Renewed DIY Inspiration

I say renewed because I forgot how much I fell in love with DIYs and clothes revamps. I've been browsing on easy sewing projects that I might do (and some not-so-easy-intermediate-projects) and I can't wait to try it myself. I can really see myself doing this full time (okay maybe not full time but a big part of my daily activities). And maybe I can save (and make) a little money on the side with the revamps that I just discovered.

I LOVE this simple high-waist dress tutorial by talk2thetrees. I have seen this one before and been meaning to try it but I usually find myself a.)with no money to buy on some fabric b.)I dont have a stashed supply of different colored threads c.)I have no time to make it because Im so stuffed with school work. Yeah I gave out a lot of reasons but once school is out of the way I PROMISE I will do this c:

how cute is this dress from howjoyjul.com? I couldn't believe this one was upcycled! Once my sewing skills will improve I will definitely try this one.

 This goddess-like maxi dress is just gorgeous! Here's the tutorial by sewpetitegal.

Here's a fun and easy tunic dress tutorial by sewcountrychick. I remember seeing a similar dress in our advertising client's boutique. Just the right fabric will make this dress really pretty and dainty c:

This wrap-belt tutorial is also a must try!I find sewing belts really easy and I think I can do this one with my current sewing skill level XD

here's a little outfit inspiration to get yourself feeling giddy c:

I still have a long way to go, sadly. I really want to take a basic course on sewing (which I hopefully and finally take once school and graduation is over). Sometimes when I'm reading tutorials I would just sit there and go "what the heck is she saying?!" I couldn't understand the sewing terminologies XD it kind of sounds like a math equation. Sew it on this part, right side facing here wrong side facing there.....it gets confusing!But  I will patiently sort things out and get the hang of it. Nothing is an easy ride if you want to perfectly do something right? ♥

(I don't own any of the photos in this post. They belong to their respective owners)

Mother's day gift ideas

Mother's day is coming. When it comes to giving gifts, I prefer to make the them myself than to buy one, because I want to make it more special and sentimental (plus it saves me money too ;). So here are some tutorials that I find really good to make to give to my mom on her special day :)

How about making paper roses like these, put them on a vase and also cut out a bright "Happy Mother's day" and hang them on the stems?

I found the next tutorials in marthastewart.com

Heart- shaped and cube soaps

                     

sewing kit in a jar

I really find this cute and I want to make one for myself :)

tea tubs

I also love this and I would want this for myself. I have a thing for scents and it makes me happy and calm when I am surrounded with good aroma. I can just imagine relaxing and enjoying a nice warm bath with these tea tubs after a stressful week :)

DIY inspiration: ribbon flipflops

I found this really easy tutorial  by anewfoundlove on how to revamp your old or boring flip flops and make them really pretty :)

(Photo by anewfoundlove)

DIY inspiration:dainty summer flip flops

It's gonna be the other half of the summer season in just a few days here in the Philippines and girls still have a lot of time to be fashionably fresh. I found these really pretty and dainty flip flops that's perfect for strolling around the shore. But these pretties are a bit expensive if you're on a tight budget (I wouldn't shell out that much money anyway on a pair of flip- flops <-cheapskate). And then I thought to myself, these are really simple to make!Just grabs some bows and charms, grab some strong glue and go crazy with the designs! Now I just have to find a good pair of flip flops..

This pair is from Accessorize and it costs P900

I forgot what brand this is and how much this costs x_x

the picture is really blurry. but if you look closely the straps are decorated with colorful buttons :)

(I don't own any of these pics. I got them from candymag.com)