Trendy DIY Ideas

I am definitely someone who likes to save a buck.  There is nothing better than finding the most cost efficient way to rock the season’s hottest trends. As a result I love doing DIY fashion projects, what a great way to have the newest stuff for only a fraction of the cost. After going through various sites I have decided that these are two of the DIY tips that I am most excited to try out for this upcoming season. These two DIY projects stood out to me over all the other ones I saw, they are cost efficient, on-trend, and super easy to do even if you aren’t the craftiest of people.

1. The Ombre Jean Shirt (like Kanye’s) – idea from thebudgetfashionista.com

Supplies:

Denim shirt (you can get one from H&M)

Brilliant blue iDye

Navy blue fabric dye

Plastic gloves

Plastic/metal bucket/bowl.

*You can find dyes at Michaels Arts and Crafts store.

 Step 1 – dissolve the brilliant blue dye in the bucket full of water (water to dye instructions on box).

*The website blogger used their sink I would not suggest this it will make clean up much more difficult and maybe even stain.

Step 2 – Dip half of the shirt into the dye making sure that the line across the middle of the shirt is straight. Then let the shirt soak in the dye for 10 min.

 Step 3 – Once you remove the shirt from the dye rinse it out until the water runs off clear, and then hang the shirt and let the it dry. If it is not yet the blue you desire you can repeat steps 1 and 2.

Step 4 – Next dissolve the blue dye in a bucket of water as per the instructions on the box. Then dip half of the area you already soaked in it (1/4 of the shirt) and let it soak for another 10 min.

Step 5- Rinse the shirt again until the water runs off clear, and then let it dry. If the area is not the desired blue then you may repeat steps 4 and 5. 

  

Once the shirt is dry its ready for you to wear!

*You may want to wash the garment to ensure no dye transfer however it may fade the dye.  

2. Crystal Amulet – idea from runwaydiy.com

I am excited about this DIY because its inexpensive and super cute and boho, perfect for this coming summer!

Supplies:

Crystal (you can buy some on specialty shops around Queen St., or children’s shops that sell collectable rocks)

35” of suede cord (can be any colour you choose)

Strong glue (clear or clear dry)

Small Paint Brush

Step 1 - First cut a piece of the suede cord that fits loosely around the crystal

Step 2 – Make sure that the long cord is 30” if not trim off excess.

Step 3 – Brush glue onto the two ends of the long piece of the cord and glue them vertically and halfway down the sides of the crystal 

Step 4 – Brush glue over one of the flat sides of the short cord then wrap it horizontally around the center of the crystal to cover the two ends.

Step 5 – Trim off any excess of the cord and wait to dry.

Once its dry its ready to rock out with your cute spring outfits!

For more DIY ideas and tips you can visit http://runwaydiy.com/ or http://www.thebudgetfashionista.com/. These are two awesome DIY sites that I have found and love for cute on trend fashion ideas and tips.

Good luck!

-Adriana Sandu