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    Hot In The Hive: Professional Stud Setter

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    Alex Gambardella on Aug 11, 2009 6:20 AM PDT
    Okay, I think it's officially time to call off that search for the perfect studded handbag. Now you can custom-make it yourself with this Professional Stud Setter! Portable and super-easy to use, this crafty tool allows you to attach your own grommets, studs, snaps, and other embellishments to your favorite clothes and accessories. It's the ultimate way to spice up your wardrobe and salvage boring old pieces that were once destined to end up at the thrift store. And at the reasonable price of $68, think of all the shoes, shirts, jackets, and bags you can bedazzle just the way you want them, without having to sift through all the heavily-blinged out merchandise on the sale rack that never perfectly suits your fancy. Now, if you see a girl on the street wearing seriously studded duds from head to toe in the next couple of days, it's not an overzealous wannabe biker chick... it's probably just me, taking a break from my fun new fashion toy.


    Price: $68
    Who Found It: xgalexy was the first to add the Professional Stud Setter to the Hive.

    Get To Know Fabric Designer Anna Maria Horner

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    Alex Gambardella on Jul 9, 2009 7:22 AM PDT
    Nicole Smith is an editor at CraftStylish, a site dedicated to style-savvy do-it-yourself projects! Below, she introduces fabric designer and writer Anna Maria Horner.


    In the current issue of SewStylish, we highlighted the many inspirations of the talented Anna Maria Horner. Here's a little more from that interview along with photos of her inspirations and new pattern line. We just love the amazing fabric designs from author Anna Maria, and now she has her own pattern line and book available, too. From her very first fabric collection for Free Spirit in 2006, to her current quilting and decor lines for Westminster, Anna Maria always has an original style full of inspiration.


    For the full Q-and-A with Anna Maria, click on over to the CraftStylish blog!

    How To Sew Your Own Bib Necklace

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    Alex Gambardella on Jul 2, 2009 7:22 AM PDT
    Nicole Smith is an editor at CraftStylish, a site dedicated to original do-it-yourself projects for home, fashion, wedding, and more. Below she shares how to sew your own bib necklace... and in turn, save yourself from a thousand-dollar debt at Neiman Marcus!


    While looking at the inspirational catalog from Neiman Marcus today, I came across this necklace by Ranjana Khan. The necklace retails for $1,200, and is very similar to this project I made for less than $20, which I call the "Bijoux Necklace." My original inspiration for this project was a necklace by Burberry from their Fall '08 collections. Chunky jewels have been a runway staple the past few seasons, embellishing everything from shoes and headbands to hemlines and jewelry. Get the look quickly with organza (don't worry; it's easy to sew) and faux jewels. A ribbon makes the necklace adjustable for a chocker length or longer. You can also enlarge or reduce the size of the template to any dimensions you like. You'll need: 1/4 yard of organza, 3/4 yard of 5/8-inch-wide velvet ribbon, assorted sew-on jewels, scissors, a sewing machine, a hand-sewing needle, and thread. Get the full step-by-step instructions, along with the pattern's template, on CraftStylish!
    Tags : sewn , sewing , sew , ranjana khan , crafty

    How To Make An Argyle Fleece Throw

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    Alex Gambardella on Jun 25, 2009 7:19 AM PDT
    Nicole Smith is an editor at CraftStylish, a site dedicated to fashionable-fun projects and stylish how-tos. Below she shares how to make your own argyle throw, perfect for cozying up in your dorm room or taking along to the beach!


    This low-sew throw gives new meaning to the phrase "college sweater-ves." Preppy, yes, but the diamond-shaped pattern feels less stuffy in these vibrant colors. It's super-easy with light stitching, keeps you warm on winter nights, and makes the perfect picnic blanket! You'll Need: 2 1/8 yards (60"-wide) cream fleece, 2 1/8 yards (60"-wide) goldenrod fleece, 15 skeins of embroidery floss in cranberry, a large-eye embroidery needle, a water-soluble marker, paper and pencil, scissors, pins, and a yardstick. Get yourself equipped, then click on over to CraftStylish for the full step-by-step process, along with other fun crafts to keep you busy during the long days of summer!

    Hive 5: Back To School Decor

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    B B on Aug 5, 2008 8:20 AM PDT
    The back to school advertising campaigns are already in full force and it isn't even August yet. All sarcasm aside, I already have school on the brain anyway. I've decided that if I'm going to dedicate my life to books for the the next school year, then they better have a pretty great place to pile up. Hivers have bookmarked some amazing versions of the bookshelf that leave the "assembly required" types at the bottom of the class. For a permanent fixture install a criss cross bookshelf. If you're a crafty type, create your own bookshelf with Werner Asslinger's genius device. Can't get up to get that next book? That's alright- with the book chair feel free to be an intellectual couch potato. Click SLIDESHOW to find these and many more innovative bookshelf concepts in the Hive.

    10 Crafty Cool Handmade Ceramics For Your Home

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    jennifer jordan on Jan 22, 2008 8:46 AM PST
    The next time you need to stock up on new plates or adorn your home with something a little extra special, why not opt for a one-of-a-kind ceramics piece? Surprise your sweetie this Valentine's Day with a beautiful, personalized anniversary bowl.
    Or treat yourself to a unique vase (or two or three or four...) for that little shelf you've been wondering what to do with. And while you're at it, how about updating your dinnerware? Don't use the same plates as everyone else you know. Instead, get yourself a set of seven vintage saucers, each emblazoned with its very own deadly sin. Have a friend who lives on take out? The perfect tongue in cheek gift for such a pal is one of Lorena Barrezueta's colorful porcelain take out trays! Take a look at our slideshow of super stylish ceramics to see more crafty cool clay products!
    Tags : vintage , unique , trays , plates , crafty
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