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DIY: Valentine’s Day Card

Posted on February 13, 2017August 7, 2018 by mjtrimming

Love is in the air! Valentine’s Day is a time to express to the ones you love how special they truly are. What is more special then making your own Valentine’s Day card! We’ve made it super simple with these fun DIY ideas! Moonlight as Cupid by following these easy steps:

HEART VALENTINE’S DAY CARD

What you’ll need:

Cardstock

Pencil

Pink and Red Buttons

Magna-Tac Glue

Step 1: Download the templates for the outside and inside (links provided) and print it on cardstock paper.

Step 2: With a pencil, draw a faint heart shape on the paper.

Step 3: Apply a thin layer of glue along the line of the traced heart.

Step 4: Apply the buttons onto the glue and wait for it to dry!

Look’s like someones been struck by Cupid!

TWO HEART VALENTINE’S DAY CARD

What you’ll need:

Cardstock

Pencil

Magna-Tac Glue

Rhinestone Glue-On Kit

Brilliance Rhinestones

Step 1: Download the template provided and print it on cardstock paper

Step 2: With a pencil, trace 2 small hearts side by side.

Step 3: Apply a thin layer of glue in the heart.

Step 4: With a small amount of Beeswax on the Wooden Applicator, pick up each rhinestone and place within the outline of the heart until filled.

Step 5: Repeat Step 4 with other color.

Wearing your heart on your sleeve never looked so pretty!

DIY: Romantic Lace Candle Holder

Posted on February 10, 2017August 7, 2018 by mjtrimming

Nothing sets the mood like candles. Update your plain glass candle holders with some gorgeous, sexy lace! Check out these simple steps:

RED LACE CANDLE HOLDER

What you’ll need:

Glass Candle Holder

Hot Glue Gun

Scissors

Approximately 1 foot of red lace (depends on the size of your holder)

Step 1: Measure the amount of lace needed to wrap around your candle holder.

Step 2: Cut excess material, leaving a little extra for a neat finish.

Step 3: With the hot glue gun, add a line of glue on the glass where the lace will begin.

Step 4: Begin to wrap lace around the holder, sealing it at the end with another line of glue.

Step 5: Complete by folding and glueing the end.

Put a white candle in it and light it up!

BLACK EYELET CANDLE HOLDER

What you’ll need:

Glass Candle Holder

Hot Glue Gun

Scissors

1 foot of black eyelet

Step 1: Starting at the bottom, add a pea size amount out of glue

Step 2: Begin to wrap lace in upward motion, adding small amounts of glue throughout

Step 3: Seal end with a pea size amount of glue.

Step 4: Cut excess lace.

Fill with a candle, light, and enjoy!

DIY: Customized Cufflinks

Posted on February 7, 2017August 2, 2018 by mjtrimming

Show your significant other how much you care with these amazing customized rhinestone cufflinks! Check out the steps:

PINK RHINESTONE CUFFLINKS

What you’ll need:

Cufflinks

Gem-tac Glue

Rhinestone Glue-On Kit

Pink Rhinestones (Or any color of your choice)

Step 1: Apply a thin layer of Gem-tac to cufflinks.

Step 2: Using the Glue-On Kit, apply rhinestones working your way from the outside-in with the wooden applicator.

Step 3: Allow it to dry!

RHINESTONE BUTTON CUFFLINKS

What you’ll need:

Silver cufflinks

Cutting Pliers

Rhinestone Glue-On Kit

2 Rhinestone Buttons

Hot Glue Gun

Step 1: Using plyers, remove the link in back of rhinestone button.

Step 2: Apply thin layer of hot glue to cufflink.

Step 3: Add button to cufflink and apply pressure.

Step 4: Allow time to dry.

DIY: Sexy Bra Makeover

Posted on February 3, 2017August 8, 2018 by mjtrimming

Want to have sexy lingerie this Valentine’s Day without hurting your wallet? Just give your bras a sexy makeover! You’re only limited by your imagination but here’s three ideas to get you started:

Products used in the Video:

Rhinestone Bra:

Gem-Tac Glue

Rhinestone Glue-on Kit

Brilliance Rhinestones

Fringe Bra:

E6000 Glue

Scissors

Leather Fringe

Flower Bra:

Flower Trim

Needle and Thread

Scissors

DIY: Holiday Greeting Card

Posted on December 8, 2016August 7, 2018 by mjtrimming

Love is a present you don’t have to wrap but you can always express it with a card. To make it extra special, make it yourself! We’ve come up with three easy tutorials for cute holiday cards that your loved ones will swoon over.

RIBBON STOCKINGS

What you’ll need:

Card stock paper

Printable artwork (click to download)

Ribbon (3 types)

X-acto knife

Tape

1.Print the provided artwork on the card stock. Then with the X-acto knife, carefully cut the inside of the stocking out.

2. Cut each ribbon into a 2″ piece. You should have three different pieces in the end. Make sure you’ve selected ribbon that’s wider than 1.5″.

3. Tape the three pieces behind each cut-out in the card, making sure it’s fully covered.

4. Paste another piece of card stock on the inside for a clean finished look.

And you’re done!

MINIMALIST TREE:

What you’ll need:

Card stock

Printable artwork (click to download)

Colorful buttons

Glue

1. Print provided artwork on cardstock. Apply glue and start glueing your ornaments (buttons).

And you’re done! Simple right?

BUTTON WREATH:

What you’ll need:

Card stock

Printable artwork (click to download)

Green and red buttons

Glue

1. Print provided artwork on card stock. Apply glue to the top of the wreath and place three red buttons for the berries.

2. Glue green buttons around the wreath.

Voila! Happy Holidays!!!

DIY: Patched Denim Jacket

Posted on July 14, 2016August 7, 2018 by mjtrimming

If you saw our previous post, you would know that we love the new (old) 90s inspired embroidered patches trend. It’s such a DIY-able project, we just had to make our own patched jacket. From runway to street style, this trend is the perfect way to express yourself and we’ll show you how.

What you’ll need:

Patches of your liking

Pins

A Denim Jacket

An Iron

1. Place the patches where want them on the jacket. Pin them to keep them in place.

2. Add more patches. Use them to tell a story.

3. Once you have them all in place, see if you like the overall effect.

4. Fix them to the jacket by ironing them on. Place a teflon sheet or a cotton cloth over the patch and apply heat till they’re secure.

Embroidered Patch Trend Inspiration

Posted on July 14, 2016July 31, 2018 by mjtrimming

Fashion moves forward by looking back. This time, the reminiscence of brands like Phillip Lim, Gucci, Alice and Olivia, Valentino and Marc Jacobs, brings us ultra cool, delightfully unique, patched outfits. Retrofitting everything from jackets to playsuits with patches that are cheeky, rebellious or just plain adorable (think unicorns) unearthed this easy DIY-able trend of the 90s, much to our delight. We dare you to resist the urge to make your own patched jackets or jeans after looking at these fine examples of ‘patching’:

A round up of our favorite designer patched outfits from the runway.

Don’t you absolutely love these inspired street style looks?

DIY: Bright Pompom-Embellished Bag

Posted on May 4, 2016October 31, 2017 by mjtrimming

With Cinco de Mayo just around the corner, we’ve become inspired by the rich and bold culture of Mexico. To celebrate, we’ve created a colorful pompom and ribbon-embellished clutch that’s sure to dazzle and delight all summer long. Rock it at a festival or bring it to the beach!

What You’ll Need:

10mm Woven Ethnic Ribbon

35mm Imported Floral Jacquard

15mm Mini Pompom Loop Fringe

3/4″ 2-Row Mini Pompom Trim

Jumbo Pompom Fringe

1 3/4″ Pompom Fringe

65 X 16mm Metal Tooth Pendant

5 1/2″ Braided Band Imported Tassel

Sobo Glue

Scissors

1. Position your trim in the arrangement you like. We used a mix of ribbon and jacquard, and placed them on the clutch horizontally.

2. Begin gluing your trim down. Start in the center and work outward.
3. Cut off any excess trim so that it does not hang over the edge of the clutch.

4. Glue the jumbo pompom trim around the perimeter of the clutch.

5. Add a tassel and pendant to the zipper. Use a jump ring to connect the tooth pendant if you cannot fit it through the zipper pull.

DIY: Pretty Patch-Embellished Denim Overalls

Posted on April 20, 2016August 8, 2018 by mjtrimming

Earth Day is right around the corner, which means we’re looking for little ways to reduce our carbon footprint, and reuse what we have to make something completely new! Kids grow out clothes quickly, but that doesn’t mean the clothing needs to fall into the waste bin. This small update will make that too-tiny piece into an item younger siblings will want to wear instead of a dreaded hand-me-down.

What You’ll Need:

Flower Love Applique
Flower Peace Applique
Rainbow Peace Flag
Rainbow Heart Applique
Love Heart Applique
Sobo Craft Glue
Denim Overalls, Jacket, or Jeans

1. Play with the arrangement of patches until you land on a layout you love.

2. Either use glue or iron patches on to affix them to your garment.
3. Continue this process until all of the patches are attached, and then let dry 24 hours before wearing.

Have you ever up-cycled a piece of clothing or accessory? Let us know below, and share any projects you’ve made in honor of Earth Day!

DIY: Ribbon-Embellished Spring Basket

Posted on March 22, 2016August 8, 2018 by mjtrimming

We’re hearing the hop of the Easter Bunny just around the corner, and he’s inspired our latest DIY! This Easter we’re approaching DIYs differently. Why should eggs have all the fun, when the basket they come is just as inviting for DIY enthusiasts? We’re using grosgrain ribbon to add a little pastel pop to a basic basket.

What You’ll Need:

Small Woven Basket

Sobo Glue

8 1/2″ Mundial-Dressmaker Shears Scissor

3/8″ (9mm) Grosgrain Ribbon

9mm Grosgrain Polka Dot Ribbon

40mm Wire Edged Taffeta Ribbon

22mm Ruffle Elastic Trim

Green Paper Basket Filler

1. Follow the horizontal weave of the basket with your grosgrain ribbon.

2. Switch between the polka dot and solid grosgrain.

3. Cut and glue the ends of the ribbon down once you’ve wrapped the basket once around.

4. Try to place the end of the ribbon underneath an opposing basket groove to hide edges.

5. Top it off with a big bow! We recommend using wired-edge ribbon because they’re malleable and great for making statement bows that hole their shape.