting cold where you live? We’re dipping into the 50′s already. The 50′s! That’s freezing for me! Possibly because I don’t own a non-pregnancy coat (need to shop, stat). Samuel is 5 months now, and I refuse to go anywhere near pregnancy clothes again – ever. Anyway, I’ve found the cutest way to… Continue Reading →
DIY Studded Clutch
I’ve been hanging on to these Hobby Lobby clutches for ages – ever since I spotted Anna’s cool sequin DIY. Lucky for you they are still in stock! And for just $4 you can’t beat the price. There are so many fun things you can do to dress up these clutches but I decided to… Continue Reading →
DIY T-Shirt Infinity Scarf + Head Wrap (no sew!)
Can you believe I never did any tie dye as a kid? I’m pretty sure this means my childhood was incomplete and I will need years of therapy to compensate. To rectify the situation I got a bucket and some old T-shirts and had fun making different designs. This led to lots of cool tie… Continue Reading →
DIY Tie Onesie (Perfect for Father’s Day!)
Holy cow, I actually sewed something! I made these sweet tie onesies for Samuel and had to show them off. Plus I can’t resist posting more baby photos. And yes, the poor guy has some unfortunate baby acne. This is a super easy project – perfect for beginning sewers! This was my first solo sewing… Continue Reading →
DIY Painted Shoe Makeover
Hi everyone! I’m Regina from Live Delightfully. A few months ago I stumbled upon a fabulous clearance sale going on at DSW. I picked up some great wedges that I love. One pair was very cute, very comfy, but they didn’t go with anything in my closet. They were only $9, so I bought them… Continue Reading →
DIY Kate Spade T-Shirt Upgrade
Hi! I’m Katrine and I run the blog make it & fake it and while Stephanie is away enjoying little Samuel, I am bloggysitting. This is so fun, and totally better than babysitting. I don’t have to provide snacks or clean up cake batter off the floor! (Yes, don’t get me started. Advice from a… Continue Reading →
DIY Bobby Pins – Neon, Glitter & Sparkle
With so many fun bobby pins floating around (see here or here) I was determined to DIY some colorful ones for myself. For those of us with crazy short hair, blinged out bobby pins is where it’s at. When spray paint didn’t work I used Anna’s idea of painting with nail polish. Voila! And one… Continue Reading →
DIY Neon Striped Shirt
Uh oh folks, I’ve discovered that I can make my own striped shirts. Me thinks this could quickly become a problem. After spray painting half my yard making a colorful sunhat and some craft fail bobby pins I decided to try making a neon striped shirt instead of boring ol’ black. You’ll need: T-shirt Neon… Continue Reading →
DIY “I Love You Mom” in a Bag
Who needs a fun DIY idea for Mother’s Day? Last week I started making several little gifts for my mom – a sugar body scrub, bubble bath, wrapped candles. I wasn’t sure how to package them until I remembered my mom is always in need of a bag. So I dressed up a canvas tote,… Continue Reading →
DIY Anthro Pipe Cleaner Headband
Happy Monday! How was your weekend? I barely survived a 2-year-old birthday party. Two kids peed their pants, which I consider a sign of major party success. To get your week going, I wanted to share a quickie DIY. When Anthropologie described this headband as “craft-time inspired,” I couldn’t resist giving it a go with… Continue Reading →
DIY Dip Dye Scarf
Thank you for all of your kind, supportive comments on yesterday’s post. I truly appreciate all of the good wishes. Fingers crossed the nausea doesn’t last 5 months this time! And I’ve decided the best mom accessory is: the scarf. It dresses up a plain T-shirt, hides spit up, and cleans up spills in a… Continue Reading →
DIY holiday clutch: Jingle Bell + Tassel
I found this lovely gray felt clutch at Hobby Lobby while out hunting down clutches for this DIY project. I love the size – it easily holds my wallet, phone and a couple of diapers. And only $4.99?! Go get yours right now! The only problem – it was kind of plain. And I couldn’t… Continue Reading →
DIY Anthropologie Ribbon Bobby Pins
I’m a nut over bobby pins. The best hair bling for gals with short hair! I saw these on Anthropologie and was not about to pay $18 bucks for them. (They are on sale now so I guess I wasn’t the only one who thought that was crazy.) Still, I’d rather make my own ribbon… Continue Reading →
DIY Fringe Shoes + Clutch
You guys liked the fringed clutch in this outfit so I’m going to show you how I made it. Super duper easy. I spotted a fringe how-to by one of my favorite bloggers, I Spy DIY. Anything no sew gets a thumbs up from me. DIY Fringe Shoes + Clutch I bought a yard of… Continue Reading →
DIY $1 Polka Dot Sunglasses
What do you think of my Dollar Store sunglasses? I could not resist going at them with a Sharpie to get in on the polka dot trend! Now I got myself polka dot sunglasses! So many fun possibilities with colored pens – I want to go buy five more pairs!
DIY Glitter Shoes
It has been a crazy few days in the Gerber house. Henry’s been teething and now has an ear infection. When Mommy is going a little crazy it’s funny how a craft project calms my nerves. And glitter totally makes me happy. I saw these $630 Miu Miu shoes and thought, “Ohh, fun!!” I’m all… Continue Reading →
DIY Color Block Purse
I caught about 3 minutes of the Nate Berkus show and saw an amazing idea for updating a plain ol’ purse into a fun color block wonder. Is there anything duct tape can’t do?! When I found a cute clutch at Goodwill for $1.50 I had to try it. You will need: *A plain purse… Continue Reading →
DIY Ribbon Flip Flops
I’m actually glad to see Monday come this week. Why do I feel the need to cram the weekend full of cooking and crafting projects? I spent spare naptime moments decorating flip flops and making necklaces. Oh yeah, and spray painting my dining room chairs. (Not sure that one was too successful.) I’m not sure… Continue Reading →
DIY Feather Hair Clips
A DIY and it’s not a bracelet – are you shocked?! I bought a bunch of feathers back when I went through my hat phase, intending to make some earrings (still hoping to get around to that … someday). But first, I thought I would make some hair clips for Caroline. Another super easy project.… Continue Reading →
DIY Bell Bottom Jeans
Remember my ugly jeans? When life gives you an extra 10 pounds lemons, I say make lemonade! First we turned them into cuffed jean shorts. And guess what we’re using the leftover scraps for? Yes, bell bottoms! The flair trend is great for us pear shapes for a couple of reasons. First, it balances… Continue Reading →
DIY Cuffed Jean Shorts
Got a pair of jeans that make you look fat? Oh the therapy that comes from ripping them apart. But seriously, you can save yourself some big bucks this season by making not one – but two! – projects from one pair of jeans! First, shop your closet for a pair of jeans that are… Continue Reading →
DIY $5 Derby Hat and Fascinator Tutorial
My hat obsession continues! You’ve seen my pimped out hat and the easy newspaper version. This straw style is probably my favorite – and most wearable. Perfect for the Kentucky Oaks BBQ Party I’m going to on Friday! And don’t you love Caroline’s headband – I made that one for Christmas.I’m attempting to get more… Continue Reading →
DIY Newspaper Derby Hat for Kids
Mommy has a crazy Derby hat, so Caroline should have one too, right? :) Here’s how we made a Newspaper Derby Hat by recycling the daily newspaper. What you’ll need: Newspaper Stapler Scissors Tape Decorations. I used tissue paper but you can also use paper streamer, ribbon, flowers, pretty much anything. Instructions: 1. Put 2-3… Continue Reading →
