Do it yourself: Puppy-dog bed

 

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I think it might be a little unhealthy how much I love this little fur-ball that came into my life a week ago. Every day she just gets cuter and cuter. At 8 weeks she can already sit, give paw, and fetch her toy. I swear she is the smartest cross-breed to ever cross this planet. My little girl is a mix between Border Collie, German Shepard and Rottweiler so she is not going to stay so small much longer. I made this pretty rainbow bed/pillow for her, and although she is way to tiny for it now, I’m sure she will out grow it in the next month or so.

This bed is super easy to make and the material cost a tenth of what large dog beds cost. Here’s how after the jump:

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DIY: No Heat Curls

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Sorry for not posting anything last week, I had very little free time as we finally moved house… and I got a puppy-girl, Marmite (photo below). I have been so obsessed with training her to be the smartest pup in the whole-wide-world that I unfortunately neglected my blog a bit. But don’t fret, I am back in full force and have some amazing DIY projects coming up – including nice tutorial for doggie accessories ;) .

I am on the constant lookout for tutorials or products to protect my hair, or prevent damage. I always use heat after washing my hair and I can tell my hair is taking strain. I’ve tried several “no-heat” styling methods but it never works the way I hoped it would. BUT I found this simple tutorial on how to create beautiful big waves with dish sponges. I tried it out and got such great results I had to share it with you too.

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Friday Quickie: J. Crew t-shirt

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To make this pretty Union Jack shirt by J. Crew, simply paint a + with blue fabric paint and a X with red fabric paint on a white weathered shirt. Do not iron over the paint after it dried, but wash immediately. This will give the worn effect.

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DIY: Free People Wrapped Earbuds


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This DIY was inspired by this cute DIY by Rock Mosaic. Free People has these rad earphones and I had to make them too!

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Friday Quickie: Kate Spade Bow Shirt

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Today’s quickie is to create this adorable Kate Spade shirt. Simply make several bows with ribbon, and hand-sew it onto a 3/4 sleeve white shirt.

 

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Oscars 2013 DIY: Emmy Rossum’s headband

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Emmy Rossum wore beautiful jewelry, by Chopard, to the Elton John Aids Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party. Here is a simple DIY to create her pretty pearl and crystal headpiece.

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