I’m so excited for the long weekend! Both my bigcartel shop and etsy shop are on sale with a coupon code “memorial30” at check out. It is valid now through the midnight of 5/28 Monday, EST for all the ready-to-ship items. Enjoy!
Me Made May’12 Week4
I pledged to wear my handmade clothes at least 3 times a week in the month of May, but I only got to do it twice this week. The rest of this week is a bit of a blur..I don’t remember what I wore. Kiko was sick this week and we thought she had measles. It turned out that she didn’t (thank God!) but that is why I couldn’t be concerned about what I wore. She is better now! 🙂
5/21 Dress: made by me (also worn here), Leggings: honestly, I don’t know where they came from..I’ve had these forever. Matching earrings and necklace: Knap (etsy shop, from Andy for 2010 Valentine’s Day)
Look at this fabric! To this day, I still regret only buying 2 meters. I found this at Tomato in Nippori two years ago. The trees, cowboys, chickens and cows.. what a fun print.
5/24 Top: forever21 (also wore on Day 3..), Skirt: Made by me, Bracelet: Marc by Marc Jacobs
I made this skirt when I was pregnant last year. It’s an easy paperbag waist skirt and perfect for a day like today when I’m just hanging out with Kiko. This particular skirt is not as versatile as another lovely skirt made by me 🙂 With this tutorial you can make a reversible version. I originally put this tutorial together for Megan Nelson’s site, DIY Maternity 🙂
Andy gave me this bracelet for Valentine’s day this year. It’s so bright – pink and neon! I love it <3
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Create Your Style Magazine Giveaway – Closed
Hi Everyone!
Recently the good folks from Swarovski Elements’ creative community at Create Your Style sent me their new magazine. I was given the nice opportunity to review it and give a copy out to a Vivat Veritas reader.
Create Your Style is a platform where crystal and craft lovers around the world exchange creative ideas and get expert advice and style tips on DIY projects made with Swarovski Elements.
This year’s magazine theme is all about “sound”. The issue has some top notch photos and details on the role crystal plays in the contemporary music scene. The issue also shares step-by-step craft and DIY projects made with Swarovski Elements and information on upcoming special events for crafters around the world.
There are many DIY projects with step-by-step instructions. I have not tried making many jewelry pieces (save my beloved friendship bracelets…they are so addictive!), but I’m inspired to make the statement chain necklace using chains and some leather strips.
For more, you can check out the sneak peak here.
To enter the giveaway, just leave the comment to this post and I will pick the winner using random number generator.
The giveaway will be open for a week, until May 31, 2012.
You can also increase the chance of getting the Create Your Style with SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS Magazine by entering their facebook contest here! They are giving away the magazine to 15 luck winners.
Enjoy!
