Category Archives: DIY

DIY // fringe chandelier

October 2, 2012

You may have remembered the fun fringey chandeliers I made for Thomas’ first fox inspired birthday party.

I am now just getting around to getting a tutorial together for how to make them!

They are really fun to make, and really add to your party table.  You could do so many different color combinations too!

All you need is:

Crepe Paper
Wooden Embroidery Hoops
Fishing Wire
Tape
Scissors

For the full tutorial, and step by step instructions, be sure to head on over to my post on Hellobee!

{all photos by Caroline Armelle Drake}

DIY // stenciled mini first aid kits

September 7, 2012

I recently made these fun mini first aid kits to keep in my purse.  I kept finding myself being out and about, and one of my kids gets an ouchie and they need a bandaid, and of course I don’t have one on hand.

I bought these darling cotton muslin bags, and knew they would be the perfect size to be able to tote around in my bag.

I cut out the simple red cross design using freezer paper for my stencil, then added a few coats of fabric paint.  In no time, I had a well designed mini first aid kit to keep in my bag at all times.

I filled it with a few essentials for when you are on the go!

Be sure to check out the full tutorial with step by step instructions over on my post for hellobee!

{all photos by Caroline Armelle Drake}

diy: polka dot bag

August 27, 2012

My cute little three year old Norah is headed back to pre-school this fall, and we were on the look-out for a cute little backpack for her to bring to class.  We looked all over, and all we could find were princess backpacks, and the like.  I was hoping for something a bit more simple for her, with some good design.

So, we came across a darling plain denim backpack at Hobby Lobby, and I knew it would be perfect after we spruced it up with a few easy polka dots using fabric paint!

The process was very easy, and in no time, we had a darling little backpack for her to wear on her first day of pre-school!  I’m loving the denim and polka dot trends right now, and combined! Well, how cute is that?

You can try your hand at dressing up a simple bag, with my full tutorial I am sharing over on hellobee.

Now, I for one, can’t believe it’s already back to school time?!  It’s killing me!  But, we’ll still be sure to soak up the last bits of summer over here!  I hope yours has been fabulous!

{all photos by Caroline Armelle Drake}