Friday, April 13, 2012

DIY project Friday round up

I'm going through one of those "I'm in my 20's and am so broke so I want to throw myself a pity party" type week. In an effort to tighten up my budget and save some money (not going out to NYC fabulous dinners, endless cocktails with girlfriends, and shopping adventures), I have been looking into some fun DIY projects to do at home.

I'm thinking these will make up for me missing the expensive fun...


A DIY heart ring - so simple, easy, and pretty amazing. Instructions via I Spy DIY.



Button Bobby Pins. I wear Bobby Pins practically everyday - a fun way to spruce them up. Instructions via ChristinaHomemaker.




I would LOVE to hang this pearl light fixture over my bed. This looks a bit time consuming, but it looks so worth it. Instructions via Design Dazzle.





In an attempt to make my own clothes, a DIY maxi. And, I love this color. Instructions and picture via A Pair and a Spare





Wrapped headphones, via Free People.












16 comments:

  1. DEFINITELY trying that maxi. It is so chic.

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  2. Oh yes, I definitely want to do the DIY maxi! Great DIYs thanks for sharing Julia!

    XO Kelley
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  3. Wow! Love this post! The light fixture is amazing! I definitely want to try the ring!

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  4. That heart ring is TOO cute and I need to try those headphones! Free People always has the best DIYs!

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  5. LOVE that ring! Such great ideas!

    xo,
    Angela
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  6. I hear ya, girl...so on a shopping freeze because money is tight! Not so fun, right?! But these DIYs are fab and I want to try that heart ring! So cute! Thanks for sharing!! Hope you had a great weekend!!
    xo,
    Shanna

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  7. Great rings!

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    Giuseppe

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  8. How smart are these

    That light is amazing !!

    Joanne

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    x

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  9. Cute! Love the heart ring, I need to make one of those :)

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  10. I have a box of paperclips right next to mee. so tempting! x

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    1. Ha... So funny because I attempted out of a paperclip this morning!!

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  11. Love the ring!! Such a good idea!

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