Thursday, May 17, 2012

Refashion: Old T-Shirt to Cute Tank


Although we still have a month of school left, it's already beginning to feel a lot like summer! As the sun begins to emerge from the cloudy sky we all start breaking out the summer clothing, or in this case, cutting t-shirts into cute summer tanks!


For this refashion all you need is an old t-shirt and scissors! As you can see, we cheated a little and used a plate to make symmetrical cuts for the neck line. Then cut off the sleeves as much as desired to show off those upper arms...


And tie it all together in the back with a scrap from the sleeves...


Next thing you know, we've got ourselves a cute tank! 

Enjoy!

Thursday, May 10, 2012

Ele-ele-ele-elephants!

So I must admit, there is an increasingly apparent theme of animals in our living room...
It all began with a majestic lion painting we've named Simba, and now we have some elephants to add to the zoo that is our house!
Supplies:
  • Pretty paper!
  • String
  • tape

After googling elephant outlines I was displeased with what the internet had to offer, so I made my own stencil! 

Look at all those cute little elephants!

Once they were cut out came the major decision of what order for them to hang in...

...voilĂ !


So simple! I managed to complete it in the time my roommate made soup and watched Sweeney Todd!
yumm! 

Wednesday, May 2, 2012

DIY: Mother's Day Present

Is anyone else out there struggling for a fast, cheap, thoughtful mother's day present?! Me too! 
At least until today...
I just made this quick craft for my mom with a few simple supplies:
  • Old deck of cards
  • 52 reasons why you love this person
  • Tape
  • String
  • Hole-punch
Simply type up the list of reasons, print, cut & glue! 

Enjoy!