Category Archives: DIY

DIY Inspiration: Crayon Lipstick

November 29, 2013DIYcrafts, crayon, DIY, lipstick, naturalTimiKomo

I love lipstick, but I’ve been trying to go more natural and healthy. This recipe for non-toxic lipstick sounds like an interesting option!

I’m definitely going to make it one of my winter crafts.

DIY- Mini Jewelry Drawer Upcycle

November 27, 2013DIYcopper, crafts, DIY, Do it yourself, jewelry, Necklace, upcycleTimiKomo

I went thrifting last weekend at 3Fifteen’s 50%off sale and found this cute wooden jewelry drawer. Since I got it for about $4, I thought I’d spruce it up a little.

How to Make a Shea Butter Mix for Hair/Skin

I demonstrate how to make your own shea butter mixture. I had the privilege of being the host of the Natural Hair Conference and here I am doing a segment on “DIY Haircare From the Kitchen.” Enjoy this snippet.

Green Envy

June 20, 2012DIY, FashionDIY, flats, green, neon, shoes, spray paint, swapTimiKomo

I’m giving away away these green flats at my Clothes Swap on Sunday. I don’t wear them anymore but they’re still cute (except for the scuff in the front of one of the shoes). I’ll fix the scuff before the swap.

They were a solid green until I was inspired to give them a light green trim. I used neon yellow spray paint to give it a glow. I like how they turned out, but I’m still going to give them away. I want someone else to enjoy these flats.

Tour of My Room

June 15, 2012Design, DIYcleaning, crafts, desk, DIY, Do it yourself, frames, organization, room, University of TexasTimiKomo

I really like picture frames. I framed an inspiring student letter, inspiration greeting cards, awards, and family pictures. The Big Ben picture was my inspiration for the red accents.

My vanity corner:

Check out my DIY earring hanger

It’s a neon spray-painted foil pan! I recently found some spray paint on sale and bought three different colors. There’s also a hanging hand mirror. This is my new vanity area.

I used this earring organizer to organize my small craft pieces. Notice I have a lot of buttons and jewelry-making items. I was planning on making button earrings. Now that I have my craft glue and super glue, I can start making them.

Jewelry box

Ring holder on the left, hoop earrings in the center, button earrings on the right.

Notice the medicine case. I put my earring studs in there. It’s much more portable when I’m going on traveling.

Lipstick collection

I’m proud of myself for not going out and buying tons of lipstick lately. My collection has virtually stayed the same except for a few lipsticks. I’m loving this Avon Everlasting “Forever Burgundy” shade.

DIY station

My bookshelf (which my dad and I assembled) doubles as my craft storage. I got these sturdy bins from Ikea and they have been steadily helping me organize my life. I am obsessed with DIY so all my tools must be in reach at all times.

My work space

Cute elephant speakers (sound comes from his feet)

My bed. Same comforter from college. The bright stripes makes me happy!

This concludes the tour of my room.

DIY “Diamond” Necklace

June 15, 2012DIYdiamond, DIY, Do it yourself, fake, gem, Hobby Lobby, jewelry, NecklaceTimiKomo

For the longest time, I have been trying to find the perfect solitaire diamond necklace. I wanted one with a thin chain and a small round diamond. After combing through Amazon, Ebay, and etsy and not finding anything I liked within my price range, I headed over to Hobby Lobby to make my own.

Taadaaaa!

The chain was on clearance for $1.47 and the gem came in a pack of 6 or 8 for around $4. I say that’s money well spent. The search for the diamond necklace is over!

DIY Peter Collar Outfit

April 18, 2012DIY, Fashion, LifePeter pan collarTimiKomo

DIY Peter Pan Collar

Black tshirt dress ($5- TARGET)

Houndstooth pencil skirt (thrifted)

DIY: Suede Elbow Patches

January 16, 2012DIY, FashionElbow patch, Patches, SuedeTimiKomo

I’ve been loving the look of leather and suede elbow patches, so I decided to try it out myself. I could not find ready-made suede patches anywhere! So I headed over to a thrift store and found a suede skirt. There was a half-off sale so I paid only a couple dollars for it. I made a “pattern” out paper (basically a rounded rectangle) and traced it onto the suede material and cut it out. Then I hand-sewed it.

This is my first attempt. I hope the next ones I do will be easier.