DIY Project: romantic headband

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I don't give up my personal quest of spreading DIY lifestyle. In order to do so, this week I came up with a very easy project but also very eye-catching. There's nothing more rewarding than being asked about where to buy something you did yourself. This why I'm always encouraging you guys to stop saying things such as "I can't do it" and to start trying.

This week's inspiration is a real luxury. I don't usually do this kind of DIY's (seeing an inspiration and doing it just alike). But I simply fell for this Eugenia Kim headband the moment I saw it. I think it's so pretty for any spring event. When I eventually came across these rubber bugs I couldn't help it! I simply had to do it.

The inspiration

Insects from the Bioexplorer collection from the spanish toy store Imaginarium (1 €/ud)

You'll be able to find the most important supply for this DIY in toy stores. The project itself couldn't be easier: just glue the bugs with a hot glue gun and paint it with spray paint. That's all. Here's the video so you can see how simple it is.

Which kind of spray paint should I use?

I made this DIY a few weeks before the XL necklace from last week, but I had some problems with the paint. This is why I couldn't show it to you guys until now. I used silvered acrylic spray paint and two weeks after it was still wet! I couldn't be more disappointed. In the end I had to clean all the paint up and start over with another kind of paint. The second time I went for a matte synthetic spray paint. Happily, it all turned out well.

Important

1. Don't try to get a full coverage at once. It's better to apply a few thin layers. 

2. Don't use acrylic spray paint on plastic or rubber. Synthetic spray sets better and looks nicer.

Hope you guys liked it!

xxx

DIY Inspiration: Spring's already on my head

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This week's DIY inspiration, as you can see, is about hair accessories. It all comes in a Spring and romantic tone. Despite the freezing weather out there, I'm starting to feel as if it was spring. It's snowing in Barcelona, but I can't wait to wear spring fashion... Yes, I live in my own bubble ;)

Somehow, fashion sometimes goes its own way too, which is usually far away from real life.

Floral headband: Cult Gaia

What about you guys? Are you still in a winter mood?

DIY project: make an XL necklace with a hot glue gun

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Apart from fixing broken porcelain vases, or sealing bathroom tiles, a hot glue gun provides many creative possibilities. Here's just an example of how to make the most of your hot glue gun. The truth is that this project has been very experimental, I didn't know what would come out of this. Fortunately, I loved the result. What we get with this technique is something really flexible and light but, at the same time, very resistant. These features make it perfect to decorate clothes or to make accessories. 

There are colored hot glue tubes, some of them even with glitter. I haven't tried them but I like better the effect of the spray paint on the silicone. This way we can achieve a very intense and shiny color. I'm sure this will be just the beginning of a huge list of hot glue gun DIY's. Here's the videotutorial!

Hope you guys like the result and dare to do it yourselves! Don't forget to subscribe Dare to DIY's Youtube channel here ;)

xxx

You pick the DIY, we'll make it for you

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Do you have any DIY idea? Is there something you love and you would like to learn how to make it?
7 DIY bloggers worldwide are here for you!! Our DIY team is formed by Carly Chic Steals, Sylvia (me, Dare to DIY, Alessia (A Matter of Style), Donatella (Inspiration&Realisation), Charley (Chic Cheat), Cat (Cut Out and Keep).

If you want to join this DIY challenge, simply follow these steps.

1. Follow me on Pinterest

2. Join our group board. We need your e-mail adress to invite you to our group board. Send us an e-mail (info@daretodiy.com) or leave a comment bellow with your adress. If you don't have Pinterest you can just e-mail your picture or leave me a link in a comment and I'll pint it.

3. Vote your favorites: the most liked or repined pictures will be DIYed by us

We love challenges and this could be a great experience, so don't hesitate and send us your fashion favorites!

DIY Project: full pleated skirt (newspaper print)

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I don't usually make more than one DIY per "inspiration". But in this case, having a newspaper print skirt was more than a whim for me. It was a real need! I saw the original skirt by the designer Carrie Hammer at I Spy DIY, and immediately remembered this newspaper fabric from my favorite fabric store in Barcelona. Actually, I think it's exactly the same fabric! Great issues of globalization!

You guys probably saw this DIY a few days ago on Twitter or Instagram. But here comes the tutorial in pictures and the video step by step. It's a high waist pleated skirt, an easy piece for sewing beginners!  
I decided not to iron the pleats in order to get a fuller effect. What do you guys think?

Have a great weekend! Next monday I'll be back with some great, amazing news! Meanwhile, make sure you are subscribed to Dare to DIY's Youtube channel here.

xxx

UPDATE: I just found an spanish online store where they sell this fabric (actually it is the online store of the fabric store I went to) They ship internationally! http://www.tiendatelas.com/inicio/hogar/lonetas-estampadas/periodico

DIY Inspiration: Leather necklaces

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Here are some examples of the amazing versatility of leather. As you guys probably know, this is one of my favorite DIY supplies. It allows you to use almost any DIY technique ever existed, such as spray paint, studs, sewing, textile glue... 

Click here to see link to a leather necklace I did a some weeks ago.

Hope you are all having a great holiday season :)

xxx

Sylvia

23 DIY ideas to brighten up your home this Christmas

By now you guys are probably almost ready for Christmas, but here are some of the coolest Holiday DIY's I've seen lately. Most of these projects are perfect to make with kids during these days. 

Hope you all have a very merry Christmas

xxx

Sylvia

Dreaming of a DIY Christmas

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This week I've had the honor of making a Christmas DIY for Telva, a prestigious spanish fashion magazine. The purpose was to suggest a different kind of Christmas decoration, more personal and more handmade. But without a doubt, the greatest honor has been to share this experience with four wonderful bloggers such as 2nd Funniest Thing, Con Botas de Agua, Fácil y Sencillo y Atelier Decor.

You can see my project on TELVA's website

DIY shoes series vol.2 (video)

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The other day I uploaded the second video in my DIY shoes series. Actually, I wasn't going to create an entry for this, because you guys already know this project. It's the one I did for the Craft Wars, but I obviously had to wait for a few weeks to share it. Hope you guys like it anyway :)
  Stay tunned because there are a lot more projects coming up! I just can't wait to get a few days off this Christmas... I think I will just stay home making new DIYs and videos. That's my idea of a perfect Christmas time, what's yours? By the way... Have you guys made any DIY to decorate your homes this holiday season? I would love to hear about it!

xxx

Sylvia

DIY Project: LBD Rehab

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So finally here it is! This is my first proyect for Kaiser On Heels, a spanish online fashion magazine. You can read it on their website Kaiseronheels.com, it's totally free.

And here's the video. I'm sorry I can't add subtitles in here, but they're not really necessary: you guys just need to watch. If there's anything you don't understand, just ask!

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD MY BAROQUE PATTERN

As I told you a few days ago on Twitter and Instagram, the DIY I made for Kaiser On Heels was an LBD makeover with a baroque touch. But this DIY is actually two projects in one. It was a black bodycon dress with a cross neck strap, but it didn't fit well to my shoulders. So what I did was to transform it into a bandeau, dress and I also made it a little bit shorter. In fact, I was about to start this blog with this dress, but I accidentally lost all the pictures of how it was before and the process. Anyway I illustrated the DIY process for you guys.

DIY Project: Beaded Heels

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Today I'm so happy because I finally can show this project, which is by far one of my favorite DIY's I've ever done. If you like these shoes, do not hesitate and make them! The difference between having a regular pair of peep toes and having one like these is just 40 minutes of DIY (about 20 minutes for each shoe). I'm explaining everything on the video, don't forget to activate the subtitles in English ;)

Craft Wars! The die has been cast

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I'm so glad to finally being able to show you guys my project for Buzzfeed's Craft Wars.

When it comes to DIY, sometimes the fear of spoiling the garment we want to customize pulls us backwards. What I did was to create a removable accessory with studs that lets you totally change the look of your shoes when you want them to be a little bit more eye-catching, but also lets you go back to your neutral shoes if you want to. For this craft challenge, I chose these black peep toe shoes, but this DIY is suitable for any kind of heeled shoes, even boots. 

Besides, this crossed strap will add an extra holding to your feet and will make it easier for you to walk in your court shoes. I don’t know if this also happens to you guys but sometimes, the heel of the shoes doesn’t keep my feet in place when I walk, so every step I make the shoe comes out, no matter if it’s my right size. This is so uncomfortable because I have to give walking my full attention.

Click here to see the full DIY tutorial

Don't forget to vote!

The die has been cast