"Chill Out" Wreath @DALB

I've been trying to make this project for 2-3 years. Let me tell you, it has been an endeavor! I finally think I got it right though and it feels fantastic to get it off of my shelf of unfinished projects.

Who doesn't love silver and white during the winter season? You can keep this wreath up past Christmas because it's more seasonal than holiday-based.

Get the full tutorial here!

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Fairytale Paper Lantern @DALB

Hey guys! This tutorial was so much fun to make. I was inspired by those paper-cut start lanterns your favorite English teacher turned on when it was reading time, or that your local eccentricities shop may carry.

Use whatever color tissue paper you'd like for the effect you want. These colors create a warm, rosy, fairy-tale glow.

Get the full tutorial here!

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Witch Hat Facinator @DALB

Can you believe it's already Halloween already!? I feel like it has flown by and I completely missed it, but working at a party store during this season will do that to you I suppose. At least I got to dress up at work. Yay!

This hat was inspired by all the various facinators (They're big this year.) that are at my store and our fanciest $20 witch hats.

Get the full tutorial here!

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Skull Bead Headband @DALB

Hey everyone! I've got another accessory tutorial for you guys this week! I picked up these colorful stone skull beads at Joann's the other day and I knew I wanted to make them into something to wear.

They would perfectly accent any Dia de los muertos costume or is good for year round wear. Plus it only takes about 20 minutes at the most to make!

Get the full tutorial here!

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Neo-Geometric Beaded Bracelet @DALB

Want to try your hand at beading but feel intimidated? You can't possibly mess up as much as I did (I picked beads that we're incompatible, to start off) because I'm warning you. Other than that this project is almost too easy to mess up! AND it's super cute!

Also, due to me not considering the logistics of photographing clear string I had to make due in photoshop.

Get the full tutorial here!

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Starry Night Birthday Card @DALB

Tomorrow is my Dad's birthday so I whipped him up this card! He and my mother have both been graced with my handmade birthday/ fathers/mothersday cards as far back as I can remember and that's not likely to change anytime soon. I think this is the first year I've actually stepped my game up and made it look more like a professionally made, almost store bought card though.

This card can easily be customized for whatever occasion you need it to be!

Get the full tutorial here!

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Colorful Spool Mobile @DALB

This week in RaChil news: I've got a summer head cold guys. I feel like poo but I persevered and whipped this project up that's been bouncing around in my head for a while. Originally it was going to be a set of windchimes but I couldn't ever get my hands on any chime pieces.

 I think I prefer it silent though, or with just a gentle wood sound if the spools do happen to bounce together.

Get the full tutorial here!

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Rainbow Scallop Slip-Ons @DALB

I found this cute fabric at Joann's and had no ideas about how to make it into a garment, so I used it to jazz up a pair of Coverse slip-ons that I bought exclusively for DIYing purposes. I think the result was great!

I can't wait to wear my awesome new handmade kicks to school!

Get the full tutorial here!

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Easy Bandana Headband @DALB

I got a haircut the other day guys! I'm back to a crazily choppy chin-length bob and like every time I do something new to my hair, I have to discover all the ...limits of said haircut. My hair is currently way to short to put up/back in anyway so I decided to make a bandana without all the fuss of folding and tying

The bandana slides easily onto a headband and keeps all your hair nicely in place, or hides it if you're having an unruly hair day!

Get the full tutorial here!

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Inverted Rainbow Necklace @DALB

This is a part celebratory, part I-just-really-liked-this-idea kind of project. I've been on another jewelry making kick so I promise to try to get a little more diversity in my projects soon.

This is a good way to use up some leftover clay if you are like me and have a large collection of colors.

Get the full tutorial here!

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I Heart Photography Tank Top @DALB

Hows your summer going guys? It's sweltering here and work is doubly bad working next to a hot oven all day. If you can bring yourself to get up and make something despite the temperatures I've got the perfect project for you!

Using one of the coolest new craft products in a while: Inkodye, a dye that reacts to UV light from the sun to "develop" its color, I spruced up a plain white tank top to make it into a summer staple in my closet!

Get the full tutorial over at Dream A Little Bigger!

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Inventor's Necklace @DALB

I've got an industrial-chic tutorial for you guys this week! I reminds me of the cover of a book I loved in elementary school, City of Ember; a book I was only attracted to because of the cover but I've never been fond of that old saying anyway.

I haven't worked with wire in a while and this was a nice project to dip my toes back into the pool, plus I really love the minimalist look of it.

Get the full tutorial over at Dream A Little Bigger!

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Metallic Splatter Paint Wallet @ DALB

Alright guys, I've been putting this off for a while but I can't any more. The blog has to officially be on hiatus this summer because I am going to be busting my butt at work; I'm managing again. I am still going to be posting occasionally but mostly I'm going to be posting tutorials over at Dream A Little Bigger. That way I still get to be a little creative and share it with the internet (Once you start it's kinda hard to stop. Blogging is addictive!)

Anyway, today I am sharing a really cute, quick, effortless looking tutorial. I splatter painted my wallet!

 Look at that mess, what a beautiful mess! Get the tutorial over at Dream A Little Bigger!

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Death Star Ring @ Dream A Little Bigger

Are you excited for the new Star Wars movies? I am! Tentatively though, no one wants a repeat of the last three...

Anywho, earlier this month the geeky community celebrated Star Wars Day on May 4th and I did nothing celebratory because I was swamped with exams and assignments (Which is also why the blog has been so silent, I'm sorry guys! I hope to get back to writing regularly soon) To remedy that I whipped up this cute Death Star Ring!

You can find the full tutorial over at Dream A Little Bigger!

May the force be with you!

DIY Teabag @Dream A Little Bigger

Does anyone else have a cafe problem? I do. This semester I got stuck having to take classes every day of the week and in doing so I have pretty much wrecked my bank account. Everyday I'd stop at Port City Java or Java Dog for breakfast and a coffee. For the last month or so I've been trying to be more responsible and bring food and drink from home, which is where today's tutorial comes in!

Isn't this tea beautiful? It's "Moonlit Earl Grey" and it has dried cornflowers and bits of orange peel as well. I also have a delicious Creme Brulee I picked up from a tea shop where my bff just got a job (now she has me hooked on trying more and more flavors/blends)

Learn the quick technique to making your own tea bags for on-the-go at Dream A Little Bigger!

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Balloon Animal Necklace @DALB

So if you've ever visited The Cwafty Blog before you know I like bright, colorful, cute things. I've had a fascination with balloons as a young child and I've never really outgrown it. If you're a kid at heart as well you'll love this Balloon Animal Necklace I made out of sculpey!

This project doesn't take too long and you can make it your own by picking any balloon animal to make in any color. Find the tutorial over at Dream A Little Bigger!

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Wooden Charm Bracelet @ DALB

 Cheese! *Click!*

Ever since I finally got the basics of Photography down in a Black & White 1 class in college, I have been hooked. In high school many of my friends had a passion for taking photos and I was partially influenced by wanting to be like them, partially by this blog (which was a far-fetched dream at the time).

My camera is an almost constant companion in my life and when I saw these adorable little wooden camera cut outs I knew immediately what I wanted to make!

Learn how to make your own bracelet over at Dream A Little Bigger!

Til Next Time!