DIY: Avant-Garde Gifts
November 30th, 2009 | posted by Rachel S | Posted in DIY Couture , Trends
Every year as Christmas comes around, I ambitiously make a list of all the things I can/want/might make for people to give as gifts. And honestly, it rarely happens – However, after seeing some great street fashion photos from other blogs, maybe, just maybe I’ll be inspired to get a little crafty.
There are a zillion ideas for easy homemade gifts like bath bombs, earring holder frames, collage art, fridge magnets…
But instead I thought it’d be much more fun to compile a DIY Fashionista Gift List – but beware, if you attempt any of these projects, you may end up keeping the ‘gift’ for yourself.
1. Shredded Shirts (photo from yvanrodic.blogspot.com)
How hard can this be? I figure you can take any shirt, new or used, and slice it up with a blade or exacto knife. I haven’t tried it, but judging from the outcome, looks like there is no right or wrong.
2. Safety Pin Shoulders, Bow Ties, T-Shirts…The possibilities are endless (ideas and photos at El Bosquejo )
Now this is a too cool gift and I’m not sure I know many people who could appreciate this kind of fashionable art. That aside, think of all the possibilities…
3. Miu Miu Thigh Highs – courtesy of Nylon Magazine
Requires some stockings, a bunch of dollar store craft supplies and some thread and needle knowledge. Maybe sit down in front of the tube and get to work – consider it the new knitting…
Karl Lagermouse
And if DIY gifting isn’t your thing, check out Alison Lawler-Dean’s beautiful blog Gifted with it’s pages of amazing, unique gift ideas you can buy (there’s even a DIY section for innovative giving)!
Tags: gifts
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