$1.00 Earrings from Blah to Cheetah Print



BEFORE: Purchased for only $1.00, hot pink and plain on both sides

I recently decided to purchase a seriously cheap pair of earrings in a bright color for the spring (well before it actually got cold again, LOL) and shortly after, I realized I didn't like them. They were a basic design and just didn't stand out to me, the way I wanted them to. So I took matters into my own hands...

AFTER: Decorated with GaptoothDiva Hand Painted Cheetah Using Permenant Marker and Nail Polish

Now... I can rock these!

DIY - Custom T-shirt Scarf w/ Beads and Shells

#1 - Get an old t-shirt (preferably one in a color you like), some old or broken costume jewelry and a ribbon. I used an old beaded necklace with a shell pendant to make my t-shirt scarf more natural and tribal styled. No need to iron the shirt, it's not that serious. LOL

#2 - Cut the sleeves off the shirt without disturbing the bottom half. Just cut straight across the chest. I chose to keep the designs in the middle to add to the style of the scarf.

#3 - Also cut along the bottom where the seams close up on the ends.

#4 - From one side of the t-shirt begin cutting towards the other end, without going all the way. Cut thin strips (but not too thin or the t-shirt will rip after the next step) Cut straight lines if possible so that each strip is even in width. Do not cut all the way there should be less than an inch left on the other end.

#5 - The t-shirt should look like this once all the shirt has been cut into thin strips. Notice at the top there is still a small area where the t-shirt was not cut all the way. This will be your base.

 #6 - Pull each strip gently but far to stretch out the material. Once the material has been stretched, it will give a rolling effect turning each strip into a thin rope like string. Do this to each strip, being careful not to rip and strings. Gather the loops together at the base ( the portion of the t-shirt you did not cut) and it should look like this.

#7 - Add your ribbon to the base to cover up the material. You can add beaded necklaces and shells to it as well, like I did. This can be worn as a necklace with a plain t-shirt or used as a stylish and unique scarf. You can double it around your neck for a bib necklace look or let it hang low, like a chain necklace. I got many compliments about this piece, and I love it. You can use any style t-shirt. Of course the bigger the shirt, the bigger your t-shirt scarf will be. Just go nuts. Next time I will use a sweater to see if I get the same effect.








Thanks and later dolls.... "F" your Style!

The Plain Makeup Bag Turned Gaga Clutch

I saw this makeup bag insert to a leatgher purse at a thrift store in RVA almost a year ago. I knew that the bag was too cute to just be a plain makeup bag, and although it was plain on the outside, the material was strong enough and pretty enough for it to stand alone as a clutch. I always have broken necklaces and bracelets around for DIY projects, so I decided to get to work. I took a picture of the plain bags before I added anything to them to show what they looked like when I first purchesed them. Pay no attention to the ghetto fab nail designs I roacked at the time, it was a phase that I'm proud to have escaped from.

What You'll Need:

Plain clutch or makeup bag (I paid $1.00)
Glue Gun
Super Glue
Broken necklace or bracelets of your choice
Feathers (optional)
steady hands, tissue, and a fearless idea

I don't care that it's not perfect or doesn't have LV stamped all over it. It looks amazing to me. I rock this out to the club a couple of times and women complimented me on it. It's a work of art in my book. You can personalize your own clutch anyway you see fit. If you rather have a clutch full of feathers, do it. I needed something that screamed glamour and fab without it being it being in my outfit. this clutch could dress up a t-shirt and some jeans on any given day. Nothing will last around me, if it's plain #Justsaying

Throwback DIY Project - Fashionable Bracelets Re-Designed into Shoe Decor

Re-Designed by I'esha GaptoothDiva

This was one of my first creations. I had a wedding and I needed some ultra bling on my shoes. Every shoe store disappointed me, so I had to do what a Diva had to do.

I used...

• A Glue Gun
• Two Fashion accessory bracelets from Macy's
• Some Super Glue
• And a pair of shoes I bought from Burlington Coat Factory for about $25

I had to hold the bracelets in place for 10 minutes each and after a few years, they haven't come off yet.
I love these shoes! They are comfortable and some serious head-turners.

Look out for more of these because I need to update my shoe collection. Why waste 'em when you can remake 'em.



Re-Designed by I'esha GaptoothDiva