Posts tagged ‘fashion crafts’

April 21, 2012

Scene it Saturday: Create Color Block Purse and Shoes with Apple Barrel Paint

Color blocking is a huge trend right now. I am sure you have seen this trend on many handbags and shoes. Well in case you are looking for an affordable way to stay in style, watch this video to learn how to color block your own accessories. In this video you will see how a girl transformed a handbag and shoes, with several Apple Barrel colors. I love this idea, and she gives great easy to follow instructions on how to recreate this look. This is a great craft project to tackle over the weekend. Once your friends see what you have created, I bet they will be so jealous and want to copy your style. To watch this video view below, or click here. Enjoy!

April 20, 2012

Freelance Friday: Re-Style Your Jeans with Plaid Sequins

A hot trend right now for spring and summer fashions are embellishments. This is a trend that can be seen on anything ranging from handbags, to tops. We here at Plaid want to share a cool way you can embellish your jeans with some sequins. Typically when you think of Plaid thoughts of paint, and mod podge may come to mind, but did you know we make sequins too? We are just full of surprises, and great products. Let me introduce you to Plaid’s no sew iron on sequins. Ideal for trimming t-shirts, evening wear, skating and dance outfits, costumes, jeans, and home décor/craft projects! Each package features complete application instruction, 1 sheet of iron-on placement film and care suggestions. A blog friend of ours, Anne from Wobisobi, used our sequins to re-style her jeans. This is such a chic project. It took barley anytime to create, and only requires a few supplies. Click here to see how Anne made this.

March 21, 2012

Web Wednesday: Add Some Sparkle to Your Shirt with Iron On Sequins

Fashion DIY projects are merging more into the craft arena. Some may consider DIY projects more craft, or fashion related. It really all depends on the project in question. Well today I wanted to share this fashion DIY project, found on Wobisobi. Plaid is a manufacturer to more than just paint and Mod Podge. Did you know we make sequin iron ons? Well we do! One of our favorite fashion DIY blogs, Wobisobi, recently jazzed up a shirt of hers with these gold sequin iron ons. How cute and chic is this? This is such a great way to add some extra sparkle to any top. To see how this was created go here. We have several iron ons in many different colors. To see more click here.