tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3735033308665284285Thu, 23 May 2013 01:14:54 +0000darkarmimproveinspirationalleatherDIYweddingfreecommunitycheaponsnowflakestrawberrieshoopercookierelaxyoucupsummerwallglowfoldableladderhipsterthedie cutterSoopaintpotjuteinChristmaseffectbloghertigerbraidchippouchheartpeterPeopleshortstapegothbowdollargildedusamimibaretteinspiredesignsubwaywidebroochenvelopewildtilespacedesignerjeweledredropeinspirednecklaceseathessaloniansclusterplantingpunkglassesporcupinekeepertemplateanthropologierainbowearringscosmickeychaindropsilverfreezerwest elmspongingpickheadliebsternavyupdatepaperDaydum-dumwallpapercookiesnotestarsnewspaperthankscubebeadsballsinfulpopprintcooldelicatetrickbehaviorpurseoutfitterstea5:18curvedquartzdisplayblacksteadygingerbreadleapglazegraystrawberrystoragebunnygiftfavorclutchposterpolymerchristianartStrengthbmflakiesbunhaireyephonechocolateballardjapaneseiPodribbakingstencilornamentottomandoodletopapprolledcelebrationdecordirtyreviewstampingbannerdecodenbobbydonutvfrankensteinseventeenminiatureshirtlimecoinorganizernailed itpeachyaquaculturepolkacasestylelollipopcelestialandroidgiftableenjoyautumncrafttubeconversationtrendjewelrevloncoconutpuffcatdetailnudefancyfloralinteriorjobesewbangschangebeltCut Out + keepsassypandascissorsmarkdownloadkaribraidedtrinketwrappinmintmatchingmantropicalIT Crowdcollarchainrandomclubtargetcardpartyawardseussaztecfacemattemoustacheclayheadbandpinsbagdollhousepatternmodelversebundlescalloprhinestonetwinechalkboardon the gofreebiethankchiclooteastercutecreamowlsetmonstertreatgemHalloweentrendyspiderinvitegradientreduxnauticalmanicureembellishedtablereversedconvertibleholidaywetgeotrendingflatsjewelryikeaiPhonecordwelcomeglamcardboardclipinvitationglassbobawaterfallban.dofauxgyarumagicearphonemaskgoldtagmyfoxgiveinspirationRaven's21keensweepstakessleepdruzypolishbohocanvascakebleachaccessoryrabbitringforever 21modclothbluntdrawingphotographycrackleearringPetalfruitysphereflogcoatarrowheadbubblefashionstripestiptapiocalingerierecipe1geometricwoodflirtydr.maniweirdTypographyyellowspikecut-outnapkincable4hansenlacelightthanksgivingspacerdaintyeggscaroniamultifunctionalhomeurchinMother'sperfectsalonyumfavoriteditsytissuesallyspringskullbracelet3notebooktrancescattercontestbluewrappermatthewpearltubingfalllipcurveL'OrealchewysyrupurbancustombaranimalbasecolorplantersoftMossscrollsugarchinamusingscandymouthpreciouspearlsdecorationsally hansenboardhomemadeboxcupcakechalkwinterdotessieeasydecorativelolitamodifiedelegantbeadportraitinvaderssewingglitterNaturalegemmabirthdaytutorialcompletebrasskawaiiribbonstarsilhouetteghostbookgoValentinespassionpusherquotescolorsdyequirkychunkyfailfont2gonaildataprintableombrehttp://mintedstrawberry.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Aki)Blogger96125MintedStrawberryhttp://feedburner.google.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3735033308665284285.post-5253994326614390762Tue, 21 May 2013 20:53:00 +00002013-05-22T09:37:14.507-07:00tigerdetailearringsupdateheadeasyforever 21flats My fiance went down from Canada for half of last week and my brain is still too frazzled to get back into the loop of things. Haha! Today I shall just share a quick tutorial with you on how to convert your old ballet flats into the trendy ones seen these days - have you seen those animal-head detailed flats? They're so cute and easy to do. Read on for the how-to! What do you need, you sayhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MintedStrawberry/~3/3Vx8Hm9wk7g/diy-tiger-head-detailed-flats.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Aki)3http://mintedstrawberry.blogspot.com/2013/05/diy-tiger-head-detailed-flats.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3735033308665284285.post-4927635466040144678Mon, 13 May 2013 19:18:00 +00002013-05-13T20:36:13.399-07:00cutekawaiidaintyweddingDIYhairjewelrylolitadelicateaccessorypearlbow Today I'll be showing you guys a simple way to create pearl bow adornments for your hair - it can be made as a barrette/clip, or glued to a headband to create a pretty, elegant accessory. I've been trying to make something from pearls for quite a long time (for me) and I've always failed. Thank goodness I created something right today or else I'd go crazy... anyway read on to find out how! http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MintedStrawberry/~3/tUpxtdPQV0w/diy-delicate-pearl-bow-hair-accessories.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Aki)12http://mintedstrawberry.blogspot.com/2013/05/diy-delicate-pearl-bow-hair-accessories.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3735033308665284285.post-2506576155772095428Wed, 08 May 2013 18:21:00 +00002013-05-08T13:09:56.599-07:00armbraceletDIYmodifiedchunkychainbraidmagiccandy I like magic braid bracelets. But for some reason when I wear them they always seem...lacking. So I thought of a way to incorporate a different material into each - started fiddling with it. I guess with this method you can't really call them 'magic braided' bracelets anymore, but I like it better this way actually - it gives the bracelet more of an oomph especially if you're inclined to wear http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MintedStrawberry/~3/hKPkW8tSa2Q/diy-modified-magic-braid-bracelets.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Aki)5http://mintedstrawberry.blogspot.com/2013/05/diy-modified-magic-braid-bracelets.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3735033308665284285.post-1680436445157945514Mon, 06 May 2013 20:02:00 +00002013-05-08T12:03:19.044-07:00MosssphereDIYfreeIT Crowdprintabledecorativewallwest elmportraitartsevendownloadversedie cutterchristianmatthewsubwaysilhouettetarget We all need reminders sometimes - and what better way to remind us than to hang that saying/verse/what have you on the wall, right? I used my brand new Silhouette Portrait (which was graciously gifted to me by my awesome fiance for my 23rd birthday - I really have the awesomest person with me ever <3) to cut the letters on contact paper and use it as sort of a stencil. I'll be sharing this http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MintedStrawberry/~3/XJTFEb246UQ/free-printable-matthew-77-subway-art.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Aki)6http://mintedstrawberry.blogspot.com/2013/05/free-printable-matthew-77-subway-art.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3735033308665284285.post-780509464580300816Fri, 03 May 2013 19:30:00 +00002013-05-03T22:09:57.450-07:00cutebunnycatDIYtiptrendingtemplatefoxfashionanimalsilhouettecollar Do any of you like collar tips and animals? If so, today's your lucky day. I'll be sharing how to make these cute animal silhouette collar tips, and variations on making them. I've been thinking of something easy to make for the blog (sometimes I just don't know what to craft until the last minute and lately I've been so obsessed doing other crafts that I've yet to share with you guys still) http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MintedStrawberry/~3/74k3cjQIeQQ/diy-animal-silhouette-collar-tips.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Aki)14http://mintedstrawberry.blogspot.com/2013/05/diy-animal-silhouette-collar-tips.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3735033308665284285.post-7158694945488228502Tue, 30 Apr 2013 19:46:00 +00002013-05-03T22:09:37.125-07:00freeDayprintableMother'sTypographycard When I was little, I would make cards for my relatives on every occasion. I loved busting out my glitter pens, colored pencils and colorful paper. When I entered my teenage years, that stopped. But recently I've been trying to get into the habit of making them again to give away to important family members. Today I'll be sharing some Mother's Day printable stuff since it's almost that time of http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MintedStrawberry/~3/TygkYy3FznU/free-printable-mothers-day-cards.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Aki)13http://mintedstrawberry.blogspot.com/2013/04/free-printable-mothers-day-cards.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3735033308665284285.post-2137310645022037184Fri, 26 Apr 2013 17:42:00 +00002013-04-26T21:12:23.198-07:00cutelingeriebleachDIYwideflirtyscalloplacecosmicdyeshorts I initially thought this would be another DIY fail - for some reason when I try DIYing clothes it always ends up a bust. But thank God it didn't! Haha. I thought these shorts were lacking something, that's probably why I figured I could make it/ wear it three different ways. Read on for the tutorial! :)  My inspiration came from this Bow Crepe Shorts from Go Jane. It was a bit too short http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MintedStrawberry/~3/BNpQ3KxZadI/diy-wide-scallop-shorts-make-it-three.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Aki)4http://mintedstrawberry.blogspot.com/2013/04/diy-wide-scallop-shorts-make-it-three.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3735033308665284285.post-7298806959458004026Wed, 24 Apr 2013 16:04:00 +00002013-04-24T09:37:04.250-07:00PeopleDIYsweepstakesfreepickhaircontestjewelrycelestialaccessoryblogherinspiredstarbun Who loves putting up their hair in buns? I do! It's so easy and convenient, but sometimes it looks under-dressed or messy or not thought of at all. I made these picks to dress up my hair buns just for that reason after seeing something similar online. And it's so easy and cheap to make - as usual. Read on for the tutorial! My inspiration came from these Celestial Bun Picks from Free People.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MintedStrawberry/~3/x2v9MfdKfFg/diy-free-people-inspired-star-wand-bun.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Aki)0http://mintedstrawberry.blogspot.com/2013/04/diy-free-people-inspired-star-wand-bun.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3735033308665284285.post-1464520927203672594Mon, 22 Apr 2013 23:34:00 +00002013-04-22T16:34:30.823-07:00scrollbannerdownloadchalkboardfreecelebrationprintablebirthdaycake I noticed I haven't been sharing printables lately, so when my friend's birthday came up, I thought it was the perfect opportunity to make something that I could also share with you guys. I made her a cheesecake and topped it with this cute little topper. I also attempted a dessert buffet with four flavors - vanilla , mocha and coconut lime cupcakes and a whole batch of my favorite blueberry http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MintedStrawberry/~3/6LMW6-vHwZM/free-printable-birthday-cake-banner.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Aki)0http://mintedstrawberry.blogspot.com/2013/04/free-printable-birthday-cake-banner.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3735033308665284285.post-9067950682498653061Fri, 19 Apr 2013 18:52:00 +00002013-04-19T22:21:50.072-07:00cutebraceletartpophipstermouthmoustachejewelryweirdlipaccessoryquirky I want to say I made this as a nod to pop art culture, but really, I just wanted to make something quirky and odd-(ish) for me to wear. Not that it turned out really odd, but still. I actually thought about this right after I made the scalloped necklace. You know the  feeling when you've done something and the possibilities are endless, kind of thing? It was like that. A eureka moment. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MintedStrawberry/~3/jb3NagEEF4s/diy-leather-lip-and-moustache-bracelets.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Aki)6http://mintedstrawberry.blogspot.com/2013/04/diy-leather-lip-and-moustache-bracelets.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3735033308665284285.post-4814907123095067341Wed, 17 Apr 2013 18:29:00 +00002013-04-17T11:29:03.382-07:00artDIYrandomcommunityCut Out + keepcraft A few years back when I was still in college I wasn't interested in crafting anymore because my course focused rather intensely on design and decor (which would kind of puzzle people because doesn't design influence creativity? I guess I was just too burned out). Or rather, I was still interested in crafting and DIY, but I couldn't find the time. After graduating, I had nothing to do, so I http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MintedStrawberry/~3/05HpFGpDevY/hey-guys-join-cut-out-keep.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Aki)0http://mintedstrawberry.blogspot.com/2013/04/hey-guys-join-cut-out-keep.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3735033308665284285.post-6311718033384751408Tue, 16 Apr 2013 21:23:00 +00002013-04-16T14:23:37.414-07:00 Dear friends,  As many of you have heard, Google Reader is going to be out of commission soon. I saw lots of people switching to Bloglovin', so I'll be switching to it as well. While I haven't updated the links on the sidebar for you guys to follow me on Bloglovin' yet - please bear with me and just click this link to follow my blog with Bloglovin (for now, I promise I'll have that link up http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MintedStrawberry/~3/SUu_hzzMFGc/switching-to-bloglovin.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Aki)0http://mintedstrawberry.blogspot.com/2013/04/switching-to-bloglovin.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3735033308665284285.post-1778867978304481379Tue, 16 Apr 2013 19:17:00 +00002013-04-16T20:47:22.350-07:00plantinggolddecorspringdesigndoodledrawingpotbluehomeplanterinteriorprintaztec I can finally feel spring - flowers blooming everywhere and everything's much greener. My mother just finished planting some bulbs and I tried planting some too. I don't have a green thumb, so the ones I tried planting died (or at least, they look dead to me). So why am I posting about pots now? Well, I'm still growing spring onions - did you know that when you put the root cuttings in waterhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MintedStrawberry/~3/0KWFRJAMJLw/diy-aztec-print-gold-and-blue-pot.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Aki)2http://mintedstrawberry.blogspot.com/2013/04/diy-aztec-print-gold-and-blue-pot.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3735033308665284285.post-4168251585612123949Thu, 11 Apr 2013 16:12:00 +00002013-04-12T19:27:23.391-07:00cutekawaiinecklacejewelrycurvebartubingscallopfashiontrendaccessory I made this necklace to make me feel better after failing two attempts at refashioning shirts. I don't really have an inspiration with this one, I just incorporated the bar necklace trend with some scallops - a detail that I love so much (yes, I am girly...at times). These scallops are made from faux leather - doesn't look like it eh? I don't know how to cut brass sheets (I'll get to there http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MintedStrawberry/~3/MF40CKUqvkY/diy-scalloped-bar-necklace.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Aki)10http://mintedstrawberry.blogspot.com/2013/04/diy-scalloped-bar-necklace.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3735033308665284285.post-7793626386732732708Mon, 08 Apr 2013 18:24:00 +00002013-04-08T18:28:32.839-07:00cutecracklenaileastermintgildedpolisheffectblueholiday This post has been long overdue - I was planning to post this before Easter, but I had so many things to do I wasn't able to find time to do nail art. But hey, gilded nails isn't just for Easter, right? So read on to find out how I achieved this effect, it's super easy I swear!  The secret, natural loofahs of course - the ones that are coarse and shriveled up at first but when you drench http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MintedStrawberry/~3/Z4WQWBwWZY4/nail-polish-gilded-nails.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Aki)6http://mintedstrawberry.blogspot.com/2013/04/nail-polish-gilded-nails.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3735033308665284285.post-6030688249087012018Fri, 05 Apr 2013 02:51:00 +00002013-04-05T19:32:17.844-07:00cutenecklaceconvertibleditsyhairaquaculturejewelrymultifunctionalaccessorybraidedkawaiianthropologiefloralheadbandhooper I'm in the mood for something floral - it must be my inner girlishness and all that spring fever.  I mulled about making this after seeing some inspirations online (this Aquaculture Necklace from Anthropologie & this Hooper Headband from Jack Wills). I loved both, so I got ideas from each and made this. I was originally intending it to be just a headband...but it evolved. Sometimes I just http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MintedStrawberry/~3/-cBjZgY7dTA/diy-ditsy-floral-braided-convertible.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Aki)4http://mintedstrawberry.blogspot.com/2013/04/diy-ditsy-floral-braided-convertible.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3735033308665284285.post-1159979466576613079Tue, 02 Apr 2013 18:11:00 +00002013-04-05T19:32:14.998-07:00foldablecustomelegantDIYdecorcubenavyottomanstoragefloralhome Sometimes it just kills me that I can't find decor that fits my current room style that fits my budget - all of them range from the expensive to the nearly ridiculous price range. Most of the time, these pieces can be DIY-ed but admit it, sometimes we don't have the time or skill to make such things. Me, I'm just lazy (plus my fiance forbids me to use the table saw for fear I might cut my http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MintedStrawberry/~3/nUuF1vpF-y4/diy-custom-storage-ottomans.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Aki)10http://mintedstrawberry.blogspot.com/2013/04/diy-custom-storage-ottomans.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3735033308665284285.post-3729927214299288016Fri, 29 Mar 2013 17:59:00 +00002013-03-29T18:52:58.807-07:00coolribbrassnecklaceDIYjewelryfashionaccessorytrendtrendybartubecurvedspike I often make pieces inspired by most of the stuff I see online. This tutorial is inspired by this Alien Vertebrae Necklace from Daily Look that I saw whilst browsing the amazing world of the web - and then I changed it up a bit because I wanted a wider/bigger looking necklace and used a different material. I've looked for bar-type beads and I've seriously haven't found long ones, so I used http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MintedStrawberry/~3/APUTHzmGLPo/diy-rib-like-curved-bar-necklace.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Aki)8http://mintedstrawberry.blogspot.com/2013/03/diy-rib-like-curved-bar-necklace.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3735033308665284285.post-1723917563396095959Wed, 27 Mar 2013 15:59:00 +00002013-03-28T18:24:59.246-07:00bangsbunnycutejapaneseDIYsewinghairfashiongyaruusamimiaccessoryblogherstylekawaiibluntrabbiteasterlolitaeasy Usamimi means "Rabbit Ears" (usagi means rabbit + mimi means ears in Japanese.)  I love wearing usamimi headbands. I know - it's been in trend since like, a year ago or two - but I figured, since it's almost Easter (and having this ongoing bunny trend during the season) I'd show you an easy way to make your own rabbit ear headband that doesn't involve using wire, it's more like a http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MintedStrawberry/~3/ZQrjrTss32Q/diy-easy-usamimi-rabbit-ear-headband.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Aki)4http://mintedstrawberry.blogspot.com/2013/03/diy-easy-usamimi-rabbit-ear-headband.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3735033308665284285.post-5074612385143141142Sun, 24 Mar 2013 21:45:00 +00002013-03-24T14:45:07.612-07:00bakingbirthdaycakefruityrainbow It's my favorite sibling's birthday today. That meant making her a cake. I usually fail at making cakes, but I just wanted to share this one because it's the most successful one I've ever made. I was inspired by this Rainbow Pocky Cake from Eat Show and Tell, but I couldn't get pocky before her big day so I had to make do with what I had on hand. My sister doesn't like nonpareils either http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MintedStrawberry/~3/ns6B09_fQ0A/on-sweets-laden-birthday-cakes.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Aki)3http://mintedstrawberry.blogspot.com/2013/03/on-sweets-laden-birthday-cakes.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3735033308665284285.post-7497939741379425169Sat, 23 Mar 2013 19:30:00 +00002013-03-23T22:35:34.272-07:00interiorDIYballarddecorwrapdisplaydesignropenauticaljutehome I've been whipping up a few things this past week that I haven't really been blogging about (yet) because of their unfinished status. Haha. The other day I was thinking of rope-wrapped things after seeing a rope-wrapped vase from a Ballard Designs catalogue. I've made a few rope-wrapped vases and was attempting to stick jute rope on a candle but then I found out it won't really stick (I knowhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MintedStrawberry/~3/RdCv6Va8z7U/diy-easy-rope-wrapped-candle-holder.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Aki)4http://mintedstrawberry.blogspot.com/2013/03/diy-easy-rope-wrapped-candle-holder.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3735033308665284285.post-3493385436412392391Tue, 19 Mar 2013 17:26:00 +00002013-03-19T20:10:33.580-07:00cuteshirtkawaiicatstencilDIYpaperfashionfreezerface I gave in. I've been resisting for a few weeks but I eventually gave in. I loved it when I first saw it online - but between $30 + shipping and it being sold out, I couldn't do a thing except DIY it. Well, I was bound to DIY it in the first place, it's so easy and fun. If you wanna make your own, read on! I'm starting to become a cat person. It's all Bunny's fault, and maybe his family too.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MintedStrawberry/~3/nOPH75LJYcQ/diy-cat-face-stenciled-shirt.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Aki)6http://mintedstrawberry.blogspot.com/2013/03/diy-cat-face-stenciled-shirt.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3735033308665284285.post-4039868714924264407Thu, 14 Mar 2013 17:32:00 +00002013-03-14T10:32:15.661-07:00waterfallteeninspiredearringsDIYpunkdesignerjewelrygemmareduxaccessorypearl Sometimes you just see something that you fall completely in love with - if it was in another color. That was the case when I saw these Gemma Redux 'White Pearl Waterfall Earrings' at RenttheRunway.com. I didn't like the whole girly-elegant vibe and wanted a younger, punk-rockish version that would go well with a lot of things, in my opinion. I decided I'd DIY it - in black. How, you ask? Wellhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MintedStrawberry/~3/hvaBI211EOY/diy-chain-cage-pearl-earrings.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Aki)7http://mintedstrawberry.blogspot.com/2013/03/diy-chain-cage-pearl-earrings.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3735033308665284285.post-6719649005944029021Tue, 12 Mar 2013 16:22:00 +00002013-03-15T18:23:39.426-07:00bunnyeasterfreeeggsprintableholidaysilhouettechocolate While eating a chocolate bunny, I thought of this. Thought it would be funny, so I made it into a poster, lol. I grew up celebrating Easter, but we didn't really decorate much. This time around, I wanted to make something that's inspired by the season, but not, you know, design that screams out loud 'HEY LOOK AT ME' - I reserve those for Christmas, New Year and maybe birthdays. How http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MintedStrawberry/~3/5DoU7z2eF68/free-printable-chocolate-bunny-posters.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Aki)10http://mintedstrawberry.blogspot.com/2013/03/free-printable-chocolate-bunny-posters.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3735033308665284285.post-5285133300264937399Fri, 08 Mar 2013 16:00:00 +00002013-03-15T22:09:21.571-07:00porcupineurchinDIYseadecordesignspikehome Don't you think it's fun to craft up decor? I am constantly thinking of ways to transform cheap, everyday materials into something that gives off a wow factor - dreaming up some relatively easy and some impossibly hard projects is a chronic habit of mine, and sometimes, it doesn't turn out the way I imagine it to (revising projects is another sickness I have). Most of the time, I end up just http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MintedStrawberry/~3/-5pJlGU7V_0/diy-spiked-porcupine-decor.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Aki)8http://mintedstrawberry.blogspot.com/2013/03/diy-spiked-porcupine-decor.html