Wednesday, August 29, 2012

August Trend of the Month + DIY Statement Necklace

I'm sure you know by now that I'm a DIY kinda gal.  Anything I could do myself for home improvements, fashion, decor, and anything else - you can always count me in.  I feel so fulfilled when I can bring something old and worn out back to life.  Why not right?!?  At least in my heart I know I'm saving something from going to the landfill.  This week I took my DIY passion out on my favorite old ratty scarf.
 
 
I was dreading getting rid of it, but I knew it needed intensive surgery because of the multiple tears it had.  I came across I Heart Jenny's Art: White Jersey Necklace on Pinterest  that helped inspire me to bring life back to my tattered 'ole scarf.

So I began cutting....I used two strips that I cut and twisted them together.  Then I stitched the two ends so the twist wouldn't unravel and after that I stitched the 2 twisted ends together.  Making the little flower was a bit hard (by no means am I a professional seamstress), but I did my best by rolling it up and hand stitching it to the twisted fabric.  And viola.....

 
can you guess what the trend of the month is @ Marionberry Style's Trend of the Month is??  You guessed it, Statement Necklaces.  I mixed my bright yellow DIY scarf remake with all black.  Look'n pretty classy - if I do say so myself.



 
I couldn't resist the urge to wear boots.  Oh how I dream of fall - all the sweaters, boots, and scarves.  I can't say that the weather in South Carolina changes much, but the fashion does.
 
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12 comments:

  1. You made that necklace?! That is really talented! I always turn to the color yellow when I need a nice clean pop of color!

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  2. That's suc a great DIY... Looks absolutely beautiful!!!


    Love
    Mehak
    Www.thedoublemlife.blogspot.com

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  3. Thanks for stopping by my blog! LOVE how you rocked your scarf! It looks great. I am excited to be your newest follower. Cute blog, great ideas!!
    Make it a great day!
    Meegan
    What Meegan Makes

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  4. Oh my gosh...as a DIY-challenged gal I definitely am impressed with your skills. This is so creative and fun! Just love it!
    Thanks for linking up Jennifer!!
    XO - Marion

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  5. Hi! Just started following you from the Mingle With Us Blog Hop. Really like your blog, awesome ideas!
    http://ourdaisypatch.blogspot.com/

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  6. Super cute! Newest follower via the mingle with us blog hop. :)

    Stop by and say hello!

    Rachel
    http://www.postcardsfromrachel.com

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  7. Hello im a new follower from the Mingle With Us Blog Hop. Check out my blog and say hi. And would love if you could follow back. Thanks.

    Anyway, i like that DIY. Im going to try that to...

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  8. Hi, I'm a new follower through the Mingle with us Blog Hop. Love your blog and would love a follow back!

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  9. This is a pretty cool idea. I like how something so simple could be transformed into something eye-catching. And I can even try doing it myself. Thanks for the tip and I am following you now.
    Jillian
    http://puzzlemecomplete.blogspot.com/

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  10. I love your blog banner btw - it's lovely!

    Sarah
    http://acatlikecuriosity.blogspot.co.uk/

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  11. Cute, I wish I was that inventive!

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  12. Lovely blog!
    Mind to check out my blog?
    Maybe we can follow each other
    xoxo
    www.thebeautyyoffashion.blogspot.com

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