DIY christmas

who needs wrapping paper or store bought cards..




We have always made people cards or used other materials to wrap presents with. I think it's more fun this way! also cheaper.
This weekend Kelly and I were busy crafting and watching old christmas movies, maybe she was distracted bc she took out a good chunk of skin TWICE while carving her linoleum blocks! ouch! so much for our mani/pedis staying pretty!

Kelly's boo boo's




Kelly's christmas Cards!




I've seen so many cute wreath's out there and I had to make one this year. I havent made one in like 10 years! I used to make them all the time with Grandma and my mom for craft shows. SO here we go... for this one I cut up an old sweater and hot glued to a wreath I found in a box in the garage. To add a lil kick I glued buttons along with other cut outs from the sweater. Can't wait to see what Kelly does with hers.

made tons of Bueno Bueno feather wraps with more colors and shipped out orders. Working on solid black ones for guys with Joseph...coming soon!

I save shopping bags, comics, and sheet music for tons of things, Gifts are definitely one of them. I cut up an U.O. bag and taped a picture in front. Great to put a bottle of fine wine.



these brown bags said aveda on the front so I covered them up with random scraps. Another alternative for tissue paper is torn pages from magazines. Kelly and I will also be wrapping presents in vintage and left over fabric too. What do you wrap your presents with?


To protect the feathers in the mail, I wrap in some tissue paper ( i always save this stuff), then put inside an envelope made from old magazines, then i slide this into the mailing envelope. That way your feathers stay pretty and safe!




Now I gotta get back to work. Go to Nylonmag.com/itunes to download a free playlist!
B


DIY: Tacky Holiday Tie



STEP 1: know what you want to put on your tie.



STEP 2: round up all the supplies
Here's what we used...



old ties
If there's not a tie in your house, check out a thrift store (two bucks).


(we organized our supplies with an old lunch tray)

In the tray we have:
thread
tiny scissors
needle
a kiss
gems
stencils
tiny candy canes
miniature ornaments
ribbon
buttons




You will also need:
pencil or pen
fabric scissors
E-6000 (if you're in a hurry)
transfer paper



fabric
felt




STEP 3: Draw or trace design onto fabric.
I chose a Holiday Tree




STEP 4: Cut out design




stop and look how cute it is




STEP 5: Detail tree. Make sure you play around with your options
before attaching details to your tree

Here are a few arrangements we considered:



using candy canes to wrap the tree



using the gems as ornaments for a more traditional look




using miniature lightbulb ornaments as oversized lights on tree



using buttons of varying sizes



STEP 6: Attach details to design using either thread and needle or
if your in a hurry, E-6000 (from our last project) should work.

(we recommend taking the time to hand stitch or use a sewing machine)




STEP 7: Adore your fabulous tacky holiday tie


We wore ours for an ugly christmas sweater party, but they
are also fun to just wear in November/December or
if you have an office party.



Check back in for more Christmas/Holiday DIY




K&B

DIY HOLIDAY TOWER TUTORIAL.




Let me just say this video was shot super early in the a.m. and Kelly is going to kill me. She doesn't want 
Alan to see it. And we all look a lil crazy in the mornings right? But, you gotta start somewhere right?
Oh and our tripod was crooked:( oops!)


This tower can be used for cookies, cupcakes, chips and salsa, even JEWELRY! I have one at the salon for a product display and a Jewelry display. They are super cheap and fun to make. I guess i should of 
taken more pictures. OH HERES A PHOTO WITH COOKIE TOWER.


MATERIALS: 


3 thrifted plates (you can spray paint them if you are NOT using for food.)
Totally looks adorable with different sizes and different patterns.
random candle sticks.
Spray Paint (to spray candle sticks the color of your choice.)
Amazing E-6000 (glue).
paint brush (to smooth glue).
measuring tape. we used this kind to be awkward.
marker.
Friends.


Hope this video was fun for you to watch! Music is by The Ventures. From one of my all time favorite 
Christmas Albums. 



This Video is the first that will be on our DIY BUENO HOLIDAY website.