DIY – Page 3 – Elisabeth Johnson

Posted on March 15, 2013March 15, 2013 by BeautyBlondie — 9 Comments

Make an Infinity Scarf in Less Than 1 Minute {DIY}

Last week I showed you how to make leg warmers in less than 1 minute and now I am going to show you how to use that same sweater and turn it into an infinity scarf in less than a minute.

Upcycling is such a fun thing to do. I love the thought of taking something old and turning into something new. There are so many thing that can be upcycled, it is kind of exciting.

Here is a video showing you just how I made this infinity scarf!

You are going to need one old sweater and fabric scissors. Lay the sweater flat on the table.

Cut the sweater for one under arm seem to the other.

It should look like this.

Give it a good stretch.

And you are done!

I love the way it looks! Snapshot 1 (3-11-2013 4-45 PM)

I just love the way this scarf make an outfit look, it adds so much to so many outfits. I guarantee that you are going to love making these that you are going to end up with a lot of them and you are going to need to a great way to organize your scarves. Do you like wearing scarves?

Posted on February 26, 2013February 27, 2013 by BeautyBlondie — 14 Comments

DIY Leg Warmers In Less Than a Minute!

When it comes to winter I can’t stand the cold weather, although living in the Chicago area you have no choice. Winter comes every year and there is nothing you can do about it, except prepare for it! I am the queen of bundling up: leg warmers, scarfs, coats. You name it and I have about ten of them. When you are out of the house my theory is “You can always take layers off, but you can’t put more on”!

Now that I have made my point that I like to layer in the winter, I want to share with you one of my favorite layering tricks. I LOVE wearing leg warmers to help keep my leg extra warm and to make my outfits look nicer. Although I am not a fan of the generic looking leg warmers, the ones that all look the same except in different colors. My Sister-In-Law reminded me of an old trick I once knew about turning your old sweaters into leg warmers. It is super easy and takes less than a minute!

Here is a video showing you just how I made these leg warmers.

You only need an old sweater and fabric scissors.

Hold out one sleeve nice and straight.

Cut from the under arm area to the top of the sleeve.

Cut the arm off your old sweater sleeve to make your own leg warmers Do the same to the other side. That is all there is to it.

Do you wear leg warmers in the winter? I have something extra special for you so I will ask you only one thing. Make sure you don’t throw away the torso part of your sweater, I have a surprise for you coming next week. I know you are going to love it, so make sure you subscribe to my blog so you don’t miss a thing!

Until next time:

Posted on February 14, 2013February 14, 2013 by BeautyBlondie — 1 Comment

Here Are Some Kisses For All Of You! With Free Printable!

HAPPY ST. VALENTINE”S DAY!

I love St Valentine’s Day! It is all about giving to the people you love! This year I am going to be giving everyone a spoon full of kisses! I love how easy it is to make and even easier to give away!

You will need 5 thing!
1. Plastic Spoons
2. Circle Tooling
3. Hershey Kisses
4. Wrapping Ribbon

5. Paper and This Free Printable!

Place 3 kisses on the spoon and set the spoon in the center of the tooling. Then pull the top of the tooling over the spoon and tie with ribbon. Cut the printable into tags and add to the ribbon.

I love being able to give a gift to someone and making their day!

Are you doing anything for St. Valentine’s Day?

Posted on December 20, 2012December 20, 2012 by BeautyBlondie

Writing My Christmas Cards

I can’t believe that Christmas is just around the corner. I feel like thanksgiving was yesterday and Halloween was the day before that. I don’t know where the time is going. It is crazy!

I am not not sure if I told you but I had my wisdom teeth out 2 weeks ago and I had to stay in bed for a few day. I am so glad I utilized my time as well as I did. Otherwise I would not have had time to write all of my Christmas cards this year.

There is something so special about walking out to the mail box around Christmas time. Just the thought of opening it up and finding Christmas cards with your name on it. I don’t know what it is, maybe it is the child in me coming out but I absolutely love it. I don’t know if everyone feels the same way that I do but when I write a card I hope it brings back a piece of their childhood or at least a good Christmas memory.