Mothers day DIY; Sustainable flowers that will last

This mothers day give mom flowers that will last. They are cute and versatile. You could stick them in a cake or hang them on a string like a garland or just in a jar.

What you will need:
-Paper in color and/or print
-Skewer sticks
-Scissors
-Glue or tape
-2 sizes circular object for measuring
-Colored duct tape or tissue paper 

Cut flower shapes out of your paper. Use a smaller shape for the middle. You can play around with the width of the "petals". Cut a slit into the flowers and over-lap one "petal" over the other and stick them together.

I used metallic duct tape for the center op the flower, but you can also use tissue paper.

Stick the flowers through, add the center by just rolling the tape around it. You can even add leaves.

 Et Voila! Flowers that are sustainable and will last.

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DIY; Candy Filled Diamond

 Let me start by saying; I despise Valentine's day, on the other hand, I love crafts and candy! So for those with either a Valentine in mind or a sweet tooth and an itch for crafts, I made this candy filled diamond that would make a perfect Valentine gift.

I started by saving and printing "this" template. 

Then trace on your valentine paper, fold lines and glue the spots that I marked black (for you to see).

 Fill with your favorite candy, close it up...

Et Voila! Your Candy Filled diamond ready to gift

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DIY; Tasseled Basket

I love a little funk in my wardrobe. this Tassel basket is exactly that. Perfect for the summer, markets roaming, a day at the beach or even with a simple black dress or "BF jeans and white tee" outfit.

It is easy and fun!! 

~Happy Weekend~

What you need;

- A basket ( I have had mine for a while, so I am going to re-invent something I already own)

- Tassels (in Curacao, get them at Ackerman, check other local fabric or trimmings stores, or make them yourself; watch "this tutorial here")

- Optional; Needle and thread

Decide which color scheme your going for; you could do colorful rainbow, or ombre colored. 

I simply tucked the loop in and tied them in between the basket. You could also sew or "hot glue gun" them on. 

Et Voila! A funky style, Tassel basket

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DIY; Bamboo Sunburst Mirror

Happy Saturday! I have a great DIY for you this weekend! I have been wanting a sunburst mirror since the beginning of time and had decided to make one myself, however I never got around to it and not knowing exactly what materials to use for my burst I just kept postponing this DIY. Then I got this inspiration from Anthropologies new collection "here" and it was natural that my Sunburst mirror had to be one of my favorite materials; bamboo! 

What you need;
- Small round mirror
- Decorative bamboo sticks (find them in a home and garden store)
- Hot glue gun
- Measuring tape
- Gardening scissors

Measure out the length of your bamboo sticks and cut them using your gardening scissors (I cut them 30cm). 

Then glue them in a cross and around. 

You can cut a circle out of cardboard then stick it to the back, hot glueing a rope or ribbon to hang the mirror. 

Et Voila! Your DIY Bamboo Sunburst Mirror ready to hang!

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Bunch of flower DIY

Lately I have been obsessing over bougainvillea flowers, it is my favorite tropical flower. When I came across these sew-on sequin bougainvilleas I had to have them! Although I procrastinated sewing them on, I finally did it! all you need to do is put on a tv series that you can watch back to back, but don't forget to look where your needle is going!

Can't get over how "real" they look! 

What you need; 

- A shirt 

- Sew-on flowers (similar ones "here" and "here") 

- Needle and thread

Make a design you like, along the sleeves, along the neckline or scattered over the shoulders...

 Et Voila!

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DIY Grown-up Sippy Cup

Hydration is key! On the island in the summer (but also in winter!). I have heard multiple times not to reuse plastic bottles and leave them in the sun. Yet with the recycling fact in mind, I created this DIY Mason jar sippy cup.

What you'll need;
- A big empty jar
- Hammer
- Nail
- Thick screw
- Straw

 

1. Make a hole in the middle with the nail
2. Make the hole bigger with the screw
3. Make sure to flatten out the sharp edges on the inside, by hammering them down

Et voila! Your very own re-usable mason jar sippy-cup, to keep you hydrated

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Last minute DIY; Hostest Gift / Center Piece

We are approaching the last week of the year, it is super busy; work, shopping, holiday parties. Did you forget to get your host a gift or a center piece for your cocktail party??

Here is an easy and fast last minute holiday DIY!

Both candles and cinnamon should be available at your local supermarket.

 What you need;
- Plain candles
- Cinnamon sticks
- Festive ribbon
- Elastic band or glue

1.  Slip the cinnamon sticks between the candle and the elastic band or individually glue the sticks on.

2. For finishing touch tie a ribbon and or bow around the candle with the cinnamon sticks.

 Et Voila! Ready to set the mood right

~Happy Holidays~

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Check Mate

Happy Monday, hope you had a splendid weekend!

This top is a designer inspired DIY, find the "How to here".

Shirt; DIY (see how "here"), BF Jeans; Banana Republic, Lace-up booties; Ganni (no longer available), Necklace; Accessorize (Similar "here"), Lipstick; Maybelline - Sweet Bordeaux 

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