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DIY: Chalkboard Frame

rosa — Sun, 13 May 2012 19:05:30 +0000

I had a nice frame with cracked glass for *ahem* years and I never got around into replacing the glass or do something with it until today. I decided to turn it into chalkboard instead. Am loving the result. Let’s hope Damon does too.

Happy Mother’s day! ox

DIY: Glasses Holder

rosa — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 14:58:51 +0000

My 2-year old son kept on finding my glasses all over my place and he’d play with them. I didn’t want them to break so I had to look for quick diy way to store them.

Found this idea from pinterest and now my glasses are happy and so am I… for now.

How have you been?
ox

DIY Flower Key Holder

rosa — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 16:43:05 +0000

I stumbled across this picture above via pinterest and couldn’t resist making one of my own. I didn’t use the book pages to create a paper flower (because I’m too lazy) and instead bought several fake flowers from AC Moore. For more detailed instruction, you can find it here.

I had several white wire hangers that I wanted to get rid of so I was happy to be able to repurpose them into a hook. I also cut out a round-shaped cardboard to hold the wire and the flower together by using my pink hot glue gun. Simple and oh so sweet.

To polish up the hook, I used a white-out to cover the chips that was made from tweaking its shape.

Tada! I hope you like it. :)

Zenni Optical Glasses

rosa — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 22:58:45 +0000

Got new glasses from Zenni Optical. What do you think?

Men’s Shirt Turned Into an Instant Dress

rosa — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 14:25:33 +0000

Excuse me while I go and steal my husband’s shirt. Talk to you later. ox

Armchair Makeover

rosa — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 16:48:58 +0000

I inherited most of my furnitures from my uncle Ron and several quilts from my late grandma, Willema. The other day, I felt overwhelmed with too much brown colors in my living room and since I’m a shabby chic fan, I am dying for more bright colors in my life. So I decided to start with my armchair by covering it with my grandma’s quilt and put together a throw pillow cover with a fabric that I got from Goodwill. To finish, I sew a spiral ribbon on it after being inspired by this photo. Does it look more inviting now? Yes, it just might be my new favorite reading spot. It just might!

Photo Love

rosa — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 02:23:20 +0000

I don’t know about you but I couldn’t take my eyes off this photo. It makes me want to close my eyes with her.

Photographer: Nicole Bentley
Fashion Editor: Meg Gray
Model: Rosie Tupper

Blue Jacket Turned Into a Vest

rosa — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 16:27:41 +0000

I bought this Pacer jacket from Goodwill (Yes, I shop there often) and when I washed it, my sleeves shrunk. We all know that is no good.

Decided to turn it into vest instead and I like it so much better.

What a big difference, eh?

Brown Pants Turned Into Shorts

rosa — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 16:04:11 +0000

I have been wearing my Charlotte Russe brown pants as one of my go-to performance attire for several years before retiring it. Just today, I was sorting through my old clothes to see if any of them could be revived and decided to turn my old brown pants into shorts as its lovely outside. I didn’t get around to taking before picture but I do have one that was taken at one of my shows:

Before:

After: (Trying to take photos by myself has proven to be a whole lotta work!)

Happy Monday! I’m off to catch a movie, “What’s Your Number?” by myself! Whoo hoo!

DIY: Bowtie Headband

rosa — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 01:35:02 +0000

Last year, I made several bowties that are now hanging in my craft room, collecting dust. I thought I’d make better use of them by turning them into headbands. I just simply hotglued it on an elastic headband and I’m happy again. Could you tell?

BEFORE:

AFTER: