DIY INSPIRATION - FEATHERS & FRINGING

I've been hunting for DIY inspiration recently for the next few month's projects - and stumbled upon this amazing editorial that's simply brimming with ideas. I'm pretty sure I can't count on both hands and feet the projects that are doable in these pics. Fringing? Feathers? Dip dyed hair? Body jewelry? I'll have it all! Or perhaps make it all...

Images: Song of style

DIY ROPE NECKLACE and more...

Sometimes I see editorials that fill me such DIY inspiration I feel like I should just quit my job and take up crafting full time. Or become a stylist - one with very limited actual styling abilities but plenty of skill with a couple of balls of neon string. The neon/tribal/beach theme in this shoot had me literally drooling, with the DIY inspiration details a giant cherry on top.

I have a majorly creative weekend planned, and this shoot has inspired me to:

- craft some simple rope necklaces

- make that blanket cape I keep banging on about

- make a skirt out of some mexican fabric

- craft a colourful feather collar

Phew. Lots of work ahead clearly. Happy Friday guys! Have you got any projects planned?

Images: Cosmopolitan Australia December 2011 via Oracle Fox (thanks to these ladies for the tip on this editorial. You guys were right, it's completely up my alley).

BUY IT OR MAKE IT

You could buy it. Or you could make it. The choice is yours.

1| Bell Embellished Shoulder Bag.  Buy it or Make it - Take a small black shoulder bag with a thick strap (or add a wide rectangle of leather over the shoulder section of the strap if you need more width) and embellish with gold bells.

2| Chain Necklace. Buy It or Make it -Take two lengths of chain. Drape them around your neck and connect at the front at bust height using ribbon or thread.

3| Gold Metallic Dress. Buy It or Make it - Spray paint a mini dress with gold spray paint. Look for a brand of paint that is non toxic when dry like Krylon.

4| Feather Embellished Heels. Buy it or Make it - embellish a pair of strappy heels with colored straight feathers.

5| Fringed Platform Pumps. Buy It or Make it - Add some suede fringing to the back of some suede pumps.

6| Gold Branch Necklace. Buy It or Make it - find some soft twigs and glue together to make a collar necklace. Spraypaint with gold. Sort of like the project I did here.

My addiction to Net-a-porter is pretty obvious isn't it?