MADE: ART DECO

Obviously I'm obsessed with every piece Miuccia Prada and Catherine Martin came up with for Baz Luhrmann's The Great Gatsby.

The idea for this actually came from the movie posters. I love the black and gold art deco vibe.

SUPPLIES: ICE CUBE TRAY/ RESIN/PLASTIC CUP/ POPSICLE STICK/GOLD LEAF/BLACK GLITTER/ GOLD CHAIN/ GOLD RINGS /CLASP/E6000

If you are like me you'll have most of the supplies already. If not this could be a pretty costly project. With coupons you could make this for about $35 

1. Mix equal parts Hardener and Resin in a plastic cup. Use a popsicle stick to stir the mixture. I bent the rim of the cup to make it easier to pour.

2. Fill the mold halfway with resin 

3. Add gold flakes and fill the rest of the mold with resin 

4. Sprinkle black glitter on half of the molds. 

1. After 24 hours pop the Resin out of the molds. At this point the resin still isn't fully set. So you can cut off any jagged resin on the back. 

2. Glue two gold rings to the back of each pendant 

3. After the glue sets weave a gold chain through the backs of each pendant 

4. Add a clasp to the end of the chain 

Had an extra one. So I made a ring out of it. All you have to do is glue two rings to the back

Tips: 

Make sure you borderline over mix the hardener and resin. If its not mixed properly it won't set. It will just stay gooey. 

Wear gloves. Its a bitch to get off your hands. Acetone will help though.

Cover your work area. The resin will drip... and you won't be able to wipe it up. 

E6000 will be set in 24 hours, thats when you should weave the chain. The necklace will be ready to wear in 72

and I have to say this, make sure you don't use the mold for food related crafting after you've had resin in it. 

MADE: DAMIEN HIRST

I have long been a fan of Damien Hirst. When I found these oversized brads in the scrapbook section.... I immediately thought of Hirsts famous dot paintings. 

Best part about this shirt? You'll be able to take out the brads and still wear the shirt. With just the eyelets or you could swap out the colors. 

1. Gather up supplies, I got everything at Michaels 

2. Mark where the brads will go. Mine are spaced one inch 

3. Poke a hole in the shirt 

4. Sandwich the eyelet together through the shirt. 

1. Hammer the eyelet together with the eyelet tool 

2. Do the same for all the marked spots 

3. Poke the brad through the eyelet and fold out the prongs 

4. Fill all the eyelets with random colors 

Few tips for this shirt:

Use and "no iron" or "wrinkle free" shirt, so you don't have to worry about ironing around all the eyelets.

Take out all the Brads and hand wash the shirt. 
The grommets are hammered on... but I wouldn't chance running it through the wash. 
I have not had an issue with the brads being uncomfortable, if you have a metal allergy i'd recommend an under shirt. 

MADE: SLEEVE 2.0

This DIY was too easy not to make a few variations... This time I went with a sheer Metallic. 

Pulling inspiration from Raf's S/S2013 Dior Collection. 

AND Joann Fabrics has a 50% off Coupon this week 

/ FABRIC 1 YARD / T-SHIRT / SEWING MACHINE / PINS / SCISSORS /

Again you can totally hand sew this if you don't have a sewing machine. 

1. Mark the sleeves 

2. Cut off Both sleeves 

3. Cut off the cuff 

4. Cut open the seam on the sleeve. You'll use this for a pattern 

1. Lay the sleeve out over the fabric and cut it out. Add a little seam allowance 

2. Fold the sleeve in half and sew the seam closed 

3 Turn the sleeve right side out, slide the cuff upside down on the sleeve. Zig Zag stitch it closed, stretching the cuff as you go so it gathers the sleeve. 

4.Turn the shirt inside out. slide the sleeve inside the shirt, the sleeve should be right side out. Stitch all around the arm hole. 

Special thanks to Geof for the pictures 

MADE: SLEEVE

Christopher Bailey sent some lust worthy metallics down the S/S2013 Burberry Prorsum runway. Making it a huge trend this spring. 

 Here's a really easy Burberry inspired T-shirt re-fashion 

You could hand sew this if you don't have a sewing machine. 

JoAnn Fabrics has a 15% off coupon right now.

 I made this shirt for about $15, you could do it for less if you use a shirt you already have.

FABRIC 1 YARD / T-SHIRT / SEWING MACHINE / PINS / SCISSORS / 

1. Mark the sleeves 
2. Cut off Both sleeves 
3. Cut off the cuff 
4. Cut open the seam on the sleeve. You'll use this for a pattern 

1. Lay the sleeve out over the fabric and cut it out. Add a little seam allowance 
2. Fold the sleeve in half and sew the seam closed 
3 Turn the sleeve right side out, slide the cuff upside down on the sleeve. Zig Zag stitch it closed, stretching the cuff as you go so it gathers the sleeve. 
4.Turn the shirt inside out. slide the sleeve inside the shirt, the sleeve should be right side out. Stitch all around the arm hole. 

MADE: LEGO

I'm obsessed with the Chanel Lego Clutch.  

Photo credit style.com

My take on Karl's Clutch 

1. Gather Supplies. Pencil case / Legos / Glue / Primer / Paint (I ended up using green) 
2. Lightly sand the plastic, if the case has stamped logos... like this one, sand them down 
3. This step is optional but I recommend you prime the everything. Just makes everything easier. 
4. Glue the legos and spray paint the clutch in your color choice

Special thanks to Geof for snapping the pictures 

**UPDATE**

Because the clutch is plastic it could get a little noisy with a phone rattling around inside. 

I added felt to the inside. Works perfectly. 

I sprayed glue on the felt, folded it in half, cut to fit and glued it inside. 

BIRTHDAY WISH LIST

Because you only turn 25 twice in your life.... 

Clockwise from top left. 
Valentino Micro jet crystal slipper shoe 
Kenzo Camo Print Button Up 
Raf X Eastpak 
Jil Sander Lace Up Shoe 
Raf Simons Floral Jacket 
Chanel Lego Clutch

MADE: CLUTCH 2.0

... I am a man of obsession. 

These striped clutches are so simple and quick to make. This time I played around with a slightly different pattern, smaller tape and added a center stripe.  

The "Extreme glitter" was kind of a waste in my opinion.... I layered it over the black paint, didn't make much difference. Click here for the bag tutorial. 

Thanks to my best friend Marissa for snapping the pictures!