I have created this beautiful trendy clutch for Brands Avenues, from a placemat. To read the full tutorial; click here. It is super affordable and dead easy to make. http://brandavenues.net/TODOCl utc...
During Paris Fashion Week ’12, the Chanel girls sported a new trend (here), pearls stick on studs. Here is an easy tutorial to get this look: Supplies: scrapbooking pearl stickers, eye lash glu...
Here is a tutorial to create the flower power jeggings, of the Wildfox Couture Spring 2011 range. Supplies: A pair of jeggings, white and dirty-yellow fabric paint Sketch two flowers on the thigh of ...
I made these naughty little nipple tassels for my sister-in-law to enjoy on her honeymoon. You can decorate them with any material, glitter, sequins, ribbon etc. that you want. It is super fun, super...
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I have a big family wedding on Friday, and have been to the spa recently for a body polish treatment. A body polish, for you who don’t know, is a a very fancy term for a scrub. You pay an arm-...
It is no secret I have a love-hate relationship with Louboutin and his shoes. Here I am (again) imitating his art. Here is how: get your hands on the nifty 3D adhesive and dimensional paint, and form...
Open Ceremony is embracing the cat trend (here). And if they are cool enough to do it, so am I. You’ll need a button up, and a laundry pen. Draw a pretty can face on, and add some to the eyes. ...
Finally, Made in Pretoria has a Facebook page. Be a doll and Like it here PS: I’m having some camera issues… this is why my postings have been far and few between. As soon as it is fixed,...
Probably the easiest DIY with the most rewarding results! Simply decoupage flowers onto your bland shoes, and walk with confidence that you are part of the latest trend. Here’s ho...
I want these so I made them! DIY: Chanel Loafers Only step: Get loafers and draw on them. Use a permanent marker. xoxo Anje Filed under: Uncategorized Tagged: chanel, DIY, Fashion, shoes
Etsy {sometimes} have some pretty funky stuff. One of my favourite items are this (and this) beautiful bowl made from recycled paper. So here is my shot, making these pretty bowl from Papier-mâché a...
Beautiful miss Blair Eadie from Atlantic Pacific has stolen my dream wardrobe. These shoes were inspired by her (here) Zara shoes, and makes me one step closer to owning her style :D Here is...
I made this USB flash stick for my boyfriend for Valentines day… It might not be romantic but is pretty awesome! DIY: Racecar USB stick Supplies: A plastic toy racecare that can be take ...
I am in a great-love relationship, but we’re not the most romantic pair. I made him toy USB stick for Valentine’s day (post to follow in this week) and started to feel bad today when all ...
Here is a tutorial to make this pretty-pretty brooch! DIY: Balloon Girl Brooch Supplies: Clay that air dries, pearl beads (I broke an old bracelet for this), glue, pin Form two legs and leave ...
Several fashionistas have sported Prada’s latest print trend = the luscious red lips. Including it-girl, the beautiful Lana Del Rey. Here’s a tutorial to make this trend. DIY: PRADA/ Lana...
There are several things I cannot stand, like French tips, dark lip liner and ugly doorstops. If you want to put something by your door, the least you can do is put something slightly appealing. And...
These homemade stamps have made it onto my thank you notes and my love letters. Such and easy DIY that give such pretty-pretty results. Simple shapes work the best. DIY: Pencil Eraser Stamps Supplies...
And we thought the 80′s died 20 years ago, but no, it is still alive and well. All the current big trends are inspired by 80′s style, from neon (here) to studs (www.freshtrends.com ) to ...
Tribal print is one of the hottest trends this side of summer (here, here and here) and Made in Pretoria would not be awesome if I did not include a DIY on it. DIY: Trendy Tribal Print Supplie...
Here are only some of my favourite DIYs this year: Stellar Friendship Bracelets Tassel Necklace Button Cookies Button Shirt Asprin Mask Bow Necklace Heart Boiled Eggs Rose Earrings Glitter Shoes Th...
This is perfect for last minute Christmas preparation DIY: Candy Cane Cookies Supplies: Cookie dough (here). One half dyed red with food colouring Take a teaspoon full of dough from each colour, and ...
DIY: Clay Jewelry Bowl Supplies: Polymer clay, glass bowl with a pattern, small bowl, varnish Roll the clay a ball, and press the clay to a flat circle Emboss the clay with the glass bowl’s pat...
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This is a tutorial to create a beautiful xmas tree ornament, and after xmas you can put it in your garden and enjoy birds’ presence! This is an ideal gift for garden or bird lovers… i.e. ...
DIY: Ball Necklace Supplies: Polymer clay, sand paper, spray paint, necklace details Roll the clay into a ball, stick a toothpick through and bake according to the instructions on the ...
This is going into my boyfriend’s stocking, so lucky me he doesn’t read my blog DIY: Wooden Notepad Supplies: soft cover notepads, balsa wood, ribbon, modge podge Cut the balsa wood to f...
DIY: Vanilla Infused Sugar Supplies: Sugar, Vanilla Pods, a Jar, decoration (ribbon, label print out, modge podge) Fill the jar half with sugar, and add the seeds of one vanilla pod Mix the seed tho...
Xmas is in jar with this easy (yet delicious) scrub! The pepper and mint flavours are also suitable for men who enjoy pampering. DIY: Pepper & Mint Body Scrub Supplies: Epsom Salt (you can...
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