Hello all. It took me forever, but I finally finished moving!! Join me at at www.diyraven.com [Please be sure to update all links and bloglovin follows to this new address] Thanks! -Raven
I’ve had this blog since October 2009. It started as an ambiguous fusion between my love of architecture and my interest of all things girly + pretty. Well….at least that’s what the...
This marks the last post of the year for me. I give you a extremely abridged recap of the winding down of my year. First of all, these are pictures my friends and I took in late March. Birthday girl ...
First time adding grommets + sewing with sequin fabric. I put a hidden pocket in the back for immediate items (phone, keys, etc.) – I HATE digging into drawstring bags searching for a ringing p...
It’s been a long 48 hours. I entered the ModCloth Handmade Contest, sponsored by both ModCloth + BurdaStyle. Two winners get $100 gift certificate to ModCloth so I’ve got my fingers cros...
Ok is it just me, or does it NOT feel at all like the holiday season. I feel fraud writing the title of this post. Yesterday was sunny + hardly light-jacket worthy. Despite the season lacking its usu...
I was never a big ruffle fan, but so many things change as you grow older. We created an entire outfit for class which included lined trousers, a lined bolero jacket with shoulder pads + a halter top...
I’m pretty happy with the turn out. To be honest, I was nearly done after the third day. For the longest, I have only had to finish attaching the lining to the sleeve ends + putting on the butt...
The teacher has my pants, so can’t show those yet. Thankfully it hasn’t gotten cold yet here at ALL!!! I decided to make a jacket for myself in preparation for our brief cold season thoug...
This is an old upcycle I did several months back on an old skirt from my mother’s closet that I never wore out. I just totally forgot about it. Since I was going to Karina Nistal’s cd re...
About 80% finished with my trousers for class. That’s the good news. However, they were due last week! In my defense, only one person (out of about 14) finished theirs on time. Pardon the wrink...
Maybe I’m late to this party. Well excuse my tardiness. Why did no one tell me that American Apparel had awesome + reasonably priced nail varnishes? 6 bucks each or three for $15. My OPI heart ...
By the time your eyes reach these words, my hopes are that you smiled at your screen at least a smidge. If you actually laughed a little, even better :) Life’s too short not to. My hair’...
Clearance man’s nylon belt (to be later shortened to girl-size) + new ring, both via MetroPark I know a flimsy belt + a ring don’t quite qualify as back-to-school purchases. One architect...
Ignore my shoulder-shrugging moment. Me thinks it’s just my nerves momentarily gone awry in front of the cam. The three lipstick colors I used in the clip were ‘Viva Glam III’ (appl...
1. FRONT OF SHIRT – Put on oversized T-shirt, grab your marking pen + stand in front of a mirror. 2. Mark equal dots (with ruler or just eye it) on each shoulder to determine the width you want...
D.I.Y. – Turn your classic tee into this (no pattern necessary) It’s freaking sweltering outside here in Texas, and a bandeau top is the next best thing to sporting your birthday suit. Ho...
Diane: My new H&M dress I got in San Francisco – Silk. Hot iron. BURN….can you make this into a top? Me: [slight hesitation] I’ve never sewn on silk before. BUT since you alread...
It’s coming to the end of another hot hot summer in Houston + the best way to end a hot one is a group road trip with your girls. We got a great deal through My Table Entree for an all day wine...
If you gotta study, you gotta eat. I just want to know though – why didn’t anyone tell me about THIS ramen in college!? Maruchan ramen blows. Top Ramen is even worse. For a 3-min-ready me...
So. It all started when I caught an Independence day weekend sale at JoAnn’s fabrics – 99 cents for all McCall’s patterns. Actually, I ONLY buy patterns when they’re on sale. ...
Thank you so much Jemina for the ‘Versatile Blogger’ award! I’m supposed to say 7 things about myself + then tag 5 other bloggers that I think deserve the award as well. I was going...
This is a quickie post. Firstly, I’m pretty excited about my new love. She’s about my size, but she has no head nor legs. Despite her shortcomings, I feel that this is the beginning of a ...
I truly envy you ‘DSLR’ folks. I would love to dabble more into photography, but I just don’t have the necessary funds nor patience for it. ISO, F-stop, Wha?? I do adore flowers tho...
curls i do adore….*sigh* just GROW already!! Well, I honestly don’t adore them always. I’m finding that it ain’t always easy starting over. Since my ‘big chop’ mo...
I got this top during a quick day trip to Galveston. The unfortunate thing is, these shots neglect to show the delicate details of the camisole. 100% Silk breezy outer shell attached to a light rayon...
Etsy Craft Parties were happening in cities all over the world this last Friday. In my hometown the Etsy Houston group, with sponsorship help from St. Arnold’s brewery and Etsy of course, hoste...
Here’s a story about a $4 dress made out of bandanas from Walmart. It’s actually more like a short-story with lots of pictures. Please note that I HATE shopping at Walmart!!! [Insert obsc...
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