DIY ~ Lupita Nyong'o Inspired Sparkly Headband

Hi lovelies!  Today's DIY is a really fun one.  I think the world was obsessed with Lupita Nyong'o's Oscar look (I sure was!).  But what stood out the most to me was the gorgeous Fred Leighton diamond encrusted headband she adorned.  I knew right away I needed to make one, and I had everything I needed to do just that!  {Click for the how-to!}

12 DIYs of Christmas ~ Day 5 ~ Glitter Reindeer Shirt

You'll need:

• Shirt
• Iron on glitter transfer sheets (these are by Tulip and I found them at Joann's)
• Scissors
• Template (peruse google images for a shape like I did!)
• Iron

Instructions:

• Trace your image onto the glitter sheet (I opted to cut them out together, securing the sheets together with some washi tape)
• Put the shape on the shirt
• Iron it on according to the package directions

And that's it!  It's so easy, and you can really do so much with these!  I'm thinking of glitter polka dots next :)

And here's my beautiful baby Bella, modeling her new shirt.  She is in love with it and can't wait to wear it to school.

I hope you enjoyed this DIY, keep checking back for more!

Catch up on 2013's 12 DIYs of Christmas:
Day 1 ~ DIY Bow Hair Pins
Day 2 ~ DIY Lavender Sachets
Day 3 ~ DIY Vintage Brooch Napkin Rings

Day 4 ~ DIY Metallic 3D Diamonds

xo ~ Lia

DIY ~ Glitter Coasters

Hi lovelies!  I haven't posted a DIY in a little bit, but you're in luck because I have a ton coming your way, including some amazing pieces to make sure your holiday table is picture perfect!  Today's DIY is loosely inspired by these Kate Spade Glitter Coasters.  But my version will cost you only a dollar... and you can make four sets!  Intrigued?  {Click for the how-to!}

Review ~ DIY Holographic Nail Polish with BA Star Glitter Makeup

Hi lovelies!  I'm thrilled to introduce you to a new to me product, BA Star glitter makeup!  I love glittery eyeshadow but have never seen anything like this before.  It's holographic!  (I received Holo Silver Glitter)  {Click to keep reading!}

Christmas DIYs From the Past

Hey lovelies!  We were welcomed with some much needed snow here in Denver today, so I thought I would share with you all some fun, easy, and beautiful Christmas DIYs for you to do!  These are all from last year, so they're oldies but goodies!  And if you didn't catch them last year, they're new to you!  These are great for some last minute decorations, or even better as gifts!  I love hanging an ornament on the ribbon of a gift, as an extra gift.  {More after the jump}

12 DIYs of Christmas ~ Day 10 ~ Glittered Reindeer Picture

Happy Monday lovelies!  Today's Day 10 of my annual 12 DIYs of Christmas, and we're making a glittered reindeer picture.  This would make a great hostess gift, or just some fun decor for yourself!  {Steps after the jump}

DIY Glittered Pumpkins

Hello lovelies!  I hope you're all getting in the Halloween spirit!  I was recently sent some goodies from Aleene's Glue and Adhesives and was most excited to try the new Tacky Dotter (post to come soon, stay tuned!) as well as the Tacky Spray!  I've been a long time fan of the original Tacky Glue and Fabric Fusion and have used those in several projects before.  Here's what I got:  {More after the break}

12 DIYs of Christmas ~ Day 1 ~ Glittered on the Inside Ornaments

Hiya lovelies!  I've done so many Christmas crafts lately, that I thought I'd do a 12 DIYs of Christmas, seeing how there's (EEK!) only 12 days left until Christmas!

For these ornaments, I wanted them to be glittered, but not on the outside.  I wanted the clear class to show off the glitter on the inside, but I didn't want the glitter to be loose.  So I used a paper jello shot cup (idk what else to call these little bitty ones?) and filled it about 1/3 full of water and squeezed about a tablespoon of Elmer's glue inside and mixed it up really well.  Here's the how-to:

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DIY Dipped in Snowflakes Glittered Ornaments

Hey lovelies!  Yes, I'm still at it with my ornaments, and y'all haven't seen anything yet!  Yesterday you saw my DIY Prada Inspired Paillette Ornaments.  Today I've jazzed up some teal ornaments I picked up.  I wanted them to look like they had been dipped in snowflakes, and I remembered the thick, chunky silver glitter I initially picked up for my DIY Miu Miu Inspired Glitter Loafer Pumps.  Here's the how to:

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MonDIY ~ DIY Miu Miu Inspired Glitter Pumps

Hey lovelies!  Hope you're having a great start to your week.  As I mentioned in today's earlier post, I have another DIY for you today.  Hope you're as excited as I am!  This one was a learning process.  And by learning I mean do not use any other glitter than Martha Stewart's.  Period. 
I think we've all been coveting the glitter Miu Miu pumps, I sure know I have been.  Alas, there's no way in hell I'm about to drop $522 (hey there's on sale from $675!) on a pair of trendy shoes that will be worn for less than a year.  Here's our inspiration:

And here's how you can get it for $500 less than that great sale price :)

I bought these heeled loafers from the thrift store for $6 and they had no signs of wear!  I also used JoAnn's brand of glitter, which is not meant for this project.  So learn from my mistake!  I mixed the glitter and Mod Podge in the bowl and applied two coats with the foam brush.  Two chunky uneven coats.

And I had this mess.  So a quick trip to Michaels and....

I grabbed Martha Stewart's silver glitter, as well as some silver metallic acrylic paint.  I used my xacto knife to cut off any large chunks of glitter, and then I mixed the new glitter with Mod Podge and applied several coats.  

You can see where I applied the silver paint, and how fabulously sparkly these shoes are!

And this is my finished product!  Altogether, I spent about $22 for the supplies, a full $500 less than the sale price, and I will have no problem if I only wear these for a few months!

Have you embraced the Miu Miu glitter heels trend?  Would you rather spend the money on the real deal or make your own for a fraction of the cost?

xx
Lia