Saturday, August 3, 2013
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Let's catch up.
i have been away, non posting, non crafting due to a massive amount of events happening including sxsw. It was my first in town event and i got to attend several events and also got to meet a lot of powerful women in the beauty, fashion and retail industry which was a breath of fresh air.
As i got back to my regular routine i decided to do some decorating around my apartment. I had been searching for a headboard for my bed and since i could not find one to my liking anywhere..i decided to make one!
my new affection to pinterest helped me brainstorm a lot!
however mine came out as unique as it can be!
fresh colorful fabric yay!
tah dah! what do you think? i must confess my boyfriend did most of the hard work however the we made a good design team!
What's your recent inspiration? let's share!
As i got back to my regular routine i decided to do some decorating around my apartment. I had been searching for a headboard for my bed and since i could not find one to my liking anywhere..i decided to make one!
my new affection to pinterest helped me brainstorm a lot!
however mine came out as unique as it can be!
fresh colorful fabric yay!
tah dah! what do you think? i must confess my boyfriend did most of the hard work however the we made a good design team!
What's your recent inspiration? let's share!
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
out with the old....in with the FUN!
HELLO! and happy 2012 to all of you readers.
Phew! it has been so extremly hectic around here that i barely have had time to sleep. I did have an amazing holiday break all my family and closest friends decided to come from all over to my new little apartment. So you can imagine... there was sleeping bags all over the floor at night which we took advantage of and made it into a big slumber party watching Christmas movies.
I had a great time with my family, my boyfriend and my best friend . Here's a few pictures of my very special holiday week.
Santa gingerbread cookies hand decorated!
I was so happy to have the most important people in my life with me! I must add it was the first time i hosted a party for such big events like Christmas and New years and i succeeded!
and the oven guardian spent most of the week in the kitchen.
my favorite gift my very own Dreamer camera just like in my wishlist :D
For New years i wore the CUTEST shoes ever and i have been obsessed about them aren't they cute?
outdoor deck party at midnight
bren fren being a very merry girl.
new yrs photobooth props.
love love love
Stay Golden !
All i can say is Every day is a blessing, surround yourself with love, do what you love, practice your passion, love fully and live with all you have. Explore and appreciate your surroundings ...life is BEAUTIFUL :)
happy 2012 friends.
xx,
cindilu
Phew! it has been so extremly hectic around here that i barely have had time to sleep. I did have an amazing holiday break all my family and closest friends decided to come from all over to my new little apartment. So you can imagine... there was sleeping bags all over the floor at night which we took advantage of and made it into a big slumber party watching Christmas movies.
I had a great time with my family, my boyfriend and my best friend . Here's a few pictures of my very special holiday week.
Santa gingerbread cookies hand decorated!
I was so happy to have the most important people in my life with me! I must add it was the first time i hosted a party for such big events like Christmas and New years and i succeeded!
and the oven guardian spent most of the week in the kitchen.
my favorite gift my very own Dreamer camera just like in my wishlist :D
For New years i wore the CUTEST shoes ever and i have been obsessed about them aren't they cute?
outdoor deck party at midnight
bren fren being a very merry girl.
new yrs photobooth props.
love love love
Stay Golden !
All i can say is Every day is a blessing, surround yourself with love, do what you love, practice your passion, love fully and live with all you have. Explore and appreciate your surroundings ...life is BEAUTIFUL :)
happy 2012 friends.
xx,
cindilu
Friday, December 16, 2011
The ultimate Christamas gifts ideas (DIY version)
Christmas is getting closer and as the most wonderful day of the year approaches i have been filling my apartment with all kinds of little handmade Christmas decoration . I made my own advent calendar with and idea from Bleubird vintage
with the help of my little crafter!The season of giving is here! and the day to give to the ones that you love the most is slowly creeping in and well i'm not going to lie i have had a hard time myself picking out gifts for my favorite people but dont freak out! I have found a solution to a lot of my worries and i certainly hope you do too.
Here are some ideas for DIY gifts that show off your talented skills and your great thought!
1. DIY Geek Coaster
the whole tutorial from Mod Podge Rocks
Perfect for the comic book fanatic. Also keep in mind you can use any kind of paper so possibilities are ENDLESS!
2.Handmade Old paper Back Wallet
this is a great idea and the step by step tutorial is from Refabulous blog
3. Pantry soap Fun pack!
To make soap is really easy specially with the materials being so simple. The quick tip i give you is to explore in your local craft store for different molds you can do from soaps that look like cupcakes to hearts or even christmas trees!
Full tutorial from Martha Stewart
4. Ice cream Spa Gifts!
this little ice cream cones are actually rolled up socks inside an ice cream cup ! This is one of my favorite tutorials for gifts ! im making them to send out to friends in the mail!
Full tutorial here
5. Monster Bookmark Page corners!
In reality we all have at least ONE bookworm in the family and that bookworm will receive a lot of books this christmas. Surprise them! with a set of unique bookmarks
Learn how to make your own here
If you want to avoid the parking chaos at the mall, or the long lines to pay consider this unique ideas for gifts they are environmentally friendly and affordable!
Please do share with us more ideas for DIY gifts we love more options!
happy crafting!
xo,
cindilu
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
make a wishlist!
So very excited about Christmas! Today i wanted to have some fun making a wishlist and to start hinting some of my favorite things because there is nothing worse than clueless and random gifts under the tree. I really recommend you making a wishlist to give all your family and loved ones a hint of what you might want to get. Pick inexpensive things that would make you happy up to your wildest dreams because you never know ..Santa is always watching!
My list from affordable - expensive goes as follows:
1. Tabitha Coffey New book on Amazon for $9.99 !!
2. Festive Macaroons from my fave coffee shop La Patisserie $18.00 dlls.
3. Dreamer Lomo Camera from UO $65.00
4. Wolf Sweater from Zara $35.00
5. Tarina Tarantino for Paul Mitchell Product Package $27.00 OR Tarina Tarantino Flat Iron aprox $150.00
6. Marc Jacobs Tablet Sleeve $ 65.00 dlls
7. Reconstruct my vintage Chaise Lounge aprox. $250.00dlls
8. Blackberry 9900 4G i fell in love with the touch screen of this device and ..well hopefully this doesnt crash as much as the android! bbm with my friends all over the world ! pretty please? $ 300.00 with 2 yr contract with T-mobile.
What are you wishing for this christmas?! i suggest you start making that list or don't complain when you find socks under the tree!
xo,
cindilu
Monday, December 5, 2011
Tis' the season...to be crafty.
The season to be jolly, to get presents, drink hot chocolate, spend time with your family. This year i have decided to make at least one handmade present for each one of my special persons in my life!
I decided to start practicing my embroidery that my grandma taught me forever ago but i just really never had the chance, so i gave it a shot and made a wall decor piece for my best friend when she came down to visit me and since i've been making little fun pieces for my apartment to decorate.
I got some ideas form some crafty blogs and today i have decided to share with you my take on the easy and fun idea for personalized Christmas presents.
I made one for my restroom wall since its kinda small it fits perfect right by the towels.
Here is a quick tutorial of how i embroidered a quick and easy piece of wall decor.
Materials :
-Canvas fabric 1/2 a yrd (cost aprox: $1.99)
-pins
-measuring tape
-needle
-one sheet of white paper
-wood embroidery frame size Medium (cost: $1.19) >>note: you can use any size you want to make it
-sharpie fine point
-embroidery yarn color of your choice
Once you have cut your fabric in a square 3 inches bigger than your wood frame, You print the image of your liking and then pin it to the fabric.
Make sure you are in a well lit area so you can trace easily. For the most part the fabric is very thin so you shouldn't have a problem.
You can print out the letters too if you dont feel comfortable free tracing them, i decided to draw them myself.
Then you start to embroider around the image of your drawing with your needle starting from under the fabric. I usually make sure the stitch is no bigger than a grain of rice. and you continue to stitch along the drawing line.
After you are done embroidering the image you can just cut the fabric from around the edges and hang it around your house or wrap it nicely as a christmas gift.
I used also the wooden frame edges to write a personal message for my friend when i gifted one of this.
If you have any questions or suggestions for future tutorials feel free to post them below
i hope you like this little tip and happy Christmas crafting!
xo,
cindilu
I decided to start practicing my embroidery that my grandma taught me forever ago but i just really never had the chance, so i gave it a shot and made a wall decor piece for my best friend when she came down to visit me and since i've been making little fun pieces for my apartment to decorate.
I got some ideas form some crafty blogs and today i have decided to share with you my take on the easy and fun idea for personalized Christmas presents.
I made one for my restroom wall since its kinda small it fits perfect right by the towels.
Here is a quick tutorial of how i embroidered a quick and easy piece of wall decor.
Materials :
-Canvas fabric 1/2 a yrd (cost aprox: $1.99)
-pins
-measuring tape
-needle
-one sheet of white paper
-wood embroidery frame size Medium (cost: $1.19) >>note: you can use any size you want to make it
-sharpie fine point
-embroidery yarn color of your choice
Once you have cut your fabric in a square 3 inches bigger than your wood frame, You print the image of your liking and then pin it to the fabric.
Make sure you are in a well lit area so you can trace easily. For the most part the fabric is very thin so you shouldn't have a problem.
You can print out the letters too if you dont feel comfortable free tracing them, i decided to draw them myself.
Then you start to embroider around the image of your drawing with your needle starting from under the fabric. I usually make sure the stitch is no bigger than a grain of rice. and you continue to stitch along the drawing line.
After you are done embroidering the image you can just cut the fabric from around the edges and hang it around your house or wrap it nicely as a christmas gift.
I used also the wooden frame edges to write a personal message for my friend when i gifted one of this.
If you have any questions or suggestions for future tutorials feel free to post them below
i hope you like this little tip and happy Christmas crafting!
xo,
cindilu
Friday, November 25, 2011
thankful update.
HELLO! i hope everyone had a great thanksgiving. I really did not get to see my family due to work and school which is why i am looking forward to Christmas SOOO MUCH. I thought i had sacrificed a lot of things before but now that i am starting my career it seems like the sacrifices get harder and bigger...the yellow brick road was not always fun for Dorothy either so i am so very thankful for the opportunities in life God has given to me and enjoying the ride.
Regardless of the distance etc i had a Mini-Thanksgiving dinner in my apartment, i had the perfect excuse to go to Target and shop at the dollar spot (which is amazeeee), i made all the sides, ate tons, then ended the night watching movies and drinking tea and talked to my mom on the phone all day. I am blessed with amazing family and friends. THANKFUL VERY THANKFUL.
When it comes to the creative side of my life i have had an intense focus on decorating and making handmade decoration for all over my place. I made some embroidered wall art which i will be having a tutorial here soon because its a great idea for inexpensive and thoughtful Christmas gifts!
i leave you with some pics of this week..
my work kit decorated by a skin care student just for me
went to the top of a mountain to touch the sky.
hello kitty for forever 21 frenzy time!
Target Dollar spot Holiday Hello kitty finds.
another good find ugly pet sweaters for this christmas! super cute!!!
pretty festive cookies
mini thanksgiving dinner for my boyfriend and i
vintage tea set, cookies and movies.
the end.
BTW..what are you thankful for this year? ...do share!
Regardless of the distance etc i had a Mini-Thanksgiving dinner in my apartment, i had the perfect excuse to go to Target and shop at the dollar spot (which is amazeeee), i made all the sides, ate tons, then ended the night watching movies and drinking tea and talked to my mom on the phone all day. I am blessed with amazing family and friends. THANKFUL VERY THANKFUL.
When it comes to the creative side of my life i have had an intense focus on decorating and making handmade decoration for all over my place. I made some embroidered wall art which i will be having a tutorial here soon because its a great idea for inexpensive and thoughtful Christmas gifts!
i leave you with some pics of this week..
my work kit decorated by a skin care student just for me
went to the top of a mountain to touch the sky.
hello kitty for forever 21 frenzy time!
Target Dollar spot Holiday Hello kitty finds.
another good find ugly pet sweaters for this christmas! super cute!!!
pretty festive cookies
mini thanksgiving dinner for my boyfriend and i
vintage tea set, cookies and movies.
the end.
BTW..what are you thankful for this year? ...do share!
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