Some simple, rustic, and lovely gift wrapping ideas for almost any occasion or holiday . . .
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DIY Miu Miu Jeweled Heels
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You can always rely on Miu Miu for sensational sparkly shoes. And you can always rely on us to show you how to DIY your own pair. Inspired by a pair of jeweled heeled sandals from seasons past, we repurposed some rhinestones leftover from a previous project to create a new and easy tutorial – just in time for that New Year’s Eve party you RSVP’d to!
You’ll need:
- a pair of heeled shoes
- 40-50 large and medium (10-15 mm) multi-shaped rhinestones
- 30-40 small (3-6 mm) round rhinestones
- E-6000 glue
- tweezers
- small dish or container
- toothpick
- flat nose pliers (optional)
DIY Chindi Reindeer
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The moment I spotted these colorfully wrapped reindeer and moose at Anthropologie last December, I knew I had to DIY it for HonestlyWTF this holiday season. Created in the style of vibrant Chindi rugs from Jaipur, India, these wrapped reindeer are incredibly fun to make, are a clever way to repurpose old t-shirts, and make fabulous gifts!
You’ll need:
- paper mache reindeer or any other animal
- 1 yard total of various colors of cotton or wool jersey
- 2 small brown pom poms
- hot glue gun
- lots of glue sticks
- scissors
- jingle bells (optional)
- string (optional)
DIY Sachin + Babi Rorschach Necklace
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Is it a bat, a butterfly, a moth, a pair of wolves, or even two dancers? However you perceive it, we certainly won’t be examining your personality or providing you with a diagnosis today. Instead, we’ve collaborated with Sachin + Babi to create a fabulous statement necklace, inspired by three elements from their Spring 2012 Collection: Rorschach ink blots, leather, and gold!
You’ll need:
- 5″ x 7″ piece of faux leather vinyl
- Rorschach pattern (available here)
- 8 feet of thin chain (cut into 19 5″ pieces)
- 20-21 inches of thick chain
- 21 4mm jump rings
- a black permanent marker
- double sided tape
- a leather rotary punch
- small sharp scissors
- 2 pairs of pliers
DIY Pom Pom Beanie
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Brrrrrr, it’s chilly outside. It’s time to sort through your collection of winter hats, ear muffs, and knit headbands for some necessary protection for that noggin! But before you toss out your favorite slouchy beanie from seasons past, why not revamp it by stitching on a large, furry* pom pom?
* I appreciate the very valid concern about animal cruelty and I hope we all share the same compassion for animals. I would never knowingly point readers to fur that was produced under the conditions mentioned by a couple of commenters. I have changed the link so that it points to faux fur in the hopes that anybody who decides to do this DIY chooses that alternative.
You’ll need:
- a beanie
- a faux fur or handmade yarn pom pom
- embroidery thread
- embroidery needle
- scissors
Loeffler Randall x Flower Girl DIY
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To kick off the holiday season, Loeffler Randall is collaborating with impassioned and creative women for a series of DIY projects. First up is Denise Porcaro, the owner of New York City based Flower Girl, who is sharing her tips how to make a living succulent wreath. Honestly, WTF – I love this! A fan of succulents, this is my kind of project and definitely something I would even consider hanging on my front door all year long. Check out the full instructions here. P.S. How badly do you need a pair of grey boots this winter?!
