Inspirational Tuesday | Prints

I have always loved prints! I love them on clothes, furniture, art, basically just on everything! And I have just been collecting them on Pinterest and never realized that they have been inspiring me all this time!

Because, finding a great print or pattern can inspire a lot of projects! I have been using the inspiration for designing my mugs, tea towels, canvas tote bag, and many more projects. I just never thought of my drawings as 'prints'. And now that I've realized this, I just feel like drawing all day! 

Also a fun fact is that you can turn any print you find online into a phone wallpaper! Just download them on your phone and select them as your background! ( I am favoring #2 at the moment!)

Have an amazing inspirational tuesday everyone!

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Feature | Made in FELT !

I am so proud to announce that one of my projects is in the brand new and amazing magazine: Made in Felt!

It's a gorgeous magazine filled with many projects that just make you wish you could craft all day! 

They featured my 'Bold Blooms' restyled canvas tote project and I am so honored! 

To take a sneaky peek, click here.

And if you already made up your mind and want to purchase the magazine, click here.

Have a lovely day everyone!

DIY ROUNDUP | Upcycled

What a better way to spend your sunday, than to do some upcycling! I have found these pretty amazing projects and inspirations that just make me want to get crafty all day! Oh how I wish I could do them all in one day! :)

And the best thing is that they all use old items and give them new life! So they are budget and environmentally friendly!

Happy upcycling everyone!

 

 

1. Upcycle your old sweater and at some cuteness in the form of a bow! Source

2. Buy an old painting and use the canvas for your new tote! Source

3. Create this cute rainbow fan by simply adding some paint. Source

4. Co creative and use old vintage style rulers and turn them into a tray. Source

5. Use old maps and fold them into gift bags! Source

Happy Birthday!!!

Happy 26th Birthday sweet little sis!

I know I had to break into your account, but I think your birthday is a legit occasion;)
              

Here a pretty little cake for you, unfortunately you're on your big NYC adventure and I'm in the Netherlands, so I will eat it for you:)

I wish you a very lovely long bday in that amazing city you love so much!

Love,

Barbara

Photo by Sweetapolita

Happy Birthday To Me!

it's my birthday today!! And I am feeling so lucky to be able to celebrate it in New York! 

And the best part of it is: My birthday is actually longer now because of the time difference! So in Holland I am 26 and in New York I'm still 25(well at least for 5 more hours) ;)

It has been an amazing past year and I am looking forward to discovering what it's like to be 26!

Happy June 13 everyone!

DIY | Bow Earrings

I just love earrings! But I always have a hard time with matching them to my outfit. So one day I just thought, let's use a piece of my outfit and create a pair of earrings out of it! This way the colors and materials will definitely match!

What did I use, you ask? Well, the ribbon inside the clothing of course! 

Because I never really have to use them and most people I know cut them out anyway. So why not reuse them instead of throwing them out:)

Here's how:

Supply number 1: A piece of ribbon.

 Supply number 2: earring posts and backs

Howto:

Step 1: Use a permanent marker to color the earrings posts in the color of your ribbon.

Step 2: Make two tiny bows out of the ribbon

Step 3: Use your super glue to attach the bows to the earring posts

Happy Birthday to Rodrik!

Today is my boyfriends birthday and I won't be able to be there because of my New York City adventure, but that does not mean that I can't make a cute birthday message!

Happy Birthday Rodrik!xx