“She’s Crafty”
So it’s probably happened to all of us. Contently browsing through some store’s website, we spot that uber cute bracelet being sold for fifteen dollars and excitedly reach for our wallet only to find it cruelly and helplessly empty. Oh, The woes of being a college student. So, instead of begging your parents to lend you some extra cash for your style endeavors, why not create your own affordable trendy pieces worthy of any fashion-lover’s admiration? For those days when money is short at hand and your creative juices are flowing, here are some cute DIY styles readily available.
Braided T-Shirt Bracelet
http://weheartthis.com/2011/04/12/diy-of-the-month-braided-t-shirt-bracelet/
If you ever find a few old t-shirts that are too old to wear anymore but too cute to throw out, this craft certainly comes in handy.
Water Mark Tee
http://www.u-createcrafts.com/2011/08/creative-guest-watermark-tee-by-sweet.html
I am in love with this DIY! What makes this craft so great is its sheer simplicity along with its customizability. Now you can transform any of your favorite lines from a poem or song into your own style piece.
Hex Nut Bracelet
http://urbansocialite.com/2011/04/06/a-diy-look-for-less-love/
Who knew that throwing some nuts and bolts together could look so chic? This is a wonderfully deceptive piece for those who dare to look for something different.
Triple Stud Ring
http://weheartthis.com/2010/11/02/diy-triple-stud-ring-a-little-tough-a-little-sweet-a-lot-cool/
This look is uniquely simple. With only a few materials and a few minutes, you have a stylish piece of jewelry ready for wear.
Along with the specified DIY craft, these sites also offer a variety of other DIY crafts so make sure to explore when on your visit. Also, here are some other trendy DIY sites to venture on, http://honestlywtf.com/ and http://oneofeachblog.com/category/diy. Now, with these links provided, go grab a few materials and get crafty!
This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Lehigh chapter.