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because she started knitting
becauseshestartedknitting.blogspot.com
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This is a style and craft blog. I remix my wardrobe. I crochet, knit, sew and do all sorts of other craft.
#7927 in All , #54 in Crafts

DIY: Coffee Sleeve (inspired by Jimmy Choo)

Yes, I made the coffee cup sleeve that I talked about a while ago. I made it using just a small bit of the faux snakeskin that I have from an XL skirt I thrifted 2 years ago. Thats the same fabric th...

14 h ago

Sydney Trip 2011 - Day Two

In case you missed it:Sydney Trip 2011 - Day OneDAY TWO: Sydney Fish Market & Darling HarbourDay 2 of the trip consisted of a scrumptious lunch at Sydney Fish Harbour and a long walk ar...

3 days ago

Sewn: Polka Dot Rain Hat (inspired by Cath Kidston)

I am a big fan of Cath Kidstons designs and Ive actually been eyeing the Cath Kidston Spot Rain Hat for several months, always umm-ing and ah-ing over whether I really should buy the hat. Firstly, I ...

09 feb 12

DIY INSPIRATION: Jimmy Choos Coffee Sleeve

I dont drink coffee, but I cant leave home without a cup of Twinings tea in my re-usable coffee mug on days when I have classes in Uni. Im honestly very tempted to make a similar coffee sleeve using ...

05 feb 12

SYDNEY TRIP 2011 - DAY ONE

Remember the last time when I said my friends came over to visit me in Sydney? We went to different places around Sydney together and I finally had the chance to show them my favourite places in Sydn...

04 feb 12

DIY: Knitted Sequined Collar

Right sideWrong sideIts here, its here!!! The pattern for my latest knitted creation is finally here: THE KNITTED SEQUINED COLLAR Yarn: 1 ball of Moda Vera Ballroom yarnNeedles: 5.0mmGauge: I do...

29 jan 12 1 person likes this

Coming soon: Knitted collar

Knitted collarHi everyone! Im awfully sorry that I havent written a post for a while. Ive been really busy with my uni placement. Its been really exhausting, but Im starting to feel more settled down...

26 jan 12

DIY: Felt flower brooch (and also other presents I bought for my friends)

In addition to the tiny little embroidered ornaments that I made, I also made (and bought) several other presents for my friends who came over to Sydney just a while ago. Heres the felt flower brooch...

07 jan 12

One word to define 2012: Graduation

// Oversized salmon top, Supre, $5 / Denim shorts, Cotton On, $10 / Necklace, Mums / Sunglasses, random shop, $10 / Grey plimsolls, Kmart, $8 //The new year has finally come and I cant wait to see wh...

01 jan 12

The start of something good

My friends are finally here in Sydney! They are here for a short holiday and I will be travelling around Sydney with them for the next few days. Its gonna be a blast!I just came back from the airport...

28 dec 11

Have a happy holiday

The next few weeks (or rather, the next 2 months) are going to be a crazy one. My beloved friends are coming over to visit me in Sydney and Ill be having lots and lots of fun with them for a week. Th...

24 dec 11

DIY: Chanel-inspired ballet flats

This DIY project really makes me want to LOL. I dont usually type LOL on the internet, but this time, I really have to because its exactly what I was doing while working on this DIY project.I bought ...

19 dec 11

DIY INSPIRATION: Chanel ballet flats

DIY INSPIRATION: Chanel ballet flats by gwenstella on polyvore.com

18 dec 11

DIY INSPIRATION: Chanel ballet flats

DIY INSPIRATION: Chanel ballet flats by gwenstella on polyvore.com

18 dec 11 1 person likes this

Sewn: Vintage Country Road Dress

All right, ladies and gentlemen! I present to you... *drum roll* the 4th clothing item that Ive sewn from scratch! I actually completed this dress a while ago but havent had the time to take the pict...

18 dec 11

Before long

Hey everyone, I know that I havent been posting very frequently this December. I have just been really tired from uni stuff. I am also currently suffering from a severe case of Hong Kong sloth*. But ...

13 dec 11

FO: Knitted Cowl

The cowl/shawl/scarf thing I knitted has finally reached my friend in Germany! Woah, I posted it on 31st Oct and it only just reached her this week. This is definitely wayyyy more than the 3 - 10 day...

04 dec 11

DIY: Friendship Bracelet

Im sorry that I havent been posting a lot for the past few weeks. Its officially the summer break but Im still on a clinical placement for Uni. Theres this dress that I made which needs a little alte...

27 nov 11 1 person likes this

LOOKBOOK: Hipster Girl

So, the scarf/shawl has not arrived at my friends doorstep in Germany. I have been a fool believing the post offices staff who said that it would take 3 - 10 days for the parcel to reach the address....

13 nov 11

Capsule Wardrobe NUMBER 1 - Part 4 of 4

NUMBER THIRTY!!This post is long overdue! As I mentioned in one of the posts before this, I have completed my Capsule Wardrobe project. Yes, I did it. I wore 30 different outfits in 30 different days...

09 nov 11

DIY: Floral Bib Necklace

A few weeks ago, I bought a huge pack of coloured felt and cut up some felt flowers for an activity with the children at a playgroup. There were several felt scraps and felt flower left over from the...

26 oct 11

DIY: Personalised Tote

DIY tote + Dress (recent buy from Valleygirl, $14.95)I have been wanting to get a new bag to bring to uni because the current one that I am using is practically falling apart. So, I decided to whip o...

16 oct 11 2 people like this

Capsule Wardrobe NUMBER 1 - Part 3 of 4

In case you missed it: Capsule Wardrobe NUMBER 1 Part 1 & 230 outfits from 5 tops, 5 bottoms, and 3 jackets...Before we get to the pictures... I just want to say... I CANT WAIT FOR 30 OUTFITS TO ...

11 oct 11

DIY: Embellished Hair Ties

All right, one tutorial post before uni starts again tomorrow. (And before I die of heart attack while waiting for the result for my test...) T_TThis is a really easy DIY project. I whipped up 4 of t...

03 oct 11 1 person likes this

DIY: Studded Snakeskin Clutch

All right, enough with the suspense! Here it is! This is the DIY clutch that I have hinting about in the previous 2 posts. Im so happy that I finally completed this project, after planning it for a y...

28 sep 11 1 person likes this

DIY INSPIRATION: Studs and Skins

Studs and Skins by gwenstellaHeres the inspiration board for my most recent DIY project. I will be writing a blog post about it soon. Stay tuned! ^_^Hint: It has something to do with an envelope clut...

26 sep 11 1 person likes this

Pretty in Pink

Yes, I LOVE LOVE LOVE the 80s cult classic by John Hughes. But this post is not about all the pretty clothes worn by Andie (Molly Ringwald), the boyish good looks of Blane (young Andrew McCarthy) or ...

22 sep 11

Capsule Wardrobe NUMBER 1 - Part 2 of 4

In case you missed it: Capsule Wadrobe NUMBER 1 - Part 1 of 430 outfits from 5 tops, 5 bottoms, and 3 jackets...Hi everyone! Im back with my second part of my first capsule wardrobe. Frankly speaking...

18 sep 11 1 person likes this

DIY INSPIRATION: House of Hollands Granny Square Scarf

(via)I have never tried making a granny square because I was never able to decide on what I want to create with those granny squares. I thought of making a bag, a vest, a placemat... but oh boy, I ne...

09 sep 11 1 person likes this

Capsule Wardrobe NUMBER 1 - Part 1 of 4

I recently moved to a new place with a MUCH BIGGER room. Its so big that I now have 2 tables, 1 for doing uni work and 1 for making crafts. The latter is also where my sewing machine sits. Despite ga...

31 aug 11 1 person likes this

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