Saturday, August 13, 2011

Martha's No Sew Embellishments

Ombre is so in right now and this is the same concept, only easier.
It's a great idea for anyone craving a little color or WOW, but it's also
a practical solution if you've got spots or stains on a favorite long
sleeve tee!  
 For all of you "non sewers" or people like me, who sew but still love an easy project, here are some cute ideas that take almost no time and require absolutely no sewing. If you guys try any of these ideas, let me know how it turns out!
It'll be scarf season soon and these colorful beauties are perfect
to boost your mood. Don't you think one of these scarves would look great with that dyed shirt? Hmmm
Again, ombre, ombre...

Putting homemade or store
bought flowers to freshen up shoes is such a
brilliant idea! You can get a whole bag of clips
from the craft store for just a couple of dollars and
add anything to a plain pair of shoes. (See below)

Using suede, leather or a faux version of either is a
brilliant way to make a custom belt. I am a huge thrift store shopper, but
the problem is that I often can't find the right size or the dress
doesn't come with a belt. I love everything about this outfit and would totally wear it minus the book. It would be a pain to carry around all the time.

Another fun shoe embellishment idea. Bejeweled, bedazzled! I bet you could also glitter shoes
but I haven't tried that yet.

I don't know how to silk screen but I want to learn.  I think you could also use a freezer paper stencil
to do something similar. This dog looks kind of like my sister's new puppy Winston. Just as bad too!



1 comment:

Stacey H said...

I am learning that we are nearly always thinking simliar thoughts, Renee! I am seriously wanting to do a little ombre project. It makes me wanna do the same thing to my hair...

WWMD

"My professional life has been centered on the home, the well being of the family and everything that these subjects encompass. When I began working in this area more than 25 years ago, the subject of homemaking as it relates to families was largely overlooked, though the interest was clearly broad and the desire for information strong. My colleagues and I soon discovered we were satisfying a deeply felt unmet need."

Martha Stewart, U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging, April 16, 2008